All Antique Chinese Furniture

All Antique Chinese Furniture

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.

Chinese Marriage Bed Fascia with Scroll Feet New
£1,995.00

Chinese Marriage Bed Fascia with Scroll Feet

ASC-RGX-230385F1

Anhui, circa 1850 This unusual carved panel once formed the front fascia of a large Chinese marriage bed and comes from Anhui province in eastern C...

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£1,995.00
Decorative Chinese Marriage Bed Fascia New
£1,995.00

Decorative Marriage Bed Fascia

ASC-RGX-230385C1

Jiangsu, circa 1850 Beautifully hand-crafted from pine and beech wood, this intricate marriage bed fascia is a work of art. It originates from Jian...

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£1,995.00
Carved Marriage Bed Fascia New
£1,995.00

Carved Marriage Bed Fascia

ASC-RGX-230385B1

Jiangsu, circa 1850 Made from beech wood and with intricate geometric patterns and carvings, this arch shaped panel once formed the front of a trad...

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£1,995.00
Arched Carved Marriage Bed Fascia New
£2,345.00

Arched Carved Marriage Bed Fascia

ASC-RGX-230385A1

Anhui, circa 1850 This extraordinary carved panel is from Anhui province, west of Shanghai. It once formed the front of a large Chinese four-poster...

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£2,345.00
Folding Travel Chair with Carved Backrest New
£495.00

Folding Travel Chair with Carved Backrest

ATC-RGX-2303792

Reproduction These lovely carved chairs are reproductions of the type of easily portable chairs used in China hundreds of years ago for travel or h...

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£495.00
Carved Camphor Storage Chest New
£745.00

Carved Camphor Storage Chest

ATK-RGX-230379

Jiangsu, circa 1860 This unusual storage chest is made from camphor wood, with a lid opening up to a single storage space in the top section and tw...

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£745.00
Antique Chinese Jiangsu Side Cabinet
£1,145.00

Jiangsu Side Cabinet

ACW-RGX-2303782

Jiangsu, circa 1880 Cabinets from the area around northern Jiangsu and Shandong provinces on China's east coast were fairly simple and solid in sty...

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£1,145.00
Chinese Antique Square Cornered Beech Cabinet New
£1,145.00

Square Cornered Beech Cabinet

ACW-RGX-2303781

Jiangsu, circa 1880 This rugged, solid looking cabinet dates back to the end of the nineteenth century and was produced in the northern part of Jia...

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£1,145.00
Chinese Antique Wooden Spinning Wheel New
£795.00

Chinese Antique Wooden Spinning Wheel

ASC-RGX-2303751

Zhejiang, circa 1860 The spinning wheel is thought to have been invented in China around 1000 AD, and over time its use spread along the silk road ...

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£795.00
Antique Shopkeeper's Chair New
£695.00

Antique Shopkeeper's Chair

ATC-RGX-2303741

Anhui, circa 1860 This ornate, beautifully carved chair would have been used originally by a shop owner, placed outside the shop for seating and wi...

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£695.00
Elm Cabinet with Fluted Spandrels New
£1,345.00

Elm Cabinet with Fluted Spandrels

ACW-RGX-230373

Shandong, circa 1880 This distinctively shaped cabinet is in elm and comes from the city of Linyi in Shandong province, northern China.  The rounde...

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£1,345.00
Chinese Waiting Chair with Carved Backrest New
£445.00

Waiting Chair with Carved Backrest

ATC-RGX-230351

Jiangsu, circa 1880 This unusual chair is from Jiangsu province in eastern China, produced towards the end of the nineteenth century. It is in an u...

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£445.00
Chinese Antique Rosewood Elder's Armchair New
£595.00

Rosewood Elder's Chair

ATC-RGX-230349

Jiangsu, circa 1860 Made from heavy rosewood in Jiangsu province, Eastern China, this impressive chair would have been designated for the use of ho...

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£595.00
Chinese Antique Walnut Altar Table
£2,495.00

Straight Legged Walnut Altar Table

ATC-BH-2205190

Shanxi, circa 1860 This simply styled table looks quite modern in design, but dates to the mid nineteenth century. It is made from walnut, a lovely...

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£2,495.00
Chinese Antique Low Elm Panelled Coffer
£1,595.00

Low Elm Panelled Coffer

ATC-BH-2205179

Hebei, circa 1820 This lovely old storage coffer is in pine wood, produced in the northern Chinese province of Hebei around two hundred years ago. ...

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£1,595.00
Square Low Elm Antique Table
£1,145.00

Square Low Elm Antique Table

ATC-BH-2205178

Shanxi, circa 1900 This elegant, square shaped table would have been used to serve food or drink, placed either on a heated kang platform in a Chin...

