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Red Lacquer Apothecary

Chinese 1930s Red Lacquered Apothecary Cabinet with 32 Drawers and Carved Panels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese red lacquered apothecary-inspired cabinet from the early 20th century, with 32 drawers
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Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

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Wood

Apothecary / Medicin Chest of Drawer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Medicine chest in original red lacquer with 40 drawers. with Chinese calligraphy in lacquer
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Apothecary /  Medicin Chest of Drawer
Apothecary /  Medicin Chest of Drawer
H 65.36 in W 46.86 in D 20.48 in
Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest. Front in original red lacquer with 45
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers
Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers
H 64.57 in W 51.97 in D 19.3 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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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

19th Ctr. Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest. Front in original red lacquer with 45
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

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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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Balance Scale Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
finished in its original dark red lacquer which has some small scratches and chips.
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19th Century Antique Chinese Apothecary Balance Scale Stand with Weights
Located in Pomona, CA
scale is 100% hand made and finished in its original dark red lacquer with Minor blemishes due to age
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Brass

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Located in Yonkers, NY
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Kastrup, DK
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Kastrup, DK
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Red Lacquer Apothecary For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal red lacquer apothecary for your home. Each red lacquer apothecary for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, elm and hardwood. There are many kinds of the red lacquer apothecary you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A red lacquer apothecary is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Red Lacquer Apothecary?

Prices for a red lacquer apothecary start at $700 and top out at $52,015 with the average selling for $3,363.

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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