Retro Apothecary Chest
20th Century Chinese Elm 14 Drawer Apothecary Herb Medicine Chest Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
"20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie apothecary herb or medicine chest. Made of Elm featuring fourteen
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Retro Apothecary Chest
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Soapstone
H 38.25 in W 28.25 in D 15 in
Early 20th century apothecary fruitwood tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century apothecary fruitwood tall chest of drawers circa 1930.
Unusual and rare piece
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Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Metal
French Apothecary Style Rustic Pine Twelve-Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A fantastic 12-drawer file cabinet or apothecary cabinet with fold down desk or work station
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Late 20th Century Rustic Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century 18-Drawer Mahogany Apothecary or Spices Counter Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
An amazing 18 drawer Apothecary or Spices counter Chest of Drawers in great vintage condition
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Retro Apothecary Chest
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Hardwood, Mahogany
H 14.5 in W 25 in D 11.5 in
Vintage Japanese Elm Tansu Step Media TV Cabinet Double Sided Chest Drawers 125"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Tansu step chest / television storage cabinet. Purchased in Japan and shipped back in 2008
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Late 20th Century Japonisme Retro Apothecary Chest
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Elm
H 48 in W 125 in D 25 in
French Modern Tall Blonde Parquetry Cabinet, Mini Armoire W/ Nickel Trim
Located in New York City, NY
, Apothecary Cabinet, Blanket Chest, Bookcase, Buffet, Cabinet, Commodes and Chests of Drawers, Credenza
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Nickel
H 47.5 in W 61.75 in D 21.75 in
Burled Maple Cabinet Secretary with Drawers / Flat File, USA, 1960's
By Edward Wormley
Located in Austin, TX
multiple small drawers and cubbies, like an apothecary cabinet. Chest of drawers at bottom in multiple
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Wood
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Lennox Stool, Small Wood Stool by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood stool designed by Christian Siriano.
Red oak
Measure: Seat width: 12”.
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2010s American Modern Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Oak
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Golden Birch Ebonized Chest of Drawers Dresser, 1820
Located in Portland, OR
An elegant antique Swedish Biedermeier golden birch and burlwood chest of drawers, circa 1820.
The chest having a overhanging top with four graduated drawers below, the drawers are ...
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1820s Swedish Biedermeier Retro Apothecary Chest
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Birch, Burl
H 37.125 in W 37.625 in D 22.25 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Brass
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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1930s European Industrial Retro Apothecary Chest
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Brass
H 53.55 in W 53.55 in D 32.29 in
Antique Wooden Armoire, FR-0697
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique wooden armoire
Item #: FR-0697
Additional info: some minor chips on wood
Material: wooden
Dimensions: 35"W x 17"D x 73”H.
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20th Century French Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Wood
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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1890s British Indian Ocean Territory Victorian Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Teak
H 66 in W 42 in D 21 in
Oak and Mahogany 36-Drawer Museum Collector’s Cabinet
Located in Glasgow, GB
A good quality large oak collector’s cabinet with mahogany interior and dating to circa 1930. With three full length locking doors concealing a total of 36 drawers with inset militar...
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1930s English Art Deco Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Brass
20th Century Rustic Pine Cabinet
Located in Southampton, NY
20th Century Rustic Pine Cabinet
A simply constructed pine cabinet with two doors and a central rail. A grey-ish painted wash gives creates a beautiful patina. Two porcelain knobs a...
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20th Century Unknown Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Pine
Massive Antique Indian Carved Wood Dowry Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The entire chest with framed square panels in three rows on the top, and four on the front, sides, and back. The front panels have added X form decorative pieces and all frames have ...
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19th Century Indian Rustic Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Iron
Apothecary / Medicin Chest of Drawer Furniture
Located in Kastrup, DK
Medicine chest in original red lacquer with 40 drawers. with Chinese calligraphy in lacquer.
These were used to store and organise Chinese herbs and the drawers were labeled accord...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Elm
Rustic Modern Dining Chair, Rush by Martin & Brockett, Finial Detail, Wide Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Sydney Dining Chair in Rush features two hand-turned finials on the chair back as well as a rush back and seat. Shown here in our Heavy-Fumed finish on oak.
