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.

Black Painted Opera Chest New
£895.00

Black Painted Opera Chest

ATK-TA-930723

Shanxi, circa 1900 This stunning blanket chest is in poplar wood and was originally decorated with vibrant colours. With time these have faded into...

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£895.00
Black Floral Painted Blanket Chest New
£845.00

Black Floral Painted Blanket Chest

ATK-TA-850723

Shanxi, circa 1900 The once vibrant colours that adorn the front of this exquisite blanket chest have gradually softened into more subtle tones wit...

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£845.00
Small Painted Gansu Cabinet New
£1,445.00

Small Painted Gansu Cabinet

ACW-TA-2021123

Gansu, circa 1920 This elegant side cabinet is crafted from poplar wood and showcases a traditional design often found in storage units made in the...

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£1,445.00
Large Tapered Natural Elm Cabinet New
£2,495.00

Large Tapered Natural Elm Cabinet

ACW-TA-1151123

Shanxi circa 1900 This elegant cabinet, originating from Shanxi province in central China, features a classic 'round cornered' style with rounded f...

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£2,495.00
Pair of Antique Elm Square Cornered Cabinets New
£3,795.00

Pair of Antique Elm Square Cornered Cabinets

ACW-TA-521123

Shanxi, circa 1880 These wonderful cabinets are in elm wood, beautifully crafted in a simple 'square cornered' style with the doors mounted on larg...

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£3,795.00
Black Lacquer Gold Painted Shanxi Cabinet New
£5,995.00

Black Lacquer Gold Painted Shanxi Cabinet

ACW-TA-580923

Shanxi, circa 1860 This extraordinary antique cabinet is from Shanxi province in central China, where it would most likely have been produced as pa...

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£5,995.00
Rustic Pine Low Coffee Table New
£395.00

Rustic Pine Low Coffee Table

ATC-TA-1510623

Henan, circa 1920 This low table has an individual, rustic charm and is made from pine wood, a popular material in the central Chinese province of ...

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£395.00
Pair of Antique 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
Black Lacquer Three Drawer Desk New
£2,195.00

Black Lacquer Three Drawer Desk

ATC-TA-1220124

Beijing, circa 1920 Desk used by the scholarly classes in China were often quite narrow, but this one is deep enough to be practical today as a des...

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£2,195.00
Antique Black Painted Opera Trunk
£925.00

Antique Black Painted Opera Trunk

ATK-TA-0730522

Shanxi, circa 1890 Once brightly decorated, the colours on the front of this wonderful blanket chest have softened over time to a beautiful autumna...

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£925.00
Antique Black Painted Storage Trunk
£895.00

Antique Black Painted Storage Trunk

ATK-TA-360622

Shanxi, circa 1890 This colourful blanket chest is of a type used by Chinese opera companies to hold props and costumes as they toured their perfor...

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£895.00
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
£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
Five Drawer Painted Chest
£1,995.00

Five Drawer Painted Chest

ATK-TL-223568

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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£1,995.00
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
Chinese Antique Elm Painting Table Sold
£3,145.00

Antique Elm Painting Table

ATC-BH-2205171

Shanxi, circa 1830 This wonderful old table is of a type usually referred to as a 'painting table' as it would have been used as a work surface for...

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£3,145.00
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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
Painted Black Shanxi Chest
£895.00

Painted Black Shanxi Chest

ATK-TA-2190820

Shanxi, circa 1900 This pretty, painted trunk is of a type used by opera troupes in China to store their props and costumes. The trunks would be br...

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£895.00
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
Large Chinese Antique Elm Daybed
£1,695.00

Large Chinese Antique Elm Daybed

ATC-TA-200098

Shanxi, circa 1890 Produced as a daybed in Shanxi province at the end of the nineteenth century, this would have real impact as a long, large coff...

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£1,695.00
Qinghai Red Lacquer Cabinet
£1,995.00

Qinghai Red Lacquer Cabinet

ACW-GY-070836

Qingha, circa 1850 This striking cabinet is from the western Chinese province of Qinghai. The unusual design, with narrow doors and drawers set ce...

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£1,995.00
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 Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet Sold
£2,995.00

Antique Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet

ACW-BH-180918

Shanxi, circa 1880 This stunning cabinet in a deep red lacquer is in a simple style but would make a beautiful accent piece in a reception room or ...

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£2,995.00
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Black Lacquer Painted Display Cabinet
£2,995.00

Black Lacquer Painted Display Cabinet

ACW-GY-184020

Qinghai, circa 1880 This stunning cabinet is in a beautiful condition, still with the old paintings and exquisite carving around the upper shelf s...

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£2,995.00
Carved Chinese Temple Cabinet
£4,995.00

Carved Chinese Temple Cabinet

ACW-GY-00202

Shaanxi, circa 1800 This extraordinary cabinet is from a temple in Shaanxi province in central China - home of the ancient Chinese capital of Xian....

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£4,995.00
Cream Lacquer Apothecary Chest
£2,495.00

Cream Lacquer Apothecary Chest

ATK-TA-1311064

Shanxi, circa 1850 This beautiful medicine chest in cream lacquer is from Shanxi province and still has its original finish, including the drawer l...

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£2,495.00
Large Shanxi Painted Armoire
£4,995.00

Large Shanxi Painted Armoire

BCW-TA-1620

Shanxi, circa 1860 This stunning painted armoire, with its impressive size and proportions, would make a fantastic statement piece - though you wou...

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£4,995.00
Walnut Small Side Table, Antique Chinese
£845.00

Chinese Walnut Side Table

ATC-GY-167482

Gansu, circa 1880 This simple side table is from Gansu province in western China. It is made from walnut wood - easily available in that area and a...

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£845.00

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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