Chinese Chest of Drawers

Chinese Chest of Drawers

The perfect blend of modern practicality and traditional Chinese style, our Chinese chests of drawers are available in a selection of styles to suit all interiors. From simple rustic options in natural, solid wood, through to ornate designs and lacquered finishes, our chests of drawers are ideal for the living spaces in your home. Our chests of drawers also come in various shapes and sizes, including compact two drawer chests, ideal for use as bedside cabinets, through to tall boys and antique herbalist and apothecary chests.

Five Drawer Painted Chest
£1,995.00

Five Drawer Painted Chest

ATK-TL-223568

Shandong, circa 1920 Once lacquered in bright colours, this old chest has worn to leave a pared back, rustic look that would bring real character t...

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£1,995.00
Pair of Elm Chinese Antique Apothecary Chests
£6,495.00

Pair of Elm Chinese Apothecary Chests

ATK-BH-2205175

Shanxi, circa 1900 These beautiful chests of drawers would originally have been used by a Chinese apothecary to store the various herbs, roots and ...

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£6,495.00
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
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 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
Shanxi Side Table with Drawers
£1,265.00

Shanxi Side Table with Drawers

ATC-TA-960121

Shanxi, circa 1860 With a lovely worn patina and colour and three useful storage drawers, this would make a wonderful little console table. Made fr...

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£1,265.00
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
Elm Five Drawer Chest Sold
£1,745.00

Elm Five Drawer Chest

ATK-ML-3001063

Shanxi, circa 1880 This simple chest of drawers is made from elm wood, the original reddish brown finish still in place but worn to a lovely crackl...

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£1,745.00
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Large Chest of Drawers, Warm Elm
£1,245.00

Large Chest of Drawers, Warm Elm

TK15N

Finished in warm elm, this deeper, wider version of our Ming chest of drawers has a real sense of understated oriental style. Again it is a modern ...

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£1,245.00
Large Chest of Drawers, Black Lacquer
£1,245.00

Large Chest of Drawers, Black Lacquer

TK15D

Our black lacquer chest of drawers is a modern design - the Chinese did not use chests of drawers as we did in the west until quite recently - but ...

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£1,245.00
Large Chest of Drawers, Light Elm
£1,245.00

Large Chest of Drawers, Light Elm

TK15M

Made from solid reclaimed elm, our light finish really emphasizes the beautiful grain of the wood. This deeper, wider version of our Ming chest of ...

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£1,245.00
Ming Chest of Drawers, Warm Elm
£1,045.00

Ming Chest of Drawers, Warm Elm

TK07N

Our warm elm chest of drawers features the usual frame and panel construction with a simple apron below the lower frame and round brass handles tha...

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£1,045.00
Ming Chest of Drawers, Black Lacquer
£1,045.00

Chinese Ming Chest of Drawers, Black Lacquer

TK07D

The four full width drawers in our black lacquer oriental chest are mounted on wooden runners to give an easy action when they are opened and close...

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£1,045.00
Ming Two Drawer Chest, Light Elm
£445.00

Ming Two Drawer Chest, Light Elm

TK08M

The two drawers on this light elm chest are dovetail jointed and mounted on wooden runners, with the round backed brass handles adding oriental sty...

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£445.00
Ming Tall Boy, Warm Elm
£1,345.00

Ming Tall Boy, Warm Elm

TK10N

This beautiful warm elm tall chest of drawers offers modern bedroom storage but with a strong oriental style. The chest is in the classic frame and...

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£1,345.00
Ming Tall Boy, Black Lacquer
£1,345.00

Ming Tall Boy, Black Lacquer

TK10D

This black lacquer chest is in the classic frame and panel construction that is typical of Chinese furniture, with a curved apron above the feet an...

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£1,345.00
Ming Tall Boy, Light Elm
£1,345.00

Ming Tall Boy, Light Elm

TK10M

Great for holding clothes in a bedroom or in a corner of a reception room, this beautiful tall chest of drawers, in our light elm finish, offers mo...

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£1,345.00
Butterfly Drawers, Warm Elm
£545.00

Butterfly Drawers, Warm Elm

TK11N

The butterfly is a symbol of joy for the Chinese, and especially of happiness in a marriage. Traditionally it was used on decorative painted cabine...

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£545.00
Butterfly Drawers, Black Lacquer
£545.00

Chinese Butterfly Drawers, Black Lacquer

TK11D

The overall design of this black lacquer chest, with its slightly tapered outline, rounded frames and overhanging top, is inspired by the wonderful...

