At Shimu we are proud to offer a stunning collection of antique Chinese furniture, including a wide range of pieces with lacquered finishes. All antique items are unique and because they are sourced by us directly from China, our varied and ever-changing collection offers the chance to choose a piece of history for your home.
Distressed Pale Blue Sideboard
Shanxi, circa 1860 This wonderful sideboard originates from Shanxi province, a region long celebrated for its richly painted and beautifully textur...
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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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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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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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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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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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Blue Lacquer Side Cabinet with Drawers
Shandong, circa 1920 The thick frames and solid look of this cabinet are typical of much of the furniture produced in the northern provinces of Chi...
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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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Teal Lacquer Tall Tapered Cabinet
Shandong, circa 1920 This sleek, teal blue lacquered cabinet is in a classic Chinese 'round cornered' style. The ingenious A-frame design includes ...
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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...
View full detailsFrom antique lacquered wedding cabinets and sideboards, through to armoires, apothecary chests and storage trunks, you’ll find that our collection includes a wealth of beautiful original pieces.
Many of our antique furniture pieces are finished in lacquer which gives an ornate and luxurious look. Lacquer has been used in Chinese furniture making for many hundreds of years. The glossy finish of lacquered furniture is achieved by applying multiple layers of lacquer sap to the wood underneath. You’ll find that many of our antiques have retained their original lacquer finish and although it may have faded and slightly crackled, this only adds to the wonderful patina and unique charm. Although antique items are restored for us by skilled craftsmen in China, the craftsmen we work with are highly experienced in using traditional techniques to ensure that the integrity and originality of each item is retained. Our range of antique Chinese lacquered furniture is available for UK-wide direct delivery or can be shipped overseas.
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