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.

Chinese Antique Wooden Spinning Wheel
£795.00

Chinese Antique Wooden Spinning Wheel

ASC-RGX-2303751

Zhejiang, circa 1860 The spinning wheel is thought to have been invented in China around 1000 AD, and over time its use spread along the silk road ...

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£795.00
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
Elm Cabinet with Fluted Spandrels
£1,345.00

Elm Cabinet with Fluted Spandrels

ACW-RGX-230373

Shandong, circa 1880 This distinctively shaped cabinet is in elm and comes from the city of Linyi in Shandong province, northern China.  The rounde...

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£1,345.00
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
Red and Gold Shanxi Mid Size Cabinet
£4,495.00

Red and Gold Shanxi Mid Size Cabinet

ACW-TA-3100522

Shanxi, circa 1900 This stunning cabinet is beautifully crafted and finished with intricate gold motifs over the lacquered red finish. The rich, de...

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£4,495.00
Red and Gold Qinghai Painted Cabinet
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£2,495.00

Red and Gold Qinghai Painted Cabinet

ACW-TA-2720522

 Qinghai, circa 1900 The deep red lacquer and gold paintings on this gorgeous old cabinet give it a rich, luxurious feel that would add warmth and ...

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£2,495.00
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Low Walnut Storage Coffer
£3,445.00

Low Walnut Storage Coffer

ATC-TA-2611122

Shanxi, circa 1880  This lovely old table would sit perfectly in front of a sofa as a long, low coffee table, or could be used as a TV stand. It co...

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£3,445.00
Antique Chinese Elm Storage Cabinet
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£1,795.00

Square Elm Storage Cabinet

ACW-TA-2551122

Shanxi, circa 1890 This simple, square styled cabinet is a wonderful showcase for the beautiful, wide patterned grain of the elm wood it is made fr...

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£1,795.00
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Low Carved Altar Table
£2,295.00

Low Carved Altar Table

ATC-TA-1921222

Shanxi, circa 1860 This lovely low table would make a wonderful, unusual TV stand in a modern home, or could be used as a coffee table. It was prod...

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£2,295.00
Large Chinese Antique Black Elm Cabinet with Carved Apron
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£3,295.00

Large Elm Cabinet with Carved Apron

ACW-TA-1861122

Shanxi, circa 1880 This stunning tall cabinet is in its original black lacquer finish, largely still intact but now worn and aged to a softer tone....

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£3,295.00
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Chinese Elm Bench with Scroll Feet
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£545.00

Chinese Elm Bench with Scroll Feet

ATC-TA-1791122

Shanxi, circa 1890 This little elm bench is in a classic Chinese style, with S shape stretchers at the front and back and legs that taper down to h...

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£545.00
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Six Drawer Antique Carved Coffer
£3,395.00

Six Drawer Antique Carved Coffer

ATC-TA-1680422

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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£3,395.00
Antique Chinese Apothecary Counter
£4,995.00

Antique Chinese Apothecary Counter

ATC-TA-1580922

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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£4,995.00
Red and Black Gansu Storage Cabinet
£2,595.00

Red and Black Gansu Storage Cabinet

ACW-TA-1280322

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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£2,595.00
Red and Gold Shanxi Wedding Cabinet
£3,995.00

Red and Gold Shanxi Wedding Cabinet

ACW-TA-0870422

Shanxi, circa 1860 Other than the square hardware on the doors, which is a more recent replacment, this beautiful cabinet is in its original condit...

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£3,995.00
Three Drawer Carved Antique Coffer Table
£1,695.00

Three Drawer Carved Antique Coffer Table

ATC-TA-660822

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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£1,695.00
Grey Lacquer Cabinet with Carved Apron
£1,245.00

Grey Lacquer Cabinet with Carved Apron

ACW-TL-183606

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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£1,245.00
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
Thick Plank Top Console Table
£1,595.00

Thick Plank Top Console Table

ATC-TL-223706

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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£1,595.00
Decorative Shanxi Painted Sideboard
£3,445.00

Decorative Shanxi Painted Sideboard

ACW-TL-222880

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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£3,445.00
Grey Lacquer Two Drawer Side Table
£1,195.00

Grey Lacquer Two Drawer Side Table

ATC-TL-222642

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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£1,195.00
Black Lacquer Shanxi Wedding Cabinet
£4,595.00

Black Lacquer Shanxi Wedding Cabinet

ACW-TL-222819

Shanxi, circa 1900 This stunning cabinet is a lovely example of the furniture produced as part of a bride's dowry in Shanxi province, often referre...

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£4,595.00
Red Lacquer Shanxi Sideboard with Carved Spandrels
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£2,295.00

Red Lacquer Shanxi Sideboard with Carved Spandrels

ACW-TL-196254

Shanxi, circa 1920 This unique sideboard would make a perfect statement piece in any home. Dating from the early part of the last century, it origi...

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£2,295.00
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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
Antique Black Lacquer Floral Armoire
£4,495.00

Black Lacquer Floral Wedding Cabinet

ACW-TL-223315

Shanxi, circa 1900 This wonderful cabinet still shows its original lacquer and paintings, depicting various flora and fauna. It was produced in Sha...

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£4,495.00
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 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
Pair of Grey Lacquer Side Tables
£1,345.00

Pair of Grey Lacquer Side Tables

ATC-TL-22717

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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£1,345.00
Cream Lacquered Three Drawer Console
£995.00

Cream Lacquered Three Drawer Console

ATC-TL-223274

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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£995.00
Grey Lacquered Three Drawer Console
£995.00

Grey Lacquered Three Drawer Console

ATC-TL-223307

 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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£995.00
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
Medium Rustic Chinese Stool
£75.00

Medium Rustic Stool

ATC-TA-1060122M

Shandong, circa 1900 These little wooden stools are from Shandong province in northern China, where they would have been used by agricultural worke...

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£75.00
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
Square Low Elm Antique Table
£1,145.00

Square Low Elm Antique Table

ATC-BH-2205178

Shanxi, circa 1900 This elegant, square shaped table would have been used to serve food or drink, placed either on a heated kang platform in a Chin...

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£1,145.00
Pair of Elm Chinese Antique Apothecary Chests
£6,495.00

Pair of Elm Chinese Apothecary Chests

ATK-BH-2205175

Shanxi, circa 1900 These beautiful chests of drawers would originally have been used by a Chinese apothecary to store the various herbs, roots and ...

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£6,495.00
Pair of Antique Tibetan Painted Cabinets
£8,495.00

Pair of Antique Tibetan Painted Cabinets

ACW-BH-2205174

Tibet, circa 1900 These stunning cabinets were produced in Tibet around the beginning of the twentieth century. Like most Tibetan furniture, they a...

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£8,495.00

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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