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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.
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Art Nouveau Oak Apothecary Wall Cabinet, Germany circa 1900
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Charming Art Nouveau oak wall cabinet from Germany around 1900.
This small apothecary style cabinet features a finely crafted solid oak corpus with a warm, natural patina and a frame...
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Apothecary Cabinets
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Oak, Spruce
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 handle and hinges closure, polished to wax
This cabinet was frequently used in Italy to...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets
Wooden Wall‑Mounted Shaving Cabinet with Drawer, Belgium, circa 1920
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A charming Belgian shaving cabinet from around 1920, crafted in solid oak with a warm, aged patina. The cabinet features a mirrored door framed by subtle carved detailing and a small...
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Rustic Apothecary Cabinets
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Mirror, Wood
19th-C. French Neo-Classical Style Apothecary Display Wall Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 19th century French wall mounted display cabinet with elaborate marquetry throughout the body. The back splash is mirrored. It has lovely neo-classical elements. It is a b...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Shelves and Wall Cabinets
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Mirror, Fruitwood, Satinwood
Antique Arts & Crafts Craftsman Oak Mirrored Apothecary Medicine Cabinet 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
An early 20th century wall-mounted oak bathroom medicine cabinet. Blending asimple, rustic exterior with a deeply unique, historically distressed interior. Crafted from solid oak wi...
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Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Shelves and Wall Cabinets
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Mirror, Oak
21st Century Marcantonio Apothecary Cabinet Wood Inlay Scapin Collezioni
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
First-Aid Box, design by Marcantonio for Scapin Collezioni
First-Aid Box is produced in limited edition of eight pieces. The external, exclusively inlaid with ramage pattern, is e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
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Wood