Avai...
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2010s Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Rush, Oak
H 33.5 in W 23.5 in D 20.5 in
Vintage Pine Cabinet, 1930's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Dresser made of pine. Produced in the 1930s. With a drawer and a shelf inside.
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1930s Hungarian Rustic Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Pine
Chinese Jumu Wood Apothecary Medicine Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese elm apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 20 drawers.
Made in Jumu wood, also called "Southern Elm". Jumu wood has a dramatic grain and lovely finish which makes it very...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Elm
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut writing desk by Jens Risom and manufactured in the United States, circa 1950s. This desk has a conservative design but is highly functional, whi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Small and Rustic Wood and Brass Chest, 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury countryside inspired five-drawers chest of drawers. This amazing item is made of wood with brass hardware.
An astonishing piece with beautiful lines and perfe...
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Brass
Large Dutch Oak Apothecary Cabinet / Barber Cabinet, 1920s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was made circa 1920s in the Netherlands. It features 54 drawers with amazing bakelite knobs and brass numbers. It was originally made for a barber in the Amst...
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1920s European Art Deco Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Oak
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Apothecary Chest with Drop-Down Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An unusual combination of an apothecary chest with a drop-down desk. C.1940. Rich colour and patina
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Brass
Apothecary Chest
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A vintage apothecary chest from France, circa 1950.
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Apothecary Chest
Antique Primitive Walnut Spice Cabinet Small Apothecary Chest 8 Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Primitive walnut Spice cabinet small Apothecary chest 8 drawers. Item features beautiful
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Mid-20th Century American Primitive Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Walnut
Korean Elm Wood Brass Mounted Apothecary Chest, 20th Century
Located in Harlingen, TX
An early to Mid-20th century Korean elm and rosewood apothecary chest. This eye-catching medicine
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Apothecary Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Oak Body with Chocolate Stained Handles. New Wood Top. This piece was originally a built in unit and has been modified to a free standing piece
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Chest
Chinese 1950s White Painted Nine-Drawer Apothecary Chest with Distressed Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese white painted nine-drawer apothecary chest from the mid-20th century, with
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Wood
H 27.5 in W 27 in D 14 in
1950s Tall Oak Apothecary Chest of Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s tall apothecary chest of drawers. A good sized tall chest of drawers. The carcass is
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1950s German Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Oak
1950s Small Oak Apothecary Chest of Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s small apothecary chest of drawers. A good sized seven-drawer chest of drawers with a slide
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1950s German Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Oak
"Apothecary" Chest on Stand
Located in North Miami, FL
A beautiful modern version of an apothecary cabinet. The piece is finished a a faux cork like
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1970s Retro Apothecary Chest
Vintage Davis Cabinet Company Cherry Apothecary Secretary Desk Chest 625 57"
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Davis cabinet Company solid cherry apothecary style secretary desk or chest of drawers
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Late 20th Century Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Cherry
H 57 in W 32 in D 20.5 in
Midcentury Apothecary Multi Drawer Cabinet
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A stunning 42 drawers apothecary cabinet, in mahogany. The chest features a nice subtle Asian
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Mahogany
Midcentury Chinese Twelve-Drawer Elm Wood Apothecary Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning midcentury Chinese twelve-drawer apothecary cabinet. The chest features gorgeous elm
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Brass
Dentist Tool Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Dentist Tool Chest on Wheels with Rotating Top
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1950s French Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Marble, Metal
Miniature French Restoration Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Miniature French restoration chest of drawers called a “commode de Maitrise”, this was a model
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Walnut
Apothecary Style Chest
Located in North Miami, FL
A modernized apothecary style chest. The piece has been refinished in a matte black lacquer which
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1960s Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Brass
20th Century Antique French Oak Vitrine Shop and Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century French antique oak and chromed brass vitrine shop and chest of drawers from
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1950s French Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Brass
H 37.8 in W 76.78 in D 23.63 in
Vtg Italian Parquetry Inlaid Cigar Humidor Chest on Stand Side Table Hepplewhite
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Italian cigar humidor box on stand. Features Hepplewhite styling with exotic wood inlays, nautical stars, hinged lid leading to inner tray and large storage area, over a lowe...
