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Distressed Apothecary Cabinet

Antique One-of-a-Kind Distressed White Metal Medical Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't miss out on this truly one of a kind antique industrial metal medical cabinet! Fully painted
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Free Standing Pine Apothecary Counter with 64 Drawers, Kitchen Island circa 1900
Located in Round Top, TX
apothecary originally served as a shop counter or storage cabinet. Counters similar to this were used
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Early 20th Century Danish Country Apothecary Cabinets

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Pine

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Apothecary Chest with 32 Drawers and Aged Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
stylized floral backplate. Boasting a nicely distressed reddish brown patina, this apothecary chest is
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Large Bank of 20 Drawers, Original Paint and New Top
Located in Port Chester, NY
and case piece. The top is new and faux distressed. The paint on the drawers is original, and there
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Apothecary Cabinets

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Pine

Vintage Industrial Multi-Drawer Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Distressed Painted Multi-Drawer Wooden Storage Cabinet with 27 Drawers Overall Dimensions: 35" x
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20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

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Steel

Early 20th Century Antique Pine Apothecary Store Counter Cabinet Kitchen Island
Located in Round Top, TX
pine apothecary originally served as a shop counter or storage cabinet. Counters similar to this were
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Early 20th Century Danish Cabinets

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Wood, Pine

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Located in Nijmegen, NL
This pine apothecary cabinet with metal hardware was made in the early 20th century in France and was used in a hardware store. It is very well made and it remains in a good restored...
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Original Vintage Large Industrial Oak Wood File Cabinet with Multiple Drawers
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This large, industrial catalog cabinet with multiple flat drawers was made during the 1930s and comes from Artist's Atelie. It is made of high-quality oak wood, which is considered a...
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German Art Deco Oak Filing Cabinet / Bank of Drawers, circa 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
This filing cabinet was produced during the 1950s in Germany. The cabinet features 25 drawers with nice card holders and pulls.
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Oak

Vintage Industrial Haberdashery Kitchen Storage Drawer Unit
Located in Stockbridge, GB
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Located in Glasgow, GB
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cabinets

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Brass

Tall Vintage German Pine Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1950s in Germany. This piece features 8 drawers in pine with glass fronts and metal handles. It was originally used in a shop for se...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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German Industrial Oak Apothecary Cabinet, Mid-20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was made from oak circa 1940 / 1950s in Germany. It features 24 drawers with nice metal handles and name card holders. The interior dimensions of the drawers ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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Oak

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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Vintage Industrial Factory Sorting Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Authentic made in American vintage industrial steel parts sorting cabinet by "Lyon". Army green with eight shelves, eleven compartments wide. Each compartment is about 4' x 4'. Width...
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Dutch Beech Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was designed and made from beech circa 1950 in the Netherlands. It features 36 drawers with metal hardware. The inside of the drawers measure: DWH 36 x 26.5 x...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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Dutch Beech Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, 1950s
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British Colonial Teak Filing Apothecary Cabinet wt Metal Pulls & Lock Mechanism
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare solid teak multi-drawer apothecary/file cabinet with locking mechanism and hardware in original patina. Beautifully aged metal pulls. Authentic and functional conversation piece...
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Antique 1890s British Indian Ocean Territory Victorian Apothecary Cabinets

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Teak

Fully Upholstered Day Bed Designed by Laura Gonzalez
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Located in Paris, FR
Fully upholstered day bed in a Dedar fabric. Structure in wood. Featuring incredibly comfortable upholstery and soft structure made of non-deformable foam.
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2010s French International Style Daybeds

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Exceptional 19th C. Painted Pine Apothecary Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine Antique Apothecary Chest in all original condition. With a multitude of small drawers each labeled with various plant and seed names in Latin on gilt ground with ...
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Antique 19th Century Rustic Apothecary Cabinets

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Metal

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20th Century Distressed Glazed Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Stockport, GB
20th century glazed apothecary cabinet. Retaining is original paint naturally distressed to reveal
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Late 20th Century Apothecary Cabinets

