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19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 45 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful Chinese apothecary medicine chests dating to circa 1840-1860 from the Shanxi province
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Metal

Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 45 Drawers
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 45 Drawers

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 45 Drawers

H 67.33 in W 44.49 in D 22.05 in
18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Medicine Chest in original black lacquer. Shanxi province, China. Dating back from the late 18th
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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Metal

Antique 18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest
18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest

18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest

H 66.93 in W 52.76 in D 25.6 in
Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chests
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chests. Made of elm wood with ivory lacquer. Each with 33
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Elm

Antique Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chests
Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chests

Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chests

H 49.61 in W 45.67 in D 22.05 in
Antique Chinese Shanxi Province Elmwood Apothecary Medicine Chest, Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese Shanxi province solid elmwood 9-drawer & 12-drawer apothecary medicine chest - Set
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19th Century Chinese Mission Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Materials

Wood, Elm

Antique Chinese Shanxi Province Elmwood Apothecary Medicine Chest, Set of 2
Antique Chinese Shanxi Province Elmwood Apothecary Medicine Chest, Set of 2

Antique Chinese Shanxi Province Elmwood Apothecary Medicine Chest, Set of 2

H 37 in W 27 in D 14 in
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chests
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chests. Made of elm wood with ivory lacquer. Each
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Elm

Antique Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chests
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chests

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chests

H 49.61 in W 45.67 in D 22.05 in
Chinese Late 19th Century Nam Wood Apothecary Cabinet with Multiple Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period late 19th century apothecary merchant's cabinet made in two parts of
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Cedar

Antique Chinese Late 19th Century Nam Wood Apothecary Cabinet with Multiple Drawers
Chinese Late 19th Century Nam Wood Apothecary Cabinet with Multiple Drawers

Chinese Late 19th Century Nam Wood Apothecary Cabinet with Multiple Drawers

H 80 in W 50 in D 19 in
Set of Two Oriental Apothecary Cabinets Wood, Metal Possibly China, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
of furniture was used (and is still used today) in pharmacies and Chinese medicine establishments of
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19th Century Asian Other Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Materials

Wood

Antique Set of Two Oriental Apothecary Cabinets Wood, Metal Possibly China, 19th Century
Set of Two Oriental Apothecary Cabinets Wood, Metal Possibly China, 19th Century

Set of Two Oriental Apothecary Cabinets Wood, Metal Possibly China, 19th Century

H 79.53 in W 24.81 in D 13.19 in
Chinese Lacquered Medecinchest, Second Quarter of the 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
, minerals and natural remedies. Original restored lacquer with a wonderful warm color. In Chinese medicine
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1830s Chinese Qing Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Lacquered Medecinchest, Second Quarter of the 19th Century
Chinese Lacquered Medecinchest, Second Quarter of the 19th Century

Chinese Lacquered Medecinchest, Second Quarter of the 19th Century

H 74.81 in W 40.95 in D 19.3 in
Black Lacquered Art Deco Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Art Deco apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 24 drawers. Crafted in black lacquered
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Wood

Antique Black Lacquered Art Deco Chest
Black Lacquered Art Deco Chest

Black Lacquered Art Deco Chest

H 36.23 in W 72.84 in D 22.45 in
Rare Original Chinese Herbal Apothecary’s 25 Drawer Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Rare Original Chinese Herbal Apothecary’s 25 Drawer Chest. This is a Chinese Apothecary Cabinet it
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19th Century Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Pine

Antique Rare Original Chinese Herbal Apothecary’s 25 Drawer Chest
Rare Original Chinese Herbal Apothecary’s 25 Drawer Chest

Rare Original Chinese Herbal Apothecary’s 25 Drawer Chest

H 7 in W 20 in D 14 in
Chinese Burgundy Brown Herbal Apothecary Chest, Late 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
This elm wood apothecary cabinet, also known as a medicine chest, is an impressive piece of history
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Elm

