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Apothecary Chests And Drawers

Bank of Apothecary Drawers, Chest Of Drawers.
Bank of Apothecary Drawers, Chest Of Drawers.

Bank of Apothecary Drawers, Chest Of Drawers.

$7,554

H 29 in W 47 in D 9.5 in

Bank of Apothecary Drawers, Chest Of Drawers.

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Late 19th Century Apothecary Chest. A fine attractive mahogany 26-drawer chemist, apothecary chest

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Square Apothecary Chest with Nine Drawers and Brass Pulls
Chinese Square Apothecary Chest with Nine Drawers and Brass Pulls

Chinese Square Apothecary Chest with Nine Drawers and Brass Pulls

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese square apothecary-style chest of drawers, likely from the early to mid-20th century

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Apothecary Chest with 32 Drawers and Aged Patina
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Apothecary Chest with 32 Drawers and Aged Patina

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Apothecary Chest with 32 Drawers and Aged Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing dynasty period apothecary chest from the 19th century, with 32 drawers and dark

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Apothecary Chest of Drawers, English, Chemist’s Shop Cabinet, Victorian
Antique Apothecary Chest of Drawers, English, Chemist’s Shop Cabinet, Victorian

Antique Apothecary Chest of Drawers, English, Chemist’s Shop Cabinet, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a rare and unusual antique Victorian apothecary chest, offering superb storage and period

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Swedish Gustavian Style Apothecary Chest with 10 Drawers and Carved Dentil
Swedish Gustavian Style Apothecary Chest with 10 Drawers and Carved Dentil

Swedish Gustavian Style Apothecary Chest with 10 Drawers and Carved Dentil

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood apothecary chest with carved dentil molding, 10 drawers

Category

20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Pine Apothecary Cabinet Chest of 18 Drawers, Denmark, circa 1880
Antique Pine Apothecary Cabinet Chest of 18 Drawers, Denmark, circa 1880

Antique Pine Apothecary Cabinet Chest of 18 Drawers, Denmark, circa 1880

Located in Round Top, TX

This tall pine apothecary chest of 18 drawers likely served in a Danish country store during the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Early 20th century apothecary fruitwood tall chest of drawers
Early 20th century apothecary fruitwood tall chest of drawers

Early 20th century apothecary fruitwood tall chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century apothecary fruitwood tall chest of drawers circa 1930. Unusual and rare piece

Category

Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Antique Vintage Industrial Apothecary Haberdashery Workshop Chest Of Drawers
Antique Vintage Industrial Apothecary Haberdashery Workshop Chest Of Drawers

Antique Vintage Industrial Apothecary Haberdashery Workshop Chest Of Drawers

Located in Sale, GB

- A rare set of vintage apothecary workshop drawers, England circa 1910

Category

Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Pine

Victorian Mahogany Apothecary Chest
Victorian Mahogany Apothecary Chest

Victorian Mahogany Apothecary Chest

$1,850

H 29.25 in W 20.75 in D 9.75 in

Victorian Mahogany Apothecary Chest

Located in Essex, MA

Small chest with eleven painted labelled drawers for different herbs and medicinal concoctions.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Distressed White Lacquer Apothecary Chests – Near Pair with Nine Drawers
Vintage Distressed White Lacquer Apothecary Chests – Near Pair with Nine Drawers

Vintage Distressed White Lacquer Apothecary Chests – Near Pair with Nine Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A near pair of vintage Chinese apothecary chests, these pieces share the same nine-drawer design

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Large And Impressive Stained Pine Apothecary Chest
Large And Impressive Stained Pine Apothecary Chest

Large And Impressive Stained Pine Apothecary Chest

Located in Essex, MA

Having 87 drawers with brass knobs. Once used in a general store or apothecary. Shallow proportions.

