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Shandong, circa 1920 This lovely old cabinet has been restored and upgraded with a new, blue green finish, applied so as to still retain and show o...
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At 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.
Shandong, circa 1920 This lovely old cabinet has been restored and upgraded with a new, blue green finish, applied so as to still retain and show o...
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Shandong, circa 1920 This large sideboard provides ample storage space, with two sets of doors either side of three generous drawers. It is an old ...
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Shandong, circa 1920 This unusual old cabinet retains is original finish and paintings, but the colours have been deepened with a new varnish. The ...
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Grey Lacquer Tall Tapered Cabinet
Shandong, circa 1920 This tall, elegant cabinet would once have been used for storing clothes, fabrics and other possessions in a Chinese home. It ...
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Dongbei Sideboard with Floral Paintings
Dongbei, circa 1920 This captivating sideboard boasts a vibrant red lacquer finish and striking geometric paintings - features commonly seen on cab...
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Green Lacquer Four Door Sideboard
Shandong, circa 1920 At over two metres wide this stunning sideboard would provide ample storage space as a dining room buffet or for living room s...
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Tibet, circa 1880 The finish and paintings on this once brightly decorated cabinet are all old, with a painted design that is typical of Tibetan fu...
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Red Lacquer Antique Chinese Wedding Cabinet
Shanxi, circa 1860 This magnificent red lacquer cabinet has a simple yet elegant style, and with its rich, warm tones it would make a lovely additi...
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Walnut Mid Size Storage Cabinet
Gansu, circa 1880 Walnut was a commonly used wood for carpentry in Shanxi and the western part of Gansu province, considered superior to the more a...
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Gansu, circa 1880 This spacious, imposing cabinet is crafted from walnut and was produced in Gansu province in western China. Its unique style is r...
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Large Tapered Dark Elm Cabinet
Shanxi circa 1870 This tall, elegant cabinet is from Shanxi and made from elm wood, still with the original black lacquer finish, now worn and aged...
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Reproduction This attractive cabinet in a natural finish is newly made from reclaimed elm beams in a traditional style. The thick frames taper up f...
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Painted Red and Black Antique Sideboard
Gansu, circa 1890 The contrasting colours of black, red and cream used here are typical colours for storage cabinets like this one, which were prod...
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Gansu Painted Antique Sideboard
Gansu, circa 1890 This sideboard is quite typical of the grain chests that were used in the eastern part of China's Gansu province, with creams and...
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Dongbei, circa 1880 This unusual sideboard is from the northeast (Dongbei) region of China, in a distinctive design that incorporates painted tiles...
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Dongbei Red and Gold Sideboard
Dongbei, circa 1880 This elegant sideboard features a striking, deep red lacquer finish and is representative of the unique furniture found in Chin...
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Antique Chinese Apothecary Chest
Shanxi, circa 1880 This wonderful apothecary chest is in a lovely condition, and exhibits fine craftsmanship and design. Originally, it would have ...
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Black and Red Low Table with Drawers
Shanxi, circa 1880 This long, low table would be great as a narrow coffee table in front of a sofa, with useful storage space inside each of the th...
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Three Drawer Black Antique Elm Desk
Shanxi, circa 1880 Produced in Shanxi province in the late nineteenth century, this beautiful antique desk would work perfectly in a home office, o...
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Black Lacquer Side Table with Drawers
Shanxi, circa 1920 This lovely little table would make a great console in a hallway, with two useful drawers and a lower shelf that is ideal for st...
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Ming Style Antique Elm Altar Table
Shanxi, circa 1860 Crafted in Shanxi province during the mid nineteenth century, this long, slender table was originally used as an altar table, po...
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Shanxi, circa 1870 This unusual chest is from Shanxi in central China. The original dark finish, still largely in place on the sides, has worn on t...
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Shaanxi, circa 1860 This exquisitely carved coffer would once have been used to store important documents or valuables. It originates from Shaanxi ...
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Pair of Walnut Southern Official Chairs
Shanxi, circa 1860 These stunning chairs, produced in Shanxi province during the late 19th century, are crafted from beautiful walnut wood with a r...
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Pair of Antique Elm Yoke Back Side Chairs
Shanghai, circa 1890 This stylish pair of chairs was produced in Shanghai towards the end of the nineteenth century. The design is quite plain, alm...
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Natural Elm Three Drawer Console
Shanxi, circa 1890 Produced around the end of the nineteenth century in Shanxi province, this simple styled table is made from chunky elm wood, wit...
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Shanxi, circa 1880 This elm table, with its sturdy, thick top and subtly splayed legs, was crafted in the latter half of the nineteenth century in ...
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Pair of Waisted Dark Elm Stools
Shanxi, circa 1870 Crafted from elm wood in Shanxi province towards the end of the nineteenth century, these stunning stools feature an elegant Chi...
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Dongbei, circa 1920 This simple little table would have been used as a surface for serving food or drink, placed on the heated kang platform that w...
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Shanxi, circa 1860 This beautiful cabinet, with doors set centrally on small hinges and multiple frames and panels, is in a style referred to as a ...
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Zhejiang, circa 1860 This ornately decorated armchair is from Zheijang province, produced around the mid nineteenth century from elm wood and origi...
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Anhui, circa 1860 This ornate, beautifully carved chair would have been used originally by a shop owner, placed outside the shop for seating and wi...
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Elm Cabinet with Fluted Spandrels
Shandong, circa 1880 This distinctively shaped cabinet is in elm and comes from the city of Linyi in Shandong province, northern China. The rounde...
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Jiangsu, circa 1860 Made from heavy rosewood in Jiangsu province, Eastern China, this impressive chair would have been designated for the use of ho...
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Red and Gold Shanxi Mid Size Cabinet
Shanxi, circa 1900 This stunning cabinet is beautifully crafted and finished with intricate gold motifs over the lacquered red finish. The rich, de...
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Red and Gold Qinghai Painted Cabinet
Qinghai, circa 1900 The deep red lacquer and gold paintings on this gorgeous old cabinet give it a rich, luxurious feel that would add warmth and ...
View full detailsThe 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.
Our 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.
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