£1,645.00
CT10N
This chunky, solid wood dining table in a warm elm finish, is simple in style but with some features that are typical of Chinese Ming furniture. As...
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£1,645.00
Chinese Classical Furniture
Classical Chinese furniture has a timeless appeal that never goes out of style. Our signature range of traditional Chinese furniture is handcrafted from reclaimed elm or poplar wood, and includes reproductions from China's golden age as well as more contemporary designs inspired by the same period. The range includes oriental cabinets, beautifully crafted chairs, Chinese blanket chests and much more.
£1,645.00
Ming Dining Table, Black Lacquer
CT10D
With some features that are typical of Chinese Ming furniture, our black lacquer table has the usual 'horse hoof' feet and large 'S' shaped support...
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£2,595.00
CT21N
Made from solid reclaimed elm wood, this gorgeous dining table is in our rich, warm elm finish to show the beautiful grain of the wood. The design ...
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£2,595.00
£2,595.00
Qing Dining Table, Black Lacquer
CT21D
This stunning oriental dining table is made from solid poplar wood, finished in a sleek black lacquer. It is based on a design from China's Qing dy...
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£765.00
CT09N
This square shaped warm elm coffee table is based on original Chinese daybeds, but reduced in size to be more practical in a contemporary setting. ...
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£765.00
£765.00
Square Daybed Table, Black Lacquer
CT09D
Daybeds like our black lacquer model were used in Chinese homes as seating during the day, often being moved around for different uses, and for sle...
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£765.00
£765.00
Square Daybed Table, Light Elm
CT09M
This light elm square coffee table has been reduced in size to be more practical in a contemporary setting although it is based on original Chinese...
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£765.00
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CSBD01Ns
Made from solid elm wood, this beautiful bed in warm finish is available in a range of sizes from single to emperor. The lattice work on the headbo...
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from £1,445.00
Ming Carved Bed, Black Lacquer
CSBD01Ds
This beautiful black lacquer bed is available in a range of sizes from single to emperor and is made from solid elm wood. The bed comes in four sec...
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£3,915.00
£1,565.00
CW10-SCR1
This stylish dining table and chairs is made from reclaimed elm wood, finished in a rich, shiny, cherry red. The table is a slightly smaller versio...
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£1,565.00
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The history of Chinese Classical Furniture
Classical Chinese furniture refers to a style and an aesthetic taste, of restraint, balance and grandeur, rather than to a particular period. Plain hardwoods, like the reclaimed woods we use for these reproductions, were always accorded high esteem by Chinese craftsmen from the Qing dynasties onwards. Trade had recently opened, and tropical hardwoods from South-East Asia were beginning to be imported. It was these strong hardwoods which allowed the craftsmen to create austere, slender legged chairs and tables which showed off the beauty of the precious wood, alongside the lacquered furniture which was equally prized. Here at Shimu, we’re very happy to be continuing the tradition of Chinese classical furniture, and to be bringing you these beautiful pieces of furniture to show off in your home.