Category

Antique 1840s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

2x Military apothecary chest of drawers bedside tables leather top, 1850
2x Military apothecary chest of drawers bedside tables leather top, 1850

2x Military apothecary chest of drawers bedside tables leather top, 1850

$4,367Sale Price|20% Off

H 26.78 in W 8.67 in D 9.85 in

2x Military apothecary chest of drawers bedside tables leather top, 1850

Located in Berlin, DE

Rare Victorian pharmacist military campaign four drawers brass tied chest with embossed green

Category

Antique 1850s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Large 19thC English Walnut Apothecary Bank Drawers
Large 19thC English Walnut Apothecary Bank Drawers

Large 19thC English Walnut Apothecary Bank Drawers

$10,724

H 50.01 in W 52.37 in D 20.08 in

Large 19thC English Walnut Apothecary Bank Drawers

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1890 Large 19thC English Walnut Apothecary Bank Drawers sku 1738 W133 x D51 x H127 cm Weight

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Yellow lacquered Apothecary Medicine Chests
Pair of Yellow lacquered Apothecary Medicine Chests

Pair of Yellow lacquered Apothecary Medicine Chests

$4,747 / set

H 49.61 in W 45.67 in D 22.05 in

Pair of Yellow lacquered Apothecary Medicine Chests

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chests. Made of elm wood with ivory lacquer. Each

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinet with 28 Drawers, Original Lacquer
Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinet with 28 Drawers, Original Lacquer

Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinet with 28 Drawers, Original Lacquer

Located in Kastrup, DK

Apothecary Cabinet (Medicine Chest) with 28 Drawers, Preserved in Original Lacquer This stunning

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Pharmacist Chest of Drawers
Early 20th Century Pharmacist Chest of Drawers

Early 20th Century Pharmacist Chest of Drawers

$2,729Sale Price|20% Off

H 87.01 in W 40.56 in D 16.93 in

Early 20th Century Pharmacist Chest of Drawers

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Old French matte black painted chest of drawers from a pharmacist. The chest has 36 small drawers

Category

Early 20th Century French Other Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Small Set Of Antique Apothecary Drawers, English, Pine, Countertop, Edwardian
Small Set Of Antique Apothecary Drawers, English, Pine, Countertop, Edwardian

Small Set Of Antique Apothecary Drawers, English, Pine, Countertop, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small set of antique apothecary drawers. An English, stained pine countertop chest

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Tall Walnut or Oak Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet
Tall Walnut or Oak Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet

Tall Walnut or Oak Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet

$5,941 / item

H 57.49 in W 33.08 in D 14.57 in

Tall Walnut or Oak Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet

Located in Paris, FR

Very elegant timeless Apothecary style chest of drawers cabinet that provides a practical storage

Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Tall Walnut or Oak Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet
Tall Walnut or Oak Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet

Tall Walnut or Oak Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet

$5,941 / item

H 57.49 in W 33.08 in D 14.57 in

Tall Walnut or Oak Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet

By Wewood

Located in Paris, FR

Very elegant timeless Apothecary style chest of drawers cabinet that provides a practical storage

Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Early 19th Century Chemist Apothecary Drug Pharmacy Drawers Bratley Pontefract
Early 19th Century Chemist Apothecary Drug Pharmacy Drawers Bratley Pontefract

Early 19th Century Chemist Apothecary Drug Pharmacy Drawers Bratley Pontefract

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A truly wonderful run of chemist drawers, originally made for and housed at Bratley Chemist

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Pine

Japanese Edo Period Apothecary Chest (Tansu), Kaei 1 (1848), Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Edo Period Apothecary Chest (Tansu), Kaei 1 (1848), Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Edo Period Apothecary Chest (Tansu), Kaei 1 (1848), Wabi-Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese apothecary chest (tansu) dates to the first year of Kaei (1848), late Edo period. The

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Victorian Apothecary Campaign 4 Drawer Brass Bound Chest with Hand Painted Front
Victorian Apothecary Campaign 4 Drawer Brass Bound Chest with Hand Painted Front

Victorian Apothecary Campaign 4 Drawer Brass Bound Chest with Hand Painted Front

Located in Reading, Berkshire

painted with its own medicine title for easy access. Apothecary chests with many small drawers to

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers, cabinet wabi sabi
1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers, cabinet wabi sabi

1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers, cabinet wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Mid size apothecary chest, medicine chest of drawers - "Kusuri dansu" in Japanese - product of late

