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.

Suzhou Low Elm Cabinet New
£1,445.00

Suzhou Low Elm Cabinet

ACW-RGX-2303842

Jiangsu, circa 1880 This decorative low cabinet originates from the Suzhou in Jiangsu province - a city known for its canals, bridges and waterways...

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£1,445.00
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
Red Lacquer Decorative Sideboard
£2,295.00

Red Lacquer Decorative Sideboard

ACW-TL-196234

Shanxi, circa 1900 This striking sideboard, in a deep red lacquer and with dark, single tone paintings on the doors, would add a rich, luxurious fe...

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£2,295.00
Grey Lacquer Cabinet with Carved Apron
£1,245.00

Grey Lacquer Cabinet with Carved Apron

ACW-TL-183606

Shanxi, circa 1920 This attractive cabinet is an ideal choice for either contemporary or traditional home décor. It is from Shanxi province in cent...

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£1,245.00
Decorative Shanxi Painted Sideboard
£3,445.00

Decorative Shanxi Painted Sideboard

ACW-TL-222880

Shanxi, circa 1900 This stunning sideboard would be a real talking point in any space. It originates from Shanxi province, made with carved spandre...

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£3,445.00
Painted Black Shanxi Wedding Cabinet Sold
£3,995.00

Painted Black Shanxi Wedding Cabinet

ACW-TL-222956

Shanxi, circa 1900 This discinctive tall cabinet is in a classic Chinese style from Shanxi province. Large, decorative cabinets like this one finis...

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£3,995.00
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Large Red and Cream Gansu Sideboard
£3,745.00

Large Red and Cream Gansu Sideboard

ACW-TL-222868

Gansu, circa 1920 This large sideboard would be a real statement piece in any setting, whether used in a dining room or to provide ample storage sp...

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£3,745.00
Red and Black Lacquer Mongolian Sideboard
£1,695.00

Red and Black Lacquer Mongolian Sideboard

ACW-TL-222863

Inner Mongolia, circa 1920 This striking sideboard, with its contrasting red panels and black frames, is from northern China, around the border wit...

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£1,695.00
Orange Lacquer Cabinet with Peonies Sold
£1,195.00

Orange Lacquer Cabinet with Peonies

ACW-TL-184675

Gansu, circa 1920 This single-door cabinet is in a bright, burnt orange lacquer that would make it a stunning focal point for any room. The cabinet...

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£1,195.00
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Grey Lacquer Two Drawer Side Table
£1,195.00

Grey Lacquer Two Drawer Side Table

ATC-TL-222642

Shandong, circa 1920 This narrow side table would be a stylish addition to any room with its glossy lacquer finish and tapered legs. The distressed...

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£1,195.00
Black Lacquer Shanxi Wedding Cabinet
£4,595.00

Black Lacquer Shanxi Wedding Cabinet

ACW-TL-222819

Shanxi, circa 1900 This stunning cabinet is a lovely example of the furniture produced as part of a bride's dowry in Shanxi province, often referre...

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£4,595.00
Red Lacquer Shanxi Sideboard with Carved Spandrels
£2,295.00

Red Lacquer Shanxi Sideboard with Carved Spandrels

ACW-TL-196254

Shanxi, circa 1920 This unique sideboard would make a perfect statement piece in any home. Dating from the early part of the last century, it origi...

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£2,295.00
Teal Lacquer Tall Tapered Cabinet
£2,145.00

Teal Lacquer Tall Tapered Cabinet

ACW-TL-222681

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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£2,145.00
Mid Sized Shanxi Red Lacquer Cabinet
£3,195.00

Mid Sized Shanxi Red Lacquer Cabinet

ACW-TL-222818

Shanxi, circa 1900 The deep reds and golds in this cabinet give it a lovely, rich look that would bring the wow factor into any interior. The cabin...

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£3,195.00
Antique Red Lacquer Armoire with Drawers
£3,995.00

Red and Gold Armoire with Drawers

ACW-TL-222822

Shanxi, circa 1900 This wonderful cabinet in a rich, red lacquer would add interest and a luxurious feel to any room. It was produced in Shanxi pro...

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£3,995.00
Antique Black Lacquer Floral Armoire
£4,495.00

Black Lacquer Floral Wedding Cabinet

ACW-TL-223315

Shanxi, circa 1900 This wonderful cabinet still shows its original lacquer and paintings, depicting various flora and fauna. It was produced in Sha...

