{"title":"91-110cm","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"horseshoe-armchair-warm","title":"Horseshoe Armchair, Warm Elm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis version of our horseshoe armchair is in our 'warm' finish, chairs like this one were symbols of status in Ming dynasty China. Known also in Chinese as 'Grand Tutor Chairs' (taishi yi), they were used initially at court and by high ranking officials. They later became more common but were still reserved for the most important visitors members of a household. One of the most recognisable of Chinese designs, the chairs feature a beautifully curved back which extends to the arms in a horseshoe shape. This was normally made either from three or five pieces of wood, with complex joinery holding them together, though more rudimentary versions were also made using a single piece of flexible wood such as willow. Ours is in elm with a rattan seat panel and the curved back splat features a dragon in carved relief. The chair's sleek curves and proportions will add sophistication to any setting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6960345874489,"sku":"CT02N","price":625.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Horseshoe-Armchair-Warm1.jpg?v=1571714016"},{"product_id":"horseshoe-armchair-black","title":"Horseshoe Armchair, Black Lacquer","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinished in our black lacquer, this horseshoe armchair takes its design from those of the Ming dynasty used as symbols of status. Originally used at court and by high ranking officials, they were also known in Chinese as 'Grand Tutor Chairs' (taishi yi). However they later became more popular in Chinese culture, although still reserved for the most important visitors or family members. Recognisably one of the most characteristic of Chinese designs, the chairs feature a beautifully curved back which extends to the arms in a horseshoe shape and normally made either from three or five pieces of wood, with complex joinery holding them together, though more rudimentary versions were also made using a single piece of flexible wood such as willow. Made from elm with an in set rattan seat panel and the curved back splat features a carved relief Dragon. The chair's fluid curves and classical design will bring a touch of sophistication to a modern setting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6960346497081,"sku":"CT02D","price":625.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Horseshoe-Armchair-Black1.jpg?v=1571714016"},{"product_id":"horseshoe-armchair-light","title":"Horseshoe Armchair, Light Elm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe light finish on this version of our horseshoe armchair, accentuates the grain of the elm wood and complexity of the build, as all the different joins can be seen. Known also in Chinese as 'Grand Tutor Chairs' (taishi yi), they were used initially by high ranking officials at court and were symbols of great status in Ming dynasty China. They later became more common but were still reserved for the most important visitors and members of a household. The chairs feature a beautifully curved back which extends to the arms in a horseshoe shape and were normally made using either three or five pieces of wood, with complex joinery holding them together, though more simplistic versions were also made using a single piece of flexible wood such as willow and remains one of the most recognisable of Chinese designs. Our chair is made with a rattan seat panel and the curved back splat features a dragon in carved relief. The chair could be used as occasional seating or as a dining chair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6960349052985,"sku":"CT02M","price":625.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Horseshoe-Armchair-Light1.jpg?v=1571714016"},{"product_id":"yoke-back-chair-warm","title":"Yoke-Back Side Chair, Warm Elm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe name 'Yoke-Back' chair comes from the curved top rail seen on this timeless Chinese design and seen here finished in our warm elm. The style first appeared in China hundreds of years ago and by the Ming dynasty had become widespread - placed in pairs against a wall when not use and brought into the middle of the room for seating when needed. Since its early development this style of chair changed very little through the centuries, with only slight modifications or regional variations seen up to the modern day. Antique chairs were often decorated with carvings of good luck symbols or animals, and the 'S' shaped curved back splat on ours shows a dragon in carved relief. The seat has a smoothed rattan inlay and work perfectly as dining chairs, with a desk or as occasional chairs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6960404168761,"sku":"CT11N","price":425.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Yoke-Back-Chair-Warm1.jpg?v=1571714018"},{"product_id":"yoke-back-chair-black","title":"Yoke-Back Side Chair, Black Lacquer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe seat of our black lacquer chair has a smoothed rattan inlay and works perfectly as a dining chair, with a desk or as occasional seating. Antique chairs were often decorated with carvings of good luck symbols or animals, and the 'S' shaped curved back splat on ours shows a dragon in carved relief. The name 'Yoke-Back' chair comes from the curved top rail seen on this timeless Chinese design. The style first appeared in China hundreds of years ago and by the Ming dynasty had become widespread - placed in pairs against a wall when not use and brought into the middle of the room for seating when needed. Since its early development this style of chair changed very little through the centuries, with only slight modifications or regional variations seen up to the modern day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6960408690745,"sku":"CT11D","price":425.