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1850s-1890s Japanese antique mid-size medicine tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi
1850s-1890s Japanese antique mid-size medicine tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi

1850s-1890s Japanese antique mid-size medicine tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese antique mid-size apothecary chest, tansu chest of drawers for medicines (Kusuri dansu

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers 2pc cabinet wabi sabi
1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers 2pc cabinet wabi sabi

1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers 2pc cabinet wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

size box chest of drawers, in the vein of Medicine chest "Kusuri dansu" in Japanese - one of Tansu

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Early 20th century Apothecary Cabinet
Early 20th century Apothecary Cabinet

Early 20th century Apothecary Cabinet

$5,753

H 55.91 in W 63.78 in D 24.02 in

Early 20th century Apothecary Cabinet

Located in MILL, NL

Very neat large Apothecary cupboard / chest of drawers / chest of drawers. No less than 60 drawers

Category

Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Large French Oak Apothecary Cabinet, 1930s
Large French Oak Apothecary Cabinet, 1930s

Large French Oak Apothecary Cabinet, 1930s

$9,100

H 40 in W 91.75 in D 19.75 in

Large French Oak Apothecary Cabinet, 1930s

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautifully patinated relic of early 20th-century craftsmanship, this French apothecary cabinet

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers
Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers

Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers

$3,190

H 64.57 in W 51.97 in D 19.3 in

Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

A Chinese Qing Dynasty apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest. Front in original red lacquer with 45

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Korean Elm Medicine Apothecary Cabinet Chest 88 Drawers Yakjang 1920
Antique Korean Elm Medicine Apothecary Cabinet Chest 88 Drawers Yakjang 1920

Antique Korean Elm Medicine Apothecary Cabinet Chest 88 Drawers Yakjang 1920

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique elm Korean medicine apothecary chest/cabinet, or Yakjang, circa 1920. The cabinet is

Category

Vintage 1920s Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Granite, Brass, Iron

Lovely Chinese Burr & Burl Elm Apothecary Chest of Drawers with Cupboard Base
Lovely Chinese Burr & Burl Elm Apothecary Chest of Drawers with Cupboard Base

Lovely Chinese Burr & Burl Elm Apothecary Chest of Drawers with Cupboard Base

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely small Apothecary Burl Elm Chinese chest of drawers

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

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Apothecary Chest
Apothecary Chest

Apothecary Chest

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H 51.5 in W 41.5 in D 12 in

Apothecary Chest

Located in New York, NY

Antique homeopathic apothecary (medicine) chest with compartmentalized drawers and panels.

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Apothecary Chest

Apothecary Chest

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H 51.5 in W 41.5 in D 12 in

Apothecary Chest

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Antique homeopathic apothecary ( medicine ) chest with compartmentalized drawers and panels. For

Category

Antique 19th Century North Korean Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Antique Pine Wood Apothecary Chest of Drawers 1940s
Antique Pine Wood Apothecary Chest of Drawers 1940s

Antique Pine Wood Apothecary Chest of Drawers 1940s

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H 35.25 in W 31.25 in D 17.4 in

Antique Pine Wood Apothecary Chest of Drawers 1940s

Located in Hawthorne, CA

Antique handmade solid pine apothecary bank of 18 small drawers with porcelain pulls. Drawers vary

Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Porcelain, Pine

Large Original Painted Bank of Drawers/ chest of drawers
Large Original Painted Bank of Drawers/ chest of drawers

Large Original Painted Bank of Drawers/ chest of drawers

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H 43.71 in W 100.01 in D 13.39 in

Large Original Painted Bank of Drawers/ chest of drawers

Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire

A very large antique French bank of 24 drawers with original letterbox red paint, made in solid

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Blue Apothecary Counter
Blue Apothecary Counter

Blue Apothecary Counter

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H 34 in W 86.5 in D 23 in

Blue Apothecary Counter

Located in Dallas, TX

Apothecary Store Counter with 9 drawers, with original metal drawer rollers.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Traditional Chinese Medicine Cabinet Apothecary Chest of Drawers
Antique Traditional Chinese Medicine Cabinet Apothecary Chest of Drawers

