Chinese Antique Furniture
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Dining
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Small Butterfly Cabinet, Black Lacquer - Clearance Item
Finished here in black lacquer, these pretty little bedside cabinets are decorated with gold leaf and painted by hand. The colourful butterflies on...
View full detailsBlanket Trunk, Red Lacquer - Clearance
This version of our blanket trunk is finished in a lovely deep red lacquer a colour favoured by the Chinese. The inside is finished in a dark wood ...
View full detailsEnd Cabinet, Black Lacquer - Clearance Item
Based on the simple styled, solid framed pieces that were common in northern China for centuries. This black lacquer version of our end cabinet is ...
View full detailsLadies Cabinet, Black Lacquer - Clearance Item
Tables like our black lacquer ladies cabinet were made popular during the Qing dynasty, similar style consoles with drawers and doors were normally...
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Black and Bronze Glazed Stoneware Jar
These lovely, rustic looking stoneware jars were produced in China in the first half of the 20th century. Finished in a black glaze over the paler ...
View full detailsNarrow Necked Wide Green Bottle Vase
Similar to storage jars traditionally used throughout China, these little vases are in a crackled green glaze. Included are the red wax seals that ...
View full detailsOversized Black Lacquer Square Trunk
This oversized version of our square trunks is in a large cube shape and is a great size to be used as a side table, with a large amount of storage...
View full detailsThe eighteen luohans are Buddhist disciples who have reached the enlightened state of 'Nirvana'. Traditionally they are also the guardians of Buddh...
View full detailsA leading specialist in Chinese furniture since 2003, Shimu offers traditionally crafted oriental furniture, as well as an extensive selection of restored Chinese antique furniture and other beautiful home accessories inspired by the east. Choose from our classic and contemporary furniture handcrafted in reclaimed elm wood, or browse our unrivalled selection of antique Chinese cabinets, tables and chests. We can also make furniture to your specifications or source that special antique piece for you. We deliver throughout the UK and can arrange overseas delivery on request. Visit our showroom or order online.
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The world of Chinese antique furniture is a word where history and craftsmanship collide, offering us a fascinating glimpse into China’s rich and diverse cultural heritage. Each piece, whether a delicately carved chair or an imposing cabinet, tells a story...
February 10th 2024 will usher in the Year of the Dragon, and the team here at Shimu wish you health and happiness as we celebrate this most auspicious occasion in the Chinese calender. The dragon, a symbol of strength, good fortune,...
The tumultuous decade of China's Cultural Revolution (1966-1976) not only brought about massive destruction and alteration of Chinese cultural traditions, but of China’s antiquities as well. Whilst the Cultural Revolution’s aim was to wipe out the old, some antiques did...