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£1,145.00
Pair of Elm Chinese Antique Apothecary Chests
£6,495.00

Pair of Elm Chinese Apothecary Chests

ATK-BH-2205175

Shanxi, circa 1900 These beautiful chests of drawers would originally have been used by a Chinese apothecary to store the various herbs, roots and ...

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£6,495.00
Chinese Antique Elm Painting Table Sold
£3,145.00

Antique Elm Painting Table

ATC-BH-2205171

Shanxi, circa 1830 This wonderful old table is of a type usually referred to as a 'painting table' as it would have been used as a work surface for...

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£3,145.00
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High Backed Antique Chinese Official's Armchair
£1,345.00

High Backed Official's Armchair

ATC-BH-2205145

Shanxi, circa 1825 This beautiful armchair is in the 'Southern Official' style, with a toprail and arms set flush with their supporting posts rathe...

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£1,345.00
Pair of Decorative Chinese Southern Official Chairs
£1,995.00

Pair of Decorative Southern Official Chairs

ATC-BH-2205132

Shanxi, circa 1860 These unusual chairs, with a straight, rounded top rail and decorative carved apron, are from Shanxi province in central China, ...

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£1,995.00
Pair of Round Backed Chinese Southern Official Chairs
£1,895.00

Pair of Round Backed Southern Official Chairs

ATC-BH-2205066

Shanxi, circa 1860 These lovely chairs are in the 'Southern Offical' style, with curved toprails and arms that meet flush with the side posts rathe...

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£1,895.00
Pair of Antique Yoke-Back Armchairs
£2,895.00

Pair of Antique Yoke-Back Armchairs

ATC-BH-2205063

Shanxi, circa 1860 This distinctive pair of chairs are in the classic 'Official's Hat' or 'Yoke-Back' style, named after the shape of the toprails....

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£2,895.00
Pair of Antique Chinese Elm Southern Official Chairs
£2,695.00

Pair of Elm Southern Official Chairs

ATC-BH-2205060

Shanxi, circa 1860 These handsome, dark wood chairs are from Shanxi province in a style referred to as 'Southern Official' chairs. The subtly curve...

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£2,695.00
Shanxi Antique Elm Altar Table
£2,495.00

Shanxi Antique Elm Altar Table

ATC-BH-2205024

Shanxi, circa 1820 This long, narrow table dates back to the early nineteenth century, when it was produced in Shanxi province. It would have been ...

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£2,495.00
Antique Hebei Serving Table
£895.00

Antique Hebei Serving Table

ATC-BH-2205032

Hebei, circa 1860 This lovely table is from Hebei province near Beijing, with the original dark finish now mostly worn on the top surface to give a...

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£895.00
Round Legged Elm Altar Table
£2,995.00

Round Legged Elm Altar Table

ATC-BH-2205043

Shanxi, circa 1820 This beautiful old table has a quite simple, almost contemporary style but dates from around two hundred years ago. It was produ...

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£2,995.00
Pair of Dark Elm Chinese Antique Stools Sold
£995.00

Pair of Dark Elm Stools

ATC-BH-220505

Shandong, circa 1900 These large stools are ideal as side tables next to a bed or sofa, or used as handy extra seating. They originate from Shandon...

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£995.00
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Pair of Shandong Elm Stools
£995.00

Pair of Shandong Elm Stools

ATC-BH-220504

Shandong, circa 1900 This lovely pair of stools are from Shandong in northern China, made from elm wood. The square seat panels are set within thic...

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£995.00
Chinese Altar Table with Cloud Head Spandrels
£1,995.00

Altar Table with Cloud Head Spandrels

ATC-BH-220502

Shandong, circa 1900 Long, narrow tables like this one were usually placed against the end wall of the main reception room in a Chinese home, used ...

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£1,995.00
Antique Chinese Shanxi Carved Elm Temple Table
£3,995.00

Shanxi Carved Elm Temple Table

ATC-TA-2930621

Shanxi, circa 1850 This wonderfully ornate, carved table is one of the best examples of the style that we have seen in recent years. It would once ...

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£3,995.00
Camphor Carved Window Panel
£1,145.00

Camphor Carved Window Panel

ASC-BT-HB2104

Jiangsu, circa 1880 Produced in Jiangsu province to the north of Shanghai, this lovely wooden panel would have formed part of an internal wall or w...

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£1,145.00
Carved Antique Lattice Window Panel
£1,145.00

Carved Antique Lattice Window Panel

ASC-BT-HB2101

Jiangsu, circa 1880 This lovely wall panel was produced around the end of the Qing dynasty in Jiangsu province, to the north of Shanghai. Originall...