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Late 20th Century Hepplewhite Retro Apothecary Chest
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Hardwood
H 24.25 in W 13 in D 18 in
Wooden Teak Metal and Glass Modular Wall Unit From the 1950s
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Beautiful modula wall unit cabinet with an integrated chest of drawers design from the 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Metal
1950s Oak Apothecary Multi-Drawer Chest of Drawers, Twelve Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s oak apothecary multi-drawer chest of drawers, twelve drawers. Sourced from a German chemist
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1950s German Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Oak
Vintage Mahogany Demilune Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A vintage demilune chest of drawers haberdashery.
Featuring a semi-circular top with wonderfully
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Late 20th Century Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Brass
Humorous Chest in the Manner of Theodore Alexander, Late 20th C.
Located in Harlingen, TX
This late 20th century leather paneled brass mounted apothecary Humorous Chest in the manner of
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Late 20th Century Vietnamese Other Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Bank of Drawers French Pine Collectors Chest Meuble de Metier
Located in Labrit, Landes
Midcentury bank of drawers, French, circa 1950-1960
Former shop or office chest of drawers
Meuble
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Pine
H 69.69 in W 31.89 in D 16.54 in
Vintage Chinese Medicine Apothecary Wood 15 Drawer Herbal Cabinet Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Medicine Apothecary Wood 15 Drawer Herbal Cabinet Chest. Item features brass
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Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Brass
Korean 16 Drawer Apothecary Butterfly Medicine Cabinet Entry Console Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage apothecary medicine cabinet featuring traditional Korean form with cantilevered top over
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Brass
H 25.75 in W 24 in D 8.5 in
1950s Oak Apothecary Multi Drawer Chest of Drawers, Twenty Eight Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s oak apothecary multi drawer chest of drawers – Twenty eight drawers
1950s oak apothecary
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1950s German Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Oak
H 57.88 in W 17.72 in D 44.89 in
1950s Oak Apothecary Multi Drawer Chest of Drawers, Twenty Four Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s oak apothecary multi drawer chest of drawers, twenty four drawers
1950s oak apothecary multi
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1950s Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Oak
H 14.57 in W 37.01 in D 62.6 in
1950s Twelve-Drawer Original Oak Apothecary Cabinet, Chest of Drawers, German
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s twelve-drawer original oak apothecary cabinet, chest of drawers, German
1950s sixteen-drawer
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1950s German Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Oak
H 38.19 in W 18.9 in D 59.45 in
1950s Oak Apothecary Multi Drawer Chest Of Drawers, Fifty Four Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s oak apothecary multi drawer chest of drawers, fifty four drawers
1950s oak apothecary multi
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1950s German Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Oak
H 14.57 in W 36.62 in D 79.53 in
Roche Bobois Custom French Oak Apothecary Cabinet Credenza Chest of Drawers
By Roche Bobois
Located in West Hartford, CT
Gorgeous French apothecary cabinet custom made in Paris by FM for Roche Bobois with provenance on
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Brass
H 42 in W 31.5 in L 42 in
1950s Oak Apothecary Multi Drawer Chest of Drawers, Forty Five Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s oak apothecary multi drawer chest of drawers, forty five drawers. The chest of drawers has a
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1950s Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Oak
H 15.75 in W 37.41 in D 42.92 in
1950s Twelve-Drawer Original Oak Apothecary Cabinet, Chest of Drawers, German
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s twelve-drawer original oak apothecary cabinet, chest of drawers, German. We were recently
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1950s German Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Oak
H 38.19 in W 58.67 in D 18.9 in
1950s Oak Apothecary Multi-Drawer Chest of Drawers, Thirty Two Drawers, Unit
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s oak apothecary multi-drawer chest of drawers, thirty two drawers, unit two
1950s oak
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1950s German Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Oak
H 61.42 in W 58.67 in D 18.12 in
1950s Oak Apothecary Multi Drawer Chest of Drawers ñ Original Linoleum Top
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s oak apothecary multi drawer chest of drawers – Original linoleum top
1950s oak apothecary
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1950s German Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Oak
H 37.41 in W 64.18 in D 24.41 in
Vintage Gertsner International Oak 8 Drawer Apothecary Tool Box Hobby Chest 20"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Gerstners International tool box or hobby chest, made of oak featuring upper hinged
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Late 20th Century Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Baize, Oak
H 13.5 in W 10.25 in D 20 in
1950s Oak Apothecary Multi Drawer Chest of Drawers, Thirty Two Drawers, Unit One
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s oak apothecary multi drawer chest of drawers – Thirty two drawers – Unit one
1950s oak
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1950s French Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Oak
H 61.42 in W 58.67 in D 18.12 in
Vintage Dentist Storage Cabinet French Black Lacquered Seven Drawers, 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
dentists.
