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.
Dark Wooden Chinese Antique Stool
Shanxi, circa 1900 Crafted from elm wood, this authentic Chinese stool exemplifies traditional joinery with its A-frame construction and mortise-an...
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Shanxi, circa 1890 Built from elm wood using time-honoured mortise-and-tenon joinery, this traditional Chinese stool combines authentic craftsmansh...
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Shanxi, circa 1900 Crafted from deep-grained elm wood, this authentic Chinese stool embodies a timeless design seen in China for centuries. Its stu...
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Shanxi, circa 1900 This tall, antique elm stool is more unusual that most, with narrow proportions, prominent footrest and a subtly curved seat. Th...
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Shanxi, circa 1890 This traditional Chinese stool is in a classic design, with thick elm wood legs secured through the chunky seat with mortise-and...
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Shanxi, circa 1900 This simple wooden stool is wider, narrower and taller than most, making it easy to fit into smaller spaces as a side table. The...
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Shanxi, circa 1890 Crafted from elm wood with a rich, natural grain, this tall Chinese antique stool exemplifies timeless craftsmanship. Its distin...
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Shanxi, circa 1890 Made from elm wood with its distinctive deep grain, this Chinese antique stool represents generations of tradition. The robust A...
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Shanxi, circa 1900 In a simple style so distinctive of Chinese furniture, this elm wood bench exemplifies functional elegance. The legs slot direct...
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Elm Chinese Stool with Trapezium Seat
Shanxi, circa 1890 This charming Chinese stool features a narrow A-frame design, with a trapezium shaped seat - wider on one side than the other - ...
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Pair of Antique Chinese Elm Stools
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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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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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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Shanxi, circa 1910 This simple stool is in elm and comes from Shanxi in central China. It has a thick plank top with a wonderful weathered, rustic ...
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Shanxi, circa 1920 These old wooden stools are in a variety of shapes and sizes, some four legged and some three, but all with a chunky, round seat...
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Shanxi, circa 1920 Used throughout China for everyday seating, these wooden stools have a lovely, rustic character brought out by the weathered woo...
View full detailsFrom chairs used by Chinese officials, through to stools, benches and traditional yoke-back chairs, our collection is sourced by us directly from China. Each piece is carefully chosen by us and is lovingly restored before being shipped to the UK. Restoration is carried out with great care and respect by skilled craftsmen who use traditional techniques to ensure that none of the original charm or rich patina is lost.
Antique Chinese chairs and stools are as versatile as they are beautiful. Side stools, for example, are perfect for use as side tables, or why not use a rustic elm bench as practical hallway seating? Traditional Chinese armchairs make wonderful occasional seating, whilst they can also be used to complement other dining furniture you may have. Alongside our range of antique chairs, stools and benches, we also offer a collection of stunning pieces including sideboards, chests, trunks, altar tables and many more. In addition, why not take a look at our range of high quality accessories and homewares, including beautiful items for your home such as soft furnishings, rugs, wall art, lighting, ceramics and ornaments.
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