Dongbei Sideboard with Floral Paintings
ACW-TL-183654
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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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.
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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Three Drawer Grey Lacquer Console
Shandong, circa 1920 This lovely old table has been restored and given a new lease of life with a distressed grey green lacquer. The simple style i...
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Black Painted Book Cabinet on Stand
Gansu, circa 1920 The top half of this unusual cabinet, with two doors and still with its original paintings, would once have sat on top of a match...
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Dongbei, circa 1920 The bright red lacquer finish and geometric paintings on this stunning sideboard are typical of cabinets produced in the northe...
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Red Lacquer Gold Painted Mid Size Cabinet
Shandong, circa 1920 The rich combination of deep red lacquer and gold artwork on this beautiful antique cabinet would add a touch of luxury and so...
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Red Lacquer Gansu Painted Sideboard
Gansu, circa 1920 This elaborate sideboard, finished in a rich red lacquer with striking dark images, would bring a touch of luxury to any room. Or...
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Black Lacquer Gold Painted Shanxi Cabinet
Shanxi, circa 1860 This extraordinary antique cabinet is from Shanxi province in central China, where it would most likely have been produced as pa...
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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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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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Shanxi, circa 1900 This stunning blanket chest is in poplar wood and was originally decorated with vibrant colours. With time these have faded into...
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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 ...
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Red and Black Gansu Storage Cabinet
Gansu, circa 1900 The contrasting red panels and black lacquer frame are typical colours for storage cabinets like this one, produced from pine in ...
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Red and Gold Shanxi Wedding Cabinet
Shanxi, circa 1860 Other than the square hardware on the doors, which is a more recent replacment, this beautiful cabinet is in its original condit...
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Grey Lacquer Cabinet with Carved Apron
Shanxi, circa 1920 This attractive cabinet is an ideal choice for either contemporary or traditional home décor. It is from Shanxi province in cent...
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Decorative Shanxi Painted Sideboard
Shanxi, circa 1900 This stunning sideboard would be a real talking point in any space. It originates from Shanxi province, made with carved spandre...
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Grey Lacquer Two Drawer Side Table
Shandong, circa 1920 This narrow side table would be a stylish addition to any room with its glossy lacquer finish and tapered legs. The distressed...
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Black Lacquer Shanxi Wedding Cabinet
Shanxi, circa 1900 This stunning cabinet is a lovely example of the furniture produced as part of a bride's dowry in Shanxi province, often referre...
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Red Lacquer Shanxi Sideboard with Carved Spandrels
Shanxi, circa 1920 This unique sideboard would make a perfect statement piece in any home. Dating from the early part of the last century, it origi...
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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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Black Lacquer Floral Wedding Cabinet
Shanxi, circa 1900 This wonderful cabinet still shows its original lacquer and paintings, depicting various flora and fauna. It was produced in Sha...
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Orange Lacquer Two Door Buffet with Flowers
Gansu, circa 1920 Originally used as a storage unit for grain, with the inside accessed via removable boards in the top, this stunning cabinet has ...
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Gansu, circa 1920 This large, old sideboard is from Gansu province in western China, made from thick pine wood as was common in the region. It has ...
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Pair of Grey Lacquer Side Tables
Shandong, circa 1920 These simple side tables are in an unsual style for Chinese furniture, with chunky frames and stretchers at the base but litt...
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Cream Lacquered Three Drawer Console
Shandong, circa 1920 This elegant table has been restored and refinished in a distressed cream lacquer - a neutral colour that would fit easily int...
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Grey Lacquered Three Drawer Console
Shandong, circa 1920 This simply styled table is originally from Shandong province in north east China, but has been restored and refinished with ...
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Hebei, circa 1860 This lovely table is from Hebei province near Beijing, with the original dark finish now mostly worn on the top surface to give a...
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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 1900 This pretty, painted trunk is of a type used by opera troupes in China to store their props and costumes. The trunks would be br...
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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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Pair of Grey Lacquer Flower Stands
Shanxi, circa 1900 Simply styled and in a tall, elegant shape, these tables were originally used as flower stands. They would still be ideal for di...
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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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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. ...
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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