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Shimu Oriental Furniture
United Kingdom
Registrace 29. 11. 2014
Shimu offers you the beauty and simple elegance of classical Chinese furniture and antiques. Based on the pure, clean styles of the Ming Dynasty - China’s golden age - our classical furniture range is made to be both functional and to bring a touch of oriental style into your home, while our exclusive range of antique Chinese furniture is individually selected from the finest pieces available - skillfully restored by craftsmen to bring them back to their original luster.
Antique Chinese Document Chest
This unique chest from Shanxi province dates from around the end of the Qing dynasty and was traditionally used to store valuable items or documents. It comes with its own stand and has kept its original finish. The red Chinese characters on the front represent the contents that the chest once held. The left strip mentions white jade and jade beads, while the right describes the impressive gold lock once used to secure the chest. In the centre, a circular motif displays various valuable items, possibly once stored inside. A hinged half board on the top opens to reveal the inside, secured by a simple brass clasp that would have been locked with the gold lock. The old black lacquer finish remains intact, although slightly worn on the top due to the elm wood.
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Panelled Elm Antique Chinese Cabinet
zhlédnutí 223Před 14 dny
This elegant cabinet dates from the 19th century and originates from central China's Shanxi province. The design features centrally fitted panelled doors with intricately carved spandrels that taper down to the feet, a characteristic style of the region. Its dark lacquer finish remains mostly intact, aside from the top surface which shows signs of wear and age. The doors also boast ring handles...
Red and Black Lacquer Mongolian Sideboard
zhlédnutí 92Před 21 dnem
This stunning sideboard, featuring bold red panels and black frames, originates from northern China near the border of Inner Mongolia and Gansu province. It follows the traditional style of storage chests prevalent in this region and were typically used for storing grain. The original design included two removable boards on top for accessing the interior, which have been preserved as an authent...
Antique Gansu Painted Sideboard
zhlédnutí 222Před měsícem
This large sideboard from Gansu province in western China would grace any setting, with its contrasting deep red lacquer frames and pale, painted door panels. The paintings in monochrome are worn but still visible, showing mountain landscapes. Originally used for grain storage, the unit has been converted into a more practical storage cabinet with shelves inside and give a refresh with a new la...
Antique Tibetan Altar Cabinet
zhlédnutí 669Před 2 měsíci
The finish and paintings on this once brightly decorated cabinet are all old, with a painted design that is typical of Tibetan furniture. Lotus flowers, representing rebirth in Tibetan Buddhism, adorn the door panels in muted blues, creams, reds, and greens. The two central sets of doors provide access to the spacious interior, with fixed outer panels on either side. Inside, there is a single r...
Large Antique Shanxi Painted Sideboard
zhlédnutí 436Před 3 měsíci
Featuring the original finish including traditional Shanxi paintings, this large sideboard would add a unique touch to any dining or living area. Made in the late 19th century, the cabinet was used for storage and as an altar for displaying votive offerings. The inset doors showcase circular paintings of mountain landscapes with inscriptions above, adding to the piece's wonderful sense of histo...
Large Chinese Antique Daybed
zhlédnutí 74Před 3 měsíci
Beautifully made from elm wood, this antique Chinese daybed is ideal for use as a large, low coffee table. Originally from Shanxi province in central China, it boasts a unique character and patina developed over many years of use, with the original dark finish largely worn to reveal the paler tones of the wood itself, with all the marks and character of its long life. The thick, sturdy legs are...
Antique Shanxi Storage Chest
zhlédnutí 128Před 3 měsíci
This lovely old storage chest, made from elm wood and originating from Shanxi province in central China, features a distinctive dark finish and seven drawers with simple ring handles. Unlike typical Western chests, these drawers decrease in depth from top to bottom, while the thick rounded legs and frames are directly attached to the slightly overhanging top surface. The black lacquer finish is...
Antique Chinese Apothecary Counter
zhlédnutí 251Před 5 měsíci
This unique sideboard was originally intended as a shop counter for a Chinese apothecary. The lower area would store larger bottles and miscellaneous items, while the six upper drawers housed the herbs and plants utilized in Chinese medicine. Each drawer is divided into six labeled sections to identify its contents. Despite their aged appearance, the original labels remain clearly legible and h...
