All Antique Chinese Furniture

All Antique Chinese Furniture

At Shimu we are proud to stock a wide and ever-changing range of stunning Chinese antique furniture. Offering the perfect way to add a touch of oriental style and elegance to your home, our collection includes everything from stunning sideboards and tables, through to traditional storage chests, chairs and day beds. Every piece is a work of art and before being sourced by us from China, items are restored using traditional techniques.

Oriental Lattice Door Cabinet
£2,495.00

Antique Natural Elm Storage Cabinet

ACW-TA-198373

Shanxi, circa 1860 This lovely storage cabinet has a warm, natural colour which shows off the deep grain of the elm wood. The top section has beaut...

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£2,495.00
Qinghai Red Lacquer Cabinet
£1,995.00

Qinghai Red Lacquer Cabinet

ACW-GY-070836

Qingha, circa 1850 This striking cabinet is from the western Chinese province of Qinghai. The unusual design, with narrow doors and drawers set ce...

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£1,995.00
Lacquer Bench
£195.00

Lacquered Bench

ATC-TAY-2820DB

Shandong, circa 1920 These simple, rustic benches are from Shandong province to the south of Beijing. They date from the early 20th century but ha...

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£195.00
Distressed Lacquer Desk and Stool
£495.00

Distressed Lacquer Desk and Stool

ATC-TAY-2407

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...

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£495.00
Grey Lacquer Desk and Stool
£495.00

Grey Lacquer Desk and Stool

ATC-TAY-2443

Shandong, circa 1920 This old school desk is from a Chinese school in Shandong, and has been refinished in a distressed grey lacquer, along with t...

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£495.00
Beijing Elm Money Trunk
£1,245.00

Beijing Elm Money Trunk

ATK-GY-169644

Beijing, circa 1840 The old lacquer on this lovely chest has been stripped back to reveal the beautiful, pale elm wood underneath, with is lovely g...

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£1,245.00
Antique Side Cabinet in Black Lacquer
£1,595.00

Antique Side Cabinet in Black Lacquer

ACW-TA-18070

Shanxi, circa 1850 This wonderful cabinet in elm oozes character, with the original black lacquer and now faded paintings all still in place. It co...

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£1,595.00
Antique Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet Sold
£2,995.00

Antique Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet

ACW-BH-180918

Shanxi, circa 1880 This stunning cabinet in a deep red lacquer is in a simple style but would make a beautiful accent piece in a reception room or ...

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£2,995.00
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Pair of Antique Yoke Back Side Chairs
£1,295.00

Pair of Antique Yoke Back Side Chairs

ATC-BH-180910

Shanxi, circa 1860 Another beautiful pair of side chairs from Shanxi province, with the familiar yoke shaped top rail fitted over backward bending...

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£1,295.00
Pair of Elm Southern Officials Armchairs
£1,995.00

Pair of Elm Southern Official Armchairs

ATC-BH-180920

Shanxi, circa 1860 This gorgeous pair of chairs are in the 'Southern Offical' style - a design that came later on in China's history. The main deve...

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£1,995.00
Lattice Wall Panels with Diamond Pattern
£865.00

Lattice Wall Panels with Diamond Pattern

ASC-TA-2710417

Shanxi, circa 1900 This pair of wooden window panels would be a great way to add interest to a wall, with a simple diamond shape set within the la...

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£865.00
Pair of Grey Lacquer Blanket Trunks
£1,145.00

Pair of Grey Lacquer Blanket Trunks

ATK-TAY-3640

Gansu, circa 1920 These trunks have been repaired and restored in a distressed grey lacquer. The rectangular brass clasps have also been newly fit...

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£1,145.00
Large Painted Qinghai Sideboard
£3,345.00

Qinghai Painted Pine Sideboard

ACW-GY-176923

Qinghai, circa 1860 This large, beautifully painted sideboard has three sections, each with a removable shelf. The lovely paintings are of flowers,...

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£3,345.00
Antique Chinese Temple Table
£1,595.00

Antique Chinese Temple Table

ATC-GY-173742

Qinghai, circa 1860 This old, square shaped table is from a temple in Qinghai province. It is still in its original form, with doors and drawers at...

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£1,595.00
Black Lacquer Painted Display Cabinet
£2,995.00

Black Lacquer Painted Display Cabinet

ACW-GY-184020

Qinghai, circa 1880 This stunning cabinet is in a beautiful condition, still with the old paintings and exquisite carving around the upper shelf s...

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£2,995.00
Painted Black Display Cabinet
£2,595.00

Painted Black Display Cabinet

ACW-GY-184018

Qinghai, circa 1880 This large cabinet has a storage section at the bottom, with accessed through four doors, as well as an open shelf section abov...

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£2,595.00
Natural Top White Lacquer Coffee Table Save 50%
£1,195.00
£595.00

Natural Top White Lacquer Coffee Table

BLF-GY-176969

This unusual coffee table has useful cupboard, drawer and shelf space for magazines and TV remotes. Finished in a white lacquer, the top surface is...

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£1,195.00
£595.00
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Qinghai Red Lacquer Display Cabinet
£3,145.00

Qinghai Red Lacquer Display Cabinet

ACW-GY-184001

Qinghai, circa 1880 This stunning cabinet, with an open shelf unit in the top section, is from Qinghai in western China and the bright red cinnaba...

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£3,145.00
Storage Cabinet with Lattice Doors
£1,995.00

Storage Cabinet with Lattice Doors

ACW-TA-0190617

Shanxi, circa 1880 This unusual cabinet, with a bottom shelf, drawers and two sets of doors, would have been used originally to store food and othe...