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Yoke-Back-Chair-Black1.jpg?v=1571714018"},{"product_id":"yoke-back-chair-light","title":"Yoke-Back Side Chair, Light Elm","description":"\u003cp\u003eSince its early development this style of chair has changed very little through the centuries, with only slight modifications or regional variations seen up to the modern day. Our light elm version shows off the beautiful wood grain, the seat itself has a smoothed rattan inlay and they work perfectly as dining chairs, with a desk or as occasional chairs. The name 'Yoke-Back' chair comes from the curved top rail seen on this timeless Chinese design. The style first appeared in China hundreds of years ago and by the Ming dynasty had become widespread - placed in pairs against a wall when not use and brought into the middle of the room for seating when needed. Antique chairs were often decorated with carvings of good luck symbols or animals, and the 'S' shaped curved back splat on ours shows a dragon in carved relief.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6960408756281,"sku":"CT11M","price":425.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Yoke-Back-Chair-Light1.jpg?v=1571714018"},{"product_id":"yoke-back-armchair-warm","title":"Yoke-Back Armchair, Warm Elm","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur warm elm armchair has the same beautiful curves and detail as our yoke-back side chair, including the dragon in carved relief on the curved back rest. However it is slightly larger and has the beautifully curved, protruding armrests that are distinctive of this design. This style of chair was one of the first to appear in China, with pictorial records dating back to as early as the 6th century. The name 'Yoke-back' refers to the shape of the curved headrest, but the style is also known as an 'Official's Hat' chair as the headrest was also thought to resemble the winged hats of Chinese mandarins of the Ming dynasty. Made from solid elm wood with a rattan seat. Great individually in a bedroom or living room as a statement piece, or use them at the head of our dining tables.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6960408821817,"sku":"CT12N","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Yoke-Back-Armchair-Warm1.jpg?v=1571714018"},{"product_id":"yoke-back-armchair-black","title":"Yoke-Back Armchair, Black Lacquer","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from solid elm wood with a rattan seat our black lacquer armchairs would look great individually in a bedroom or living room as a statement piece, or use them at the head of our dining tables.This style of chair was one of the first to appear in China, with pictorial records dating back to as early as the 6th century. The name 'Yoke-back' refers to the shape of the curved headrest, but the style is also known as an 'Official's Hat' chair as the headrest was also thought to resemble the winged hats of Chinese mandarins of the Ming dynasty. Our version has the same beautiful curves and detail as our yoke-back side chair, including the dragon in carved relief on the curved back rest. However it is slightly larger and has the beautifully curved, protruding armrests that are distinctive of this style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6960408952889,"sku":"CT12D","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Yoke-Back-Armchair-Black1.jpg?v=1571714018"},{"product_id":"yoke-back-armchair-light","title":"Yoke-Back Armchair, Light Elm","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreat individually in a bedroom or living room as a statement piece, or use them at the head of our dining tables. This light elm model is made from solid reclaimed elm wood with a rattan seat. This style of chair was one of the first to appear in China, with pictorial records dating back to as early as the 6th century. The name 'Yoke-back' refers to the shape of the curved headrest, but the style is also known as an 'Official's Hat' chair as the headrest was also thought to resemble the winged hats of Chinese mandarins of the Ming dynasty. Our version has the same beautiful curves and detail as our yoke-back side chair, including the dragon in carved relief on the curved back rest. However it is slightly larger and has the beautifully curved, protruding armrests that are distinctive of this style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6960409116729,"sku":"CT12M","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Yoke-Back-Armchair-Light1.jpg?v=1571714018"},{"product_id":"carved-altar-table-warm","title":"Altar Table, Warm Elm","description":"\u003cp\u003eChinese altar tables, like our warm elm version seen here, were actually used not just for holding offerings to ancestors, but also as more general surfaces to display flowers, vases or other prized possessions. Our version is smaller than most original altar tables, making it more practical in a modern western home, but is in a classic design with wonderful carvings at the top of each leg. The carvings show scrolling 'chi' dragons - a common motif on furniture of the Qing dynasty. The raised, wing-like 'flanges' at each end are typical of furniture used throughout China for a religious purpose. Available in warm elm to show the rich grain of the elm wood, or in our dramatic black lacquer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6960417177657,"sku":"CT06N","price":895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Carved-Altar-Table-Warm1.jpg?v=1571714019"},{"product_id":"altar-table-black","title":"Altar Table, Black Lacquer","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur black lacquer version is smaller than most original altar tables, making it more practical in a modern western home, but is in a classic design with wonderful carvings at the top of each leg. Chinese altar tables were actually used not just for holding offerings to ancestors, but also as more general surfaces to display flowers, vases or other prized possessions. The carvings show