At Shimu we are proud to offer a stunning collection of antique Chinese furniture, including a wide range of pieces with lacquered finishes. All antique items are unique and because they are sourced by us directly from China, our varied and ever-changing collection offers the chance to choose a piece of history for your home.
Painted Gansu Sideboard with Curio Paintings
Gansu, circa 1900 Crafted in Gansu, China, this large, tall sideboard is of a type traditionally used for storing rice or grain. The doors have bee...
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Blue Side Cabinet with Carved Apron
Shandong, circa 1920 The beautiful carved apron at the bottom of this cabinet provides a wonderful decorative feature, elevating the otherwise simp...
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Dark Blue Lacquer Side Cabinet
Shandong, circa 1920 This simple, stylish cabinet is from Shandong province, made in a sleek, square cornered design with two small, shallow drawer...
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Shandong, circa 1920 This lovely old cabinet has been restored and upgraded with a new, blue green finish, applied so as to still retain and show o...
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Blue Lacquer Side Cabinet with Drawers
Shandong, circa 1920 The thick frames and solid look of this cabinet are typical of much of the furniture produced in the northern provinces of Chi...
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Grey Lacquer Cabinet with Carved Apron
Shanxi, circa 1920 This versatile cabinet, suitable for both contemporary and traditional home décor, originates from Shanxi province in central Ch...
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Grey Lacquer Tall Tapered Cabinet
Shandong, circa 1920 This tall, elegant cabinet would once have been used for storing clothes, fabrics and other possessions in a Chinese home. It ...
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Grey Lacquer Cabinet with Carved Apron
Shanxi, circa 1920 This attractive cabinet is an ideal choice for either contemporary or traditional home décor. It is from Shanxi province in cent...
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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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Pair of Cream Lacquer Tea Tables
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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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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Grey Lacquer Storage Side Cabinet
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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Large Teal Lacquer Storage Cabinet
Shanxi, circa 1920 At almost two metres in height, this wonderful imposing cabinet is in a minimalist style with the exception of the beautifully ...
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Grey Lacquer Patterned Armoire
Shanxi, circa 1920 This impressive, large cabinet would once have been used for storing clothes, fabrics and other possessions in a Chinese home. ...
View full detailsFrom antique lacquered wedding cabinets and sideboards, through to armoires, apothecary chests and storage trunks, you’ll find that our collection includes a wealth of beautiful original pieces.
Many of our antique furniture pieces are finished in lacquer which gives an ornate and luxurious look. Lacquer has been used in Chinese furniture making for many hundreds of years. The glossy finish of lacquered furniture is achieved by applying multiple layers of lacquer sap to the wood underneath. You’ll find that many of our antiques have retained their original lacquer finish and although it may have faded and slightly crackled, this only adds to the wonderful patina and unique charm. Although antique items are restored for us by skilled craftsmen in China, the craftsmen we work with are highly experienced in using traditional techniques to ensure that the integrity and originality of each item is retained. Our range of antique Chinese lacquered furniture is available for UK-wide direct delivery or can be shipped overseas.
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