{"title":"All Antique Chinese Furniture","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt Shimu we are proud to stock a wide and ever-changing range of stunning Chinese antique furniture. Offering the perfect way to add a touch of oriental style and elegance to your home, our collection includes everything from stunning sideboards and tables, through to traditional storage chests, chairs and day beds. Every piece is a work of art and before being sourced by us from China, items are restored using traditional techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; text-decoration: none; line-height: 1; font-weight: 300; font-size: 200%; color: #b0a900;\"\u003eAdd a touch of originality to your home with Chinese antique furniture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe craftsmen we work with are highly skilled, with many years of expertise in returning antique furniture pieces to their former glory, without losing any of their original charm, or the rich patina of the wood. As specialists in Chinese antique furniture, we hand-pick the finest antiques dating from the 18th century up to the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur collection of Chinese antique furniture includes everything you need to enhance and add style and elegance to contemporary living spaces. From daybeds and storage chests, through to altar tables, tea tables and armoires, we offer a huge range of stunning pieces which have been carefully chosen by our experienced team. To complement our range of antique furniture, you’ll also find that we offer a collection of superb quality accessories and homeware items, designed to look beautiful whilst being practical too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: .8em;\"\u003e \n\u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/collections\/antique-chinese-cabinets\"\u003eAntique Chinese Cabinets\u003c\/a\u003e | \n\u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/collections\/antique-chinese-sideboards\"\u003eAntique Chinese Sideboards\u003c\/a\u003e | \n\u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/collections\/antique-chinese-tables\"\u003eAntique Chinese Tables\u003c\/a\u003e | \n\u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/collections\/antique-chinese-chests\"\u003eAntique Chinese Chests \u0026amp; Trunks\u003c\/a\u003e | \n\u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/collections\/antique-chinese-chairs-stools\"\u003eAntique Chinese Chairs \u0026amp; Stools\u003c\/a\u003e | \n\u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/collections\/antique-chinese-screens-panels\"\u003eAntique Chinese Screens \u0026amp; Panels\u003c\/a\u003e | \n\u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/collections\/antique-chinese-lacquered-furniture\"\u003eAntique Chinese Lacquered Furniture\u003c\/a\u003e | \n\u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/collections\/all-antique-chinese-furniture\"\u003eAntique Chinese Furniture\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"qinghai-display-cabinet-with-paintings","title":"Qinghai Display Cabinet with Paintings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQinghai, circa 1880\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis large, black lacquer cabinet with an upper shelf is from Qinghai and the style and finish is distinctive of the region. In the majority of cases cabinets like this are taken by restoration workshops in China and cut down by removing the upper section to form a more practical style sideboard. This one has been left in its original state, with the upper space, including its carved outer frame, still intact. Originally the cabinet would have held documents or books, with prized objects displayed at the top, and it would still make a beautiful display cabinet or book cabinet today. Though less brighter than they once were, the paintings are still largely intact. The decoration on the doors and front panels, showing vases of flowers and other valuable artefacts, is standard on this type of piece and served to show the owner's rank and status. As was the custom in Qinghai, the two doors are set centrally within the cabinet, with a fixed panel at either side. This was designed to make it difficult to access the furthest parts of the space inside, thereby deterring any would be thieves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6973244932153,"sku":"ACW-GY-184025","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Qinghai-Antique-Painted-Cabinet-ACW-GY-184025a.jpg?v=1571714035"},{"product_id":"flat-top-wooden-stool","title":"Flat Top Wooden Chinese Stool","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShanxi, circa 1920\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed throughout China for everyday seating, these wooden stools have a lovely, rustic character brought out by the weathered wood. They are great for seating guests indoors or outdoors, or make handy side tables. The price shown is for one stool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that sizes and styles vary slightly as each stool is individual. The stools shown here are meant as an example and the actual stools in the photos may not be available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6973291331641,"sku":"ATC-TA-182146","price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Chinese-Stool-ATC-TA-182146.jpg?v=1606146595"},{"product_id":"round-wooden-stool","title":"Round Chinese Wooden