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Qinghai, circa 1920 This long, narrow table originates from the early twentieth century, when it was produced in the western Chinese province of Qi...
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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.
Qinghai, circa 1920 This long, narrow table originates from the early twentieth century, when it was produced in the western Chinese province of Qi...
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Ming Style Antique Elm Altar Table
Shanxi, circa 1860 Crafted in Shanxi province during the mid nineteenth century, this long, slender table was originally used as an altar table, po...
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Pair of Antique Elm Side Tables
Beijing, circa 1900 These antique elm side tables were originally designed as flower stands and could still serve as elegant vase stands today. Han...
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Shanxi, circa 1870 This unusual chest is from Shanxi in central China. The original dark finish, still largely in place on the sides, has worn on t...
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Shaanxi, circa 1860 This exquisitely carved coffer would once have been used to store important documents or valuables. It originates from Shaanxi ...
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Shanxi, circa 1860 This lovely, long display table would make a wonderful, statement console today in a hallway, living or dining room. It is made ...
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Three Drawer Antique Elm Console
Shanxi, circa 1880 Crafted during the late nineteenth century in Shanxi, China, this console table features a minimalist design with solid elm wood...
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Antique Elm Table with Rounded Legs
Shanxi, circa 1880 This antique elm table features rounded legs and is in a classic Chinese design known as 'An', with recessed legs slotting into ...
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Natural Elm Three Drawer Console
Shanxi, circa 1890 Produced around the end of the nineteenth century in Shanxi province, this simple styled table is made from chunky elm wood, wit...
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Shanxi, circa 1880 This elm table, with its sturdy, thick top and subtly splayed legs, was crafted in the latter half of the nineteenth century in ...
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Pair of Antique Carved Window Panels, Natural and Red
Jiangsu, circa 1880 These intricately carved wooden panels are from Jiangsu province in eastern China, where they would once have formed part of an...
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Jiangsu, circa 1880 This unusual item is from Jiangsu province in Eastern China. It was used as a child's crib, set on rockers to help lull the bab...
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Six Drawer Antique Carved Coffer
Shaanxi, circa 1880 This wonderful table is in the distinctive style seen in furniture from the central Chinese province of Shaanxi - location of t...
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Antique Chinese Apothecary Counter
Shanxi, circa 1860 This highly unusual sideboard would have been produced for use as a shop counter for a Chinese apothecary. Larger bottles and ot...
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Red and Black Gansu Storage Cabinet
Gansu, circa 1900 The contrasting red panels and black lacquer frame are typical colours for storage cabinets like this one, produced from pine in ...
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Three Drawer Carved Antique Coffer Table
Shaanxi, circa 1880 The lovely, deep carvings and metal studs on the drawers of this table are a typical feature of the tables and storage chests p...
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Grey Lacquer Cabinet with Carved Apron
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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Shandong, circa 1920 Once lacquered in bright colours, this old chest has worn to leave a pared back, rustic look that would bring real character t...
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Henan, circa 1900 This unusual, narrow console table is a perfect addition for any rustic-styled interior. Featuring a thick, chunky top surface ma...
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Decorative Shanxi Painted Sideboard
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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Grey Lacquer Two Drawer Side Table
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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Orange Lacquer Two Door Buffet with Flowers
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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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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Pair of Grey Lacquer Side Tables
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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Cream Lacquered Three Drawer Console
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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Grey Lacquered Three Drawer Console
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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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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Carved Shandong Storage Coffer
Shandong, circa 1900 This old storage chest is from the northeast Chinese province of Shandong, and is quite typical of the robust, thick framed fu...
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Shanxi Carved Elm Temple Table
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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Antique Elm Console with Shelf
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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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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Carved Lattice Wooden Wall Panel
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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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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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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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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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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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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Walnut Seven Drawer Altar Table
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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Pair of Cream Lacquer Tea Tables
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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Shaanxi Cabinet with Dragon Carvings
Shaanxi, circa 1860 This wonderful old cabinet would have been used to store valuables and personal possessions, with the metal fixings over the d...
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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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Red Lacquer Gansu Painted Sideboard
Gansu, circa 1920 This gorgeous sideboard still has its original paintings and deep red lacquer finish, restored and refreshed with a new shiny lac...
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Chinese Sideboard, Cream Painted
Gansu, circa 1920 The paintings of houses and figures on the front of this old sideboard are in faded black and red, but still stand out against th...
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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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Shandong, circa 1920 This old school desk is from a Chinese school in Shandong, and has been refinished in a distressed grey lacquer, along with t...
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Shanxi, circa 1860 This gorgeous cabinet in a now worn black and red lacquer is from Shanxi in central China. The lacquer is original, as is the si...
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Shanxi, circa 1900 This very unusual table is from Shanxi province. The front apron and spandrels are decorated with a highly stylised scrolling pa...
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Shanxi, circa 1860 This stunning chest is from Shanxi province, where it would have been used as a coffer to store money and valuables. Made from e...
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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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