About Us

Shimu is one of the UK's leading specialisits in handcrafted oriental and Chinese antique furniture. Each piece in our reproduction furniture ranges is handmade by craftsmen at the Shimu workshop in Shanghai, where traditional construction methods are used as far as possible, while our antique pieces are sourced from all over China and carefully restored to their former beauty. We also offer a made to order service for individually crafted pieces, and can often source specific antique pieces on request. Order online, by phone or at our showroom in the world heritage village of Saltaire, West Yorkshire. We can provide delivery throughout the UK. Whether it is the graceful curves of a horseshoe chair, the subtle beauty of an antique Wedding Cabinet or the refined storage offered by our wooden storage chests, we are sure you will find something to give you pleasure for years to come.

Furniture Made to Order

We can also produce bespoke furniture made to your own specifications. This can be anything from a different colour or dimensions for one of our standard pieces, to a completely new design. Please contact us for further details.

Chinese Antique Furniture

We work with suppliers in Shanghai and Beijing to source the finest antique pieces from all over China. Each piece is carefully restored to bring it back to its former beauty without losing the rich patina that has formed over decades.

Handcrafted Oriental Furniture

Our exclusive range of oriental furniture is handcrafted from reclaimed elm and finished in natural or black lacquer. We offer cabinets, coffee tables, trunks, chests, screens and more.

Trade Bodies / Associations

Federation of Small Businesses

Trading Since

2003

Find Us

BD10 9TQ