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Apothecary Bookcase

19th Century Tall Danish Pine Shop Apothecary Cabinet Bookcase
19th Century Tall Danish Pine Shop Apothecary Cabinet Bookcase

19th Century Tall Danish Pine Shop Apothecary Cabinet Bookcase

Located in Round Top, TX

19th Century Tall Danish Pine Shop Apothecary Cabinet Bookcase 19th-century Danish pine shop

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Antique 19th Century Danish Country Apothecary Cabinets

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19th Century White Narrow Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet with Apothecary Drawers
19th Century White Narrow Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet with Apothecary Drawers

19th Century White Narrow Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet with Apothecary Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

This country pine display cabinet may also be used as a bookcase, with adjustable shelves and 16

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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Bookcases

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

$61,577Sale Price|20% Off

H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and

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Antique 19th Century Italian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Apothecary Cabinet, Secretary
18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Apothecary Cabinet, Secretary

18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Apothecary Cabinet, Secretary

Located in Dallas, TX

18th century Dutch neoclassical apothecary cabinet ~ secretary was obviously a product of sublimely

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Revival Bookcases

Materials

Brass

LARGE VICTORIAN HABERDASHERY APOTHECARY SHOPS CABiNET GLAZED DOOR BOOKCASE
LARGE VICTORIAN HABERDASHERY APOTHECARY SHOPS CABiNET GLAZED DOOR BOOKCASE

LARGE VICTORIAN HABERDASHERY APOTHECARY SHOPS CABiNET GLAZED DOOR BOOKCASE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

mid-Victorian Apothecary or Haberdashery cabinet library bookcase Please note the delivery fee listed

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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Rare Victorian Haberdashery Apothecary Shops Cabinet Fully Glazed Door Bookcase
Rare Victorian Haberdashery Apothecary Shops Cabinet Fully Glazed Door Bookcase

Rare Victorian Haberdashery Apothecary Shops Cabinet Fully Glazed Door Bookcase

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning extremely rare original mid Victorian Apothecary

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

French Art Deco Walnut Cabinet/ Vitrine/ Bar/ Bookcase with Metal Leaf Detail
French Art Deco Walnut Cabinet/ Vitrine/ Bar/ Bookcase with Metal Leaf Detail

French Art Deco Walnut Cabinet/ Vitrine/ Bar/ Bookcase with Metal Leaf Detail

Located in New York City, NY

Deco or any setting. Functionally, it can also be used as an bar, Library Bookcase, Apothecary Cabinet

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Silver Leaf

French Modern Tall Blonde Parquetry Cabinet, Mini Armoire W/ Nickel Trim
French Modern Tall Blonde Parquetry Cabinet, Mini Armoire W/ Nickel Trim

French Modern Tall Blonde Parquetry Cabinet, Mini Armoire W/ Nickel Trim

Located in New York City, NY

, Apothecary Cabinet, Blanket Chest, Bookcase, Buffet, Cabinet, Commodes and Chests of Drawers, Credenza

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nickel

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Tibetan Elm Pegam Apothecary Bookcase Chest Altar Cabinet Bench Seat
Tibetan Elm Pegam Apothecary Bookcase Chest Altar Cabinet Bench Seat

Tibetan Elm Pegam Apothecary Bookcase Chest Altar Cabinet Bench Seat

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Tibetan Pegam book chest bench seat. Made of elm with serpentine form and vibrant hand painted floral acanthus motif that features three toed dragons, big cats, fruit and bir...

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Antique Large Black Pharmacy Apothecary Display Cabinet Bookcase Wall Unit
Antique Large Black Pharmacy Apothecary Display Cabinet Bookcase Wall Unit

Antique Large Black Pharmacy Apothecary Display Cabinet Bookcase Wall Unit

Located in Round Top, TX

At 11' wide and over 9' tall, this amazing old apothecary will make an impressive wall unit or

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Large Grey Painted Pharmacy Apothecary Display Cabinet Bookcase with 18
Vintage Large Grey Painted Pharmacy Apothecary Display Cabinet Bookcase with 18

Vintage Large Grey Painted Pharmacy Apothecary Display Cabinet Bookcase with 18

Located in Round Top, TX

At 8' wide and 9 1/2' tall, this pharmacy apothecary will make an impressive bookcase. Drawer

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Bookcase Apothecary Cabinet French 19th Century
Antique Bookcase Apothecary Cabinet French 19th Century