Antique Chinese Burgundy Brown Herbal Apothecary Chest, Late 19th Century
Chinese Burgundy Brown Herbal Apothecary Chest, Late 19th Century

Chinese Burgundy Brown Herbal Apothecary Chest, Late 19th Century

H 78.35 in W 41.74 in D 20.87 in
Rare Original Chinese Herbal Apothecary’s 25 Drawer Chest.
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Rare Original Chinese Herbal Apothecary’s 25 drawer chest. This is a Chinese Apothecary Cabinet
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Late 19th Century Chinese Export Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Lacquer

Antique Rare Original Chinese Herbal Apothecary’s 25 Drawer Chest.
Rare Original Chinese Herbal Apothecary’s 25 Drawer Chest.

Rare Original Chinese Herbal Apothecary’s 25 Drawer Chest.

H 20 in W 20 in D 14 in
Antique Shanxi Province Hand Painted Black Lacquer Tall Apothecary
Located in Chicago, IL
apothecary/medicine cabinet from the Shanxi Province of China - Impeccable hand-painted black lacquer finish
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1880s Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Brass

Antique Shanxi Province Hand Painted Black Lacquer Tall Apothecary
Antique Shanxi Province Hand Painted Black Lacquer Tall Apothecary

Antique Shanxi Province Hand Painted Black Lacquer Tall Apothecary

H 75 in W 48 in D 19.5 in
Natural Lapis Lazuli Plate Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
certainly make for an impressive display piece in any home, or in a collectors cabinet. Distinct crystals
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Natural Fiber

Natural Lapis Lazuli Plate Specimen
Natural Lapis Lazuli Plate Specimen

Natural Lapis Lazuli Plate Specimen

H 10.63 in W 7.49 in D 1.58 in

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H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 43.31 in
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Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
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H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
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2010s Belgian Modern Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
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By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
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H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in
Vondel Side Table Handcrafted in Travertine
By Kevin Frankental
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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H 19.69 in W 13.78 in D 11.82 in
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H 11.82 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Lilypad Pink Chandelier Composed of Textured Glass Blades by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
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Lilypad Pink Chandelier Composed of Textured Glass Blades by Laura Gonzalez

Lilypad Pink Chandelier Composed of Textured Glass Blades by Laura Gonzalez

H 17.72 in Dm 48.43 in
Antique Herbal Pharmacy Cabinet with Named Drawers, Early 19th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique pharmacy / herbalist cabinet with many small drawers and visible part in the base, dark green lacquered with mustard greens, identifying writings of the various essences on s...
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Early 19th Century Italian Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Wood

Antique Herbal Pharmacy Cabinet with Named Drawers, Early 19th Century, Italy
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H 93.31 in W 68.12 in D 18.12 in
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Multi-Drawer Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Apothecary Cabinet with 56 Drawers Overall Dimensions: 18 1/2" x 72 3/4" x 36" high Internal Dimensions of Drawers: 8 3/4" x 13 1/2" x 3" Materials: Wood & Steel
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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H 36 in W 72.75 in D 18.5 in
Sculptural form brass day bed by Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamento Borsani, circa 1958
By Arnaldo Pomodoro, Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful and important sculpturakl form brass single bed or day bed circa 1958-1963 by Osvaldo Borsani for 'Arredamento Borsani', Varedo , Italy. The small series of Borsani b...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Sculptural form brass day bed by Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamento Borsani, circa 1958
Sculptural form brass day bed by Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamento Borsani, circa 1958

Sculptural form brass day bed by Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamento Borsani, circa 1958

H 48.04 in W 42.13 in D 81.11 in
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By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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H 30.71 in Dm 47.25 in
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Located in Rio Vista, CA
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Lacquered Chinese Medicine Cabinets

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Located in New York, NY
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Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet

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H 35 in W 78.75 in D 19.25 in
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Located in Toronto, ON
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Metal

Small Chest / Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Small Chest / Chinese Medicine Cabinet