Antique Traditional Chinese Medicine Cabinet Apothecary Chest of Drawers

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

store ingredients for his remedies. This cabinet houses 38 drawers, 35 smaller ones with four

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Apothecary Chest with 39 Drawers
Apothecary Chest with 39 Drawers

Apothecary Chest with 39 Drawers

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H 68 in W 41 in D 20 in

Apothecary Chest with 39 Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elmwood chest with 39 drawers and open shelf above. Original lacquer finish, nicely distressed

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 39 Drawers
Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 39 Drawers

Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 39 Drawers

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H 41.34 in W 33.47 in D 19.69 in

Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 39 Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

Chinese elm apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 39 drawers. From Suzhou, China, 1860-1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Apothecary Chest of Drawers, England, circa 1875
Apothecary Chest of Drawers, England, circa 1875

Apothecary Chest of Drawers, England, circa 1875

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H 35 in W 48.75 in D 10.75 in

Apothecary Chest of Drawers, England, circa 1875

Located in Culver City, CA

Apothecary chest of drawers, England, circa 1875. Two-part form includes original labels, flush

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Apothecary Chest of Drawers
Early 20th Century Apothecary Chest of Drawers

Early 20th Century Apothecary Chest of Drawers

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H 39.57 in W 58.86 in D 13.78 in

Early 20th Century Apothecary Chest of Drawers

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

A early 20th century apothecary chest or drawer cabinet. Made from solid oak. Restored ready for

Category

Early 20th Century European Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Enamel

Apothecary Chest of Drawers, England 1820
Apothecary Chest of Drawers, England 1820

Apothecary Chest of Drawers, England 1820

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H 29.5 in W 38 in D 9.5 in

Apothecary Chest of Drawers, England 1820

Located in Culver City, CA

Apothecary Chest of Drawers England, 1820 Mahogany chest with original labels. 38”L x 9.5”d x 29.5

Category

Antique 1820s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

Pine Apothecary Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1890
Pine Apothecary Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1890

Pine Apothecary Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1890

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H 40.75 in W 34.25 in D 16.75 in

Pine Apothecary Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1890

Located in Round Top, TX

This pine apothecary is both a fun and functional chest of various sized drawers. The many drawers

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Vintage Pine Counter Apothecary Chest of 12 Drawers
Vintage Pine Counter Apothecary Chest of 12 Drawers

Vintage Pine Counter Apothecary Chest of 12 Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

Fun and function combine in this pine chest of 12 drawers. This delightful pine apothecary

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Pine

Apothecary Chest of Drawers, England, circa 1890
Apothecary Chest of Drawers, England, circa 1890

Apothecary Chest of Drawers, England, circa 1890

Located in Culver City, CA

Apothecary chest of drawers, England, circa 1890. In beautiful mahogany with hand painted

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 28 Drawers
Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 28 Drawers

Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 28 Drawers

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H 40.56 in W 67.33 in L 40.56 in

Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 28 Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 28 drawers in black / burgundy lacquer. From

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pine Apothecary Cabinet Style Chest of Drawers
Pine Apothecary Cabinet Style Chest of Drawers

Pine Apothecary Cabinet Style Chest of Drawers

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H 37.5 in W 34.5 in D 18.5 in

Pine Apothecary Cabinet Style Chest of Drawers

Located in Astoria, NY

Pine Apothecary Cabinet Style Chest of Drawers, four drawers, each drawer face with three brass

Category

20th Century Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Apothecary Cabinet or Chest of Drawers
Early 20th Century Apothecary Cabinet or Chest of Drawers

Early 20th Century Apothecary Cabinet or Chest of Drawers

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

A early 20th century apothecary chest or drawer cabinet made from solid oak. Straight-lined oak

Category

Early 20th Century European Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Apothecary Chest of Drawers, Early 20th Century
Apothecary Chest of Drawers, Early 20th Century

Apothecary Chest of Drawers, Early 20th Century

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H 37.01 in W 35.83 in D 18.12 in

Apothecary Chest of Drawers, Early 20th Century

Located in Wrocław, Poland

This apothecary chest of drawers was made around early 20th century. It is made of oakwood and has