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£4,495.00
Chinese Distressed Cabinet with Floral Painting
£1,295.00

Crackled Blue Cabinet with Floral Painting

ACW-TL-184484

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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£1,295.00
Orange Lacquer Two Door Buffet with Flowers
£1,995.00

Orange Lacquer Two Door Buffet with Flowers

ACW-TL-184468

Gansu, circa 1920 Originally used as a storage unit for grain, with the inside accessed via removable boards in the top, this stunning cabinet has ...

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£1,995.00
Chinese Orange Lacquer Sideboard with Flowers
£1,945.00

Orange Lacquer Sideboard with Flowers

ACW-TL-184495

Gansu, circa 1920 The dark orange finish on this striking sideboard is new, applied over the original to give a more modern look. Once used as a st...

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£1,945.00
Antique Red and Black Lacquer Sideboard with Flowers Sold
£2,495.00

Red and Black Lacquer Sideboard with Flowers

ACW-TL-222855

Gansu, circa 1920 This brightly decorated, painted sideboard is from Gansu province. It has been restored but still shows the old paintings set wit...

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£2,495.00
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Chinese Large Grey Lacquer Buffet
£2,595.00

Large Grey Lacquer Buffet

ACW-TL-22858

Gansu, circa 1920 This large, old sideboard is from Gansu province in western China, made from thick pine wood as was common in the region. It has ...

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£2,595.00
Antique Red Lacquer Gansu Sideboard
£1,945.00

Red Lacquer Dongbei Sideboard

ACW-TL-223051

Dongbei, circa 1920 This lovely sideboard in a rich, red lacquer is quite typical of the cabinets produced in the northeastern ('dongbei') region ...

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£1,945.00
Pair of Grey Lacquer Side Tables
£1,345.00

Pair of Grey Lacquer Side Tables

ATC-TL-22717

Shandong, circa 1920  These simple side tables are in an unsual style for Chinese furniture, with chunky frames and stretchers at the base but litt...

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£1,345.00
Cream Lacquered Three Drawer Console
£995.00

Cream Lacquered Three Drawer Console

ATC-TL-223274

Shandong, circa 1920 This elegant table has been restored and refinished in a distressed cream lacquer - a neutral colour that would fit easily int...

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£995.00
Grey Lacquered Three Drawer Console
£995.00

Grey Lacquered Three Drawer Console

ATC-TL-223307

 Shandong, circa 1920 This simply styled table is originally from Shandong province in north east China, but has been restored and refinished with ...

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£995.00
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
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
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
Chinese Antique Dark Elm Bookshelf Sold
£1,895.00

Dark Elm Bookshelf

ATK-BH-2205143

Hebei, circa 1900 This beautiful elm bookshelf was originally produced as a cabinet, made in Hebei province in northern China. However, the old doo...

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£1,895.00
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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
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
Pair of Chinese Antique Cream Vase Stands
£1,445.00

Pair of Cream Lacquer Tea Tables

ATC-TY-11271

Shanxi, circa 1920 This lovely pair of side tables are from Shanxi province in central China. Each one has been refinished in a distressed greenish...

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£1,445.00
Pair of Grey Lacquer Flower Stands
£1,295.00

Pair of Grey Lacquer Flower Stands

ATC-TY-6807

Shanxi, circa 1900 Simply styled and in a tall, elegant shape, these tables were originally used as flower stands. They would still be ideal for di...

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£1,295.00
Chinese Grey Stools
£895.00

Pair of Grey Lacquer Stools

ATC-TL-12393

Shanxi, circa 1920 These stylish stools are slightly taller than most and so would work perfectly as night stands or as side tables next to a sofa....

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£895.00
Oriental Grey Cabinet
£1,495.00

Grey Lacquer Storage Side Cabinet

ACW-TL-22036

Shanxi, circa 1920 This mid sized cabinet is in a simple, 'square cornered' design, with three upper drawers and doors inset centrally and fitted ...

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£1,495.00
Chinese Red Lacquer Sideboard
£3,345.00

Antique Chinese Sideboard, Red Lacquer

ACW-TL-19100

Shanxi, circa 1920 This stunning antique Chinese sideboard comes from Shanxi province in central China. The red lacquer and paintings are original...

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£3,345.00
Distressed Oriental Cabinet
£1,245.00

Distressed Green Lacquer Sideboard

ACW-TL-19573

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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£1,245.00

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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