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£545.00
Butterfly Drawers, Light Elm
£545.00

Butterfly Drawers, Light Elm

TK11M

The three shallow drawers of this light elm chest are made with dovetail joints. The butterfly is a symbol of joy for the Chinese, and especially o...

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£545.00
Ming Two Drawer Chest, Warm Elm
£445.00

Ming Two Drawer Chest, Warm Elm

TK08N

This little warm elm bedside chest is our own design rather than a reproduction of an old Chinese piece, but the construction and overall look are ...

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£445.00
Ming Two Drawer Chest, Black Lacquer
£445.00

Ming Two Drawer Chest, Black Lacquer

TK08D

The construction and overall look of this black lacquer chest are in keeping with furniture from the Ming dynasty, it is our own design rather than...

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£445.00
Ming Chest of Drawers, Light Elm
£1,045.00

Ming Chest of Drawers, Light Elm

TK07M

This chest in light elm is a modern interpretation rather than a reproduction, made for practicality but still with a strong oriental style. The Ch...

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£1,045.00
Double Chest of Drawers
£1,845.00

Double Chest of Drawers

CAY-TK02

With eight good sized drawers, this impressive chest provides plenty of storage space in a bedroom for clothes and bedding. The drawers are dovetai...

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£1,845.00
Tall Chest
£1,145.00

Tall Chest

CAY-TK01

This tall chest with its tapered frames and side panelling provides elegant bedroom storage with a hint of oriental style. The five drawers, each w...

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£1,145.00
Twelve Drawer Chest
£1,345.00

Twelve Drawer Chest

CRG-TK01

The twelve deep drawers on this large chest allow plenty of room for clothes in a bedroom, or use it to store shoes or as a dining sideboard. The d...

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£1,345.00
Country Herbalist Chest
£1,295.00

Country Herbalist Chest

CRG-TK02

This lovely solid wood chest in our beautiful rustic elm finish is based on the drawers used by Chinese herbalists to store the herbs and remedies ...

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£1,295.00
Five Drawer Chest
£1,245.00

Five Drawer Chest

CRG-TK03

Three full width, deep drawers and two smaller drawers at the top of this handsome chest provide plenty of storage space for clothes in a bedroom. ...

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£1,245.00
Country Small Herbalist
£795.00

Country Small Herbalist Chest

CRG-TK04

This little chest is a great size to be used as a bedside cabinet or as a side table next to a sofa, with plenty of space inside each of the four s...

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£795.00
Twelve Drawer Chest, Chocolate
£1,345.00

Twelve Drawer Chest, Chocolate

CRG-CO-TK01

The twelve deep drawers of this stunning chocolate colour chest have each been left in the natural wood colour on the inside. With ample storage sp...

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£1,345.00
Country Herbalist Chest, Chocolate
£1,295.00

Country Herbalist Chest, Chocolate

CRG-CO-TK02

With twelve drawers ideally sized to hold CDs and DVDs and two wider drawers below, this beautiful chest is based on the old apothecary cabinets us...

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£1,295.00
Five Drawer Chest, Chocolate
£1,245.00

Five Drawer Chest, Chocolate

CRG-CO-TK03

This stunning chest of drawers is perfect for bedroom storage or in a living room, with plenty of space inside the three full width and two half wi...

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£1,245.00
Country Small Herbalist, Chocolate
£795.00

Country Small Herbalist, Chocolate

CRG-CO-TK04

Ideally sized to sit next to a sofa or to use as a bedside cabinet, this little chest has four small drawers that are perfectly sized for CDs and D...

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£795.00
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
Cream Lacquer Apothecary Chest
£2,495.00

Cream Lacquer Apothecary Chest

ATK-TA-1311064

Shanxi, circa 1850 This beautiful medicine chest in cream lacquer is from Shanxi province and still has its original finish, including the drawer l...

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£2,495.00

Chinese chests of drawers for any room in your home

Chests of drawers have been a feature of homes throughout Asia for many centuries and were used to store a wide range of items including medicines. Our versatile range is perfect for many different uses; from storage for clothing and accessories, through to unique kitchen storage or a practical solution to media storage. You’ll find that our range includes both antique oriental furniture and brand new items: new items are made from hardwood timber by skilled craftsmen using traditional joinery techniques. Antique items are carefully chosen by us and offer a great way to add a touch of history to your home. At Shimu we also have a collection of stunning accessories to complement our furniture, including rugs, ornaments, soft furnishings, wall art and lighting. If you would like to find out more about our Chinese furniture and homewares, please get in touch by calling 0800 088 6800.

 

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