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H 25.5 in W 21.5 in D 8 in
Antique Traditional Chinese Medicine Cabinet Apothecary Chest of Drawers
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
***SUMMER SALE*** A Chinese doctor used this traditional medicine cabinet from Shanxi province to
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Elm

Antique Traditional Chinese Medicine Cabinet Apothecary Chest of Drawers
Antique Traditional Chinese Medicine Cabinet Apothecary Chest of Drawers

Antique Traditional Chinese Medicine Cabinet Apothecary Chest of Drawers

H 50.01 in W 30.32 in D 20.48 in
Antique Chinese Apple Green Medicine Cabinet
Located in Merrimack, NH
. This traditional Chinese medicine cabinet is perfect for storing CDs, small items, jewelry, or as a
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Wood

Antique Chinese Apple Green Medicine Cabinet
Antique Chinese Apple Green Medicine Cabinet

Antique Chinese Apple Green Medicine Cabinet

H 30 in W 17 in D 24.5 in
Chinese Herb Medicine Cabinet
Located in Merrimack, NH
This cabinet with 30 drawers was used to hold herb medicines in a Chinese apothecary centuries ago
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Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Elm

Chinese Herb Medicine Cabinet
Chinese Herb Medicine Cabinet

Chinese Herb Medicine Cabinet

H 74 in W 40.9 in D 15.7 in
Apothecary cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
furniture is apothecary, or medicine cabinets. Traditional Chinese medicine is herbal based, meaning there
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19th Century Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Apothecary cabinet
Apothecary cabinet

Apothecary cabinet

H 84 in W 127.5 in D 19 in
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Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
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H 69 in W 31 in D 21 in
Large apothecary chest from Gansu Province
Located in Atlanta, GA
compartments in total. Drawers originally held herbs and medicines for a village. Piece has been relacquered
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Large apothecary chest from Gansu Province
Large apothecary chest from Gansu Province

Large apothecary chest from Gansu Province

H 81 in W 41 in D 18 in
19th Century Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century Chinese medicine cabinet is made from elm wood and has 30 drawers.
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Medicine Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Medicine Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Medicine Cabinet

H 40.5 in W 32 in D 16.5 in
Chinese Medicine cabinet
Located in Port Chester, NY
This piece, multi-drawers, with interesting hot pink drawer decorations (not too bright), is very impressive. It's s dramatic look, for a large wall.
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Wood

Chinese Medicine cabinet
Chinese Medicine cabinet

Chinese Medicine cabinet

H 63.75 in W 66 in D 20 in
Late 19th Century Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Located in Singapore, SG
Late 19th century Chinese medicine cabinet from Shanxi province, China. These were used to store
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1890s Chinese Qing Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Brass

Late 19th Century Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Late 19th Century Chinese Medicine Cabinet

Late 19th Century Chinese Medicine Cabinet

H 45.67 in W 34.06 in D 16.34 in
Elm Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Apothecary cabinets that held Chinese medicinal herbs and natural remedies. This interesting chest
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Elm

Elm Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Elm Chinese Medicine Cabinet

Elm Chinese Medicine Cabinet

H 39 in W 76 in D 18 in
19th Century Chinese Medicine Cabinet with Display Section
Located in Chicago, IL
This amazing medicine cabinet is from Beijing, China and is made from Elm Wood c. 1880. It features
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Medicine Cabinet with Display Section
19th Century Chinese Medicine Cabinet with Display Section

19th Century Chinese Medicine Cabinet with Display Section

H 71 in W 43 in D 22 in
Chinese 19th Century Medicine Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, CA
19th Century Chinese Medicine Cabinet. All original hardware on Elm wood.
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19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Elm

Chinese 19th Century Medicine Cabinet
Chinese 19th Century Medicine Cabinet

Chinese 19th Century Medicine Cabinet

H 66 in W 51 in D 20.5 in
Chinese Medicine Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese Medicine chest is made from elmwood and has been fully restored.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Elm

