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 Chinese Apothecary Chest New
£4,295.00

Antique Chinese Apothecary Chest

ATK-TA-1590823

Shanxi, circa 1880 This wonderful apothecary chest is in a lovely condition, and exhibits fine craftsmanship and design. Originally, it would have ...

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£4,295.00
Two Drawer Carved Elm Table New
£1,645.00

Two Drawer Carved Elm Table

ATK-TA-820923

Shanxi, circa 1870 This unusual chest is from Shanxi in central China. The original dark finish, still largely in place on the sides, has worn on t...

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£1,645.00
Carved Elm Antique Coffer New
£2,895.00

Carved Elm Antique Coffer

ATK-TA-2121023

Shaanxi, circa 1860 This exquisitely carved coffer would once have been used to store important documents or valuables. It originates from Shaanxi ...

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£2,895.00
Five Drawer Antique Shaanxi Carved Coffer
£2,995.00

Five Drawer Antique Shaanxi Carved Coffer

ATC-TA-1780622

Shaanxi, circa 1880 This is a lovely example of the heavily carved coffers and tables produced in the central province of Shaanxi. The chest would ...

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£2,995.00
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pair of Grey Lacquer Blanket Trunks
£1,145.00

Pair of Grey Lacquer Blanket Trunks

ATK-TAY-3640

Gansu, circa 1920 These trunks have been repaired and restored in a distressed grey lacquer. The rectangular brass clasps have also been newly fit...

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£1,145.00
Carved Shanxi Elm Coffer
£1,495.00

Carved Shanxi Elm Coffer

ATK-TA-182124

Shanxi, circa 1860 This stunning chest is from Shanxi province, where it would have been used as a coffer to store money and valuables. Made from e...

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£1,495.00

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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