Antique Chinese Chests & Trunks

Antique Chinese Chests & Trunks

A unique option for storage in the bedroom and ideal as an attractive coffee table, our range of beautiful antique Chinese chests and trunks includes an ever-changing selection of original pieces. Each item is sourced by us directly from China, before being lovingly restored by skilled craftsmen who use traditional joinery techniques.

Antique Black Painted Opera Trunk New
£925.00

Antique Black Painted Opera Trunk

ATK-TA-0730522

Shanxi, circa 1890 Once brightly decorated, the colours on the front of this wonderful blanket chest have softened over time to a beautiful autumna...

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£925.00
Antique Black Painted Storage Trunk New
£895.00

Antique Black Painted Storage Trunk

ATK-TA-360622

Shanxi, circa 1890 This colourful blanket chest is of a type used by Chinese opera companies to hold props and costumes as they toured their perfor...

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£895.00
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
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
Painted Black Shanxi 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 Shanxi Storage Chest
£1,895.00

Shanxi Storage Chest

ATK-TA-860121

Shanxi, circa 1880 Chests of drawers like this one are an unusual find as traditionally the Chinese would store clothes and other personal items in...

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£1,895.00
Chinese Antique Painted Blanket 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
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

Beautiful and unique storage solutions - antique Chinese chests and trunks

Chinese chests and trunks are as elegant as they are practical, making them perfect for contemporary living. Our range includes fabulous classical Chinese and oriental designs, available in a selection of warm colours, finishes and tones to add a touch of history and enhance your home.

Our range of antique Chinese furniture includes storage chests, blanket chests, blanket boxes and trunks, many of which are decorated with beautiful brass hardware and lacquer finishes. With a huge range of Chinese styles and oriental designs to choose from, our furniture collection offers superb quality and is ideal for adding a touch of traditional elegance to any room in your home. At Shimu, our exclusive range of antique Chinese furniture is carefully selected from the very finest pieces available. In addition, you’ll also find that we have a collection of superb quality homewares and gifts, from soft furnishings and wall art, through to decorative accessories, dinner and tableware.

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