Chinese Medicine Chest
Chinese Medicine Chest

Chinese Medicine Chest

H 39 in W 70 in D 19 in
Mid-19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 25 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful Chinese apothecary medicine chests dating to circa 1840-1860, China with original dark
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Wood

Mid-19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 25 Drawers
Mid-19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 25 Drawers

Mid-19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 25 Drawers

H 44.1 in W 56.3 in D 18.51 in
Antique 28 Drawer Chinese Elm Apothecary Chest Medicine Cabinet Console Filing
Located in Dayton, OH
Chinese apothecary, pharmacy or medicine chest, circa 19th century. Made from lacquered elm with
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19th Century Chinese Chippendale Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Elm, Lacquer

Antique 28 Drawer Chinese Elm Apothecary Chest Medicine Cabinet Console Filing
Antique 28 Drawer Chinese Elm Apothecary Chest Medicine Cabinet Console Filing

Antique 28 Drawer Chinese Elm Apothecary Chest Medicine Cabinet Console Filing

H 48.5 in W 49 in D 17.5 in
Chinese Medicine Chest with Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese doctors used chests like this to store medicinal herbs, extracts, and powdered minerals
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Brass

Chinese Medicine Chest with Drawers
Chinese Medicine Chest with Drawers

Chinese Medicine Chest with Drawers

H 64 in W 45.75 in D 19 in
Chinese Medicine Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Ornately detailed piece that includes 35 unique drawers. Strong contrasting colors make this a stand out piece for your home or office.
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19th Century Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Chinese Medicine Chest
Chinese Medicine Chest

Chinese Medicine Chest

H 46 in W 32 in D 17 in
Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 39 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese elm apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 39 drawers. From Suzhou, China, 1860-1880.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Elm

Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 39 Drawers
Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 39 Drawers

Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 39 Drawers

H 41.34 in W 33.47 in D 19.69 in
20th Century, Pair of Chinese Medicine Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
Traditional Chinese medicine requires the use of hundreds of herbs, minerals, and liquid extracts
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Elm

20th Century, Pair of Chinese Medicine Chests
20th Century, Pair of Chinese Medicine Chests

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Qing Dynasty Medicine Cabinet with 35 Drawers
Qing Dynasty Medicine Cabinet with 35 Drawers

Qing Dynasty Medicine Cabinet with 35 Drawers

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Chinese Medicine Chest with Original Labels
Located in Chicago, IL
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19th Century Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Chinese Medicine Chest with Original Labels
Chinese Medicine Chest with Original Labels

Chinese Medicine Chest with Original Labels

H 30 in W 32 in D 17 in
Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 28 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 28 drawers in black / burgundy lacquer. From
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19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Wood

Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 28 Drawers
Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 28 Drawers

Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 28 Drawers

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Chinese Medicine Chest With 36 Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Please contact dealer for full item description.
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19th Century Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Elm

Chinese Medicine Chest With 36 Drawers
Chinese Medicine Chest With 36 Drawers

Chinese Medicine Chest With 36 Drawers

H 39 in W 76 in D 18 in
Medicine Chest with 12 Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
calligraphy indicating the contents of each, helping keep the herbs and spices organized. Painted medicine
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Elm

Medicine Chest with 12 Drawers
Medicine Chest with 12 Drawers

Medicine Chest with 12 Drawers

H 48 in W 35 in D 17.75 in
Pair of Qing Dynasty Medicine Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome pair of Qing dynasty medicine chests are from Shanxi, China, and made from elmwood
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19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Elm

Pair of Qing Dynasty Medicine Chests
Pair of Qing Dynasty Medicine Chests

Pair of Qing Dynasty Medicine Chests

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19th Century Apothecary Medicine Chest with 24 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 24 drawers. Linden wood (also called lime tree
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Wood

19th Century Apothecary Medicine Chest with 24 Drawers
19th Century Apothecary Medicine Chest with 24 Drawers

19th Century Apothecary Medicine Chest with 24 Drawers

H 52.37 in W 55.52 in D 15.75 in
Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome medicine chest has 12 drawers, each with a metal ring pull handle.
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Elm