Category

Early 20th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Swedish Light Painted and Carved Apothecary Chest with 15 Drawers
19th Century Swedish Light Painted and Carved Apothecary Chest with 15 Drawers

19th Century Swedish Light Painted and Carved Apothecary Chest with 15 Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish apothecary chest from the 19th century with light gray / cream painted finish, multiple

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Primitive Walnut Spice Cabinet Small Apothecary Chest 8 Drawers
Antique Primitive Walnut Spice Cabinet Small Apothecary Chest 8 Drawers

Antique Primitive Walnut Spice Cabinet Small Apothecary Chest 8 Drawers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Primitive walnut Spice cabinet small Apothecary chest 8 drawers. Item features beautiful

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Mid-20th Century American Primitive Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Pine Apothecary Console Chest of 16 Drawers, Denmark circa 1880
Pine Apothecary Console Chest of 16 Drawers, Denmark circa 1880

Pine Apothecary Console Chest of 16 Drawers, Denmark circa 1880

Located in Round Top, TX

This pine apothecary is both a fun and functional chest of various sized drawers. At only 14" deep

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Pine

1950s Oak Apothecary Multi-Drawer Chest of Drawers, Twelve Drawers
1950s Oak Apothecary Multi-Drawer Chest of Drawers, Twelve Drawers

1950s Oak Apothecary Multi-Drawer Chest of Drawers, Twelve Drawers

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950s oak apothecary multi-drawer chest of drawers, twelve drawers. Sourced from a German chemist

Category

Vintage 1950s German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Large Antique Victorian Mahogany Apothecary Chest of Drawers
Large Antique Victorian Mahogany Apothecary Chest of Drawers

Large Antique Victorian Mahogany Apothecary Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

Antique Victorian mahogany apothecary chest in great condition dating from the 1860-1880s period

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Apothecary Medicine Chest with 24 Drawers
19th Century Apothecary Medicine Chest with 24 Drawers

19th Century Apothecary Medicine Chest with 24 Drawers

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H 52.37 in W 55.52 in D 15.75 in

19th Century Apothecary Medicine Chest with 24 Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 24 drawers. Linden wood (also called lime tree

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Apothecary Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, 1930s
Apothecary Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, 1930s

Apothecary Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, 1930s

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H 31.89 in W 66.15 in D 21.26 in

Apothecary Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, 1930s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Apothecary's chest of drawers from the 1930s. The cabinet comes from a pharmacy in the German city

Category

Vintage 1930s German Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble

Apothecary Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, 1930s
Apothecary Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, 1930s

Apothecary Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, 1930s

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H 33.27 in W 68.12 in D 21.86 in

Apothecary Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, 1930s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Apothecary's chest of drawers from the 1930s. The cabinet comes from a pharmacy in the German city

Category

Vintage 1930s German Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble

Antique East Asian 36 Drawers Apothecary Cabinet Chest, circa 1920s
Antique East Asian 36 Drawers Apothecary Cabinet Chest, circa 1920s

Antique East Asian 36 Drawers Apothecary Cabinet Chest, circa 1920s

Located in Germantown, MD

Authentic east Asian herbal medicine chest hand crafted in a classic Korean / Japanese antique

Category

Early 20th Century Korean Anglo-Japanese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Elm

Antique Swedish Gustavian Style White Painted Apothecary Large Chest of Drawers
Antique Swedish Gustavian Style White Painted Apothecary Large Chest of Drawers

Antique Swedish Gustavian Style White Painted Apothecary Large Chest of Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

Swedish gustavian style apothecary large chest of 26 drawers, can be used as console or free

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinese Apothecary Chest
Chinese Apothecary Chest

Chinese Apothecary Chest

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H 43.5 in W 36 in D 23 in

Chinese Apothecary Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century provincial Chinese elmwood apothecary chest with 14 drawers and quatrefoil shaped

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest

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H 34.5 in W 87 in D 18 in

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese elmwood apothecary chest with nine drawers and brass hardware. Pagoda Red

Category

Antique 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Early 20th century apothecary fruitwood tall chest of drawers
Early 20th century apothecary fruitwood tall chest of drawers

