Antique Chinese Lacquered Furniture

Antique Chinese Lacquered Furniture

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.

Suzhou Low Elm Cabinet New
£1,445.00

Suzhou Low Elm Cabinet

ACW-RGX-2303842

Jiangsu, circa 1880 This decorative low cabinet originates from the Suzhou in Jiangsu province - a city known for its canals, bridges and waterways...

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£1,445.00
Red and Gold Shanxi Mid Size Cabinet New
£4,495.00

Red and Gold Shanxi Mid Size Cabinet

ACW-TA-3100522

Shanxi, circa 1900 This stunning cabinet is beautifully crafted and finished with intricate gold motifs over the lacquered red finish. The rich, de...

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£4,495.00
Red and Gold Qinghai Painted Cabinet New
£2,495.00

Red and Gold Qinghai Painted Cabinet

ACW-TA-2720522

 Qinghai, circa 1900 The deep red lacquer and gold paintings on this gorgeous old cabinet give it a rich, luxurious feel that would add warmth and ...

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£2,495.00
Small Gansu Storage Cabinet New
£1,445.00

Small Gansu Storage Cabinet

ACW-TA-2111122

Gansu, circa 1890 This lovely little cabinet is made from thick pine in a style common to storage units produced in eastern Gansu or Inner Mongolia...

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£1,445.00
Red and Black Gansu Storage Cabinet New
£2,595.00

Red and Black Gansu Storage Cabinet

ACW-TA-1280322

Gansu, circa 1900 The contrasting red panels and black lacquer frame are typical colours for storage cabinets like this one, produced from pine in ...

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£2,595.00
Red and Gold Shanxi Wedding Cabinet New
£3,995.00

Red and Gold Shanxi Wedding Cabinet

ACW-TA-0870422

Shanxi, circa 1860 Other than the square hardware on the doors, which is a more recent replacment, this beautiful cabinet is in its original condit...

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£3,995.00
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
Dark Elm Altar Cabinet New
£2,895.00

Dark Elm Altar Cabinet

ACW-TA-311022

Shanxi, circa 1860 At over two metres in length, this large sideboard would add impact to any setting. It dates from the end of the nineteenth cent...

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£2,895.00
Large Shanxi Painted Sideboard New
£3,795.00

Large Shanxi Painted Sideboard

ACW-TA-101222

Shanxi, circa 1870 This large, imposing sideboard would make a unique statement piece in a dining room or living space. It comes from Shanxi provin...

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£3,795.00
Red Lacquer Decorative Sideboard
£2,295.00

Red Lacquer Decorative Sideboard

ACW-TL-196234

Shanxi, circa 1900 This striking sideboard, in a deep red lacquer and with dark, single tone paintings on the doors, would add a rich, luxurious fe...

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£2,295.00
Grey Lacquer Cabinet with Carved Apron
£1,245.00

Grey Lacquer Cabinet with Carved Apron

ACW-TL-183606

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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£1,245.00
Decorative Shanxi Painted Sideboard
£3,445.00

Decorative Shanxi Painted Sideboard

ACW-TL-222880

Shanxi, circa 1900 This stunning sideboard would be a real talking point in any space. It originates from Shanxi province, made with carved spandre...

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£3,445.00
Painted Black Shanxi Wedding Cabinet Sold
£3,995.00

Painted Black Shanxi Wedding Cabinet

ACW-TL-222956

Shanxi, circa 1900 This discinctive tall cabinet is in a classic Chinese style from Shanxi province. Large, decorative cabinets like this one finis...

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£3,995.00
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Large Red and Cream Gansu Sideboard
£3,745.00

Large Red and Cream Gansu Sideboard

ACW-TL-222868

Gansu, circa 1920 This large sideboard would be a real statement piece in any setting, whether used in a dining room or to provide ample storage sp...

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£3,745.00
Red and Black Lacquer Mongolian Sideboard
£1,695.00

Red and Black Lacquer Mongolian Sideboard

ACW-TL-222863

Inner Mongolia, circa 1920 This striking sideboard, with its contrasting red panels and black frames, is from northern China, around the border wit...

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£1,695.00
Orange Lacquer Cabinet with Peonies Sold
£1,195.00

Orange Lacquer Cabinet with Peonies

ACW-TL-184675

Gansu, circa 1920 This single-door cabinet is in a bright, burnt orange lacquer that would make it a stunning focal point for any room. The cabinet...

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£1,195.00
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Grey Lacquer Two Drawer Side Table
£1,195.00

Grey Lacquer Two Drawer Side Table

ATC-TL-222642

Shandong, circa 1920 This narrow side table would be a stylish addition to any room with its glossy lacquer finish and tapered legs. The distressed...

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£1,195.00
Black Lacquer Shanxi Wedding Cabinet
£4,595.00

Black Lacquer Shanxi Wedding Cabinet

ACW-TL-222819

Shanxi, circa 1900 This stunning cabinet is a lovely example of the furniture produced as part of a bride's dowry in Shanxi province, often referre...