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£1,995.00
Antique Chinese Daybed
£4,995.00

Large Elm Daybed with Carved Apron

ATC-GY-177072

Shanxi, circa 1850 This beautiful daybed would be ideal today as a very large coffee table or against a wall piled high with cushions. It has an or...

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£4,995.00
Carved Chinese Temple Cabinet
£4,995.00

Carved Chinese Temple Cabinet

ACW-GY-00202

Shaanxi, circa 1800 This extraordinary cabinet is from a temple in Shaanxi province in central China - home of the ancient Chinese capital of Xian....

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£4,995.00
Antique Tibetan Low Painted Table
£1,145.00

Low Tibetan Painted Table

ATC-TL-F3190

Tibet, circa 1950 This little, low table is in pine wood and was made in Tibet around the middle of the 20th century. The shape and design are fair...

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£1,145.00
Antique Mongolian Display Cabinet
£1,145.00

Mongolian Display Cabinet

ACW-TA-807P533

Mongolia, circa 1900 This pretty side cabinet is from Inner Mongolia - a type of piece that is becoming increasingly sought after as Mongolian furn...

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£1,145.00
Cream Lacquer Apothecary Chest Sold
£2,495.00

Cream Lacquer Apothecary Chest

ATK-TA-1311064

Shanxi, circa 1850 This beautiful medicine chest in cream lacquer is from Shanxi province and still has its original finish, including the drawer l...

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£2,495.00
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Carved Shanxi Cabinet
£1,545.00

Carved Shanxi Cabinet

ACW-TA-142419

Shanxi, circa 1860 This gorgeous cabinet in a now worn black and red lacquer is from Shanxi in central China. The lacquer is original, as is the si...

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£1,545.00
Large Shanxi Painted Armoire
£4,995.00

Large Shanxi Painted Armoire

BCW-TA-1620

Shanxi, circa 1860 This stunning painted armoire, with its impressive size and proportions, would make a fantastic statement piece - though you wou...

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£4,995.00
Carved Low Oriental Antique Sideboard
£1,745.00

Carved Low Oriental Antique Sideboard

ACW-TL-4233

Gansu, circa 1900 This beautiful low sideboard is from Gansu in western China, made from pine and in a lovely, rich dark lacquer finish. The origin...

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£1,745.00
Pair of Narrow Carved Panels
£1,895.00

Pair of Narrow Carved Panels

ASC-TL-1220

Shanxi, circa 1900 This pair of tall, carved panels would once have formed part of an interior divider in a Chinese home in Shanxi province. Today ...

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£1,895.00
Sewing Machine Table
£895.00

Sewing Machine Table

ATC-TA-1510069

Re-edition This unusual table has been newly made using an old sewing machine as the base, fitted with a top from reclaimed wood in a natural finis...

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£895.00
Pair of Painted Wooden Panels
£1,795.00

Pair of Painted Wooden Panels

ASC-BH-152715

Gansu, circa 1850 These wonderful painted wooden panels are made from fir wood and originate from the border of Gansu province and Tibet, where the...

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£1,795.00
Blue Lacquer Chinese Daybed with Rails Save 50%
£1,445.00
£725.00

Blue Lacquer Chinese Daybed with Rails

ATC-MY-12594

Beijing, circa 1920 This distressed blue lacquer daybed is unusual in the fact that it has side rails. Originally used for seating and reclining on...

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£1,445.00
£725.00
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Square Grey Lacquer Table with Carved Top
£1,245.00

Square Table with Carved Top

ATC-MY-4469

Shanxi, circa 1900 This small dining table oozes oriental style, with its typical Chinese features of a waisted top and horse-hoof feet. A shelf be...

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£1,245.00
Pair of Two Drawer Grey Tables
£1,345.00

Pair of Two Drawer Grey Tables

ATC-MY-4225

Beijing, circa 1900 Originating from Beijing, these antique side tables have been refinished in a distressed grey lacquer. Each one has two drawers...

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£1,345.00
Shanxi Carved Console, Chinese Table
£945.00

Shanxi Carved Console

ATC-WQ-151111

Shanxi, circa 1900 This very unusual table is from Shanxi province. The front apron and spandrels are decorated with a highly stylised scrolling pa...

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£945.00
Side Cabinet with Carved Drawers
£1,745.00

Side Cabinet with Carved Drawers

ACW-TA-170058

Shaanxi, circa 1800 This striking cabinet is from the central province of Shaanxi and made from elm. The style, with ornate relief carvings on the ...

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£1,745.00
Walnut Small Side Table, Antique Chinese
£845.00

Chinese Walnut Side Table

ATC-GY-167482

Gansu, circa 1880 This simple side table is from Gansu province in western China. It is made from walnut wood - easily available in that area and a...

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£845.00

Add a touch of originality to your home with Chinese antique furniture

The craftsmen we work with are highly skilled, with many years of expertise in returning antique furniture pieces to their former glory, without losing any of their original charm, or the rich patina of the wood. As specialists in Chinese antique furniture, we hand-pick the finest antiques dating from the 18th century up to the early 20th century.

Our collection of Chinese antique furniture includes everything you need to enhance and add style and elegance to contemporary living spaces. From daybeds and storage chests, through to altar tables, tea tables and armoires, we offer a huge range of stunning pieces which have been carefully chosen by our experienced team. To complement our range of antique furniture, you’ll also find that we offer a collection of superb quality accessories and homeware items, designed to look beautiful whilst being practical too.

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