scrolling 'chi' dragons - a common motif on furniture of the Qing dynasty. The raised, wing-like 'flanges' at each end are typical of furniture used throughout China for a religious purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6960417275961,"sku":"CT06D","price":895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Altar-Table-Black1.jpg?v=1571714019"},{"product_id":"ming-chest-drawers-warm","title":"Ming Chest of Drawers, Warm Elm","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur warm elm chest of drawers features the usual frame and panel construction with a simple apron below the lower frame and round brass handles that mirror the hardware on our classical Chinese cabinets and chests. The Chinese did not use chests of drawers until recent times as they instead stored clothes in cabinets or trunks. This chest is therefore not strictly a reproduction but instead our own modern interpretation, still with a strong oriental style. The four full width drawers are mounted on wooden runners to give an easy action when they are opened and closed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6960421437497,"sku":"TK07N","price":1045.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Ming-Chest-Drawers-Warm1.jpg?v=1571714019"},{"product_id":"ming-chest-drawers-black","title":"Chinese Ming Chest of Drawers, Black Lacquer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe four full width drawers in our black lacquer oriental chest are mounted on wooden runners to give an easy action when they are opened and closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features the usual frame and panel construction with a simple apron below the lower frame and round brass handles that mirror the hardware on our classical Chinese cabinets and chests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chinese did not use chests of drawers until recent times as they instead stored clothes in cabinets or trunks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis chest is therefore not strictly a reproduction but instead our own modern interpretation, still with a strong oriental style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6960421601337,"sku":"TK07D","price":1045.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Ming-Chest-Drawers-Black1.jpg?v=1571714019"},{"product_id":"carved-panel-warm","title":"Carved Panel, Warm Elm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe random looking design of this warm elm, square wall panel is referred to by the Chinese as 'cracked ice' and is made up of individual mortised pieces of wood. This part of the panel, as well as the outer frame, is made of fir wood, while the central, circular piece is in camphor - a hard wood that is ideal for carving. The carvings show scenes from nature such as birds or fish (the designs vary). The panels are reproductions of similar original pieces that would be used as window panels in a Chinese home. They come with brass fittings at the top so that they can be mounted on a wall and the effect of the resulting shadows against a wall in the evening light is particularly striking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6960442507321,"sku":"CSW05N","price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Carved-Panel-Warm1.jpg?v=1571714020"},{"product_id":"carved-panel-black","title":"Carved Panel, Black Lacquer","description":"\u003cp\u003eReferred to by the Chinese as 'cracked ice', the design of this black lacquer square wall panel is made up of randomly placed individual mortised pieces of wood. This part of the panel, as well as the outer frame, is made of fir wood, while the central, circular piece is in camphor - a hard wood that is ideal for carving. The carvings show scenes from nature such as birds or fish (the designs vary). The panels are reproductions of similar original pieces that would be used as window panels in a Chinese home. They come with brass fittings at the top so that they can be mounted on a wall and the effect of the resulting shadows against a wall in the evening light is particularly striking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6960442671161,"sku":"CSW05D","price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Carved-Panel-Black1.jpg?v=1571714020"},{"product_id":"ming-chest-drawers-light","title":"Ming Chest of Drawers, Light Elm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis chest in light elm is a modern interpretation rather than a reproduction, made for practicality but still with a strong oriental style. The Chinese did not use chests of drawers until recent times as they instead stored clothes in cabinets or trunks. 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Lattice panels like this were used in both interior and exterior windows or doors, dividing off areas of a Chinese home or providing a beautiful vista onto the outside. The bed comes in four sections together with wooden slats, and is easily fitted together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":6960911745081,"sku":"CSBD01Ns","price":1445.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double","offer_id":6960911777849,"sku":"CSBD01Nd","price":1645.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"King","offer_id":6960911810617,"sku":"CSBD01Nk","price":1845.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Ming-Carved-Bed-Warm1.jpg?v=1571714034"},{"product_id":"ming-carved-bed-black","title":"Ming Carved Bed, Black Lacquer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful black lacquer bed is available in a range of sizes from single to emperor and is made from solid elm wood. 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Lattice panels like this were used in both interior and exterior windows or doors, dividing off areas of a Chinese home or providing a beautiful vista onto the outside.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":6960974069817,"sku":"CSBD01Ds","price":1445.