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.

Red and Gold Qinghai Painted Cabinet
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£2,495.00

Red and Gold Qinghai Painted Cabinet

ACW-TA-2720522

 Qinghai, circa 1900 The deep red lacquer and gold paintings on this gorgeous old cabinet give it a rich, luxurious feel that would add warmth and ...

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£2,495.00
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Antique Chinese Elm Storage Cabinet
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£1,795.00

Square Elm Storage Cabinet

ACW-TA-2551122

Shanxi, circa 1890 This simple, square styled cabinet is a wonderful showcase for the beautiful, wide patterned grain of the elm wood it is made fr...

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£1,795.00
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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
Pair of Antique Tibetan Painted Cabinets
£8,495.00

Pair of Antique Tibetan Painted Cabinets

ACW-BH-2205174

Tibet, circa 1900 These stunning cabinets were produced in Tibet around the beginning of the twentieth century. Like most Tibetan furniture, they a...

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£8,495.00
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 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
Carved Antique Lattice Window Panel
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£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
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Pair of Chinese Antique 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
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
Pair of Rustic Chinese Horseshoe Armchairs
£945.00

Pair of Rustic Horseshoe Armchairs

ATC-TA-133573

Shandong, circa 1900 This lovely pair of chairs are in a rustic, vernacular style that developed from the more elegant horseshoe armchair design. R...

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£945.00
Antique Chinese Chest on Stand
£1,125.00

Document Chest on Stand

ATK-TA-200113

Shanxi, circa 1890 This unusual chest is of a type used at the end of the Qing dynasty, normally for holding valuables or documents. It is mounted ...

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£1,125.00
Antique Chinese Horseshoe Armchair with Bat Carving
£1,445.00

Horseshoe Armchair with Bat Carving

ATC-TA-200109

Shanxi, circa 1880 This is one of the most beautiful horseshoe armchairs we have come across, with a gorgeous patina resulting from its years of us...

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£1,445.00
Red Lacquer Sideboard with Carved Spandrels
£1,995.00

Red Lacquer Sideboard with Carved Spandrels

ACW-TL-195497

Gansu, circa 1920 This stunning sideboard would make a real statement piece in a modern home. Refinished in a vibrant, deep red lacquer, it has som...

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£1,995.00
Chinese Antique Altar Table, Shanxi, Elm
£3,495.00

Shanxi Elm Altar Table

ATC-TA-200170

Shanxi, circa 1860 This is a beautiful example of the classic Chinese altar table, used in temples and well-to-do homes throughout Chinese society....

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£3,495.00
Chinese Antique Cabinet, Elm Shanxi
£1,895.00

Shanxi Elm Panelled Cabinet

ACW-TA-200502

Shanxi, circa 1880 The small panels in the doors and outer sections of this lovely cabinet, set within rounded frames, are a feature of this style ...

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£1,895.00
Large Painted Shandong Trunk
£1,145.00

Large Painted Shandong Trunk

ATK-TAY-10800

Shandong, circa 1920 This large, deep, beautifully decorated trunk would most likely have been used for storing clothes and other personal possessi...

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£1,145.00
Red Painted Gansu Sideboard
£2,145.00

Red Painted Gansu Sideboard

ACW-TL-195531

Gansu, circa 1920 This lovely sideboard in a rich, red lacquer still features the original finish and paintings, once in vibrant gold leaf but now ...

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£2,145.00
Pair of Grey Lacquer Chinese Antique Southern Official Chairs
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£1,495.00

Pair of Grey Lacquer Southern Official Chairs

ATC-TAY-11394

Shanxi, circa 1920 These beautiful chairs, in a style commonly referred to as 'Southern Official Chairs', have been give a new lease of life with a...

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£1,495.00
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Beijing Elm Money Trunk
£1,245.00

Beijing Elm Money Trunk

ATK-GY-169644

Beijing, circa 1840 The old lacquer on this lovely chest has been stripped back to reveal the beautiful, pale elm wood underneath, with is lovely g...

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£1,245.00
Antique Side Cabinet in Black Lacquer
£1,595.00

Antique Side Cabinet in Black Lacquer

ACW-TA-18070

Shanxi, circa 1850 This wonderful cabinet in elm oozes character, with the original black lacquer and now faded paintings all still in place. It co...

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£1,595.00
Pair of Antique Yoke Back Side Chairs
£1,295.00

Pair of Antique Yoke Back Side Chairs

ATC-BH-180910

Shanxi, circa 1860 Another beautiful pair of side chairs from Shanxi province, with the familiar yoke shaped top rail fitted over backward bending...

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£1,295.00
Pair of Elm Southern Officials Armchairs
£1,995.00

Pair of Elm Southern Official Armchairs

ATC-BH-180920

Shanxi, circa 1860 This gorgeous pair of chairs are in the 'Southern Offical' style - a design that came later on in China's history. The main deve...

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£1,995.00
Large Painted Qinghai Sideboard
£3,345.00

Qinghai Painted Pine Sideboard

ACW-GY-176923

Qinghai, circa 1860 This large, beautifully painted sideboard has three sections, each with a removable shelf. The lovely paintings are of flowers,...

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£3,345.00
Antique Chinese Temple Table
£1,595.00

Antique Chinese Temple Table

ATC-GY-173742

Qinghai, circa 1860 This old, square shaped table is from a temple in Qinghai province. It is still in its original form, with doors and drawers at...

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£1,595.00
Side Cabinet with Carved Drawers
£1,745.00

Side Cabinet with Carved Drawers

ACW-TA-170058

Shaanxi, circa 1800 This striking cabinet is from the central province of Shaanxi and made from elm. The style, with ornate relief carvings on the ...

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£1,745.00
Pair of Shanxi Antique Elm Armchairs
£1,795.00

Pair of Shanxi Antique Elm Armchairs

ATC-TA-182137

Shanxi, circa 1890 This beautiful pair of chairs are in elm wood and come from Shanxi in central China. They are based on a style known as 'officia...

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£1,795.00

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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