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 Shanxi Side Cabinet
New
£1,165.00

Red Lacquer Painted Side Cabinet

ACW-BH-2451013

Shanxi, circa 1920 This delightful cabinet originates from Shanxi province and dates from the early 20th century. It is finished in a warm red lacq...

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£1,165.00
Antique Rustic Chinese Stool
New
£245.00

Antique Rustic Chinese Stool

ATC-TA-10407258

Shanxi, circa 1890 Built from elm wood using time-honoured mortise-and-tenon joinery, this traditional Chinese stool combines authentic craftsmansh...

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£245.00
Rustic Narrow Side Table
New
£195.00

Rustic Narrow Side Table

ATC-TA-21505255

Shanxi, circa 1900 This simple wooden stool is wider, narrower and taller than most, making it easy to fit into smaller spaces as a side table. The...

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£195.00
Antique Red Painted Shanxi Side Cabinet
New
£1,645.00

Red Painted Shanxi Side Cabinet

ACW-BH-2451024

Shanxi, circa 1800 This beautifully aged cabinet is made from elm and comes from Shanxi province in northern China, dating to around the beginning ...

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£1,645.00
Mongolian Antique Painted Cabinet
New
£1,345.00

Mongolian Antique Painted Cabinet

ACW-BH-245107

Mongolia, circa 1870 This charming cabinet originates from Inner Mongolia and dates to around the late nineteenth century. Smaller, more compact pi...

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£1,345.00
Pair of Rectangular Window Panels
New
£1,245.00

Pair of Rectangular Window Panels

ASC-TA-1461023

Shanxi, circa 1900 Crafted from solid elm and originating from China's Shanxi province, these exquisite wooden panels were traditionally used as wi...

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£1,245.00
Pair of Lattice Panels
New
£1,295.00

Pair of Lattice Panels

ASC-TA-1451023-2

Shanxi, circa 1900 These traditional wooden panels are from a home in China's Shanxi province, where they would once have been used as part of a se...

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£1,295.00
Pair of Lattice Window Panels
New
£1,295.00

Pair of Lattice Window Panels

ASC-TA-1451023-1

Shanxi, circa 1900 These attractive wooden panels are from a home in China's Shanxi province, where they would have formed part of a set of window ...

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£1,295.00
Dark Blue Lacquer Side Cabinet
New
£995.00

Dark Blue Lacquer Side Cabinet

ACW-TL-196455

Shandong, circa 1920 This simple, stylish cabinet is from Shandong province, made in a sleek, square cornered design with two small, shallow drawer...

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£995.00
Single Drawer Kang Table
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£345.00

Single Drawer Kang Table

ATC-TL-186438

Shandong, circa  1920 Crafted from pine wood, this charming little table maintains its natural colour with slight hints of the original dark finish...

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£345.00
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Pair of Antique Chinese Elm Side Tables
New
£2,995.00

Pair of Antique Elm Side Tables

ATC-TA-1341223

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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£2,995.00
Pair of Walnut Southern Official Chairs
New
£3,265.00

Pair of Walnut Southern Official Chairs

ATC-TA-110223

Shanxi, circa 1860 These stunning chairs, produced in Shanxi province during the late 19th century, are crafted from beautiful walnut wood with a r...

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£3,265.00
Pair of Chinese Antique Elm Yoke Back Side Chairs
New
£1,345.00

Pair of Antique Elm Yoke Back Side Chairs

ATC-TA-2970821

Shanghai, circa 1890 This stylish pair of chairs was produced in Shanghai towards the end of the nineteenth century. The design is quite plain, alm...

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£1,345.00
Ornate Carved Elm Armchair
£545.00

Ornate Carved Elm Armchair

ATC-RGX-230389

Zhejiang, circa 1860 This ornately decorated armchair is from Zheijang province, produced around the mid nineteenth century from elm wood and origi...

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£545.00
Antique Shopkeeper's Chair
£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
Chinese Antique Rosewood Elder's Armchair
£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
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
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 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 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 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
Pair of Grey Lacquer Chinese Antique Southern Official Chairs
Sold
£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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Distressed Lacquer Desk and Stool
£395.00

Distressed Lacquer Desk and Stool

ATC-TAY-2407

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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£395.00
Grey Lacquer Desk and Stool
£495.00

Grey Lacquer Desk and Stool

ATC-TAY-2443

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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£495.00
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
Pair of Painted Wooden Panels
£1,795.00

Pair of Painted Wooden Panels

ASC-BH-152715

Gansu, circa 1850 These wonderful painted wooden panels are made from fir wood and originate from the border of Gansu province and Tibet, where the...

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£1,795.00
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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