Chinese Chests and Trunks

Chinese Chests and Trunks

Perfect for use as storage in the bedroom and ideal as an attractive Chinese coffee tables or oriental side tables, our range of beautiful Chinese chests and trunks includes new and antique designs. Chinese chests and trunks are as elegant as they are practical, making them perfect for contemporary living. Our range includes a selection of fabulous classical Chinese and oriental designs, available in a selection of warm colours, finishes and tones to enhance your home.

Oversized Black Lacquer Square Trunk New
£495.00

Oversized Black Lacquer Square Trunk

TK02DL

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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£495.00
Carved Camphor Storage Chest New
£745.00

Carved Camphor Storage Chest

ATK-RGX-230379

Jiangsu, circa 1860 This unusual storage chest is made from camphor wood, with a lid opening up to a single storage space in the top section and tw...

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£745.00
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
Tall Trunk, Black Lacquer Save 55%
£545.00
£245.00

Chinese Black Lacquer Trunk, Tall - Clearance Item

TK17DXX

Made from solid reclaimed poplar wood, our black lacquer blanket boxes use proper dovetail joints and the distinctive circular brass hardware and r...

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£545.00
£245.00
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Blanket Trunk, Red Lacquer Save 40%
£625.00
£375.00

Blanket Trunk, Red Lacquer - Clearance

TK01RXX

This version of our blanket trunk is finished in a lovely deep red lacquer a colour favoured by the Chinese. The inside is finished in a dark wood ...

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£625.00
£375.00
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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
Painted Black Shanxi Chest
£895.00

Painted Black Shanxi Chest

ATK-TA-2190820

Shanxi, circa 1900 This pretty, painted trunk is of a type used by opera troupes in China to store their props and costumes. The trunks would be br...

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£895.00
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
Antique Chinese Chest on Stand
£1,125.00

Document Chest on Stand

ATK-TA-200113

Shanxi, circa 1890 This unusual chest is of a type used at the end of the Qing dynasty, normally for holding valuables or documents. It is mounted ...

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£1,125.00
Blanket Trunk, Black Lacquer Save 30%
£625.00
£435.00

Blanket Trunk, Black Lacquer - Clearance Item

TK01DXX

Our wooden blanket trunks are great for storing everything from bedding and clothes to toys and games. This black lacquer version is extremely popu...

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£625.00
£435.00
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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
Large Painted Shandong Trunk
£1,145.00

Large Painted Shandong Trunk

ATK-TAY-10800

Shandong, circa 1920 This large, deep, beautifully decorated trunk would most likely have been used for storing clothes and other personal possessi...

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£1,145.00
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
Country Blanket Chest, Chocolate
£795.00

Country Blanket Chest, Chocolate

CRG-CO-TK05

This rustic blanket box in our dark chocolate finish is made from solid poplar wood. The feet are in a classic Chinese 'horse hoof' design and it i...

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£795.00
Country Blanket Chest
£795.00

Country Blanket Chest

CRG-TK05

This beautiful blanket box in solid elm wood shows some nice features of traditional Chinese chests, such as the 'horse hoof' feet that it stands o...

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£795.00
Blanket Chest
£995.00

Blanket Chest

CAY-TK05

This lovely wooden ottoman has the same tapered profile and curved underside lid of the other chests and cabinets in the range, and also includes t...

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£995.00
Tall Trunk, Light Elm
£545.00

Tall Trunk, Light Elm

TK17M

Like our very popular square trunk this light elm, taller, narrower version makes a great lamp table or vase stand, It's also great for linen or la...

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£545.00
Tall Trunk, Black Lacquer
£545.00

Chinese Black Lacquer Trunk, Tall

TK17D

Made from solid reclaimed poplar wood, our black lacquer blanket boxes use proper dovetail joints and the distinctive circular brass hardware and r...

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£545.00
Tall Trunk, Warm Elm
£545.00

Tall Trunk, Warm Elm

TK17N

This warm elm, taller, narrower version of our very popular square trunk makes a great lamp table or vase stand. Like all of our blanket boxes, it ...

