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
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£185.00
LXP-RMDP036LMB
The base of this large ceramic table lamp is decorated with ammonite motifs. The chunky base is finished in earthy browns, with chocolate neck and ...
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£665.00
£365.00
CW03BS
Slightly smaller than our standard Curio Cabinet, this black painted cabinet is perfect for use next to a bed. The designs on the doors are in gold...
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£325.00
£245.00
Square Stool, Black Lacquer, Clearance Item
CT23DXX
Unlike in other Asian countries, where people continued to sit on the floor centuries later, the Chinese quickly developed higher level seating and...
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£1,295.00
£545.00
Carved Coffee Table, Warm Elm, Clearance Item
CT05NXX
This lovely warm colour, solid wood, coffee table is in a contemporary style but still with some classic oriental features, such as the 'horse hoof...
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£1,245.00
ATC-BH-180908
Shanxi, circa 1900 This simple daybed would work perfectly as a large coffee table today. Made from chunky, wide grained elm wood and with a ratta...
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New
£1,595.00
Antique Side Cabinet in Black Lacquer
ACW-TA-18070
Shanxi, circa 1850 This wonderful cabinet in elm oozes character, with the original black lacquer and now faded paintings all still in place. It co...
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New
£1,395.00
Elm Table with Cloud Head Spandrels
ATC-BH-180906
Shanxi, circa 1900 The 'cloud head' carved spandrels at the top of each of the four legs of this lovely table are a classic feature of Chinese tab...
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New
£1,695.00
Black Lacquer Shanxi Sideboard
ACW-BH-180909
Shanxi, circa 1880 This is a lovely example of a 'double cabinet' in a style that is particular to Shanxi province in central China - a region famo...
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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Animal symbolism in Chinese furniture
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