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Coffee tables, TV units, storage cabinets, rugs and lighting for modern, stylish living
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Shanxi Butterfly Sideboard - Clearance Item
CW20RXX
This beautiful red lacquer sideboard is based on the famous painted furniture of Shanxi province in central China. Each of the four doors is decora...
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£745.00
£645.00
Two Drawer Filing Cabinet, Warm Elm - Clearance
TK18NXX
This small warm colour filing cabinet is in solid elm wood and has the same distinctive style as the larger version but with two drawers instead of...
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£1,445.00
£725.00
Blue Lacquer Chinese Daybed with Rails
ATC-MY-12594
Beijing, circa 1920 This distressed blue lacquer daybed is unusual in the fact that it has side rails. Originally used for seating and reclining on...
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£995.00
£845.00
Ladies Cabinet, Black Lacquer - Clearance Item
CT22DXX
Tables like our black lacquer ladies cabinet were made popular during the Qing dynasty, similar style consoles with drawers and doors were normally...
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£1,795.00
TC-BL-FH8
This elegantly designed console is perfect for hallways or as a dining room buffet. It offers ample storage space with four drawers and a central c...
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£895.00
Painted Black Chinese Opera Chest
ATK-TA-1140723
Shanxi, circa 1900 This colourful blanket trunk is a lovely example of the type of chests commonly referred to as opera trunks in China. The vibran...
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£1,265.00
Farmhouse Elm Three Drawer Console
TC-BL-FH14
This table, with its chunky frames and legs, is a versatile piece that can work well in a living room or as a hallway console. The three upper draw...
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£295.00
XAC-GW24-TH14
These beautiful horses are cast in bronze in a verdigris finish and are reproductions of an ancient design from the Han dynasty. The horse is shown...
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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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