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Shanxi, circa 1880 This beautiful pair of chairs dates from the late 19th century. They were produced in Shanxi province and made from elm wood, wi...
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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 1880 This beautiful pair of chairs dates from the late 19th century. They were produced in Shanxi province and made from elm wood, wi...
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Shanxi, circa 1880 Made from elm wood and still in its original dark lacquer finish, this handsome cabinet would be ideal today for storage in a be...
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Pair of Elm Southern Official Chairs
Shanxi, circa 1880 These stylish, elegant armchairs are in a 'Southern Official' style, with the arms continuing down to meet the seat on curved po...
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Reproduction This low level table has been newly made using old elm timbers, left in a very natural finish that shows off the deep, attractive grai...
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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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Gansu, circa 1900 This unusual wall panel is made up of eight rows of eight flowers, each indivdually carved and set within a thick outer frame. Th...
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Shanxi, circa 1880 This understated table is narrow enough to fit in smaller spaces, ideal as a console or side table. It is in a classic Chinese '...
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Walnut Seven Drawer Altar Table
Shanxi, circa 1860 This gorgeous altar table is in walnut, with a beautiful golden brown colour and tone to the wood. Walnut is prevalent around Sh...
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Pair of Cream Lacquer Tea Tables
Shanxi, circa 1920 This lovely pair of side tables are from Shanxi province in central China. Each one has been refinished in a distressed greenish...
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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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Grey Lacquer Storage Side Cabinet
Shanxi, circa 1920 This mid sized cabinet is in a simple, 'square cornered' design, with three upper drawers and doors inset centrally and fitted ...
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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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Large Teal Lacquer Storage Cabinet
Shanxi, circa 1920 At almost two metres in height, this wonderful imposing cabinet is in a minimalist style with the exception of the beautifully ...
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Grey Lacquer Patterned Armoire
Shanxi, circa 1920 This impressive, large cabinet would once have been used for storing clothes, fabrics and other possessions in a Chinese home. ...
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Pair of Rustic Horseshoe Armchairs
Shandong, circa 1900 This lovely pair of chairs are in a rustic, vernacular style that developed from the more elegant horseshoe armchair design. R...
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Shanxi, circa 1890 This unusual chest is of a type used at the end of the Qing dynasty, normally for holding valuables or documents. It is mounted ...
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Horseshoe Armchair with Bat Carving
Shanxi, circa 1880 This is one of the most beautiful horseshoe armchairs we have come across, with a gorgeous patina resulting from its years of us...
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Large Chinese Antique Elm Daybed
Shanxi, circa 1890 Produced as a daybed in Shanxi province at the end of the nineteenth century, this would have real impact as a long, large coff...
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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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Shaanxi Cabinet with Dragon Carvings
Shaanxi, circa 1860 This wonderful old cabinet would have been used to store valuables and personal possessions, with the metal fixings over the d...
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Antique Chinese Sideboard, Dark Blue, Double
Shanxi, circa 1920 Refinished in a dark teal lacquer, this lovely antique Chinese sideboard is from Shanxi province in central China. In a symmetri...
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Red Lacquer Sideboard with Carved Spandrels
Gansu, circa 1920 This stunning sideboard would make a real statement piece in a modern home. Refinished in a vibrant, deep red lacquer, it has som...
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Shanxi, circa 1920 Created by cutting down the legs of a higher table, this simply styled piece is now a good height to use as a large coffee table...
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Grey Lacquer Chinese Kitchen Cabinet
Shandong, circa 1920 This unusual cabinet was most likely to have been used the kitchen area of a Chinese home, used to store pans. The upper secti...
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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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Shanxi, circa 1860 This is a beautiful example of the classic Chinese altar table, used in temples and well-to-do homes throughout Chinese society....
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Shanxi, circa 1880 The small panels in the doors and outer sections of this lovely cabinet, set within rounded frames, are a feature of this style ...
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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 This large, deep, beautifully decorated trunk would most likely have been used for storing clothes and other personal possessi...
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Gansu, circa 1920 This lovely sideboard in a rich, red lacquer still features the original finish and paintings, once in vibrant gold leaf but now ...
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Pair of Grey Lacquer Southern Official Chairs
Shanxi, circa 1920 These beautiful chairs, in a style commonly referred to as 'Southern Official Chairs', have been give a new lease of life with a...
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Red Lacquer Gansu Painted Sideboard
Gansu, circa 1920 This gorgeous sideboard still has its original paintings and deep red lacquer finish, restored and refreshed with a new shiny lac...
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Shanxi, circa 1920 The worn, old gold paintings and deep, rich red lacquer of this cabinet would add a real warmth and vibrancy to any setting. The...
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Chinese Sideboard, Cream Painted
Gansu, circa 1920 The paintings of houses and figures on the front of this old sideboard are in faded black and red, but still stand out against th...
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Antique Carved Four Panel Screen
Yunnan, circa 1870 These extraordinary, heavily carved panels are from Yunnan province in southern China, where they would once have formed an inte...
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Set of Six Antique Lattice Door Panels
Yunnan, circa 1870 This wonderful set of carved panels originates from the southern Chinese province of Yunnan. Made from pine, the main top sectio...
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Shanxi, circa 1880 This old armoire is still in its original cinnabar red colour. The paintings on the doors and bottom fixed panel were once in br...
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Antique Natural Elm Storage Cabinet
Shanxi, circa 1860 This lovely storage cabinet has a warm, natural colour which shows off the deep grain of the elm wood. The top section has beaut...
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Qingha, circa 1850 This striking cabinet is from the western Chinese province of Qinghai. The unusual design, with narrow doors and drawers set ce...
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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...
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Distressed Lacquer Desk and Stool
Shandong, circa 1920 This old school desk and matching stool have been refinished with a distressed, crackled blue lacquer. Perfect in a child's r...
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Shandong, circa 1920 This old school desk is from a Chinese school in Shandong, and has been refinished in a distressed grey lacquer, along with t...
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Beijing, circa 1840 The old lacquer on this lovely chest has been stripped back to reveal the beautiful, pale elm wood underneath, with is lovely g...
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Antique Side Cabinet in Black Lacquer
Shanxi, circa 1850 This wonderful cabinet in elm oozes character, with the original black lacquer and now faded paintings all still in place. It co...
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Pair of Antique Yoke Back Side Chairs
Shanxi, circa 1860 Another beautiful pair of side chairs from Shanxi province, with the familiar yoke shaped top rail fitted over backward bending...
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Pair of Elm Southern Official Armchairs
Shanxi, circa 1860 This gorgeous pair of chairs are in the 'Southern Offical' style - a design that came later on in China's history. The main deve...
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Lattice Wall Panels with Diamond Pattern
Shanxi, circa 1900 This pair of wooden window panels would be a great way to add interest to a wall, with a simple diamond shape set within the la...
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Pair of Grey Lacquer Blanket Trunks
Gansu, circa 1920 These trunks have been repaired and restored in a distressed grey lacquer. The rectangular brass clasps have also been newly fit...
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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