Find many varieties of an authentic 9 drawer apothecary available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
wood,
metal and
softwood, every 9 drawer apothecary was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a 9 drawer apothecary, we have 119 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 9 drawer apothecary, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each 9 drawer apothecary bearing
Industrial,
Mid-Century Modern or
Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 9 drawer apothecary over the years, but those crafted by
Jim Rose,
American Cabinet Company and
Library Bureau SoleMakers are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for a 9 drawer apothecary can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $395 and can go as high as $24,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,200.
Apothecary cabinets were built for the pharmacies and general stores of the 15th and 16th centuries, their dozens of small, labeled drawers designed to keep herbs, tinctures and other remedies in careful order.
Styles to Know
Original paint and finish vary widely by piece, from bare, worn wood to hand-painted labels still visible on the drawer fronts. A cleaner-lined mid-century modern dresser elsewhere in the room balances a restored piece, or browse credenzas for a lower, wider alternative.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Apothecary Cabinet
Hand-cut dovetail joinery and hand-lettered labels are the clearest signs of age here, and worth a close look in the listing photographs. The form works just as well today as a bar, jewelry storage or a media console. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, origin and drawer configuration detailed, and every purchase is covered by the 1stDibs Promise.