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double","offer_id":6960974102585,"sku":"CSBD01Dd","price":1645.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"King","offer_id":6960974135353,"sku":"CSBD01Dk","price":1845.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Ming-Carved-Bed-Black1.jpg?v=1571714034"},{"product_id":"pair-of-shanxi-antique-elm-armchairs","title":"Pair of Shanxi Antique Elm Armchairs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShanxi, circa 1890\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful pair of chairs are in elm wood and come from Shanxi in central China. They are based on a style known as 'official's hat' or 'yoke-back', but in this case the extending top rail that gives the style its name is only slightly curved. Unusually, the rail, legs and supporting posts are all squared rather than rounded. As is typical on Chinese chairs the backrest has some lovely carved decoration. In this case there is an auspicious 'ruyi' symbol in open carving on each chair above a Chinese unicorn ('kylin') in relief. Originally in a deep black lacquer, the finish has largely worn on the seat, armrests and footrests to show the paler wood underneath. A beautiful, quite unusual example of Chinese armchairs that would look fantastic in a modern setting. Sold as a pair, the price shown is for both chairs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6973333045305,"sku":"ATC-TA-182137","price":1795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/files\/ATC-TA-182137a.jpg?v=1747131939"},{"product_id":"side-cabinet-with-carved-drawers","title":"Side Cabinet with Carved Drawers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaanxi, circa 1800\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking cabinet is from the central province of Shaanxi and made from elm. The style, with ornate relief carvings on the drawers and carved spandrels at each side that taper down to the feet, is typical of furniture from the region. Two small doors sit centrally within rounded frames, mounted on wooden dowels. The thick elm cabinet top extends over the rounded side frames. As well as the two large drawers, which are beautifully decorated with a carved floral pattern and set with the original metal studs, there are also two smaller drawers at either side. The spandrels are also decorated with stylised dragons in light relief carving. The colour is original - the dark lacquer now worn particularly around the feet and lower apron. There is a single shelf inside.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6973403332665,"sku":"ACW-TA-170058","price":1745.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Chinese-Carved-Cabinet-ACW-TA-170058a.jpg?v=1571714039"},{"product_id":"lattice-bed","title":"Lattice Bed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"proddescription\"\u003eAvailable to order in a range of sizes from single to emperor, this lovely bed comes in sections that are easily assembled. The distinctive tapered frames and beautifully crafted lattice headboard and footboard give it a strong oriental style, the extended top rails echoing the cabinet and table tops of other pieces in the range. The whole bed frame, even down to the solid wooden slats, is finished in our mid elm finish to highlight the attractive wide grain of the elm wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Double","offer_id":6984895823929,"sku":"CAY-BD01-D","price":1695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"King","offer_id":6984895856697,"sku":"CAY-BD01-K","price":1945.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Lattice_Bed1_455aea7d-91ef-43a1-9a3c-3dbf17712def.jpg?v=1571714046"},{"product_id":"mid-size-cabinet","title":"Mid Size Cabinet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"proddescription\"\u003eOur mid sized cabinet's proportions make it ideal for a variety of uses. Great in a bedroom for storing clothes or use it in a living room to hide away a stereo and CDs. It has the same tapered frames and extended lid as other cabinets in the range, giving it a distinctive oriental style that is more modern that our classical Chinese furniture. It includes three removable shelves inside and comes in our mid elm finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6985286123577,"sku":"CAY-CW03","price":1145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Mid_Sized_Cabinet1.jpg?v=1571714046"},{"product_id":"dining-chair","title":"Dining Chair","description":"\u003cspan id=\"proddescription\"\u003eThese lovely chairs in solid elm show off some of the wonderful craftsmanship of our Shanghai workshop. The 'S' shaped curved backrests were common in chairs produced in China for hundreds of years, but are given an update here with an attractive lattice effect. The chair legs are slightly tapered at the bottom and curved above the seat to match the backrest, while the seat itself is also subtly curved for extra comfort. The chairs go perfectly with our Dining Table in the same range, with our Computer Desk or just for occasional seating.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6985304375353,"sku":"CAY-TC04","price":465.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Dining_Chair1.jpg?v=1571714046"},{"product_id":"tall-chest","title":"Tall Chest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"proddescription\"\u003eThis tall chest with its tapered frames and side panelling provides elegant bedroom storage with a hint of oriental style. The five drawers, each with a simple brass handle, provide plenty of space for clothes or bedding, or use it in a bathroom to hold towels and toiletries. Made from reclaimed elm wood, the drawers are made using proper dovetail joints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6985317777465,"sku":"CAY-TK01","price":1145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2074\/9113\/products\/Tall_Chest1.jpg?v=1571714046"},{"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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