Classical Chinese furniture has a timeless appeal that never goes out of style. Our signature range of traditional Chinese furniture is handcrafted from reclaimed elm or poplar wood, and includes reproductions from China's golden age as well as more contemporary designs inspired by the same period. The range includes oriental cabinets, beautifully crafted chairs, Chinese blanket chests and much more.
Carved Panel - 'Courage', Warm Elm
Finished in warm elm this panel is designed to represent one of the 'Four Nobles', the central carving is made from camphor, a wood which is easy t...
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Carved Panel - 'Courage' Black Lacquer
Designed to represent one of the 'Four Nobles', this version is finished in our black lacquer, the central carving being made from camphor, a wood ...
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Carved Panel - 'Purity', Warm Elm
This panel is finished in our warm elm and is designed to represent one of the 'Four Nobles', the central carving depicts orchids a symbol of purit...
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Carved Panel - 'Purity', Black Lacquer
The central carving of our black lacquer panel is made from camphor, a wood which is easy to carve, the design represents one of the 'Four Nobles',...
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Carved Panel - 'Uprightness', Warm Elm
With a frame made from fir wood, our warm elm panel has a design that represents one of the 'Four Nobles', the central carving here depicts bamboo ...
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Carved Panel - 'Uprightness', Black Lacquer
The carving in the centre of our black lacquer panel depicts bamboo a symbol of uprightness and is made from camphor, a wood which is easy to carve...
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Carved Panel - 'Humility', Warm Elm
Our solid wood panel, here finished in our warm elm is a representation of one of the 'Four Nobles', the carving set within the centre is surrounde...
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Carved Panel - 'Humility', Black Lacquer
Representing one of the 'Four Nobles', this particular panel, in our black lacquer finish, depicts chrysanthemums which symbolise humility. This ce...
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These lovely wall mirrors, here finished in our warm colour, have a bevelled frame in solid elm wood and bevelled glass. They include fittings on t...
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Finished in our black lacquer, this lovely wall mirror has bevelled glass and frame in solid elm wood. They include fittings on the back of the fra...
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Combine this lovely light elm mirror with our scholars desk to make a stunning dressing table set. Made from solid wood and having a bevelled frame...
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These large, chunky full length mirrors are designed to be stood against a wall, the model above being in our warm elm finish. The frames are in so...
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Dressing Mirror, Black Lacquer
The frames of these large, chunky full length mirrors are in solid reclaimed elm wood, they are designed to be stood against a wall. As well as the...
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Wall mounted or stood against a wall, these large, chunky full length mirrors look beautiful in the corner of a bedroom. The frames are in solid re...
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Carved Panel, Warm Elm, Clearance
The random looking design of this warm elm, square wall panel is referred to by the Chinese as 'cracked ice' and is made up of individual mortised ...
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Oversized Black Lacquer Square Trunk
This oversized version of our square trunks is in a large cube shape and is a great size to be used as a side table, with a large amount of storage...
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Ladies Cabinet, Black Lacquer - Clearance Item
Tables like our black lacquer ladies cabinet were made popular during the Qing dynasty, similar style consoles with drawers and doors were normally...
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Square Stool, Warm Elm - Clearance Item
Our warm elm version is a faithful reproduction of the classic design, and has a rattan top set within the seat. It works well for occasional seati...
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Square Trunk, Light Elm, Clearance
The handles on the sides and circular lock plate on the front of this light elm square trunk are in brass and give the chest its classic Chinese st...
View full detailsClassical Chinese furniture refers to a style and an aesthetic taste, of restraint, balance and grandeur, rather than to a particular period. Plain hardwoods, like the reclaimed woods we use for these reproductions, were always accorded high esteem by Chinese craftsmen from the Qing dynasties onwards. Trade had recently opened, and tropical hardwoods from South-East Asia were beginning to be imported. It was these strong hardwoods which allowed the craftsmen to create austere, slender legged chairs and tables which showed off the beauty of the precious wood, alongside the lacquered furniture which was equally prized. Here at Shimu, we’re very happy to be continuing the tradition of Chinese classical furniture, and to be bringing you these beautiful pieces of furniture to show off in your home.
