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
Antique Elm Wood Bench New
£445.00

Antique Elm Wood Bench

ATC-TA-6704224

Shanxi, circa 1920 This exquisite elm wood bench is wonderfully versatile and perfect for adding extra seating in a bedroom or for a cozy window no...

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£445.00
Elm Wood Antique Bench New
£425.00

Elm Wood Antique Bench

ATC-TA-1691123

Shanxi, circa 1870 In a traditional Chinese style that has been in use for centuries, this elm wood bench serves as a multifunctional piece for use...

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£425.00
Wide Elm Chinese Stool New
£225.00

Wide Elm Chinese Stool

ATC-TA-1830523

Shanxi, circa 1870 This wide wooden stool would make a versatile addition to any interior, or could be used outdoors for extra seating during good ...

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£225.00
Antique Elm Chinese Stool New
£175.00

Antique Elm Chinese Stool

ATC-TA-1620623

Shanxi, circa 1890 This traditional Chinese stool is highly versatile for both indoor and outdoor use, with a natural, deep grained elm wood finish...

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£175.00
Antique Chinese Cloud Stool New
£165.00

Antique Chinese Cloud Stool

ATC-TA-1451021

Shanxi, circa 1890 Cloud Stool This unusual antique Chinese stool boasts a versatile design that could have a variety of uses - from a side table n...

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£165.00
Curved Elm Chinese Stool New
£265.00

Curved Elm Chinese Stool

ATC-TA-1450823

Shanxi, circa 1890 This delightful Chinese stool is in a style rarely seen, with a highly unusual trapezium shaped seat, with the front and rear sl...

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£265.00
Rustic Elm Chinese Stool New
£245.00

Rustic Elm Chinese Stool

ATC-TA-1340723

Shanxi, circa 1890 This rustic elm Chinese stool features a timeless A-frame design, with a seat that extends over sturdy moulded legs, supported b...

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£245.00
Narrow Elm Chinese Stool New
£165.00

Narrow Elm Chinese Stool

ATC-TA-1100923

Shanxi, circa 1870 This charming Chinese stool features a narrow A-frame design, with a small square shaped seat that extends over the four legs. A...

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£165.00
Pair of Antique Chinese Elm Stools New
£1,045.00

Pair of Antique Chinese Elm Stools

ATC-TA-1200124

Beijing, circa 1920 These elm stools were handcrafted in Beijing and feature a natural wood grain highlighted by a sanded finish. The sturdy frames...

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£1,045.00
Black and Red Kang Table with Drawers New
£2,495.00

Black and Red Kang Table with Drawers

ATC-TA-400823

Shanxi, circa 1880 This long, low table would be great as a narrow coffee table in front of a sofa, with useful storage space inside each of the th...

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£2,495.00
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
Carved Antique Daybed Rail
£1,645.00

Carved Antique Daybed Rail

ASC-RB-230433A

Jiangsu, circa 1860 This intricately carved panel is part of an antique daybed from the city of Nanjing, Jiangsu province. It would have formed the...

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£1,645.00
Antique Daybed Side Rail in Carved Relief
£1,195.00

Antique Daybed Side Rail in Carved Relief

ASC-RB-230433B

Jiangsu, circa 1860 This exquisitely carved panel was once part of a Chinese daybed produced in the city of Nanjing, Jiangsu province. Its central ...

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£1,195.00
Antique Carved Daybed Panel
£1,195.00

Antique Carved Daybed Panel

ASC-RB-230433C

Jiangsu, circa 1860 This wonderful carved panel once formed one of the side rails of a Chinese daybed, produced around the mid nineteenth century i...

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£1,195.00
Suzhou Low Elm Cabinet
£1,445.00

Suzhou Low Elm Cabinet

ACW-RGX-2303842

Jiangsu, circa 1880 This decorative low cabinet originates from the Suzhou in Jiangsu province - a city known for its canals, bridges and waterways...

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£1,445.00
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
Orange Lacquer Two Door Buffet with Flowers
£1,995.00

Orange Lacquer Two Door Buffet with Flowers

ACW-TL-184468

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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£1,995.00
Chinese Orange Lacquer Sideboard with Flowers
£1,945.00

Orange Lacquer Sideboard with Flowers

ACW-TL-184495

Gansu, circa 1920 The dark orange finish on this striking sideboard is new, applied over the original to give a more modern look. Once used as a st...

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£1,945.00
Antique Red and Black Lacquer Sideboard with Flowers Sold
£2,495.00

Red and Black Lacquer Sideboard with Flowers

ACW-TL-222855

Gansu, circa 1920 This brightly decorated, painted sideboard is from Gansu province. It has been restored but still shows the old paintings set wit...

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£2,495.00
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Chinese Large Grey Lacquer Buffet
£2,595.00

Large Grey Lacquer Buffet

ACW-TL-22858

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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£2,595.00
Antique Red Lacquer Gansu Sideboard
£1,945.00

Red Lacquer Dongbei Sideboard

ACW-TL-223051

Dongbei, circa 1920 This lovely sideboard in a rich, red lacquer is quite typical of the cabinets produced in the northeastern ('dongbei') region ...

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£1,945.00
Xinjiang Carved Low Sideboard
£3,145.00

Xinjiang Carved Low Sideboard

ACW-TL-19533

 Xinjiang, circa 1920 This unusual low, long sideboard would be perfect as a TV stand for a large television with plenty of storage space inside, o...

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£3,145.00
Chinese Antique Low Elm Panelled Coffer
£1,595.00

Low Elm Panelled Coffer

ATC-BH-2205179

Hebei, circa 1820 This lovely old storage coffer is in pine wood, produced in the northern Chinese province of Hebei around two hundred years ago. ...

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£1,595.00
Pair of Dark Elm Chinese Antique Stools Sold
£995.00

Pair of Dark Elm Stools

ATC-BH-220505

Shandong, circa 1900 These large stools are ideal as side tables next to a bed or sofa, or used as handy extra seating. They originate from Shandon...

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£995.00
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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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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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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
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
Reclaimed Elm Low Table
£1,695.00

Reclaimed Elm Low Table

ATC-TA-500521

Reproduction This low level table has been newly made using old elm timbers, left in a very natural finish that shows off the deep, attractive grai...

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£1,695.00
Elm Five Drawer Chest Sold
£1,745.00

Elm Five Drawer Chest

ATK-ML-3001063

Shanxi, circa 1880 This simple chest of drawers is made from elm wood, the original reddish brown finish still in place but worn to a lovely crackl...

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£1,745.00
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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
Jiangsu Antique Chinese End Cabinet
£995.00

Jiangsu End Cabinet

ACW-TL-11693

Jiangsu, circa 1920 This lovely little cabinet is a good size to be used next to a bed for storage in a living room. It originates from Jiangsu pro...

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£995.00
Three Drawer Low Grey Lacquer Table
£1,695.00

Three Drawer Low Grey Table

ATC-TL-6968

Shanxi, circa 1920 Created by cutting down the legs of a higher table, this simply styled piece is now a good height to use as a large coffee table...

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£1,695.00

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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