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£4,595.00
Red Lacquer Shanxi Sideboard with Carved Spandrels
£2,295.00

Red Lacquer Shanxi Sideboard with Carved Spandrels

ACW-TL-196254

Shanxi, circa 1920 This unique sideboard would make a perfect statement piece in any home. Dating from the early part of the last century, it origi...

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£2,295.00
Teal Lacquer Tall Tapered Cabinet
£2,145.00

Teal Lacquer Tall Tapered Cabinet

ACW-TL-222681

Shandong, circa 1920 This sleek, teal blue lacquered cabinet is in a classic Chinese 'round cornered' style. The ingenious A-frame design includes ...

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£2,145.00
Mid Sized Shanxi Red Lacquer Cabinet
£3,195.00

Mid Sized Shanxi Red Lacquer Cabinet

ACW-TL-222818

Shanxi, circa 1900 The deep reds and golds in this cabinet give it a lovely, rich look that would bring the wow factor into any interior. The cabin...

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£3,195.00
Antique Red Lacquer Armoire with Drawers
£3,995.00

Red and Gold Armoire with Drawers

ACW-TL-222822

Shanxi, circa 1900 This wonderful cabinet in a rich, red lacquer would add interest and a luxurious feel to any room. It was produced in Shanxi pro...

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£3,995.00
Antique Black Lacquer Floral Armoire
£4,495.00

Black Lacquer Floral Wedding Cabinet

ACW-TL-223315

Shanxi, circa 1900 This wonderful cabinet still shows its original lacquer and paintings, depicting various flora and fauna. It was produced in Sha...

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£4,495.00
Chinese Distressed Cabinet with Floral Painting
£1,295.00

Crackled Blue Cabinet with Floral Painting

ACW-TL-184484

Gansu, circa 1920 The lovely crackled blue lacquer on this pretty little cabinet has been applied as part of the restoration process to freshen up...

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£1,295.00
Orange Lacquer Two Door Buffet with Flowers
£1,995.00

Orange Lacquer Two Door Buffet with Flowers

ACW-TL-184468

Gansu, circa 1920 Originally used as a storage unit for grain, with the inside accessed via removable boards in the top, this stunning cabinet has ...

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£1,995.00
Chinese Orange Lacquer Sideboard with Flowers
£1,945.00

Orange Lacquer Sideboard with Flowers

ACW-TL-184495

Gansu, circa 1920 The dark orange finish on this striking sideboard is new, applied over the original to give a more modern look. Once used as a st...

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£1,945.00
Antique Red and Black Lacquer Sideboard with Flowers
£2,495.00

Red and Black Lacquer Sideboard with Flowers

ACW-TL-222855

Gansu, circa 1920 This brightly decorated, painted sideboard is from Gansu province. It has been restored but still shows the old paintings set wit...

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£2,495.00
Chinese Large Grey Lacquer Buffet
£2,595.00

Large Grey Lacquer Buffet

ACW-TL-22858

Gansu, circa 1920 This large, old sideboard is from Gansu province in western China, made from thick pine wood as was common in the region. It has ...

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£2,595.00
Antique Red Lacquer Gansu Sideboard
£1,945.00

Red Lacquer Dongbei Sideboard

ACW-TL-223051

Dongbei, circa 1920 This lovely sideboard in a rich, red lacquer is quite typical of the cabinets produced in the northeastern ('dongbei') region ...

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£1,945.00
Pair of Grey Lacquer Side Tables
£1,345.00

Pair of Grey Lacquer Side Tables

ATC-TL-22717

Shandong, circa 1920  These simple side tables are in an unsual style for Chinese furniture, with chunky frames and stretchers at the base but litt...

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£1,345.00
Cream Lacquered Three Drawer Console
£995.00

Cream Lacquered Three Drawer Console

ATC-TL-223274

Shandong, circa 1920 This elegant table has been restored and refinished in a distressed cream lacquer - a neutral colour that would fit easily int...

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£995.00
Grey Lacquered Three Drawer Console
£995.00

Grey Lacquered Three Drawer Console

ATC-TL-223307

 Shandong, circa 1920 This simply styled table is originally from Shandong province in north east China, but has been restored and refinished with ...

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£995.00
Chinese Antique Walnut Altar Table
£2,495.00

Straight Legged Walnut Altar Table

ATC-BH-2205190

Shanxi, circa 1860 This simply styled table looks quite modern in design, but dates to the mid nineteenth century. It is made from walnut, a lovely...

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£2,495.00
Antique Hebei Serving Table
£895.00

Antique Hebei Serving Table

ATC-BH-2205032

Hebei, circa 1860 This lovely table is from Hebei province near Beijing, with the original dark finish now mostly worn on the top surface to give a...

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£895.00
Pair of Dark Elm Chinese Antique Stools Sold
£995.00

Pair of Dark Elm Stools

ATC-BH-220505

Shandong, 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...

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£995.00
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Stunning antique Chinese lacquered furniture to enhance your home

From 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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