Chinese Apothecary Chest
Chinese Apothecary Chest

Chinese Apothecary Chest

H 31 in W 36 in D 18 in
Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
With the original paper labels intact, each of the 27 drawers of this 19th century elmwood Chinese
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Chinese Apothecary Chest
Chinese Apothecary Chest

Chinese Apothecary Chest

H 48 in W 55 in D 18.5 in
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
It is unusual to find a pair of 19th century Chinese apothecary chests that have remained together
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

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Brass

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chests
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chests

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chests

H 49.75 in W 37 in D 21 in
A Pair of Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Wood Cabinets by Gillow
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Fine Pair of Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Wood Cabinets by Gillow designed by Bruce James
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19th Century English Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

A Pair of Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Wood Cabinets by Gillow
A Pair of Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Wood Cabinets by Gillow

A Pair of Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Wood Cabinets by Gillow

H 49.5 in W 60 in D 19.5 in
Antique Art Deco Chinoiserie Cocktail Cabinet Dry Bar Harrods Early 20th Century
By Frank Hudson & Son
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic antique Art Deco walnut cocktail cabinet with Chinoiserie lacquered decoration
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1920s Art Deco Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Materials

Walnut

Antique Art Deco Chinoiserie Cocktail Cabinet Dry Bar Harrods Early 20th Century
Antique Art Deco Chinoiserie Cocktail Cabinet Dry Bar Harrods Early 20th Century

Antique Art Deco Chinoiserie Cocktail Cabinet Dry Bar Harrods Early 20th Century

H 39.77 in W 30.71 in D 14.18 in
Chinese Red Lacquer Apothecary Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century lacquered chest was originally used by a Chinese pharmacy to organize and store
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Materials

Elm

Chinese Red Lacquer Apothecary Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Red Lacquer Apothecary Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Red Lacquer Apothecary Cabinet, c. 1850

H 46.75 in W 32.25 in D 17.25 in
Apothecary Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
Chinese Apothecary / Medicine Chest with 42 Small Pulls and 3 Medium Pulls and Calligraphy Design
Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Apothecary Chest
Apothecary Chest

Apothecary Chest

H 45 in W 35 in D 22.5 in
Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese medicine chest is from Hebei, China and is made from elmwood, circa 19th century. It
Category

19th Century Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Materials

Elm

Apothecary Chest
Apothecary Chest

Apothecary Chest

H 30 in W 32 in D 17 in
Early 20th Century Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Singapore, SG
Early 20th century Chinese apothecary cabinet from Shanxi province, China. These were used to store
Category

1920s Chinese Qing Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Materials

Elm, Pine

Early 20th Century Apothecary Cabinet
Early 20th Century Apothecary Cabinet

Early 20th Century Apothecary Cabinet

H 61.03 in W 43.04 in D 18.12 in
Antique Extra Large Chinese Apothecary / Medicine / Herbal Cabinet
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Chinese apothecary / medicine / herbal cabinet, unbranded. Large and impressive. Elm
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique Extra Large Chinese Apothecary / Medicine / Herbal Cabinet
Antique Extra Large Chinese Apothecary / Medicine / Herbal Cabinet

Antique Extra Large Chinese Apothecary / Medicine / Herbal Cabinet

H 68.75 in W 49.5 in D 20 in
Mid-19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 28 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful Chinese apothecary medicine chest dating to circa 1820-1840 from the Shanxi province
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Materials

Wood

Mid-19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 28 Drawers
Mid-19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 28 Drawers

Mid-19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 28 Drawers

H 44.49 in W 52.37 in D 27.56 in
19th Century Medicine Cabinet with 15 Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful 19th Century medicine cabinet is made from elm wood and has 15 drawers. Chinese
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Materials

Elm

19th Century Medicine Cabinet with 15 Drawers
19th Century Medicine Cabinet with 15 Drawers