Stool","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShanxi, circa 1920\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese old wooden stools are in a variety of shapes and sizes, some four legged and some three, but all with a chunky, round seat. Handy for occasional seating outdoors or inside when you have guests, they are also perfect as portable little side tables. The price shown is for one stool only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that sizes and styles vary slightly as each stool is individual. The stools shown here are meant as an example and the actual stools in the photos may not be available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6973293002809,"sku":"ATC-TA-182147","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Round-Stools-ATC-TA-182147e.jpg?v=1571714036"},{"product_id":"set-of-six-tall-lattice-panels","title":"Set of Six Tall Lattice Panels","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShanxi, circa 1900\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set of six lattice panels would once have formed a dividing wall inside a home in China's Shanxi province. Each panel is over two and a half metres tall with a solid lower panel set in rounded frames and a beautiful, larger lattice panel above. The panels can be used separately as an architectural feature or can be fitted together with hinges to form a large dividing screen. Sold as a set, the price shown is for all six panels. The dimensions show are for each panel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6973303914553,"sku":"ASC-TL-10020","price":4995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Chinese-Lattice-Panels-ASC-TL-10020a.jpg?v=1571714036"},{"product_id":"pair-of-shanxi-antique-elm-armchairs","title":"Pair of Shanxi Antique Elm Armchairs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShanxi, circa 1890\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful pair of chairs are in elm wood and come from Shanxi in central China. They are based on a style known as 'official's hat' or 'yoke-back', but in this case the extending top rail that gives the style its name is only slightly curved. Unusually, the rail, legs and supporting posts are all squared rather than rounded. As is typical on Chinese chairs the backrest has some lovely carved decoration. In this case there is an auspicious 'ruyi' symbol in open carving on each chair above a Chinese unicorn ('kylin') in relief. Originally in a deep black lacquer, the finish has largely worn on the seat, armrests and footrests to show the paler wood underneath. A beautiful, quite unusual example of Chinese armchairs that would look fantastic in a modern setting. Sold as a pair, the price shown is for both chairs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6973333045305,"sku":"ATC-TA-182137","price":1795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/files\/ATC-TA-182137a.jpg?v=1747131939"},{"product_id":"carved-shanxi-elm-coffer","title":"Carved Shanxi Elm Coffer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShanxi, circa 1860\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning chest is from Shanxi province, where it would have been used as a coffer to store money and valuables. Made from elm wood, it dates from the mid 19th century and still has the original finish, worn in places to the paler wood underneath. The chest has some wonderful carved decoration both on the five drawers and on the apron and spandrels. The relief carvings on the drawers show floral patterns and vases, and this motif is repeated on the side spandrels in relief and open carving. Traces of the old, once brightly coloured lacquer is still evident on the spandrels, including a blue pigment on the vases. When the coffer was produced only the two upper drawers would have been included. The space behind the lower panels could only have been accessed by removing these, and would have been used to hold especially prized or valuable items. The chest would have been made by a highly skilled carpenter and is still in wonderful condition today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6973341335609,"sku":"ATK-TA-182124","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Antique-Chinese-Coffer-ATK-TA-182124a.jpg?v=1571714038"},{"product_id":"side-cabinet-with-carved-drawers","title":"Side Cabinet with Carved Drawers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaanxi, circa 1800\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking cabinet is from the central province of Shaanxi and made from elm. The style, with ornate relief carvings on the drawers and carved spandrels at each side that taper down to the feet, is typical of furniture from the region. Two small doors sit centrally within rounded frames, mounted on wooden dowels. The thick elm cabinet top extends over the rounded side frames. As well as the two large drawers, which are beautifully decorated with a carved floral pattern and set with the original metal studs, there are also two smaller drawers at either side. The spandrels are also decorated with stylised dragons in light relief carving. The colour is original - the dark lacquer now worn particularly around the feet and lower apron. There is a single shelf inside.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6973403332665,"sku":"ACW-TA-170058","price":1745.