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.

Crackled Lacque Blue and Cream Sideboard
£1,995.00

Chinese Buffet Cabinet, Crackled, Blue And Cream

ACW-TY-9905

Gansu, circa 1920 Restored and updated with a gorgeous cracked finish in a palette of blues and creams, this beautiful old cabinet will have origi...

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£1,995.00
Small Two Door Gansu Sideboard
£2,395.00

Small Two Door Gansu Sideboard

ACW-TL-185066

Gansu, circa 1920 With traces of red lacquer around the front frames this lovely cabinet has wonderful autumnal tones with its dark wood top surfa...

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£2,395.00
Large Teal Lacquer Chinese Cabinet
£2,495.00

Large Teal Lacquer Storage Cabinet

ACW-TL-195202

Shanxi, circa 1920 At almost two metres in height, this wonderful imposing cabinet is in a minimalist style with the exception of the beautifully ...

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£2,495.00
Chinese Antique Grey Lacquer Storage Cabinet
£2,395.00

Grey Lacquer Patterned Armoire

ACW-TL-195655

Shanxi, circa 1920 This impressive, large cabinet would once have been used for storing clothes, fabrics and other possessions in a Chinese home. ...

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£2,395.00
Chinese Antique Altar Table
£2,145.00

Carved Antique Altar Table

ATC-TL-22193

Shanxi, circa 1920 At well over two metres in length, this imposing altar table would make a real statement as a large console in a hallway or rece...

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£2,145.00
Large Lattice Chinese Wall Panel
£645.00

Large Lattice Wall Panel

ASC-TA-200129

Gansu, circa 1900 These large, patterned wooden panels once formed part of an internal divider or window of a Chinese home in Gansu. they are made...

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£645.00
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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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
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
Chinese Antique Elm Serving Table
£945.00

Elm Serving Table

ATC-TA-200090

Shanxi, circa 1880 Originally used for display or as a table for serving food and drink, this old table is made from elm wood, with a thick extende...

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£945.00
Large Antique Chinese Daybed Table
£2,795.00

Large Chinese Daybed Table

ATC-TA-200082

Shanxi, circa 1880 Perfect as a large, low coffee table, this lovely wooden daybed is in elm, with a wonderful character and patina formed over th...

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£2,795.00
Shaanxi Cabinet with Dragon Carvings
£3,145.00

Shaanxi Cabinet with Dragon Carvings

ACW-TA-200075

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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£3,145.00
Dark Blue Double Oriental Antique Sideboard
£1,995.00

Antique Chinese Sideboard, Dark Blue, Double

ACW-TL-195603

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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£1,995.00
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
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
Grey Lacquer Antique Chinese Kitchen Cabinet
£2,295.00

Grey Lacquer Chinese Kitchen Cabinet

ACW-TL-22043

Shandong, circa 1920 This unusual cabinet was most likely to have been used the kitchen area of a Chinese home, used to store pans. The upper secti...

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£2,295.00
Small Wooden Chinese Stool
£59.00

Small Wooden Chinese Stool

ATC-TA-1060122S

Shanxi, circa 1920 These cute little stools were originally used by farmhands or other workers for simple, portable seating. Each one varies slight...

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£59.00
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
Painted Black Lacquer Chinese Antique Blanket Box
£695.00

Painted Black Lacquer Blanket Box

ATK-TL-181849

Shanxi, circa 1920 This charming little blanket chest is in its original black lacquer finish with the old paintings of peony flowers now faded and...

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£695.00
Grey Lacquer Chinese Antique Sideboard
£1,995.00

Chinese Double Sideboard, Grey Lacquer

ACW-TL-195626

Shanxi, circa 1920 The original finish on this sideboard has been replaced with a new, shiny grey green lacquer that gives it an updated, more cont...

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£1,995.00
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
£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
Large Carved Xinjiang Antique Sideboard
£2,595.00

Large Carved Chinese Sideboard

ACW-TL-19260

Xinjiang, circa 1920 This beautifully carved long, low Chinese sideboard is a great example of the furniture produced in the far western province o...

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£2,595.00
Red Lacquer Chinese Antique Painted Sideboard
£2,995.00

Red Lacquer Gansu Painted Sideboard

ACW-TL-19162

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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£2,995.00
Red and Gold Antique Chinese Shanxi Cabinet
£2,495.00

Red and Gold Shanxi Cabinet

ACW-TAY-12173

Shanxi, circa 1920 The worn, old gold paintings and deep, rich red lacquer of this cabinet would add a real warmth and vibrancy to any setting. The...

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£2,495.00
Pair of Blue Yoke-Back Chinese Chairs
£1,445.00

Pair of Blue Yoke-Back Side Chairs

ATC-TAY-10359

Shanxi, circa 1920 With their distinctive, prominently curved 'Yoke-Back' head rests, these chairs are typical of Shanxi. They have been refreshed ...

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£1,445.00
Cream Painted Antique Chinese Sideboard
£1,895.00

Chinese Sideboard, Cream Painted

ACW-TL-195536

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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£1,895.00
Antique Chinese Carved Four Panel Screen
£3,995.00

Antique Carved Four Panel Screen

ASC-TA-20027

Yunnan, circa 1870 These extraordinary, heavily carved panels are from Yunnan province in southern China, where they would once have formed an inte...

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£3,995.00
Chinese Antique Cabinet, Zhejiang
£645.00

Zhejiang Carved Cabinet

ACW-TA-20023

Zhejiang, circa 1900 This unusual cabinet is quite typical of the furniture produced in and around Zhejiang province west of Shanghai. It is made f...

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£645.00
Set of Six Antique Chinese Lattice Door Panels
£5,995.00

Set of Six Antique Lattice Door Panels

ASC-TA-20020

Yunnan, circa 1870 This wonderful set of carved panels originates from the southern Chinese province of Yunnan. Made from pine, the main top sectio...

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£5,995.00
Antique Chinese Yoke Back Chairs in Jumu Wood Sold
£1,245.00

Pair of Jumu Side Chairs

ATC-TA-1030217

Shanxi, circa 1860 These elegant antique side chairs are made from beech wood, known as 'Jumu' in Chinese. The once darker colour has worn or been ...

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£1,245.00
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Antique Chinese Red Armoire
£2,745.00

Red Lacquer Painted Armoire

ACW-TY-8803

Shanxi, circa 1880 This old armoire is still in its original cinnabar red colour. The paintings on the doors and bottom fixed panel were once in br...

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£2,745.00
Oriental Lattice Door Cabinet
£2,495.00

Antique Natural Elm Storage Cabinet

ACW-TA-198373

Shanxi, circa 1860 This lovely storage cabinet has a warm, natural colour which shows off the deep grain of the elm wood. The top section has beaut...

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£2,495.00
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
Lacquer Bench
£195.00

Lacquered Bench

ATC-TAY-2820DB

Shandong, circa 1920 These simple, rustic benches are from Shandong province to the south of Beijing. They date from the early 20th century but ha...

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£195.00
Distressed Lacquer Desk and Stool
£495.00

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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£495.00
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
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
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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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
Lattice Wall Panels with Diamond Pattern
£865.00

Lattice Wall Panels with Diamond Pattern

ASC-TA-2710417

Shanxi, circa 1900 This pair of wooden window panels would be a great way to add interest to a wall, with a simple diamond shape set within the la...

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£865.00

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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