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.

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Antique 1870s English Apothecary Cabinets

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Mahogany

Large 19th C English Mahogany Glazed Apothecary Wall Cabinet

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

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Antique 1880s English Cabinets

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Mahogany

Large 19thC English Mahogany Glazed Apothecary Wall Cabinet

Dutch Oak Apothecary / Barber Cabinet, 1930s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This cabinet was designed and made from oak around the 1930's in the Netherlands. It was part of a

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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Oak

Dutch Oak Apothecary / Barber Cabinet, 1930s

19thc Apothecary Spice Wall Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century Original surface handmade spice box in good condition.The drawers are made from old cigar boxes and original brass pulls.Made from early pin nails.

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