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Chinese-Carved-Cabinet-ACW-TA-170058a.jpg?v=1571714039"},{"product_id":"shanxi-carved-console","title":"Shanxi Carved Console","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShanxi, circa 1900\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis very unusual table is from Shanxi province. The front apron and spandrels are decorated with a highly stylised scrolling pattern that was in vogue during the Qing dynasty and which gives the table an art deco feel. Both the front and back also have a central, decorative curved support, once in a bright red lacquer but now faded to subtler tones. The finish on the table is original, the black lacquer now worn particularly around the feet and edges. This is a very distinctive piece that would add interest to any modern setting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6973427875897,"sku":"ATC-WQ-151111","price":945.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Chinese-Table-ATC-151111a.jpg?v=1617121591"},{"product_id":"pair-of-painted-wooden-panels","title":"Pair of Painted Wooden Panels","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGansu, circa 1850\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese wonderful painted wooden panels are made from fir wood and originate from the border of Gansu province and Tibet, where they were made in the mid nineteenth century. Each set within a moulded red lacquer frame, the central panels were once in vivid colours but are now faded to beautiful, soft reds browns and blues against a cream background that has darkened over the years. The paintings are still clear and on the first panel depict various auspicious Buddhist symbols that include the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bhavacakra\" title=\"Wheel of Life\"\u003ewheel of life\u003c\/a\u003e at the bottom, with fish for good fortune and an 'eternal knot' for longevity. The second panel depicts the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Four_harmonious_animals\" title=\"Four Harmonious Friends\"\u003efour harmonious friends\u003c\/a\u003e - an elephant, monkey, hare and bird, alongside their fruit tree. This is a popular scene in Buddhist art, taken from the story told by the Buddha to teach unity and cooperation. Sold as a pair, the price shown is for the two panels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6973450453049,"sku":"ASC-BH-152715","price":1795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/ASC-BH-152715a.jpg?v=1571714041"},{"product_id":"carved-low-sideboard","title":"Carved Low Oriental Antique Sideboard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGansu, circa 1900\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful low sideboard is from Gansu in western China, made from pine and in a lovely, rich dark lacquer finish. The original paintings on the drawer fronts are faded but still visible, whilst the carved spandrels that taper down to the cabinet's feet and the apron at the bottom are still fully intact. The drawer and door handles are new additions and the original colour has been enhanced with a new shiny varnish. Ideal as a stand for a flat screen TV unit with ample storage space in the four drawers and central section, which contains a single removable shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6973527687225,"sku":"ACW-TL-4233","price":1745.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/ACW-TL-4233a.jpg?v=1571714042"},{"product_id":"large-shanxi-painted-armoire","title":"Large Shanxi Painted Armoire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShanxi, circa 1860\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning painted armoire, with its impressive size and proportions, would make a fantastic statement piece - though you would need a large space to house it! It comes from Shanxi province in central China and still has its original red lacquer finish and paintings. This style of cabinet, with an open shelf section above the doors, is known as 'wanli' in Chinese. The top shelf is framed with wonderful open carvings that include a central long life symbol and a bat (symbolising good fortune) at each corner. This would have held prized ornaments, with books and other personal items stored inside the cupboard section. The paintings on the doors and outer panels, now less vibrant than they once were but still clearly visible, show flowers, birds, butterflies and blossom in now muted browns. There are also inscriptions in Chinese characters painted just below the shelf and on the bottom apron - most likely messages for good fortune to the recipient of the cabinet or details of when and where it was presented. The artist's 'chop' is also still visible towards the top left of the cabinet. The heavy brass hardware is concaved and at 33cm diameter is in proportion to the doors. Inside the cabinet there are two removable shelves, as well as a third plank shelf that sits over the 'hidden compartment' at the bottom. This is a unique, extraordinary piece - sure to impose itself as the ultimate statement furniture in the right setting. Please note that it is extremely large and heavy so be sure to check access before ordering and call us to discuss delivery options.