19th Century Medicine Cabinet with 15 Drawers

H 67 in W 34.5 in D 20 in
19th Century Laohuali Qing Dynasty Chinese Traveling Medicine Chest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful antique apothecary or medicine chest traditionally used to store household medicinal
Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Laohuali Qing Dynasty Chinese Traveling Medicine Chest
19th Century Laohuali Qing Dynasty Chinese Traveling Medicine Chest

19th Century Laohuali Qing Dynasty Chinese Traveling Medicine Chest

H 19 in W 31 in D 18 in
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chests with 54 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful Chinese apothecary medicine chests dating to circa 1840-1860 from the Shanxi province
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chests with 54 Drawers
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chests with 54 Drawers

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chests with 54 Drawers

H 72.84 in W 43.31 in D 22.84 in
Pair of Chinese Apothecary 'Pharmacy' Medicine Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chests, each having 24 drawers with Chinese script
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Materials

Iron

Pair of Chinese Apothecary 'Pharmacy' Medicine Chest
Pair of Chinese Apothecary 'Pharmacy' Medicine Chest

Pair of Chinese Apothecary 'Pharmacy' Medicine Chest

H 28.35 in W 22.45 in D 14.97 in
Mid 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 51 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
script for herbs, minerals and natural remedies. In Chinese medicine the doctor also created and
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Materials

Elm

Mid 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 51 Drawers
Mid 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 51 Drawers

Mid 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 51 Drawers

H 56.7 in W 37.8 in D 17.72 in
Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Benington, Herts
and brass handles. Once used by an apothecary to hold the herbs and remedies used in Chinese medicine
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet
Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet

Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet

H 59.85 in W 38 in D 19.69 in
Personal Medicine Chest on Metal Base
Located in Chicago, IL
This personal medicine chest with is from Japan and is made from paulowina wood. The piece has been
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Materials

Metal

Personal Medicine Chest on Metal Base
Personal Medicine Chest on Metal Base

Personal Medicine Chest on Metal Base

H 40.25 in W 41 in D 8.75 in
Chinese Yellow Lacquer Apothecary Cabinet, 52 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 52 drawers. These were used to store and organise
Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Materials

Iron

Chinese Yellow Lacquer Apothecary Cabinet, 52 Drawers
Chinese Yellow Lacquer Apothecary Cabinet, 52 Drawers

Chinese Yellow Lacquer Apothecary Cabinet, 52 Drawers

H 61.42 in W 51.19 in D 20.08 in
Chinese Yellow Lacquer Apothecary Cabinet c 1860
Located in Kastrup, DK
Apothecary (Pharmacy Medicine) Chest in original lacquer. 36 drawers (15 x 15) with description of
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Materials

Wood

Chinese Yellow Lacquer Apothecary Cabinet c 1860
Chinese Yellow Lacquer Apothecary Cabinet c 1860

Chinese Yellow Lacquer Apothecary Cabinet c 1860

H 58.27 in W 49.22 in D 20.87 in
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
store herbal medicines. A statement piece brilliantly constructed with mortise and tenon joinery, it has
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Apothecary Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Apothecary Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Apothecary Cabinet

H 30 in W 64 in D 15 in
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet with 32 Drawers and Original Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful Chinese apothecary medicine cabinet dating to circa 1840 from the Shanxi province, China
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet with 32 Drawers and Original Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet with 32 Drawers and Original Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet with 32 Drawers and Original Lacquer

H 74.02 in W 40.56 in D 25.2 in
19th Century Apothecary Medicine Chest with 24 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 24 drawers. Linden wood (also called lime tree
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Materials

Wood

19th Century Apothecary Medicine Chest with 24 Drawers
19th Century Apothecary Medicine Chest with 24 Drawers

19th Century Apothecary Medicine Chest with 24 Drawers

H 52.37 in W 55.52 in D 15.75 in
19th Century Black Lacquered Medicine Chests with 31 Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive 19th Century black lacquered medicine chest is from the province of Shanxi, China
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Materials

