Among the most recognisable forms in Chinese decorative arts, the porcelain drum stool has endured for centuries as both a practical household object and a work of ceramic craftsmanship. One...
If you've visited us in Yorkshire recently you'll have noticed that the entrance to our main showroom is now proudly guarded by the pair of imposing, fierce looking stone temple lions shown below. In Chinese these are know as 'shi', meaning...
We are often asked about the woods used in our furniture and the Chinese antiques that we sell, as in many cases these are less familiar to us in the UK than pine, oak, mahogany and other woods that we more traditionally...
Shimu's website has been highly commended for the second year running in the Good Web Guide's Website of the Year Awards for 2019. Our site was reviewed in a lengthy process by a panel of industry experts, who assessed sites across differing industries on...
With an abundance of fabulous gifts and unusual accessories to choose from, we are confident we can make your Christmas shopping easier than ever - even for the most difficult to buy for! Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift...
Autumn is here - the season that marks the transition from summer to winter, harvest time, turning leaves, cooling temperatures and darkening nights. One of the most stunning signs of Autumn is the turning of the leaves. The shorter days are...
If you’re a fan of Chinese antique furniture and oriental interiors in general then you’ll most likely be familiar with some of the wonderful architectural elements – dividing interior panels and screens, window panels and wooden carvings – that were...
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...
We are delighted to announce a new line of oriental rugs and kelims, available to order through our West Yorkshire showroom or online. The new range includes classic oriental and Persian patterns along with more modern designs for the present day....
I'm just back from a very productive trip to China, where I was checking on our next consignment of reproduction furniture - black lacquer and solid elm pieces from our Classical Chinese range, as well as scouring our various suppliers' warehouses to...