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6973529456697,"sku":"BCW-TA-1620","price":4995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/BCW-TA-1620.jpg?v=1571714042"},{"product_id":"carved-shanxi-cabinet","title":"Carved Shanxi Cabinet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShanxi, circa 1860\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gorgeous cabinet in a now worn black and red lacquer is from Shanxi in central China. The lacquer is original, as is the simple hardware on the doors. The finish is considerably worn in places, especially on the top surface and around the bottom of the doors, the black lacquer also cracked in places to give a beautiful patina. The solid, thick framed construction of the cabinet is softened by the delicately carved spandrels at each side, which taper down to the feet from the extended top surface in a familiar 'butterfly' front profile. The doors are fitted with wooden dowels that slot into wooden sockets rather than with brass hardware, adding to the clean, beautifully balanced design. The fronts of the two upper drawers are set in moulded frames and fitted with simple brass ring handles. The cabinet has a single shelf inside.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6973533093945,"sku":"ACW-TA-142419","price":1545.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/ACW-TA-142419a.jpg?v=1571714042"},{"product_id":"carved-temple-cabinet","title":"Carved Chinese Temple Cabinet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaanxi, circa 1800\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis extraordinary cabinet is from a temple in Shaanxi province in central China - home of the ancient Chinese capital of Xian. It is at least 200 years old and still has its original dark red and black lacquer finish and wonderful carvings around the frame, drawers and outer panels. The deep, ornate carvings are distinctive of furniture produced in the Shaanxi region and depict various flowers. The two front feet are also beautifully carved. The cabinet has two central doors with rounded frames, set with a fixed panel either side. Certainly made by a highly skilled craftsman, very few of these pieces were ever produced and they are very much investment pieces these days. We know of one or two others in Beijing that are being kept by the owner of the restoration workshop as part of his retirement fund! At around five feet wide and five feet high, the cabinet needs a large space to house it, but would certainly be a dramatic statement piece in the right setting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6973542006841,"sku":"ACW-GY-00202","price":4995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/ACW-GY-00202b.jpg?v=1571714043"},{"product_id":"large-elm-dabyed-with-carved-apron","title":"Large Elm Daybed with Carved Apron","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShanxi, circa 1850\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful daybed would be ideal today as a very large coffee table or against a wall piled high with cushions. It has an ornately carved apron on each side and 'sword' legs supported by double stretchers. The colour and finish are original, worn on the top surface to the richly grained elm wood beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7323647148089,"sku":"ATC-GY-177072","price":3495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/ATC-GY-177072b.jpg?v=1571714092"},{"product_id":"storage-cabinet-with-lattice-doors","title":"Storage Cabinet with Lattice Doors","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShanxi, circa 1880\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unusual cabinet, with a bottom shelf, drawers and two sets of doors, would have been used originally to store food and other items in a kitchen. It is from Shanxi province in central China and made from elm wood - still with its old finish but now worn in parts to show the paler wood underneath. The doors and drawers are set back inside the frames, with small door handles (more recent replacements) fitted centrally. The lower cupboard and the upper section behind lattice panelled doors both have a single removable shelf. Great for storing books, games or as a drinks cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14610324947001,"sku":"ACW-TA-0190617","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/ACW-TA-0190617a.jpg?v=1571714095"},{"product_id":"qinghai-red-lacquer-display-cabinet","title":"Qinghai Red Lacquer Display Cabinet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQinghai, circa 1880\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning cabinet, with an open shelf unit in the top section, is from Qinghai in western China and the bright red cinnabar lacquer and decorative paintings are typical of that region. Once used to hold books and to show favoured ornaments, it would be at home today as a large bookshelf or display unit. It is in a highly original condition, with the old colour, carving and paintings all intact. Often cabinets like this are cut down to form lower sideboards but this one is in it's old proportions. The intricate carvings around the shelf are in a floral pattern, matching the paintings of flower vases on the lower section. As was common for Qinghai furniture, the small doors are set centrally, but give access to the full lower space inside.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14751729745977,"sku":"ACW-GY-184001","price":3145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Qinghai-Painted-Cabinet-ACW-GWY-08001a.jpg?v=1571714095"},{"product_id":"natural-top-white-lacquer-coffee-table","title":"Natural Top White Lacquer Coffee Table","description":"This unusual coffee table has useful cupboard, drawer and shelf space for magazines and TV remotes. Finished in a white lacquer, the top surface is in a pale, natural wood with a highly attractive grain, that offers a lovely contrast. Made from reclaimed boards and fitted with dark brass handles.","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14751854985273,"sku":"BLF-GY-176969","price":475.