Elm

19th Century Black Lacquered Medicine Chests with 31 Drawers
19th Century Black Lacquered Medicine Chests with 31 Drawers

19th Century Black Lacquered Medicine Chests with 31 Drawers

H 36 in W 79 in D 18 in
Apothecary Cabinet / Chest, Original Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Apothecary drawer furniture "medicine chest". Original lacquer in light yellow with lettering in
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Materials

Elm

Apothecary Cabinet / Chest, Original Lacquer
Apothecary Cabinet / Chest, Original Lacquer

Apothecary Cabinet / Chest, Original Lacquer

H 65.36 in W 57.49 in D 19.69 in
Chinese Herbal Apothecary Chest, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous late 19th-century apothecary chest was originally used by a Chinese pharmacy to
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Materials

Brass

Chinese Herbal Apothecary Chest, C. 1900
Chinese Herbal Apothecary Chest, C. 1900

Chinese Herbal Apothecary Chest, C. 1900

H 46.5 in W 61 in D 18.5 in
Chinese Ten Drawer Apothecary Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
organize and store herbal medicines. The square-corner cabinet is constructed with ten shallow drawers
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Materials

Elm

Chinese Ten Drawer Apothecary Chest, c. 1850
Chinese Ten Drawer Apothecary Chest, c. 1850

Chinese Ten Drawer Apothecary Chest, c. 1850

H 31.5 in W 24.5 in D 21.5 in
Chinese Mid-19th Century Apothecary Chest with 42 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 42 drawers. Original dark reddish brown lacquer
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Materials

Wood

Chinese Mid-19th Century Apothecary Chest with 42 Drawers
Chinese Mid-19th Century Apothecary Chest with 42 Drawers

Chinese Mid-19th Century Apothecary Chest with 42 Drawers

H 67.72 in W 36.62 in D 20.48 in
Very Rare Japanese Black Antique Drawer / 1750-1900 / Chest of Drawers / Storage
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
(1750-1900). A drawer for storing Chinese medicine. It was used in the drugstore at that time. Over
Category

Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Materials

Cedar

Very Rare Japanese Black Antique Drawer / 1750-1900 / Chest of Drawers / Storage
Very Rare Japanese Black Antique Drawer / 1750-1900 / Chest of Drawers / Storage

Very Rare Japanese Black Antique Drawer / 1750-1900 / Chest of Drawers / Storage

H 27.96 in W 22.21 in D 8.86 in
Pair of 19th Century Qing Dynasty Apothecary Cabinets or Chests
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty apothecary cabinets or herbal medicine chests. Each
Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Qing Dynasty Apothecary Cabinets or Chests
Pair of 19th Century Qing Dynasty Apothecary Cabinets or Chests

Pair of 19th Century Qing Dynasty Apothecary Cabinets or Chests

H 29 in W 27 in D 11 in
Anicet-Charles-Gabriel Lemonnier (1743-1824) The Madonna and Child, drawing
By Anicet Charles Gabriel Lemonnier
Located in Paris, FR
on Monuments, and in 1794 he obtained the title of the cabinet painter of the School of Medicine
Category

Early 1800s Old Masters Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique

Materials

Charcoal, Gouache

Anicet-Charles-Gabriel Lemonnier (1743-1824) The Madonna and Child, drawing
Anicet-Charles-Gabriel Lemonnier (1743-1824) The Madonna and Child, drawing

Anicet Charles Gabriel Lemonnier
Anicet-Charles-Gabriel Lemonnier (1743-1824) The Madonna and Child, drawing, circa 1800

H 11.03 in W 8.67 in
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Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Chinese medicine cabinet antique for your home. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and elm, every Chinese medicine cabinet antique was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the Chinese medicine cabinet antique you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right Chinese medicine cabinet antique, those designed in styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Chinese Medicine Cabinet Antique?

A Chinese medicine cabinet antique can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,457, while the lowest priced sells for $975 and the highest can go for as much as $27,354.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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