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.

Antique Black Shanxi Mid Size Cabinet
£2,595.00

Black Shanxi Mid Size Cabinet

ACW-TA-231221

Shanxi, circa 1850 The pure, quite austere design of this cabinet is one that developed early on in China and is usually referred to as a 'round co...

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£2,595.00
Pair of Narrow Chinese Antique Elm Benches
£1,995.00

Pair of Narrow Elm Benches

ATC-TA-0060122

Shanxi, circa 1850 These rustic, simply styled benches are quite typical of seating used throughout China. Easily portable, they were used both ind...

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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
Square Kang Table with Cabriole Legs
£1,645.00

Square Kang Table with Cabriole Legs

ATC-TA-2141121

Shanxi, circa 1850 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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£1,645.00
Chinese Antique Seven Drawer Elm Console
£2,995.00

Seven Drawer Elm Console

ATC-TA-1010321

Shanxi, circa 1850 With a beautifully carved apron and side spandrels that give it an unusual profile, this lovely, large console would have starte...

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£2,995.00
Antique Chinese Round Cornered Cabinet Sold
£1,995.00

Antique Chinese Round Cornered Cabinet

ACW-ML-200136

Shanxi, circa 1880 This simple storage cabinet is in a classic 'round cornered' style that was common throughout China. The ingenious design incorp...

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£1,995.00
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Rustic Single Drawer Coffee Table Sold
£865.00

Rustic Single Drawer Coffee Table

ATC-ML-3001006

Henan, circa 1900 The pale, natural elm wood of this table has a lovely texture and tone, showing all the character of its decades of use. The sin...

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£865.00
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Antique Elm Console with Shelf
£1,245.00

Antique Elm Console with Shelf

ATC-ML-3001062

Henan, circa 1900 Produced around the beginning of the last century in Henan province, this simple table is made from chunky elm wood, with a thic...

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£1,245.00
Low Elm Table with Drawer Sold
£945.00

Low Elm Table with Drawer

ATC-ML-200144

Henan, circa 1900 This simple table is in elm wood and originates from the northern Chinese province of Henan. It may well have been cut down from ...

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£945.00
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Natural Rustic Chinese Elm Bench
£445.00

Natural Rustic Elm Bench

ATC-ML-200143

Shanxi, circa 1900 The chunky, A-frame legs of this old bench are supported by single stretchers from front to back, with the tops of the legs slot...

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£445.00
Pair of Dark Elm Antique Benches Sold
£1,395.00

Pair of Dark Elm Antique Benches

ATC-ML-3001056

Shanxi, circa 1900 These lovely benches come as a pair, and would be ideal either for extra seating or as narrow side tables next to a sofa. Once u...

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£1,395.00
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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 Large Xinjiang Sideboard
£2,995.00

Carved Large Xinjiang Sideboard

ACW-BT-H12104

Xinjiang, circa 1900 This large, beautifully carved sideboard would work well in a dining room or as a TV stand for a large TV. It was produced in ...

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£2,995.00
Pair of Shanxi Yoke-Back Chairs
£1,095.00

Pair of Shanxi Yoke-Back Chairs

ATC-TA-2830521

Shanxi, circa 1900 These elegant chairs are from Shanxi province in central China, and are a great example of the classic 'yoke-back' or 'official'...

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£1,095.00
Blue Lattice Wall Panel
£995.00

Blue Lattice Wall Panel

ASC-TA-2330321

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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£995.00
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
Green Carved Lattice Panel
£995.00

Green Carved Lattice Panel

ASC-TA-3280421

Gansu, circa 1900 Originally used as an internal window frame, this lovely lattice panel would make an unusual wall decoration. It is still in the ...

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£995.00
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
Antique Chinese Medicine Chest
£4,995.00

Antique Chinese Medicine Chest

ATK-TA-2651120

Shanxi, circa 1860 This beautiful medicine chest is one of the nicest we have come across in recent times. Once used either in a wealthy home or mo...

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£4,995.00
Black Lacquer Elm Armoire
£3,995.00

Black Lacquer Elm Armoire

ACW-TA-2330920

Shanxi, circa 1880 This imposing cabinet is in a box like, square-cornered style, with heavy metal hinges and door hardware. It was produced in Sha...

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£3,995.00
Antique Chinese Kang Low Black Table
£1,245.00

Antique Low Black Table

ATC-TA-2310920

Shanxi, circa 1880 This cute little table in elm is from Shanxi province, the old black lacquer finish now worn around the top surface and feet. It...

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£1,245.00
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
Lattice Door Storage Cabinet
£3,145.00

Lattice Door Storage Cabinet

ACW-TA-1820321

Dongbei, circa 1900 This unusual, pale wood cabinet is from China's northeast region of Dongbei. It is made from poplar, stripped back to the natur...

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£3,145.00
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
Distressed Blue Storage Chest
£995.00

Distressed Blue Storage Chest

ATK-TA-1151120

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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£995.00
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
Chinese Antique Dark Elm Panelled Cabinet
£2,195.00

Dark Elm Panelled Cabinet

ACW-TA-1040321

Shanxi, circa 1860 This beautiful cabinet dates from the 19th century and is from Shanxi province in central China. The style, with panelled doors ...

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£2,195.00
Dark Elm Storage Cabinet
£2,445.00

Dark Elm Storage Cabinet

ACW-TA-970321

Shanxi, circa 1880 Made from elm wood and still in its original dark lacquer finish, this handsome cabinet would be ideal today for storage in a be...

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£2,445.00
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
Chinese Antique Shanxi Storage Chest
£1,895.00

Shanxi Storage Chest

ATK-TA-860121

Shanxi, circa 1880 Chests of drawers like this one are an unusual find as traditionally the Chinese would store clothes and other personal items in...

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£1,895.00
Elm Wood Antique Bench
£495.00

Elm Wood Antique Bench

ATC-TA-541220

Shanxi, circa 1900 In a classic Chinese style, this simple, narrow bench in elm wood is highly versatile as a side table or used for seating. The r...

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£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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