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£545.00
Square Trunk, Cream Lacquer
£395.00

Square Trunk, Cream Lacquer

TK02C

With a modern cream lacquer finish this smaller, cube shaped blanket chest has brass handles and circular lock plate on the front giving the trunk ...

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£395.00
Square Trunk, Red Lacquer
£395.00

Square Trunk, Red Lacquer

TK02R

Our red lacquer, cube shaped blanket chest is great for storing towels in a bathroom, as a side table next to a sofa or as a bedside table. Like ou...

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£395.00
Square Trunk, Light Elm
£395.00

Square Trunk, Light Elm

TK02M

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...

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£395.00
Square Trunk, Black Lacquer
£395.00

Chinese Black Lacquer Trunk, Square

TK02D

Like our other chests this black lacquer version is made from solid reclaimed elm wood using proper dovetail joints and is strong enough to sit on....

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£395.00
Square Trunk, Warm Elm
£395.00

Chinese Trunk Square, Warm Elm

TK02N

Made from solid reclaimed elm wood this smaller, cube shaped Chinese blanket chest. Great as a side table next to a sofa, for storing towels in a b...

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£395.00
Wave Trunk, Cream Lacquer
£945.00

Wave Trunk, Cream Lacquer

TK06C

This elegant blanket box, seen here in a lovely pale cream lacquer, looks beautiful at the end of a bed and is strong enough to provide additional ...

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£945.00
Wave Trunk, Red Lacquer
£945.00

Wave Trunk, Red Lacquer

TK06R

Made from solid reclaimed elm with dovetail joints and finished on the inside in a dark wood stain our red lacquer wave trunk is the largest within...

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£945.00
Wave Trunk, Light Elm
£945.00

Chinese Wave Trunk, Light Elm

TK06M

The wave trunk, here in light elm, is the largest in our oriental trunks and chests range. The subtly curved lid gives the trunk its name as well a...

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£945.00
Wave Trunk, Black Lacquer
£945.00

Wave Trunk, Black Lacquer

TK06D

The subtly curved lid gives this black lacquer trunk its name as well as its graceful lines, while the large brass circular hardware adds some clas...

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£945.00
Wave Trunk, Warm Elm
£945.00

Wave Trunk, Warm Elm

TK06N

The largest of our oriental trunks and chests, this elegant warm elm blanket box looks beautiful at the end of a bed and is strong enough to provid...

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£945.00
Blanket Trunk, Cream Lacquer
£625.00

Blanket Trunk, Cream Lacquer

TK01C

Our subtle cream lacquer blanket trunk has a fresh modern look, with aspects of the classical Chinese style in the form of the circular brass locki...

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£625.00
Blanket Trunk, Red Lacquer
£625.00

Blanket Trunk, Red Lacquer

TK01R

This version of our blanket trunk is finished in a lovely deep red lacquer a colour favoured by the Chinese. The inside is finished in a dark wood ...

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£625.00
Blanket Trunk, Light Elm
£625.00

Blanket Trunk, Light Elm

TK01M

The light finish on this particular blanket trunk is simply stunning. Used for storing everything from bedding and clothes to toys and games, our w...

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£625.00
Blanket Trunk, Black Lacquer
£625.00

Blanket Trunk, Black Lacquer

TK01D

Our wooden blanket trunks are great for storing everything from bedding and clothes to toys and games. This black lacquer version is extremely popu...

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£625.00
Blanket Trunk, Warm Elm
£625.00

Blanket Trunk, Warm Elm

TK01N

Finished in warm elm, the grain of the solid reclaimed wood really stands out. Ideal for storing everything from bedding and clothes to toys and ga...

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£625.00

New and antique Chinese chests and trunks

Our range of 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 range of classical furniture is based upon the simple, clean designs of the Ming Dynasty, whilst our exclusive range of antique Chinese furniture is carefully selected from the very finest pieces available.

Our classical furniture is made using traditional Chinese craftsmanship techniques from sustainable, reclaimed wood, whilst our antique items have been lovingly restored to their original beauty. To find out more about our Chinese furniture, why not browse through our range or get in touch with us by calling 0800 088 6800?

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