{"title":"Chinese Bookshelves","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur stunning range of modern and traditional Chinese bookshelves offers a stylish and practical way to display your books and treasures. Our bookshelf designs are all made from solid timber and are ideal for use throughout your home. Suitable for storing everything from books and media, through to ornaments, collections or special objects, our range of Chinese bookshelves includes stunning antique items, alongside newly made furniture which has been constructed by hand using traditional techniques. The Chinese bookshelves we sell are unique and full of character, so if you’re looking for a one-off piece to enhance your living space, why not choose one of our pieces of \u003ca title=\"Chinese antique furniture\" href=\"\/en-fr\/collections\/chinese-antique-furniture\"\u003eChinese antique furniture\u003c\/a\u003e?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; text-decoration: none; line-height: 1; font-weight: 300; font-size: 200%; color: #b0a900;\"\u003eBeautiful Chinese bookshelves made from reclaimed timber\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe timber we use for our newly made furniture is reclaimed wood which is sourced from the northern provinces of China. Each piece from our classical Chinese furniture range has been handmade using traditional joinery techniques which have been passed down through generations of craftsmen. Techniques such as the frame and panel system that’s used to construct classical pieces. If you’d like to find out about how our beautiful Chinese furniture is made, please don’t hesitate to get in touch by calling 0800 088 6800 or visit our showroom in Bradford.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"circular-shelves-warm","title":"Chinese Circular Display Shelf, Warm Elm","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinished in our warm elm, this iconic Chinese display shelf comes in two parts that easily fit together with mortice and tenon joints, so they can be used as two separate semi-circular units or as a single large circular shelf. Great for books or for ornaments, they also double as unusual and beautiful room dividers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6960353607737,"sku":"TK19N","price":2345.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Circular-Shelves-Warm1.jpg?v=1571714016"},{"product_id":"circular-shelves-black","title":"Chinese Circular Display Shelf, Black Lacquer","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur black lacquer display shelf is made in a typical Chinese design. Great for books or for ornaments, they also double as unusual and beautiful room dividers. It comes in two parts that easily fit together with mortice and tenon joints, so they can be used as two separate semi-circular units or as a single large circular shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6960353837113,"sku":"TK19D","price":2345.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Circular-Shelves-Black1.jpg?v=1571714016"},{"product_id":"book-cabinet-warm","title":"Book Cabinet, Warm Elm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis particular model is finished in our warm elm colour. The Chinese refer to cabinets like this, with open shelves above a closed section, as display cabinets. During the Ming and Qing dynasties it was more common for there to be a single open shelf, often with a carved frame around it, with a large cabinet section below. Ours is an updated version with a larger open section with three shelves and two smaller doors at the bottom, making it ideal as a bookshelf in a modern home or for displaying ornaments. The bottom section has a single removable shelf inside.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6960357572665,"sku":"CW18N","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Book-Cabinet-Warm1.jpg?v=1571714016"},{"product_id":"book-cabinet-black","title":"Book Cabinet, Black Lacquer","description":"\u003cp\u003eDuring the Ming and Qing dynasties it was more common for there to be a single open shelf, often with a carved frame around it, with a large cabinet section below. Our black lacquer model is an updated version with a larger open section with three shelves and two smaller doors at the bottom, making it ideal as a bookshelf in a modern home or for displaying ornaments. The Chinese refer to cabinets like this, with open shelves above a closed section, as display cabinets. The bottom section has a single removable shelf inside.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6960357703737,"sku":"CW18D","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Book-Cabinet-Black1.jpg?v=1571714016"},{"product_id":"book-cabinet-light","title":"Book Cabinet, Light Elm","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith the emphasis on the beautiful grain of the elm wood, our light elm book cabinet would be a stunning addition to any home. Referred to by the Chinese as display cabinets, with open shelves above a closed lower section. During the Ming and Qing dynasties it was more common for there to be a single open shelf, often with a carved frame around it, with a large cabinet section below. Our updated version has a larger open section with three shelves and two smaller doors at the bottom, making it ideal as a bookshelf in a modern home or for displaying ornaments. The bottom section has a single removable shelf inside.