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.

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
Antique Hebei Serving Table
£895.00

Antique Hebei Serving Table

ATC-BH-2205032

Hebei, circa 1860 This lovely table is from Hebei province near Beijing, with the original dark finish now mostly worn on the top surface to give a...

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£895.00
Antique Chinese Carved Shandong Storage Coffer
£1,595.00

Carved Shandong Storage Coffer

ATK-BH-220507

Shandong, circa 1900 This old storage chest is from the northeast Chinese province of Shandong, and is quite typical of the robust, thick framed fu...

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£1,595.00
Pair of Shandong Elm Stools
£995.00

Pair of Shandong Elm Stools

ATC-BH-220504

Shandong, circa 1900 This lovely pair of stools are from Shandong in northern China, made from elm wood. The square seat panels are set within thic...

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£995.00
Antique Black Shanxi Mid Size Cabinet
£2,595.00

Black Shanxi Mid Size Cabinet

ACW-TA-231221

Shanxi, circa 1850 The pure, quite austere design of this cabinet is one that developed early on in China and is usually referred to as a 'round co...

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£2,595.00
Pair of Narrow Chinese Antique Elm Benches
£1,995.00

Pair of Narrow Elm Benches

ATC-TA-0060122

Shanxi, circa 1850 These rustic, simply styled benches are quite typical of seating used throughout China. Easily portable, they were used both ind...

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£1,995.00
Antique Chinese Shanxi Carved Elm Temple Table
£3,995.00

Shanxi Carved Elm Temple Table

ATC-TA-2930621

Shanxi, circa 1850 This wonderfully ornate, carved table is one of the best examples of the style that we have seen in recent years. It would once ...

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£3,995.00
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
Pair of Black Shanxi Yoke-Back Chairs
£1,095.00

Pair of Shanxi Yoke-Back Chairs

ATC-TA-2830521

Shanxi, circa 1900 These elegant chairs are from Shanxi province in central China, and are a great example of the classic 'yoke-back' or 'official'...

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£1,095.00
Blue Lattice Wall Panel
£995.00

Blue Lattice Wall Panel

ASC-TA-2330321

Gansu, circa 1900 This lovely carved panel is in a duck egg blue finish, with delicately carved floral lattice work set in a square frame. It comes...

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£995.00
Carved Lattice Wooden Wall Panel
£1,085.00

Carved Lattice Wooden Wall Panel

ASC-TA-0260321

Gansu, circa 1900 This intricately carved wooden panel features a beautifully carved floral pattern, set within thick frames. It would once have be...

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£1,085.00
Green Carved Lattice Panel
£995.00

Green Carved Lattice Panel

ASC-TA-3280421

Gansu, circa 1900 Originally used as an internal window frame, this lovely lattice panel would make an unusual wall decoration. It is still in the ...

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£995.00
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
Antique Chinese Medicine Chest
£4,995.00

Antique Chinese Medicine Chest

ATK-TA-2651120

Shanxi, circa 1860 This beautiful medicine chest is one of the nicest we have come across in recent times. Once used either in a wealthy home or mo...

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£4,995.00
Chinese Antique Camphor Travel Chest
£895.00

Camphor Travel Chest

ATK-TA-2471120

Hebei, circa 1900 This attractive blanket chest is a nice size to be used as a low coffee table, with handy storage space inside. Produced in Hebei...

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£895.00
Black Lacquer Chinese Antique Elm Armoire
£3,995.00

Black Lacquer Elm Armoire

ACW-TA-2330920

Shanxi, circa 1880 This imposing cabinet is in a box like, square-cornered style, with heavy metal hinges and door hardware. It was produced in Sha...

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£3,995.00
Painted Black Chinese Antique Blanket 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
Chinese Antique Elm Daybed Large Coffee Table
£2,995.00

Elm Daybed Low Table

ATC-TA-2061120

Shanxi, circa 1880 This simply designed table is in a style referred to in Chinese as a 'ta'. It would originally have been produced as a daybed, u...

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£2,995.00
Lattice Door Storage Cabinet
£3,145.00

Lattice Door Storage Cabinet

ACW-TA-1820321

Dongbei, circa 1900 This unusual, pale wood cabinet is from China's northeast region of Dongbei. It is made from poplar, stripped back to the natur...

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£3,145.00
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 Geometric Wall Panels
£1,245.00

Pair of Geometric Wall Panels

ASC-TA-1240321

Shanxi, circa 1900 Once forming part of an internal divider these carved panels would make a lovely architectural feature hung on a wall or even hu...

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£1,245.00
Distressed Blue Storage Chest
£995.00

Distressed Blue Storage Chest

ATK-TA-1151120

Gansu, circa 1900 Originally used to store valuables and personal possessions, it is likely that the bottom drawer here would once have been a fixe...

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£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
Dark Elm Storage Cabinet
£2,445.00

Dark Elm Storage Cabinet

ACW-TA-970321

Shanxi, circa 1880 Made from elm wood and still in its original dark lacquer finish, this handsome cabinet would be ideal today for storage in a be...

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£2,445.00
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
Reclaimed Elm Low Table with Drawers
£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
Low Walnut Five Drawer Table
£2,295.00

Low Walnut Five Drawer Table

ATC-TA-491020

Shanxi, circa 1880 This long, low table would be perfect in front of a sofa as a long coffee table. It is made from walnut, with the original dark ...

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£2,295.00
Lattice Carved Window Panel
£1,245.00

Lattice Carved Window Panel

ASC-TA-290321

Gansu, circa 1900 This unusual wall panel is made up of eight rows of eight flowers, each indivdually carved and set within a thick outer frame. Th...

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£1,245.00
Shanxi Elm Side Table
£1,395.00

Shanxi Elm Side Table

ATC-TA-31220

Shanxi, circa 1880 This understated table is narrow enough to fit in smaller spaces, ideal as a console or side table. It is in a classic Chinese '...

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£1,395.00
Walnut Seven Drawer Altar Table
£5,495.00

Walnut Seven Drawer Altar Table

ATC-TA-021020

Shanxi, circa 1860 This gorgeous altar table is in walnut, with a beautiful golden brown colour and tone to the wood. Walnut is prevalent around Sh...

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£5,495.00
Pair of Chinese Antique Cream Vase Stands
£1,445.00

Pair of Cream Lacquer Tea Tables

ATC-TY-11271

Shanxi, circa 1920 This lovely pair of side tables are from Shanxi province in central China. Each one has been refinished in a distressed greenish...

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£1,445.00
Chinese Grey Stools
£895.00

Pair of Grey Lacquer Stools

ATC-TL-12393

Shanxi, circa 1920 These stylish stools are slightly taller than most and so would work perfectly as night stands or as side tables next to a sofa....

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£895.00
Oriental Grey Cabinet
£1,495.00

Grey Lacquer Storage Side Cabinet

ACW-TL-22036

Shanxi, circa 1920 This mid sized cabinet is in a simple, 'square cornered' design, with three upper drawers and doors inset centrally and fitted ...

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£1,495.00
Antique Chinese Black Floral Storage Trunk
£695.00

Antique Floral Trunk

ATK-TL-181851

Gansu, circa 1920 This attractive old trunk is in its original black lacquer finish with simple paintings of peony flowers and foliage. Once in mo...

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£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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