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What were apothecary cabinets used for?
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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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Large 19th C English Mahogany Glazed Apothecary Wall Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1870
Large 19th C English mahogany glazed apothecary wall cabinet
sku 577
Measures
Category
Antique 1870s English Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
$7,542 Sale Price
20% Off
Large 19thC English Mahogany Glazed Apothecary Wall Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1880
Large 19thC English Mahogany Glazed Apothecary Wall Cabinet
Original brass hardware
Category
Antique 1880s English Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
$9,496 Sale Price
20% Off
White Painted First Aid Wall-Hung Apothecary Medicine Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
White Painted First Aid Wall-Hung Apothecary Cabinet or Medicine Cabinet
Original unrestored
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Paint, Wood, Mirror
1930s Wall Art Deco Display or Apothecary Cabinet in Solid Oak Wax-Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 1930s small Art Deco wall display cabinet with bevelled crystal in oakwood with brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets
One-Door Wall Cabinet Three Beveled Glasses 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
Small oak wall cabinet circa 1920 with three-glass beveled door and brass knob.
Ideal for entrance
Category
Vintage 1910s French Mid-Century Modern Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
French Art Deco Little Poplar Armoire with Mirror or Wall Cabinet, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
French mirror door wall cabinet.
Art deco poplar bathroom or entry cabinet.
Two shelves and one
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Brass