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6960358588473,"sku":"CW18M","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Book-Cabinet-Light1.jpg?v=1571714016"},{"product_id":"ming-bookshelf-warm","title":"Ming Bookshelf, Warm Elm","description":"\u003cp\u003eBookshelves like our warm elm version were used by the Chinese scholarly classes, but unlike in the west, they preferred to stack books on the shelves rather than have them stood upright. Shelves therefore tended to be deeper than their western equivalent. This reproduction version is therefore a little narrower than the originals but is otherwise in keeping with the simple style of Ming furniture. Made from solid elm, the middle shelf has two shallow drawers with brass handles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6960390471737,"sku":"TK03N","price":1145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Ming-Bookshelf-Warm1.jpg?v=1571714018"},{"product_id":"ming-bookshelf-black","title":"Ming Bookshelf, Black Lacquer","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from solid elm, our black lacquer bookshelf is designed so the middle shelf houses two shallow drawers with brass handles for extra storage. Bookshelves were used by the ancient Chinese scholarly classes, but unlike in the west, they preferred to stack books on the shelves rather than have them stood upright. Shelves therefore tended to be deeper than their western equivalent. This reproduction version is therefore a little narrower than the originals but is otherwise in keeping with the simple style of Ming furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6960390570041,"sku":"TK03D","price":1145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Ming-Bookshelf-Black1.jpg?v=1571714018"},{"product_id":"bookshelf","title":"Bookshelf","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"proddescription\"\u003eThe extended top and tapered sides of our Contemporary Asian furniture are seen again here, adding an elegant profile to an otherwise very simple design. 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The lower, fixed shelf includes two shallow drawers, while the two upper shelves are removable, with four sets of shelf holders allowing them to be positioned where required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6985651093561,"sku":"CRG-TK06","price":1345.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Country_Bookcase1.jpg?v=1571714048"},{"product_id":"country-bookcase-chocolate","title":"Country Bookcase, Chocolate","description":"\u003cp\u003eSimple in style, our rich, chocolate colour bookshelf is produced in a frame and panel design with an extended top. It is nicely sized and proportioned to use in a living room or home office. 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While the shelves are open across their full width, the front and rear vertical dividers create framed sections that are perfect for displaying favourite ornaments or family photos. Five shallow drawers with simple ring handles provide handy storage space. Each shelf unit has been given a distressed black lacquer finish with the pale wood showing through to give a rustic aesthetic that is full of character. Ideal as a large bookshelf against a wall, offering a huge amount of storage space, or place centrally as a room divider.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44933081235684,"sku":"ATK-TA-841223","price":3595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/files\/ATK-TA-841223a.jpg?v=1713100268"},{"product_id":"reclaimed-pine-shelves","title":"Reclaimed Pine Shelves","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReproduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis expertly crafted, spacious shelving unit is made from reclaimed pine timbers that are over a century old. The symmetrical lattice pattern showcases traditional mitred joints, with the vertical dividers creating framed sections that are perfect for displaying ornaments or photos. With five shallow drawers and a distressed black lacquer finish, the shelves exude a rustic character and offer ample storage space set against a wall for holding books or used as a large room divider.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44933085724900,"sku":"ATK-TA-301123","price":3595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/files\/ATK-TA-301123a.jpg?v=1713100342"},{"product_id":"curio-display-cabinet-black-lacquer","title":"Curio Display Cabinet, Black Lacquer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful cabinet is based on the curio shelves used in China by the scholarly classes to display vases, bronzes, ceramics and other prized possessions. In our updated version the multilevel shelves in the upper section provide a perfect stage for photos and ornaments, whilst the cupboard section below, with a single removable shelf, adds handy storage space. Use it in a living room for display or as a book cabinet in a home office.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54880987545982,"sku":"CW23D","price":1695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/files\/CW23Da.jpg?v=1733849796"},{"product_id":"curio-display-cabinet-warm-elm","title":"Curio Display Cabinet, Warm Elm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis elegant cabinet is inspired by traditional curio shelves commonly used in China by the educated elite to showcase valuable items such as vases, bronze pieces, and ceramics. Our modern rendition features multiple levels of shelving in the top section, making it ideal for displaying treasured photographs and ornaments. 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