The tumultuous decade of China's Cultural Revolution (1966-1976) not only brought about massive destruction and alteration of Chinese cultural traditions, but of China’s antiquities as well. Whilst the Cultural Revolution’s aim was to wipe out the old, some antiques did...
At Shimu, we pride ourselves on being the UK's leading specialist in Chinese antique and oriental furniture, with an unrivalled selection of hundreds of pieces available at our headquarters in West Yorkshire. Our ever-changing collection of beautiful original antiques ranges...
Here at Shimu we’re incredibly proud of the wide range of beautiful Chinese antiques we’re able to offer our customers. From richly decorated armoires and wedding cabinets, through to intricately carved wooden screens and chairs, traditional Chinese furniture is as...
In the heart of every home lies a story, a narrative woven through carefully chosen or inherited pieces of furniture that inhabit its spaces. For anyone who loves to enhance their home with unique original antique pieces, that story is...
When we think of Chinese interiors and oriental style home décor, we imagine dark woods and sleek surfaces in black or red lacquer with gold paintings, rich silks, blue and white porcelain and the soft lighting of Chinese lanterns. Another...
Despite the huge disruption caused by Covid and the subsequent shipping and supply chain crisis, we have continued to stock up during these strange times with both our handcrafted, reproduction ranges and with more wonderful Chinese antiques. Whilst the huge increase in...
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...
The first of the Chinese antique pieces I selected on my recent sourcing trip to China are now available to view and order on our website and you can see these and all our other latest additions under our new...
