Chinese Antique Furniture
Choose from the UK's largest selection of Chinese antique furniture - over 300 pieces in stock for fast delivery
Bedroom
Create a beautiful retreat with our wardrobes, bedside units & soft furnishings
Living
Coffee tables, TV units, storage cabinets, rugs and lighting for modern, stylish living
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
£825.00
£459.00
Kang Style Coffee Table, Warm Elm, Clearance Item
CT04NXX
Low level tables and other furniture were used throughout northern China, where they would be placed on the 'kang' - a heated platform of brick or ...
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£845.00
£425.00
Butterfly Chest of Drawers, Light Elm
TK11MS
This three drawer chest is based on our smaller, bedside butterfly chests but with much larger proportions. Perfect for bedroom storage, with attra...
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£765.00
£459.00
Wave Trunk, Black Lacquer, Clearance Item
TK06DXX
The subtly curved lid gives this black lacquer trunk its name as well as its graceful lines, while the large brass circular hardware adds some clas...
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£765.00
£495.00
Wave Trunk, Red Lacquer, Clearance Item
TK06RXX
The subtly curved lid gives this red lacquer trunk its name as well as its graceful lines, while the large brass circular hardware adds some classi...
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New
£3,445.00
XAC-AG-SRQ-FA1
Original framed artwork by Chinese artist Shi Rongqiang2015, Ink on paperW46 x H70cmWith frame W64.5 x H88cm (brown wooden frame, groglass anti-ref...
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New
£6,975.00
XAC-AG-LYT-ML2
Original framed artwork by Chinese artist Liu YitongInk on paperW93 x H50cm (framed)
New
£1,245.00
CHS-TY-1179
This lovely painted cabinet is made up of an upper and lower compartment separated by two decorative drawers in the middle. It is newly made from p...
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New
£125.00
Umbrella Stand with Chaffinches
XAC-HU20266
Using the same wonderful design of chaffinches perched on flowering branches, as our ceramic stool, this umbrella stand could also be used as a lar...
View full detailsChinese 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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