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/White-Coffee-Table-ATC-GWY-07969a.jpg?v=1571714095"},{"product_id":"antique-painted-display-cabinet","title":"Painted Black Display Cabinet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQinghai, circa 1880\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis large cabinet has a storage section at the bottom, with accessed through four doors, as well as an open shelf section above. It is in a style unique to Qinghai province in western China, and is beautifully decorated with paintings of flowers and butterflies, and with a carved frame around the shelf space. When it was produced only the central doors would have been fitted, giving access to the full space inside. This was a typical feature of Qinghai cabinets, supposedly making it more difficult for theives to quickly reach the outer parts of the interior. The two extra doors have been added more recently using the old fixed panels, and fitted with simple brass handles. It is rare now to find cabinets like this is such excellent, and original condition. This would make a wonderful accent piece in a hallway or reception room.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14752439795769,"sku":"ACW-GY-184018","price":2595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Chinese-Display-Cabinet-ACW-GWY-084018a.jpg?v=1571714095"},{"product_id":"black-lacquer-painted-display-cabinet","title":"Black Lacquer Painted Display Cabinet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQinghai, circa 1880\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning cabinet is in a beautiful condition, still with the old paintings and exquisite carving around the upper shelf section. It comes from Qinghai in western China and is distinctive of furniture from the region. Often cabinets like this are cut down to produce a lower sideboard that is more practical for modern tastes, but this one is in its original form. The two doors are set centrally in the lower section, but give access to the full space in side. The paintings show various flowers in soft orange, red and green along with butterflies - symbols for long life and happiness . The carving around the shelf is in a floral pattern to complement the paintings, and decorated in once bright colours, now faded but still providing a lovely contrast to the black lacquer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14752645873721,"sku":"ACW-GY-184020","price":2995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Chinese-Antique-Display-Cabinet-ACW-GWY-184020a.jpg?v=1571714095"},{"product_id":"copy-of-qinghai-painted-temple-table","title":"Antique Chinese Temple Table","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQinghai, circa 1860\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis old, square shaped table is from a temple in Qinghai province. It is still in its original form, with doors and drawers at each end and the old paintings of flowers on the front. 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The doors have also been added more recently by cutting what were once fixed panels, as the cabinet would have been accessed through a removable board in the top when it was first made. With the once bright colours now softened over the years, the sideboard would make an imposing statement piece in any setting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15409729404985,"sku":"ACW-GY-176923","price":3345.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Large-Painted-Chinese-Sideboard-ACW-GY-176923a.jpg?v=1571714098"},{"product_id":"pair-of-grey-lacquer-blanket-trunks","title":"Pair of Grey Lacquer Blanket Trunks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGansu, circa 1920\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese trunks have been repaired and restored in a distressed grey lacquer. 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The main development was that the top rail fits directly to the back-bending stiles that form the chairs' rear legs, rather than extending over them as they do in 'Yoke-Back' (or 'Official's Hat') chairs. On this pair the original lacquer finish has worn away, leaving the pale, beautifully grained character of the elm wood to shine through. Perfectly constructed with accurate mortise and tenons joints, subtly curved stiles and side posts and shallows C shaped backrests, the chairs have a beautifully balanced look about them. Each backrest has a decorative, circular motif of a scrolling dragon in carved relief positioned centrally. 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The lacquer has a lovely crackled look and is worn around the frame, upper lid and on parts of the doors, to give a wonderful patina. Unusually, the cabinet also has its original door hardware. Once brightly decorated with paintings on the doors and lower apron, the colours have faded and worn over time but it still possible to make out details in blues, greens and reds, including what appears to be a Chinese peacock on the right hand door. 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The unusual design, with narrow doors and drawers set centrally within the cabinet, is a distinctive feature of furniture from Qinghai and gives a quite modern, pure look that belies the cabinet's age. The handles and hinges are replacments for the originals, but the cabinet is otherwise in a quite original condition, with the old red lacquer finish worn in places to show the wood beneath. 