Chinese Antique Elm Storage Cabinet
zhlédnutí 557Před 5 měsíci
This stunning storage cabinet boasts a rich, natural hue that highlights the intricate grain of the elm wood. The upper portion showcases intricately carved lattice doors with open designs of an eternal knot and a swastika (a sacred Buddhist symbol) on each fixed panel. Originating from central China's Shanxi province, the cabinet features inset panels within rounded frames, a common characteri...
Shanxi Red and Gold Wedding Cabinet
zhlédnutí 358Před 6 měsíci
Featuring a classic red lacquer finish and gold decoration that has faded over time, this stunning cabinet has been preserved in its original condition. Along with its contents, it would have been traditionally given to a newlywed couple by the bride's parents as part of a wedding dowry, with red and gold being considered auspicious colours. In Shanxi province, lacquered cabinets like this were...
Three Drawer Elm Coffee Table
zhlédnutí 151Před 6 měsíci
Featuring a stripped back, natural elm wood finish and pale tones, this low level table from Henan province in central China has a simple, robust style typical of the region. A rounded, overhanging top and three spacious drawers, each with a ring handle, offer ample storage for magazines, books, and remote controls. It's the perfect convenient and stylish addition to any living room.
Chinese Antique Three Door Sideboard
zhlédnutí 341Před 6 měsíci
Crafted from Chinese 'Qiu Mu' wood, part of the catalpa family, this antique three door sideboard features a sleek, almost contemporary design with a stepped bottom apron and minimalist doors. Dating back to the end of the ninteenth century, its old finish creates a beautiful, rich patina on the doors and top surface, while the stunning wood grain is showcased on the central top panel. Although...
Red and Black Antique Gansu Sideboard
zhlédnutí 123Před 7 měsíci
The once vibrant red and bold black of this storage cabinet are characteristic of furniture from the northern Chinese provinces of Gansu and Inner Mongolia. Made from sturdy pine, it was originally intended for grain storage. However, like many of its kind, it has since been modified and upgraded for modern use - the top half boards have been sealed and doors have been added to the front. This ...
Chinese Blue Lacquer Sideboard
zhlédnutí 335Před 7 měsíci
This striking sideboard dates from the early twentieth century, but has been restored and refinished with a new, distressed dark blue lacquer and new hardware. Originally from Shanxi province in central China, the sideboard has two cupboard sections with four drawers above, offering plenty of storage space. The apron at the bottom is decorated with relief carvings of stylised dragons, adding a ...
Painted Antique Qinghai Display Cabinet
zhlédnutí 769Před 8 měsíci
Painted Antique Qinghai Display Cabinet
Antique Red Lacquer Qinghai Display Cabinet
zhlédnutí 242Před 8 měsíci
Antique Red Lacquer Qinghai Display Cabinet
Pair of Antique Tibetan Painted Cabinets
zhlédnutí 422Před 9 měsíci
Pair of Antique Tibetan Painted Cabinets
Black Lacquer Chinese Wedding Cabinet
zhlédnutí 448Před 9 měsíci
Black Lacquer Chinese Wedding Cabinet
Dark Elm Chinese Antique Altar Cabinet
zhlédnutí 225Před 9 měsíci
Dark Elm Chinese Antique Altar Cabinet
Antique Black Painted Chinese Opera Trunk
zhlédnutí 98Před 9 měsíci
Antique Black Painted Chinese Opera Trunk
Hideous Looks like something from my Aunt Gotta’s parlor
Vintage not antique
That is not a real antique. I went to a wood shop in Beijing where they were producing these “antique “ chests
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Absolutely exquisite ! Thanks for opening the doors. As it stands on its own, the watcher is clueless of what exactly this is since there's none of the standard hardware to lead you on. . . Love it ❣
Раритет. Красота. История, дух времени, вошедший в нашу жизнь...❤
Bela cadeira oriental.From Brazil🌄
Belo
OMG ❤
Кая изумитеная вещь.Настолько красивоя,что слов нет.Восторг неописуемый.Спасибо ,что показали такую красоту.
How about this one Andrea ???.😮
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