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Shanxi, circa 1890 This simple, beautifully proportioned table was produced towards the end of the nineteenth century in Shanxi province. It featur...
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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 simple, beautifully proportioned table was produced towards the end of the nineteenth century in Shanxi province. It featur...
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Shanxi, circa 1850 This distinctive table is of a type that was used in China for centuries for serving food and drink, but also as a more general ...
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Dongbei, circa 1900 This elegant sideboard is finished in a warm red lacquer that has mellowed beautifully with age, giving the piece a rich, earth...
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Dongbei Red Decorative Sideboard
Dongbei, circa 1900 This beautifully decorated sideboard is finished in a rich red lacquer and embellished with finely painted gilt panels, typical...
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Dongbei, circa 1900 This beautiful antique sideboard is finished in a rich red lacquer, its front panels finely decorated with gilt floral motifs a...
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Large Blue Lacquer Sideboard with Flowers
Gansu, circa 1930 This gorgeous sideboard is in a lovely palette of soft blues and creams, with floral decoration picked out in reds, pinks and yel...
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Vintage Pale Blue Dongbei Sideboard
Dongbei, circa 1950 This lovely sideboard, in a soft, pastel blue green finish, was originally produced in the northeast (Dongbei) region of China ...
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Large Vintage Painted Sideboard
Gansu, circa 1950 Produced in the western Chinese province of Gansu, this large sideboard in pine has been refinished but still shows the original ...
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Crackled Blue Cabinet with Flowers
Gansu, circa 1920 This charming cabinet features a crackled blue lacquer finish applied during restoration to rejuvenate its original surface. The ...
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Blue Lacquer Painted Double Cabinet
Gansu, circa 1930 This elegant cabinet, initially designed for grain storage with access through removable boards in the top, has been thoughtfully...
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Large Blue Lacquer Vintage Sideboard
Gansu, circa 1930 This spacious vintage sideboard in pine offers generous storage, with two sets of doors flanking three large drawers. Carefully r...
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Elm Chinese Stool with Trapezium Seat
Shanxi, circa 1890 This charming Chinese stool features a narrow A-frame design, with a trapezium shaped seat - wider on one side than the other - ...
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Large Blue and Cream Painted Sideboard
Gansu, circa 1920 This exquisite sideboard was originally produced as a grain storage unit in China's Gansu province. It is made from pine but, as ...
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Red Lacquer Patterned Dongbei Sideboard
Dongbei, circa 1920 This stunning sideboard showcases exquisite depictions of flora and fauna, expertly painted in gold over a luxurious, red lacqu...
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Red Lacquer Gold Patterned Sideboard
Dongbei, circa 1880 This beautiful sideboard features a wonderful array of flora and fauna painted in gold over the deep, rich red lacquer surface ...
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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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Ming Style Antique Elm Painting Table
Shanxi, circa 1870 This large table was produced in Shanxi province, central China, where it would have been used originally as a 'painting table' ...
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Gansu Painted Antique Grain Cabinet
Gansu, circa 1890 Produced to store grain, this colourful sideboard is a lovely example of the painted furniture traditional particularly to the ea...
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Pair of Rectangular Window Panels
Shanxi, circa 1900 Crafted from solid elm and originating from China's Shanxi province, these exquisite wooden panels were traditionally used as wi...
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Shanxi, circa 1900 These traditional wooden panels are from a home in China's Shanxi province, where they would once have been used as part of a se...
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Shanxi, circa 1900 These attractive wooden panels are from a home in China's Shanxi province, where they would have formed part of a set of window ...
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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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Painted Black Chinese Opera Chest
Shanxi, circa 1900 This colourful blanket trunk is a lovely example of the type of chests commonly referred to as opera trunks in China. The vibran...
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Antique Black Console with Rounded Legs
Shanxi, circa 1880 This old elm table showcases rounded legs and is in a traditional Chinese style referred to as 'An', with the legs being recess...
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Shanxi, circa 1880 This understated table, originally designed as a writing desk in Shanxi province, is perfect for a modern home office with limit...
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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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Painted Gansu Sideboard with Curio Paintings
Gansu, circa 1900 Crafted in Gansu, China, this large, tall sideboard is of a type traditionally used for storing rice or grain. The doors have bee...
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Gansu, circa 1920 This highly striking sideboard has an unusual, 'butterfly' front profile formed by the overhanging top surface and carved spandre...
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Blue Side Cabinet with Carved Apron
Shandong, circa 1920 The beautiful carved apron at the bottom of this cabinet provides a wonderful decorative feature, elevating the otherwise simp...
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Dark Blue Lacquer Side Cabinet
Shandong, circa 1920 This simple, stylish cabinet is from Shandong province, made in a sleek, square cornered design with two small, shallow drawer...
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Xinjiang, circa 1920 This low, long sideboard is perfect for storage or as a base for a large TV, providing ample space behind its four doors. Mad...
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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