Delivery

FREE HOME DELIVERY IN THE UK ON ORDERS OVER £1000

Large Furniture	£49 for UK mainland delivery	2-3 weeks
Small Furniture	£35 for UK mainland delivery	2-3 weeks
Small Items and Accessories	£12.50 for UK mainland delivery	3-7 days
Extra Small Items	£7.50 for standard UK delivery	3-7 days
Same Day or Express Delivery	Price available on request	1-7 days

Our delivery charges are based on weight and size and will be calculated before you confirm you order. We will only charge up to a maximum of £49 for a standard UK weekday delivery. For example, if your order contains a large furniture item and two small items, the delivery charge will be £49 for a weekday delivery.

Furniture Delivery

All large furniture will be delivered by a specialist two man delivery team. They will normally contact you at least 2 working days before the delivery and give you a 4 hour time slot. The delivery team will also call an hour before they expect to arrive with you on the day. Delivery will take place during a weekday unless otherwise requested.
Saturday delivery is available as an additional service for furniture items in most parts of the UK mainland for an additional £40 charge on top of our standard delivery charges. Please select 'Saturday Delivery' on checkout if you require this service. Saturday deliveries are not available to addresses in Scotland, North Wales (postcodes LL, SY or LD) or to TD, CA, EX, TQ, PL or TR postcodes.
The delivery charges shown apply only to UK mainland addresses, excluding Scottish Highlands.
Postcodes in the following mainland areas will incur a further £20.00 charge on top of our mainland UK delivery charges which will be applied when we process your order:
AB, FK18-21, IV, KW, PA20-49, PA60-78, PH7-26, PH30-44, PH49-50.
Deliveries to Northern Ireland (BT postcodes) will will be charged at £95.00 for small furniture and £115.00 for large furniture. This will be applied at checkout.
Deliveries to the Republic of Ireland will be charged at £110.00 for small furniture and £145.00 for large furniture. This will be applied at checkout.
If you live in another offshore address in the UK (including Channel Islands, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man and Scottish Islands) please call us on 0800 088 6800 or 01274 610961 from a mobile and we will be happy to provide a quote for delivery. We can also arrange delivery to most parts of Europe and can provide a quote on request.
Although we hold stock of our antique furniture and the majority of our reproduction ranges some pieces will inevitably be out of stock at any one time. Where an item is out of stock delivery will typically take 8-16 weeks from the date of your order. Bespoke pieces and antique furniture that is out of stock may take a little longer.
Where all items ordered are in stock, we will take full payment when your order is processed. Delivery will then be within 21 days (normally within 14 days for most parts of the UK).
Where one or more items ordered are out of stock, we will contact you when we receive your order and before taking any payment to give an estimated delivery date. We will then take a 50% deposit and will contact you when all items are ready for delivery to take the balance and arrange delivery.

Delivery of Accessories

Our small items will be delivered by courier within 7 days of your order. Our extra small items will normally be sent by Royal Mail recorded delivery within 7 days of your order. If your order also includes one or more items of furniture, your small items will be normally delivered with your furniture by our specialist delivery team.

Delivery Address

Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure that there is sufficient access to deliver any products you have ordered. Our delivery team will make every reasonable effort to deliver your furniture into a room you specify but cannot be held responsible if a particular piece will not fit, or for damage caused due to insufficient access. In particular, please consider any staircases or tight spaces which the product will have to fit through.

Delivery Enquiries
If you have any queries regarding delivery please contact us on 0800 088 6800 (01274 610961 from a mobile) or email info@shimu.co.uk. We are open from 9.30am to 5.30pm Monday - Friday and 10.00am - 4.00pm on Saturday.

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Returns

At Shimu we want you to be delighted with any item you buy from us. For this reason we offer a returns policy that gives you complete peace of mind. If for any reason you are unhappy with your purchase when it arrives, you can simply ask our delivery driver to return the item to our warehouse. We will then either replace it for you or provide you with a full refund.

We also provide you with a 14 day cooling off period. Simply inform us within 14 working days of the item being delivered that you wish to cancel the order. We will then arrange for the item to be picked up at our expense and will provide you with a credit for other Shimu products or a full refund. All that we ask is that the item is returned to us in an unused condition and in its original packaging. For full details see our terms and conditions.

Our furniture is extremely well packed for shipping but in the rare event that the goods you receive arrive damaged please contact us as soon as possible on 0800 088 6800 (01274 610961 from a mobile) or by email at info@shimu.co.uk. We will arrange to either have the item repaired if appropriate and if agreed with you, or to collect the damaged item and organise a replacement or full refund.

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Aftercare

Lacquered furniture should need little cleaning other than the regular use of a dry, soft cloth or duster. To remove any stains, use a dry or slightly damp cloth. Avoid the use of too much water as this will affect the surface. Frequent waxing should not be needed but can be carried out every couple of months using a good quality natural beeswax. Do not use the cheaper silicone furniture sprays as these may affect the finish. Never use any abrasive cleaning products or chemicals.

Products in a natural finish can be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth. Use a natural beeswax every few months to protect and nourish the wood.