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Glass, Wood, Paint

Apothecary Cabinets Elm Haberdashery Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
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Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Apothecary Cabinets

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Elm

Antique Swedish Painted Apothecary Cabinet or Sideboard, Mid-19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unique and unusual 15-drawer apothecary cabinet or sideboard that sits on six fluted legs. Painted
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Wood, Paint

Antique Primitive Walnut Spice Cabinet Small Apothecary Chest 8 Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Mid-20th Century American Primitive Apothecary Cabinets

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Walnut

Rolling Apothecary Wood Storage Cabinet, Vintage Industrial with Brass Hardware
Located in Oakville, CT
Rolling distressed apothecary wood storage cabinet, vintage Industrial with brass hardware. Lower
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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Brass

Authentic Vintage Industrial Steel Bank Safe Cabinet, Display Apothecary Counter
Located in Oakville, CT
Authentic antique industrial steel apothecary bank cabinet. In incredible distressed condition
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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Metal, Steel

Antique Large Black Pharmacy Apothecary Display Cabinet Bookcase Wall Unit
Located in Round Top, TX
nor appeal of this large pine apothecary cabinet. It is built in 4 sections allowing it to be
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Apothecary Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

Antique Apothecary Drawer Unit
Located in Port Chester, NY
labels are distressed and look old.
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Antique 19th Century English Apothecary Cabinets

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Wood

Antique Apothecary Drawer Unit
Antique Apothecary Drawer Unit
H 35 in W 38 in D 15 in
Apothecary Chest with 39 Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elmwood chest with 39 drawers and open shelf above. Original lacquer finish, nicely distressed
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

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Elm, Lacquer

Apothecary Chest with 39 Drawers
Apothecary Chest with 39 Drawers
H 68 in W 41 in D 20 in
Vintage Pine Counter Apothecary Chest of 12 Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Fun and function combine in this pine chest of 12 drawers. This delightful pine apothecary
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Early 20th Century Danish Apothecary Cabinets

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Antique White and Black Painted Apothecary Kitchen Island from Sweden circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique 12-drawer pine apothecary or old shop counter was used in a country store in Sweden in
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Apothecary Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

White Painted Pine Apothecary Old Shop Counter Kitchen Island, circa 1900's
Located in Round Top, TX
distressed to fit the age of the counter revealing the natural pine wood below. Each of the 6 larger drawers
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20th Century Danish Country Apothecary Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

1940s French Industrial Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
This vintage metal and wooden cabinet combines Industrial practicality with a nostalgic finish
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20th Century French Rustic Apothecary Cabinets

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1940s French Industrial Cabinet
1940s French Industrial Cabinet
H 74.8 in W 42.9 in D 20.5 in
Antique Mustard Paint Seed Cabinet
Located in Port Chester, NY
The new paint on this charming cupboard is very distressed, and looks original, loads of drawers
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Antique 19th Century English Apothecary Cabinets

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Antique Mustard Paint Seed Cabinet
Antique Mustard Paint Seed Cabinet
H 41 in W 28.5 in D 18 in
Multi Drawer Apothecary Style Dresser in Distressed White Paint
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Distressed 15-drawer pine commode or dresser.
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Chinese 1950s White Painted Nine-Drawer Apothecary Chest with Distressed Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
distressed finish and black splatter. Born in China during the midcentury period, this charming apothecary
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Large Blue Painted Rustic Kitchen Island Shop Apothecary, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
years of use in train yards and provides a wonderful contrast to the blue painted apothecary counter
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Sideboards

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Wood, Paint

Antique French Folk Art Painted Wedding Armoire Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A French double door oak cabinet from the early 20th century, finished in a later folk art painted
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Cabinets

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Oak, Paint

Antique Medical Cabinet with Cabriole Legs, Steel and Glass Apothecary
Located in Oakville, CT
. This all-original, antique apothecary is in great working condition. The distressed paint gives this
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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Steel

Vintage Industrial Wood and Metal Hardware Store Counter Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
True 'Americana' - A vintage industrial distressed authentic store counter made of wood and
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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Metal