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The wood itself is beautifully figured, with the two main door panels complementing each other with their mountain like grain. Once used to store books and documents, the cabinet would work wonderfully in a kitchen or living area for storage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27918337638483,"sku":"ACW-TA-198373","price":2495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/ACW-TA-19373b.jpg?v=1571714122"},{"product_id":"red-lacquer-painted-armoire","title":"Red Lacquer Painted Armoire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShanxi, circa 1880\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis old armoire is still in its original cinnabar red colour. The paintings on the doors and bottom fixed panel were once in bright gold, the gold leaf applied by hand in a process referred to as 'miao jin'. The gold has largely worn away to show just the dark base underneath, leaving just subtle traces of the old paintings of landscapes.  The scrolling pattern along the outer frames is slightly clearer, along with the detail of flowers on the front of the extended top. The doors fit directly into the cabinet frames on wooden hinges, providing a larger canvas for the painted decoration. As was traditional, the cabinet would most likely have been presented as part of the celebrations for a wedding, with red and gold considered the luckiest of colours for the bride and groom. 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The panels would once have formed an internal dividing wall in a Chinese home and could be used in a similar way today as a standout room divider. Alternatively they could be hinged to form a folding screen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31666315821139,"sku":"ASC-TA-20020","price":5995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Carved-Screen-ASC-TA-20020a.jpg?v=1589280392"},{"product_id":"four-carved-door-panels","title":"Antique Carved Four Panel Screen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYunnan, circa 1870\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese extraordinary, heavily carved panels are from Yunnan province in southern China, where they would once have formed an internal dividing wall in a traditional home. Each one is wonderfully carved, showing various flora and fauna in the topmost and lower sections, with beautiful details of flower vases, bronzes and books and brushes for calligraphy on the main upper sections. The carvings are expertly executed, beautifully detailed with interlocking, swirling curves - particularly the main sections which are carved through. 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The gold decoration is old, though possibly retouched over the years, and shows various fine possessions - bronzes, books and vases - designed to show off the importance and status of the owner. The old red lacquer has a crackled, worn look that is full of character, though resealed and refreshed with a new shiny varnish. 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The cabinet is from Gansu province and, like many similar pieces from the region, would have been used for storage of grain, rice or other foodstuffs. What was originally a removable panel towards the centre back of the top surface has been sealed, and the three painted panels in the front have been opened up into doors to create a more practical sideboard. The cream door panels have darkened over time and contrast beautifully with the rich red frames. Though now quite worn, the old paintings of vases can still be made out. 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The cabinet is from Gansu province in western China, with an extended top surface over carved spandrels that taper down to the feet.  Originally only the centre two doors would have been in place, but what were once fixed panels either side have been converted into doors more recently to add practicality. 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The peony is a symbol for high rank and status in China, and is often seen on the paintings that decorated Chinese furniture to symbolise the importance of the owner. The trunk is from Shanxi province and made from pine with a new simple brass clasp on the front, and would perhaps have been used once to store the possessions of an important member of Chinese society. 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As seen here, they were usually large and imposing in size and with an extended top surface ending in raised 'flanges'. This particular table shows the classic 'cloud head' carved design at the top of the legs both to the front and back, as well as double 'ruyi' symbols between each set of leg posts. 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The colour and finish are original - once bright red panels now worn and softened, with black frames and an extended top surface. The main, single drawer is beautifully decorated with relief carvings of flowers and leaves. The front spandrels taper down to the cabinet's feet and are also in carved relief, showing long, intertwining dragons. Traces of paintings on the door panels, each in a circular format, can still be seen. 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