At Shimu we are proud to stock a wide and ever-changing range of stunning Chinese antique furniture. Offering the perfect way to add a touch of oriental style and elegance to your home, our collection includes everything from stunning sideboards and tables, through to traditional storage chests, chairs and day beds. Every piece is a work of art and before being sourced by us from China, items are restored using traditional techniques.
Teal Lacquer Tall Tapered Cabinet
Shandong, circa 1920 This sleek, teal blue lacquered cabinet is in a classic Chinese 'round cornered' style. The ingenious A-frame design includes ...
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Crackled Blue Cabinet with Floral Painting
Gansu, circa 1920 The lovely crackled blue lacquer on this pretty little cabinet has been applied as part of the restoration process to freshen up...
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Gansu, circa 1900 This lovely carved panel is in a duck egg blue finish, with delicately carved floral lattice work set in a square frame. It comes...
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Gansu, circa 1900 Originally used to store valuables and personal possessions, it is likely that the bottom drawer here would once have been a fixe...
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Distressed Green Lacquer Sideboard
Shandong, circa 1920 This beautiful old cabinet has been updated with a new distressed lacquer for a more contemporary look. Its lovely blue green ...
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Antique Chinese Sideboard, Dark Blue, Double
Shanxi, circa 1920 Refinished in a dark teal lacquer, this lovely antique Chinese sideboard is from Shanxi province in central China. In a symmetri...
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Pair of Blue Yoke-Back Side Chairs
Shanxi, circa 1920 With their distinctive, prominently curved 'Yoke-Back' head rests, these chairs are typical of Shanxi. They have been refreshed ...
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Shandong, circa 1920 These simple, rustic benches are from Shandong province to the south of Beijing. They date from the early 20th century but ha...
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Distressed Lacquer Desk and Stool
Shandong, circa 1920 This old school desk and matching stool have been refinished with a distressed, crackled blue lacquer. Perfect in a child's r...
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Blue Lacquer Chinese Daybed with Rails
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...
View full detailsThe craftsmen we work with are highly skilled, with many years of expertise in returning antique furniture pieces to their former glory, without losing any of their original charm, or the rich patina of the wood. As specialists in Chinese antique furniture, we hand-pick the finest antiques dating from the 18th century up to the early 20th century.
Our collection of Chinese antique furniture includes everything you need to enhance and add style and elegance to contemporary living spaces. From daybeds and storage chests, through to altar tables, tea tables and armoires, we offer a huge range of stunning pieces which have been carefully chosen by our experienced team. To complement our range of antique furniture, you’ll also find that we offer a collection of superb quality accessories and homeware items, designed to look beautiful whilst being practical too.
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