Our showroom is now closed until further notice for the safety of our staff and customers. However we continue to sell online and are working with our delivery partners to dispatch orders for both furniture and smaller items as normal. We are still available by phone, email or online chat if you have any questions. Click here for more details.
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Dining
Solid wood dining tables, chairs, consoles and sideboards for elegant dining
Accessories
View our wide range of ceramics, soft furnishings, lighting, gifts and ornaments
Sale and Clearance
Wave Trunk, Cream Lacquer, Clearance Item
This elegant blanket box, seen here in a lovely pale cream lacquer, looks beautiful at the end of a bed and is strong enough to provide additional ...
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Shanxi Butterfly Cabinet, Red Lacquer
Finished here in a rich red lacquer, these stunning painted cabinets are decorated with gold and painted by hand, so each one is individual. They a...
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Shandong, circa 1920 This is an old pine sideboard that has been heavily restored, the decorative mirrored glass doors being new additions. The thr...
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This lovely wooden ottoman has the same tapered profile and curved underside lid of the other chests and cabinets in the range, and also includes t...
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This lovely horse in bronze is a replica of one dating from the Chinese Eastern Han dynasty (206BC - 220AD). The original horse was unearthed in 19...
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This bronze lamp, in the form of a female court attendant holding a lantern, is a replica of a 2nd century bronze excavated from a Han dynasty tomb...
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Shanxi, circa 1860 This beautiful carved cabinet is in its original dark wood finish. Made from elm, it comes from the central Chinese province of...
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Based on a 19th century watercolour on silk by an unknown Chinese artist, this lovely print shows a beautiful magnolia in bloom. Printed on fine ar...
View full detailsA 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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** UPDATE 23rd MARCH 2020 ** In view of the latest advice from government we have decided to close our showroom from today. This is in order to protect both our staff and members of the public from Coronavirus as...
Chinese furniture developed independently from western furniture, with higher level chairs, tables and cabinets developing from an earlier low level, mat culture that was still seen in Japan and other parts of Asia much later. Although construction methods and forms were repeated...
We are delighted that Shimu has won a “Best Of Houzz” award for customer service on Houzz®, the leading platform for home renovation and design, after being chosen from more than 2.5 million active home building, renovation and design industry professionals. The...