Antique Bookcase Apothecary Cabinet French 19th Century

Located in Buxton, GB

Closed Bookcase, Vitrine or Apothecary Style Cupboard Solid Wood Bun Feet French Origin 2 Doors 4

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Primitive Bookcases

Materials

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Large Antique Pine Display Cabinet Bookcase Pharmacy Apothecary
Large Antique Pine Display Cabinet Bookcase Pharmacy Apothecary

Large Antique Pine Display Cabinet Bookcase Pharmacy Apothecary

Located in Round Top, TX

This amazing pine bookcase first served in a retail store as a pharmacy apothecary in the late 1800

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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Bookcases

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Wood, Pine

Victorian Oak Haberdashery Apothecary Glazed Door Library Bookcase Sideboard
Victorian Oak Haberdashery Apothecary Glazed Door Library Bookcase Sideboard

Victorian Oak Haberdashery Apothecary Glazed Door Library Bookcase Sideboard

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original mid-Victorian Apothecary or Haberdashery

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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Bookcases

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Whitock & Reid Oak Bookcase and Glass Display Case
Whitock & Reid Oak Bookcase and Glass Display Case

Whitock & Reid Oak Bookcase and Glass Display Case

Located in New York, NY

Shopkeeper's oak glass display case with (6) open compartments. Made by Whitock & Reid in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Apothecary Cabinets

Apothecary Bookshelves
Apothecary Bookshelves

Apothecary Bookshelves

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H 57 in W 42 in D 10 in

Apothecary Bookshelves

Located in Baltimore, MD

A compact four shelf bookcase featuring five apothecary drawers, hand-cut dovetailed front and back

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Antique 19th Century Hungarian Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Antique Oak Stacking Bookcase by Union Zeiss / Globe Wernicke, ca 1900
Antique Oak Stacking Bookcase by Union Zeiss / Globe Wernicke, ca 1900

Antique Oak Stacking Bookcase by Union Zeiss / Globe Wernicke, ca 1900

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This bookcase was produced by Union Zeiss (Globe Wernicke) in Germany around 1900. It features

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Early 20th Century German Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Stacking Bookcase / Filing Cabinet by Macey US, Ca 1920
Antique Oak Stacking Bookcase / Filing Cabinet by Macey US, Ca 1920

Antique Oak Stacking Bookcase / Filing Cabinet by Macey US, Ca 1920

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This bookcase / filing cabinet was produced by Macey in the US around 1920. It features stackable

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

English Ebonized Pine Glazed Apothecary Cabinet
English Ebonized Pine Glazed Apothecary Cabinet

English Ebonized Pine Glazed Apothecary Cabinet

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H 74.41 in W 55.52 in D 13.78 in

English Ebonized Pine Glazed Apothecary Cabinet

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1900 English Ebonized Pine Glazed Apothecary Cabinet sku 1446B W141 x D35 x H189 cm

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20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Dutch 19th Century Apothecary Display Case
Dutch 19th Century Apothecary Display Case

Dutch 19th Century Apothecary Display Case

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H 108.75 in W 85.25 in D 20.25 in

Dutch 19th Century Apothecary Display Case

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A massive Dutch apothecary display case from a pharmacy. A large cornice with gorgeous acanthus

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Other Bookcases

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PAIR 19th Century Painted Pharmacy Bookcases
PAIR 19th Century Painted Pharmacy Bookcases

PAIR 19th Century Painted Pharmacy Bookcases

Located in Dallas, TX

Found in Holland, this Pair of incredible 19th century Apothecary Shop Bookcases are perfect for

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Antique 1880s Dutch Bookcases

Swedish Craft, Bookcase, Pine, Nails, 19th Century Sweden
Swedish Craft, Bookcase, Pine, Nails, 19th Century Sweden

Swedish Craft, Bookcase, Pine, Nails, 19th Century Sweden

Located in High Point, NC

An antique shelf or bookcase / apothecary cabinet. Produced in Sweden 19th century. Likely

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bookcases

Materials

Pine

19th Century Pine Apothecary Display Cabinet Bookcase
19th Century Pine Apothecary Display Cabinet Bookcase

19th Century Pine Apothecary Display Cabinet Bookcase

Located in Round Top, TX

Large pine display cabinet or apothecary with open shelving, 20 upper drawers and 24 lower drawers

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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Cabinets

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Pine

Chinese Herbal Apothecary Elm Chest And Bookcase
Chinese Herbal Apothecary Elm Chest And Bookcase

