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Shanxi, circa 1890 This old elm Chinese stool makes a functional, versatile addition to any room, or could even be used outdoors as extra seating d...
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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.
Shanxi, circa 1890 This old elm Chinese stool makes a functional, versatile addition to any room, or could even be used outdoors as extra seating d...
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Shanxi, circa 1900 This simple elm stool represents centuries of Chinese design tradition, made with mortise-and-tenon joints and splayed legs supp...
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Henan, circa 1920 This low table oozes rustic charm, originally used as a small household table for food preparation, serving or everyday tasks. It...
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Shanxi, circa 1900 Wider than most similar pieces, this lovely, weathered elm stool would work well as a side table next to a sofa, or perhaps as a...
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Shanxi, circa 1890 This old Chinese stool showcases traditional craftsmanship with its deep-grained elm construction and time-honoured A-frame shap...
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Beijing, circa 1900 This handsome blanket chest was crafted in Beijing around 1900 and is made from beautifully grained solid camphor wood. The tim...
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Gansu, circa 1920 This beautifully painted trunk is from Gansu in western China and made from pine. The front panels are finely painted with two va...
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Gansu, circa 1920 Storage boxes like this one were used to hold important papers, books and documents. They were usually decorated with paintings o...
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Carved Antique Shaanxi Kang Table
Shaanxi, circa 1860 This unusual little table is from the central Chinese province of Shaanxi - home to China's ancient capital Xian. The ornate, h...
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Shanxi, circa 1860 This lovely low table would make a wonderful, unusual TV stand in a modern home, or could be used as a coffee table. It was prod...
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Red and Black Painted Storage Box
Shanxi, circa 1900 This charming wooden box would once have been used for storing personal posessions, either in the home or when travelling. It is...
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Beijing, circa 1900 This elegant low table would serve as an ideal little coffee table, featuring three drawers for convenient storage. Its design ...
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Reclaimed Wood Bench with Drawers
Reproduction This long, chunky bench has been newly made using old, weathered elm wood in a natural finish. The thick plank top in particular has a...
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Dongbei, circa 1920 This pine table, originating from China's Dongbei region, was meant to be used for serving food or drinks while reclining on th...
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Shanxi, circa 1920 These charming little wooden stools are in a variety of shapes and sizes, some four legged and some three, but all with a chunky...
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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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Shanxi, circa 1880 This beautiful old table is from Shanxi province in central China and still has its original dark finish over the elm wood, now ...
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Shanxi, circa 1870 These charming little stools are in a classic style, each with a curved, concave seat overhanging A-frame legs supported by sing...
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Shanxi, circa 1920 This narrow bench is a versatile addition to any space, perfect for providing extra seating at the end of a bed or in a window a...
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Jiangsu, circa 1850 This hardwood carving was once part of a Chinese marriage bed, which would have boasted many similar carved panels around its f...
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Antique Chinese Carved Door Lintel
Hebei, circa 1900 This decorative wooden carving is made from beech wood and has been stripped to its natural hue. Originally produced in Hebei pro...
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Carved Decorative Lintel in Natural Finish
Hebei, circa 1900 This long, decorative carving is crafted from beech, stripped back to its pale, natural hue. Produced in Hebei province in northe...
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Carved Relief Panel with Battle Scene
Shanghai, circa 1860 This exquisite panel in detailed relief was crafted as part of a room divider in Shanghai towards the end of the nineteenth ce...
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Decorative Panel in Deep Carved Relief
Shanghai, circa 1860 This lovely panel in deep carved relief was produced as part of a larger internal wall or room divider in a home in Shanghai a...
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Red and Gold Decorative Carved Lintel
Jiangsu, circa 1880 Salvaged from a home in Jiangsu province in eastern China, this brightly decorated panel once formed part of an internal wall ...
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Antique Lintel with Relief Carvings
Hebei, circa 1900 This interesting carving once formed the lintel over an entranceway in a Chinese home, with similar carvings positioned around th...
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Carved Antique Lintel in Natural Finish
Hebei, circa 1900 This pretty panel is made from beech, stripped back to its pale, natural finish. It was produced in Hebei province in eastern Chi...
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Small Carved Antique Decorative Panel
Shanghai, circa 1860 This little carved wooden panel would have been one of a set used as internal dividers or window panels in a Chinese home. It ...
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Carved Decorative Bed Fascia in Red and Gold
Shanghai, circa 1880 This unusual long, beech panel was salvaged from the front of a late nineteenth century four-poster marriage bed, on which it ...
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Decorative Long Antique Carved Panel
Jiangsu, circa 1880 This long, horizontal carved panel once formed part of an internal divider in a Chinese home, where it would have been affixed ...
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Long Antique Open Carved Panel in Five Sections
Jiangsu, circa 1880 This wonderfully carved, long horizontal panel was originally designed as part of an elaborate internal room divider in a home ...
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Long Antique Carved Panel in Five Sections
Jiangsu, circa 1880 This long, horizontal piece once formed part of an ornate internal room divider in Jiangsu province in eastern China and is mad...
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Shanxi, circa 1880 This lovely old table would sit perfectly in front of a sofa as a long, low coffee table, or could be used as a TV stand. It co...
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Shanxi, circa 1860 This lovely low table would make a wonderful, unusual TV stand in a modern home, or could be used as a coffee table. It was prod...
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Shandong, circa 1900 These little wooden stools are from Shandong province in northern China, where they would have been used by agricultural worke...
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Shanxi, circa 1900 This elegant, square shaped table would have been used to serve food or drink, placed either on a heated kang platform in a Chin...
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Shandong, circa 1900 This lovely pair of stools are from Shandong in northern China, made from elm wood. The square seat panels are set within thic...
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Shanxi, circa 1850 These rustic, simply styled benches are quite typical of seating used throughout China. Easily portable, they were used both ind...
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Antique Elm Console with Shelf
Henan, circa 1900 Produced around the beginning of the last century in Henan province, this simple table is made from chunky elm wood, with a thic...
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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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Shanxi, circa 1880 This simply designed table is in a style referred to in Chinese as a 'ta'. It would originally have been produced as a daybed, u...
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Shanxi, circa 1880 This long, low table would be perfect in front of a sofa as a long coffee table. It is made from walnut, with the original dark ...
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Shanxi, circa 1920 These stylish stools are slightly taller than most and so would work perfectly as night stands or as side tables next to a sofa....
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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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Shanxi, circa 1880 Perfect as a large, low coffee table, this lovely wooden daybed is in elm, with a wonderful character and patina formed over the...
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Shanxi, circa 1920 These cute little stools were originally used by farmhands or other workers for simple, portable seating. Each one varies slight...
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Painted Black Lacquer Blanket Box
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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Shandong, circa 1920 These simple, rustic benches are from Shandong province to the south of Beijing. They date from the early 20th century but ha...
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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