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Our Chinese Classical range is handcrafted from solid reclaimed elm and poplar woods, with a smooth, luxurious finish

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Our showroom is now fully open on weekdays, 10:00am - 5:00pm, Saturdays 10:00am - 4:00pm. We require customers to wear a face covering and to observe social distancing measures. Please get in touch if if there is an item you would particularly like to see when you visit. If you can't make it to the showroom we continue to sell online and are working with our delivery partners to dispatch orders for both furniture and smaller items as normal. Click here for more details.

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Square Trunk, Black Lacquer Save 40%
£365.00
£220.00

Square Trunk, Black Lacquer - Clearance Item

TK02DXX

Like our other chests this black lacquer version is made from solid reclaimed elm wood using proper dovetail joints and is strong enough to sit on....

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Tall Chest Save 40%
£995.00
£595.00

Tall Chest

CAY-TK01

This tall chest with its tapered frames and side panelling provides elegant bedroom storage with a hint of oriental style. The five drawers, each w...

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Wave Trunk, Warm Elm Sold
£765.00
£345.00

Wave Trunk, Warm Elm - Clearance Item

TK06NXX

The largest of our oriental trunks and chests, this elegant warm elm blanket box looks beautiful at the end of a bed and is strong enough to provid...

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Jiang Black Lacquer Sideboard Save 35%
£1,145.00
£745.00

Jiang Black Lacquer Sideboard

JCW-168584

This solidly built sideboard is in a classic Chinese design, with doors set centrally and fitted with brass hardware and three drawers above. The t...

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Pair of Small Chinese Ancestor Paintings in Black New
£365.00

Pair of Small Ancestor Paintings in Black

XAC-AP1614B

Original ancestor paintings are now quite rare, with a price to match. These smaller versions are reproductions, but are an accurate representation...

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Kadin Throw - Burnt Amber New
£99.95

Kadin Throw - Burnt Amber

ASC-NK-KT4801

Made from wool, these stunning throws match the cushion covers in the same range. The tactile waffle weave design and orangey, burnt amber colour g...

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Chinese Antique Teal Lacquer Sideboard New
£1,245.00

Teal Lacquer Sideboard

ACW-TA-200054

Gansu, circa 1900 This colourful old sideboard is from Gansu province in western China, with moulding around the doors and three drawers above. The...

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Chinese Vintage Wooden Water Bucket New
£95.00

Wooden Water Bucket

ASCY-BK02N

Once used for carrying water, these old wooden buckets are from the south of China and woudl be great today as indoor planters, to hold kindling wo...

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Chinese furniture & antiques from the oriental specialist

A leading specialist in Chinese furniture since 2003, Shimu offers traditionally crafted oriental furniture, as well as an extensive selection of restored Chinese antique furniture and other beautiful home accessories inspired by the east. Choose from our classic and contemporary furniture handcrafted in reclaimed elm wood, or browse our unrivalled selection of antique Chinese cabinets, tables and chests. We can also make furniture to your specifications or source that special antique piece for you. We deliver throughout the UK and can arrange overseas delivery on request. Visit our showroom or order online.

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