Do not place hot or wet items directly onto the product surface as this can mark the finish. Clean any spills as soon as possible.

Avoid placing your furniture near a radiator or other heat source as this can lead to the wood drying out and shrinking, causing cracks or splitting. Ideally, leave at least a metre between your furniture and any heat source. Avoid also placing your furniture in strong, direct sunlight as the colour made fade over time.

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Trunks & Chests

Trunks & Chests

Perfect for bedroom storage and often ideal as Chinese coffee tables or oriental side tables, our new and antique wooden Chinese trunks and chests are both practical and beautiful. Perfectly finished in an oriental design and boasting warm tones and colours, these classic items offer useful storage as well as elegant style.

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Gansu Trunk with Vases and Flowers

£795.00

Gansu Trunk with Vases and Flowers

ATK-TAY-4474

Gansu, circa 1900 This lovely storage trunk comes from Gansu in western China. The paintings of various vases and flowers are original and have mut...

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£795.00

Wooden Travelling Trunk, Antique Chinese

£295.00

Wooden Travelling Trunk, Antique Chinese

ATK-WH-ET1005

Hebei, circa 1860 This rustic looking trunk was once used as a travel chest to store clothes and personal possessions. The two holes in the base, s...

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£295.00

Cream Lacquer Storage Trunk

£395.00

Cream Lacquer Storage Trunk

ATK-TY-13374

Gansu, circa 1920 This old trunk from Gansu province still shows signs of the floral patterns in carved relief, now worn over time. The base also h...

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£395.00

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Red Lacquer Chinese Storage Trunk

£395.00

Red Lacquer Chinese Storage Trunk

ATK-TL-6822

Gansu, circa 1900 Refinished in a bright red distressed lacquer, the front of this blanket box is decorated with simple relief carvings of flowers ...

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£395.00

Large Camphor Blanket Chest

£795.00

Large Camphor Blanket Chest

ATK-TA-182122

Beijing, circa 1900 Camphor was used for storage trunks in China from early on as the wood has a distinctive scent that acts as a natural insect re...

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£795.00

Red Lacquer Painted Blanket Box

£545.00

Red Lacquer Painted Blanket Box

ATK-TY-3236

Qinghai, circa 1900 This quaint red lacquer storage box comes from Qinghai province in western China. The paintings are original, still very clear ...

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£545.00

Pair of Painted Tiger Chests

£1,245.00

Pair of Painted Tiger Chests

ATK-GY-168514

Qinghai, circa 1930 This impressive pair of tiger chests are from the border of Tibet and Qinghai province in the far west of China. The colourful ...

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£1,245.00

Pair of Antique Painted Tiger Trunks

£1,295.00

Pair of Antique Painted Tiger Trunks

ATK-GY-168525

Qinghai, circa 1900 Tiger chests were used in Tibet and western China to store clothes and valuable items, the fierce tigers that they were decorat...

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£1,295.00

Blanket Trunk with Flower Paintings

£695.00

Blanket Trunk with Flower Paintings

ATK-TL-7982

Dongbei, circa 1900 Originating from the Dongbei region in China's far north east, this antique trunk still has its original red lacquer and beauti...

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£695.00

Blanket Trunk, Warm Elm

£545.00

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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£545.00

Blanket Trunk, Black Lacquer

£545.00

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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£545.00

Blanket Trunk, Light Elm

£545.00

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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£545.00

Blanket Trunk, Red Lacquer

£545.00

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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£545.00

Blanket Trunk, Cream Lacquer

£545.00

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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£545.00

Wave Trunk, Warm Elm

£765.00

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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£765.00

Wave Trunk, Black Lacquer

£765.00

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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£765.00

Wave Trunk, Light Elm

£765.00

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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£765.00

Wave Trunk, Red Lacquer

£765.00

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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£765.00

Wave Trunk, Cream Lacquer

£765.00

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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£765.00

Square Trunk, Warm Elm

£365.00

Square Trunk, Warm Elm

TK02N

This smaller, cube shaped warm elm blanket chest is great as a side table next to a sofa, for storing towels in a bathroom or as a bedside table. L...

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£365.00

Square Trunk, Black Lacquer

£365.00

Square Trunk, Black Lacquer

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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£365.00

Square Trunk, Light Elm

£365.00

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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£365.00

Square Trunk, Red Lacquer

£365.00

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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£365.00

Square Trunk, Cream Lacquer

£365.00

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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£365.00

Tall Trunk, Warm Elm

£445.00

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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£445.00

Tall Trunk, Black Lacquer

£445.00

Tall Trunk, Black Lacquer

TK17D

Like all of our blanket boxes, this black lacquer tall trunk is made from solid reclaimed elm using proper dovetail joints and the distinctive circ...

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£445.00

Tall Trunk, Light Elm

£445.00

£379.00

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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£445.00

£379.00

Blanket Chest

£825.00

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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£825.00

Country Blanket Chest

£5,445.00

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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£5,445.00

Country Blanket Chest, Chocolate

£545.00

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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£545.00