Antique French Apothecary Chest with Original Paint
Located in Port Chester, NY
A French apothecary chest with original grey/violet paint and fabulous interesting distress. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Apothecary Cabinets

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Wood

Authentic Industrial Machinists Wooden Storage Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage industrial authentic 1920s machinists tools and parts storage cabinet. Features thirty six
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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Brass

Early 20th Century Tennessee Oak Hardware Cabinet, circa 1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century Tennessee oak hardware cabinet, circa 1910 American antique hardware cabinet
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Apothecary Cabinets

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Oak

19th Century Swedish Country Pine Unusual Bank of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
apothecary drawers is solid Swedish pine with original historic paint from the mid 1800s. Made around 1860 to
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Apothecary Cabinets

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Pine

Early 20th Century Italian Mirrored Petite Wall Vitrines, a Pair
Located in Doylestown, PA
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Apothecary Cabinets

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Glass, Wood, Plaster

Antique Pair of 20th Century English Pine Banks of Drawers Haberdashery, 1920s
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
tops are worn and naturally distressed. The brass pull handles and card holders appear to have been
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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Brass

Industrial Steel Naval Apothecary Medical Cabinet
By United States Navy
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Painted industrial apothecary medical cabinet from the U.S Navy. Features a painted steel case with
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20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

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Steel

Country French Pine General Store Apothecary Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental 3-part country French general store apothecary style cabinet with display bookcase
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20th Century French Rustic Bookcases

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Iron

Rustic Farmhouse Apothecary Chest of Drawers - 12 Drawers
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Introducing the Rustic Farmhouse Apothecary Chest of Drawers, a harmonious blend of vintage charm
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Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Vintage Chinese Yellow-Painted Nine-Drawer Apothecary Chests with Black Splatter
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of vintage Chinese yellow painted nine-drawer apothecary bedside chests from the mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Small 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Red Lacquer Side Cabinet
Located in Yonkers, NY
apothecary drawers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this small red lacquer cabinet features a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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Antique American Country General Store Counter
Located in Forney, TX
plank top that can function as a work bench, over a rectangular base cabinet with large display shelf
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Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets

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Metal

Large Apothecary Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
6 1/2ft apothecary cabin with 30 functional drawers. Beautiful distressed paint throughout.
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Antique 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets

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Wood

Large Apothecary Cabinet
Large Apothecary Cabinet
H 78.25 in W 43.5 in D 15.5 in
Vintage French Apothecary Console Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage French apothecary cabinet with depth dimensions that make it a very nice console or
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21st Century and Contemporary French Apothecary Cabinets

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Oak

Vintage French Apothecary Console Cabinet
Vintage French Apothecary Console Cabinet
H 39.25 in W 52 in D 13.25 in
19th Century 90 Drawer Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A monumental and graphically stunning 90 drawer apothecary cabinet with a beautifully distressed
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Antique 19th Century American Apothecary Cabinets

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Wood

Apothecary Display Cabinets Ukraine circa 1930s Number 23
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Apothecary display cabinets Ukraine circa 1930s number 23 Apothecary / Pharmacy / Chemist / Shop
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Vintage 1930s Ukrainian Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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Glass, Beech

Apothecary Display Cabinets Ukraine circa 1930s Number 23
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Apothecary display cabinets Ukraine circa 1930s number 23 Apothecary / Pharmacy / Chemist / Shop
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Vintage 1930s Ukrainian Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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Glass, Beech

Haberdashery Apothecary Chests Medicine Cabinets Elm Qing Dynasty, 1871
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning pair of antique middle Qing dynasty elm apothecary medicine chests dating to circa 1871
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Antique 1870s Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

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Elm

Chinese Apothecary Chests Medicine Cabinets Elm Haberdashery Qing Dynasty, 1871
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning pair of antique middle Qing dynasty elm apothecary medicine chests dating to circa 1871
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Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Apothecary Cabinets

