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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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At Shimu we offer a stunning collection of beautiful antique Chinese furniture for your home, including a wide and ever-changing selection of original chairs and stools. Chinese furniture is famed for it’s elegant lines and intricate detailing. Our antique chairs, stools and benches are available in traditional designs to complement contemporary interiors, offering the perfect way to enhance your home with a touch of oriental design.
Shandong, circa 1900 These little wooden stools are from Shandong province in northern China, where they would have been used by agricultural worke...
View full detailsShandong, circa 1900 These low, wide stools are of a type used across China by farm or factory workers. They date from around the beginning of the ...
View full detailsHigh Backed Official's Armchair
Shanxi, circa 1825 This beautiful armchair is in the 'Southern Official' style, with a toprail and arms set flush with their supporting posts rathe...
View full detailsPair of Decorative Southern Official Chairs
Shanxi, circa 1860 These unusual chairs, with a straight, rounded top rail and decorative carved apron, are from Shanxi province in central China, ...
View full detailsPair of Round Backed Southern Official Chairs
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...
View full detailsPair of Antique Yoke-Back Armchairs
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....
View full detailsPair of Elm Southern Official Chairs
Shanxi, circa 1860 These handsome, dark wood chairs are from Shanxi province in a style referred to as 'Southern Official' chairs. The subtly curve...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1860 This wonderful bench is well over a hundred and fifty years old and is still in its original finish. It was common in Shanxi pro...
View full detailsShandong, 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...
View full detailsShandong, 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...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1850 These rustic, simply styled benches are quite typical of seating used throughout China. Easily portable, they were used both ind...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1850 This charming little stool is in a classic A-frame style, with the seat overhanging moulded legs supported by double stretchers....
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1850 This highly unusual stool dates from around the mid 19th century and would have been used as an occasional seat in Shanxi provin...
View full detailsElm Bench with Cloud Spandrels
Shanxi, circa 1850 This charming little bench is of a type that was often seen in China outside shops or restaurants, used by customers or staff to...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1850 A simple wooden bench in a rustic style, typical of the benches seen in China outside restaurants or shops. The narrow seat exte...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1850 This long, narrow bench would be great for extra seating at the end of a bed or perhaps in a window alcove. It is typical of the...
View full detailsAntique Chinese Natural Rustic Elm Bench
Shanxi, circa 1900 This old, rustic bench would be great today for seating at a kitchen table, at the end of a bed or in a hallway. It was made fro...
View full detailsLong Chinese Antique Elm Bench
Shanxi, circa 1900 This long wooden bench is from Shanxi province in central China. It is typical of the rustic, vernacular style benches that wer...
View full detailsShanxi, 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...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1900 Benches like this one were commonly used throughout China for seating both indoors and outside, being highly portable. The style...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1900 Great as a window seat, at a kitchen table or at the end of a bed, this old bench would have been used as portable seating in Ch...
View full detailsPair of Dark Elm Antique Benches
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...
View full detailsNarrow Elm Antique Chinese Stool
Shanxi, circa 1900 This lovely little stool would also make a handy side table next to a sofa or bed. Made from deep grained elm wood, it is in a m...
View full detailsPair of Shanxi Yoke-Back Chairs
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'...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1900 These simple side chairs are in a classic 'Yoke-Back' style, named after the shaped top rails that extend over the rounded side ...
View full detailsPair of Shanxi Lamphanger Chairs
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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