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£1,145.00
Carved Lattice Wooden Wall Panel
£1,085.00

Carved Lattice Wooden Wall Panel

ASC-TA-0260321

Gansu, circa 1900 This intricately carved wooden panel features a beautifully carved floral pattern, set within thick frames. It would once have be...

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£1,085.00
Pair of Shanxi Lamphanger Chairs
£1,845.00

Pair of Shanxi Lamphanger Chairs

ATC-TA-3340421

Shanxi, circa 1880 These lovely chairs are in elm wood and originate from Shanxi province in central China. They are referred to as 'Yoke-Back' (or...

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£1,845.00
Camphor Travel Chest
£895.00

Camphor Travel Chest

ATK-TA-2471120

Hebei, circa 1900 This attractive blanket chest is a nice size to be used as a low coffee table, with handy storage space inside. Produced in Hebei...

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£895.00
Chinese Antique Elm Daybed Large Coffee Table
£2,995.00

Elm Daybed Low Table

ATC-TA-2061120

Shanxi, circa 1880 This simply designed table is in a style referred to in Chinese as a 'ta'. It would originally have been produced as a daybed, u...

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£2,995.00
Single Elm Stool
£325.00

Single Elm Stool

ATC-TA-1310320

Shanxi, circa 1900 This simple little stool is in elm wood, with a lovely grain particularly on the seat. The straight legs end without decorative ...

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£325.00
Pair of Tall Chinese Antique Elm Armchairs
£4,995.00

Pair of Tall Antique Elm Armchairs

ATC-TA-1250320

Shanxi, circa 1860 These wonderful armchairs are from Shanxi province and have unusually high backs, giving them a very grand appearance. Made from...

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£4,995.00
Pair of Geometric Wall Panels
£1,245.00

Pair of Geometric Wall Panels

ASC-TA-1240321

Shanxi, circa 1900 Once forming part of an internal divider these carved panels would make a lovely architectural feature hung on a wall or even hu...

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£1,245.00
Narrow Elm Chinese Antique Altar Table
£2,495.00

Narrow Elm Altar Table

ATC-TA-1160121

Shanxi, circa 1880 The long, narrow proportions of this elegant table make it easy to fit into a hallway as a display surface for family photos and...

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£2,495.00
Pair of Elm Shanxi Chairs
£1,995.00

Pair of Elm Shanxi Chairs

ATC-TA-1150320

Shanxi, circa 1880 This beautiful pair of chairs dates from the late 19th century. They were produced in Shanxi province and made from elm wood, wi...

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£1,995.00
Pair of Elm Southern Official Chairs
£1,795.00

Pair of Elm Southern Official Chairs

ATC-TA-970320

Shanxi, circa 1880 These stylish, elegant armchairs are in a 'Southern Official' style, with the arms continuing down to meet the seat on curved po...

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£1,795.00
Shanxi Side Table with Drawers
£1,265.00

Shanxi Side Table with Drawers

ATC-TA-960121

Shanxi, circa 1860 With a lovely worn patina and colour and three useful storage drawers, this would make a wonderful little console table. Made fr...

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£1,265.00
Low Walnut Five Drawer Table
£2,295.00

Low Walnut Five Drawer Table

ATC-TA-491020

Shanxi, circa 1880 This long, low table would be perfect in front of a sofa as a long coffee table. It is made from walnut, with the original dark ...

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£2,295.00
Lattice Carved Window Panel
£1,245.00

Lattice Carved Window Panel

ASC-TA-290321

Gansu, circa 1900 This unusual wall panel is made up of eight rows of eight flowers, each indivdually carved and set within a thick outer frame. Th...

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£1,245.00
Pair of Willow Chinese Horseshoe Chairs
£1,695.00

Pair of Willow Horseshoe Chairs

ATC-TA-231020

 Shandong, circa 1900 This pair of chairs is in a more 'vernacular' style of the grander looking horseshoe armchairs that were traditionally used f...

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£1,695.00
Shanxi Elm Side Table
£1,395.00

Shanxi Elm Side Table

ATC-TA-31220

Shanxi, circa 1880 This understated table is narrow enough to fit in smaller spaces, ideal as a console or side table. It is in a classic Chinese '...

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£1,395.00
Walnut Seven Drawer Altar Table
£5,495.00

Walnut Seven Drawer Altar Table

ATC-TA-021020

Shanxi, circa 1860 This gorgeous altar table is in walnut, with a beautiful golden brown colour and tone to the wood. Walnut is prevalent around Sh...

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£5,495.00

Add a touch of originality to your home with Chinese antique furniture

The 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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