Chinese Herbal Apothecary Elm Chest And Bookcase

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H 40.95 in W 47.64 in D 16.34 in

Chinese Herbal Apothecary Elm Chest And Bookcase

Located in Kastrup, DK

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period late 19th century apothecary merchant's chest in Southern elm, also

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Elm

Large Early 20th Century Apothecary Shop Cabinet or Bookcase with Sliding Doors
Large Early 20th Century Apothecary Shop Cabinet or Bookcase with Sliding Doors

Large Early 20th Century Apothecary Shop Cabinet or Bookcase with Sliding Doors

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

the home library as a bookcase. A two-part body crafted in pitch pine. Base section standing on a

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Early 20th Century European Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Small French Hand Carved Oak & Metal Leaf Cabinet /Vitrine / Bar/ Bookcase
Small French Hand Carved Oak & Metal Leaf Cabinet /Vitrine / Bar/ Bookcase

Small French Hand Carved Oak & Metal Leaf Cabinet /Vitrine / Bar/ Bookcase

Located in New York City, NY

Bookcase, Apothecary Cabinet, Blanket Chest, Buffet, Cabinet, Commode and Chests of Drawers, Corner

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco Three Door Walnut Cabinet/ Vitrine/ Bar with Metal Leaf Detail
French Art Deco Three Door Walnut Cabinet/ Vitrine/ Bar with Metal Leaf Detail

French Art Deco Three Door Walnut Cabinet/ Vitrine/ Bar with Metal Leaf Detail

Located in New York City, NY

as an Apothecary Cabinet, Blanket Chest, Bookcase, Buffet, Cabinet, Commode and Chests of Drawers

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets

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Original Two Door Inlaid Burlwood Cabinet with Bronze Mounts @ 1900
Original Two Door Inlaid Burlwood Cabinet with Bronze Mounts @ 1900

Original Two Door Inlaid Burlwood Cabinet with Bronze Mounts @ 1900

Located in New York City, NY

, apothecary Cabinet, Blanket chest, bookcase, buffet, commode and chests of drawers, credenza, cupboard

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

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Metal, Bronze

Country French Pine General Store Apothecary Cabinet Bookcase
Country French Pine General Store Apothecary Cabinet Bookcase

Country French Pine General Store Apothecary Cabinet Bookcase

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Monumental 3-part country French general store apothecary style cabinet with display bookcase

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20th Century French Rustic Bookcases

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Iron

Industrial Steel Glass Door Apothecary Display Cabinet
Industrial Steel Glass Door Apothecary Display Cabinet

Industrial Steel Glass Door Apothecary Display Cabinet

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Amazing Industrial apothecary display cabinet or bookcase with glass doors. Features a case

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20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

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Large English  Apothecary Bookcase, Hand-Painted
Large English  Apothecary Bookcase, Hand-Painted

Large English Apothecary Bookcase, Hand-Painted

Located in Port Chester, NY

This very decorative bookcase has bookshelves, drawers, and cupboards, with the old drawers and

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20th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Stunning Large Apothecary Bookcase Display Cabinet, Late 20th Century
Stunning Large Apothecary Bookcase Display Cabinet, Late 20th Century

Stunning Large Apothecary Bookcase Display Cabinet, Late 20th Century

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Stunning large and imposing 20th century apothecary display cabinet or bookcase in solid English

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20th Century British Late Victorian Apothecary Cabinets

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A Pair of French Oak Apothecary Etagere
A Pair of French Oak Apothecary Etagere

A Pair of French Oak Apothecary Etagere

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H 91.5 in W 63 in D 15.5 in

A Pair of French Oak Apothecary Etagere

Located in New York, NY

Two French Oak Apothecary Etageres, With Metal Column Uprights and Sliding Panel Doors, 19th

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Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

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Oak

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Apothecary Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the apothecary bookcase you’re looking for. An apothecary bookcase — often made from wood, glass and oak — can elevate any home. There are 13 variations of the antique or vintage apothecary bookcase you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer apothecary bookcase, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An apothecary bookcase is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, folk art and industrial styles are sought with frequency. A well-made apothecary bookcase has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Franco Mario, George Sowden and Re-Wood are consistently popular.

How Much is a Apothecary Bookcase?

Prices for an apothecary bookcase can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $295 and can go as high as $70,437, while the average can fetch as much as $5,920.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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