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What is a cabinet called with lots of drawers?

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What is a cabinet called with lots of drawers?
An apothecary cabinet is a cabinet with a great number of drawers. This versatile piece of furniture was originally used by pharmacists in the 1800s to store and organize medicines and herbs. Shop an array of apothecary cabinets from top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Small Dutch Beech Apothecary Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This Dutch apothecary cabinet was made circa 1950s in the Netherlands. It features 12 drawers with
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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Beech

19th Century Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Ongar, GB
A nice small set of 19th century apothecary drawers with original labels and glass handles. In a
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Antique 19th Century British Apothecary Cabinets

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Mahogany

Apothecary Cabinet, circa 1800
Located in Southall, GB
George III Apothecary cabinet A George III mahogany apothecary cabinet. The box has a brass
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Antique 18th Century English Apothecary Cabinets

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Mahogany

Small Dutch Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet Tabletop Model, circa 1940s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This tabletop cabinet was made around the 1940s in the Netherlands. It features 6 drawers with
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Vintage 1940s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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Oak

Apothecary Cabinet with Thirty Six Compartments #5604
Located in Hopewell, NJ
small lower compartments under six large ones. Found in Maine. # 5604.  
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Vintage 1950s American Country Apothecary Cabinets

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Reclaimed Wood

Dutch Industrial Pine Apothecary / Workshop Cabinet, circa 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This workshop cabinet was made from pine in the Netherlands circa 1930s and it was used in a
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Vintage 1930s Apothecary Cabinets

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Pine

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