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Elm

Pair of Apothecary Chests Medicine Cabinets Elm Haberdashery Qing Dynasty, 1871
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning pair of antique middle Qing dynasty elm apothecary medicine chests dating to circa 1871
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Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Apothecary Cabinets

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Elm

Fabulous Antique Cupboard Cabinet French Painted Provincial Cream Distressed
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Provincial style Hand-painted Cabinet Cupboard Cream Distressed Practical and beautiful Dimensions
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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Apothecary Cabinets

1920s Apothecary Cabinet with Distressed Patina
Located in Alhambra, CA
Gorgeous 1920s apothecary cabinet with many drawers, glass doors and two glass shelves. This
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Steel

Swedish Painted Apothocary Chest
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Swedish apothocary cabinet with original distressed paint finish.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Apothecary Cabinets

Swedish Painted Apothocary Chest
Swedish Painted Apothocary Chest
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Antique French Bedside Tables Pair Louis XV Style Side Mahogany Marble
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
elegant cabriole legs with ormolu mounts, the cabinets have an aged and distressed feel with lots of
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Stunning Mid-Century Haberdashery Chest of Drawers Dresser Industrial Loft 1930s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
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Pine

Haberdashery Industrial Engineers Chest of Drawers Loft Style, circa 1940s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
offer this beautiful aged and distressed 'Engineers' pine bank of seventy one drawers, circa 1940s
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20th Century British Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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Pine

Haberdashery Industrial Engineers Chest of Drawers Loft Style, circa 1940s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
delighted to offer this beautiful aged and distressed 'Engineers' pine bank of twenty seven drawers, circa
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Vintage 1930s English Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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Pine

Bank of Painted Drawers-REDUCED!
Located in Southampton, NY
Bank of 15 drawers. In distressed paint with Latin medicine ingredient names on each drawer.
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Antique 19th Century English Apothecary Cabinets

Bank of Painted Drawers-REDUCED!
Bank of Painted Drawers-REDUCED!
H 33 in W 27 in D 22 in
Industrial Patinated Set of Interchangeable Metal Filing Drawers by Davell
Located in Ettalong Beach, NSW
Distressed industrial set of twelve interchangeable, metal, index card filing drawers by Davell
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Vintage 1960s Australian Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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Metal

Italian Apothecary Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
a fruitwood two glass door cabinet with inset marble top and glass-front doors
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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Italian Apothecary Cabinet
Italian Apothecary Cabinet
H 36 in W 36.25 in D 12.8 in
Antique Cast Iron and Glass Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Hudson, NY
A very handsome antique 1930s apothecary or display cabinet with a cast iron and steel frame, and
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Vintage 1930s American Cabinets

Pair of Apothecary Cabinets from Maine
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of two piece apothecary cabinets from Maine, late 19th century. They have been restored and re
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Antique 19th Century American Cupboards

Pair of Apothecary Cabinets from Maine
Pair of Apothecary Cabinets from Maine
H 86 in W 54.75 in D 14 in
Rare Antique Swedish Painted Apothecary Chest, Mid-19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
One antique Swedish Gustavian Style painted apothecary chest which is rare and unusual. Painted in
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Apothecary Cabinets

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Wood

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Distressed Apothecary Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the distressed apothecary cabinet you’re looking for. Each distressed apothecary cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, pine and softwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect distressed apothecary cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A distressed apothecary cabinet made by industrial designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular.

How Much is a Distressed Apothecary Cabinet?

The average selling price for a distressed apothecary cabinet at 1stDibs is $2,700, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $14,000 for the highest priced.

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.

Questions About Distressed Apothecary Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    An apothecary cabinet is a type of cupboard formerly used by pharmacists and physicians to store medicines and tools in the many small compartments drawers. Today, apothecary cabinets are popular in homes as antique or rustic-looking decor.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You may still find some apothecary cabinets being used today in small pharmacies but they were a commonplace element in the 1800s, and a very efficient way for physicians and pharmacists to store and categorize their medications. Shop a collection of vintage and antique apothecary cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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