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  We love to share our knowledge of Chinese culture with our customers and readers of the blog. You’ll already be aware of the importance of festivals to the Chinese, and one of the most significant is celebrated over the...

We’ve been busy again at Shimu, not only sourcing a fantastic new set of pieces for our collection of antique Chinese furniture, but also developing a new range of dining tables, benches, coffee tables and cabinets that we think you will...

We are delighted to introduce a huge new range of lighting, soft furnishings, ornaments, gifts, tableware and more to our ever expanding collection of furniture and homewares. The new items are part of the Nkuku brand – one that has a strong...

This week sees the official launch of the Shimu VIP club. It’s aimed at customers who have a serious interest in Chinese antiques and a passion for Oriental styling. Members will get first views of new pieces, invitations to events,...

We will be taking delivery of another container of Chinese antique furniture from Beijing in a couple of weeks from now and we can’t wait to get hold of the new pieces. You can already see and order the vast majority of...

Have you visited the Shimu showroom in West Yorkshire yet? Don’t worry – with our online tour you can take a trip around Shimu HQ at Albion Mills, Greengates without even leaving home! Explore the roomy and light-filled showroom space, with its...

Rugs are the final piece of the puzzle in a room, seamlessly pulling the look together at a single stroke. They’re more than just another accessory: they’re practical, offering both comfort and warmth; they’re pieces of art, introducing colour and...

Fans of Chinese antiques will have spotted some of the more unusual pieces in the latest additions to the Shimu website. All our antiques are sourced from China by Shimu Director James Cottrell, who makes regular trips to Beijing and Shanghai. Occasionally,...

If you’ve spent any amount of time browsing through our website you’ll be aware of the wide range of furniture that we sell. Our collection of Chinese antique furniture includes well over 300 pieces, the vast majority of which are held here...