Meubles de Metier
Ideal for collectors, artists, kitchen, apothecary, office equipment storage
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Wood
H 27.56 in W 22.25 in D 15.75 in
1950s Oak Apothercary Chest of Drawers, Eight Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s oak Apothercary chest of drawers – Eight drawers
1950?s oak apothecary multi drawer chest
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1950s German Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Oak
Parzginer Originals Studded Cabinet by Tommi Parzinger, c 1960s, Signed
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
be your statement piece taking center stage in your room. Consider using as a blanket chest, highboy
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Brass
H 50.75 in W 40.25 in D 24 in
Extreme Large Apothecary Chest, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cabinet, in wood, glass and metal, Denmark, 1950s.
Extreme large apothecary chest which counts a
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Metal
Vintage Chinese Blue Painted Nine-Drawer Apothecary Chest with Brass Ring Pulls
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage blue painted nine-drawer apothecary bedside chest from the mid-20th century, with
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Brass
H 27.5 in W 27.5 in D 14 in
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 Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Wood
Chinese Vintage White Painted Wood Nine-Drawer Apothecary Chest, circa 1950
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage white painted wood nine-drawer apothecary chest from the mid-20th century. Born
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Wood
H 27.5 in W 27 in D 14 in
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 Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Wood
H 27.5 in W 27.25 in D 14 in
Handcrafted Wood Jewelry Box Apothecary Chest Multi Drawer Single Cabinet
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage 9-drawer walnut solid wood tabletop single cabinet, jewelry box or apothecary chest
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Wood
H 13.75 in W 12.19 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Dental Cabinet Solid Wood Multi Drawer Jewelry Box Apothecary Chest
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Dental Cabinet handcrafted solid walnut wood tabletop apothecary chest jewelry box multi
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Wood
H 13.75 in W 24 in D 7.88 in
Chinese Vintage Green Painted Nine-Drawer Apothecary Bedside Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage green painted nine-drawer apothecary bedside chest from the mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Vintage Green Painted Nine-Drawer Apothecary Bedside Chests
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese vintage green painted nine-drawer apothecary bedside chests from the mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Wood
H 27.5 in W 28 in D 14.25 in
Chinese Lingerie Chest and Korean Apothecary Cabinet, a Set
Located in Harlingen, TX
apothecary chest. This eye-catching medicine cabinet features a torii style rosewood top with brass mounts
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Brass
1950s Oak Apothecary Multi Drawer Chest Of Drawers, Twenty Eight Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s oak apothecary multi drawer chest of drawers – Twenty eight drawers
1950s oak apothecary
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1950s German Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Oak
H 57.88 in W 17.72 in D 44.89 in
Vintage Pair of Haberdashery Shop Cabinet French Nine Drawers, 1950s
Located in Labrit, Landes
, apothecary, a handsome and practical piece for any interior
Can be sold individually
Very good vintage
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Beech
'Taliesin' Mahogany Highboy Dresser by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1955, Signed
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cabinet, cupboard, apothecary cabinet, blanket wardrobe, chest of drawers or any other case piece for your
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Mahogany
Pharmacy chest
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charming pharmacy chest. 4 doors. 2 in glass, 2 in metal.
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1950s French Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Metal
English Walnut Gentleman's Chest
Located in High Point, NC
English Gentleman's Walnut Chest with Multiple Doors and Drawers
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1960s English Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Walnut
Teak 6-Drawer Chest with Round Pulls
Located in New York, NY
size for an apothecary or lingerie chest. $1700 each
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1960s Danish Retro Apothecary Chest
Materials
Teak
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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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