Early 20th century apothecary fruitwood tall chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century apothecary fruitwood tall chest of drawers circa 1930. Unusual and rare piece

Category

Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Early 20th century apothecary fruitwood tall chest of drawers
Early 20th century apothecary fruitwood tall chest of drawers

Early 20th century apothecary fruitwood tall chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century apothecary fruitwood tall chest of drawers circa 1930. Unusual and rare piece

Category

Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Apothecary's Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, 1930's
Apothecary's Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, 1930's

Apothecary's Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, 1930's

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H 33.47 in W 61.42 in D 22.05 in

Apothecary's Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, 1930's

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Apothecary's chest of drawers from the 1930s. The cabinet comes from a pharmacy in the German city

Category

Vintage 1930s German Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Apothecary Chest of Drawers, Solid Oak, Late 19th Century
Apothecary Chest of Drawers, Solid Oak, Late 19th Century

Apothecary Chest of Drawers, Solid Oak, Late 19th Century

Located in Wrocław, Poland

This apothecary chest of drawers comes from Poland, from one of pharmacies in Kraków from late 19th

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Antique Late 19th Century Polish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

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Apothecary Style Chest

Apothecary Style Chest

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H 37 in W 64 in D 20 in

Apothecary Style Chest

Located in North Miami, FL

A modernized apothecary style chest. The piece has been refinished in a matte black lacquer which

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Materials

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Chinese Apothecary Chest of 24 Drawers, circa 1820-40
Chinese Apothecary Chest of 24 Drawers, circa 1820-40

Chinese Apothecary Chest of 24 Drawers, circa 1820-40

Located in Round Top, TX

accentuated by a hand buffed finish, leaving a warm organic feel to this apothecary. Each of the 24 drawers

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English 19th Century Black Apothecary Chest with 26 Drawers and Brass Hardware
English 19th Century Black Apothecary Chest with 26 Drawers and Brass Hardware

English 19th Century Black Apothecary Chest with 26 Drawers and Brass Hardware

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English black apothecary chest from the 19th century with 26 drawers, brass hardware and carved

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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chinese Apothecary Chest
Chinese Apothecary Chest

Chinese Apothecary Chest

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H 48 in W 55 in D 18.5 in

Chinese Apothecary Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

With the original paper labels intact, each of the 27 drawers of this 19th century elmwood Chinese

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Antique English Apothecary Drawers

Antique English Apothecary Drawers

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Antique English Apothecary Drawers

Located in London, GB

A tall set of English Apothecary drawers, Late 19th century, Professional restored, formed

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Materials

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Antique Apothecary Drawers-France

Antique Apothecary Drawers-France

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Antique Apothecary Drawers-France

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

earlier chemist or apothecary. All in all with 18 large spacious drawers, several of which have two

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French Apothecary Style Rustic Pine Twelve-Drawer Chest of Drawers
French Apothecary Style Rustic Pine Twelve-Drawer Chest of Drawers

French Apothecary Style Rustic Pine Twelve-Drawer Chest of Drawers

Located in South Bend, IN

A fantastic 12-drawer file cabinet or apothecary cabinet with fold down desk or work station

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Materials

Brass

Rare Victorian Merchants Apothecary Haberdashery Bank / Chest of Drawers Dresser
Rare Victorian Merchants Apothecary Haberdashery Bank / Chest of Drawers Dresser

Rare Victorian Merchants Apothecary Haberdashery Bank / Chest of Drawers Dresser

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

merchants dresser or Haberdashery apothecary bank of drawers in the form of a dresser This is a very rare

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Materials

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vintage filing cabinet  apothecary cabinet  chest of drawers  the 30's
vintage filing cabinet  apothecary cabinet  chest of drawers  the 30's

vintage filing cabinet apothecary cabinet chest of drawers the 30's

Located in Lemmer, NL

vintage filing cabinet apothecary cabinet chest of drawers the 30's period the 30's designs

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Materials

Metal

Ju Mu Wood Apothecary Chest
Ju Mu Wood Apothecary Chest

Ju Mu Wood Apothecary Chest

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H 47.5 in W 34.5 in D 17.5 in

Ju Mu Wood Apothecary Chest

Located in Greenwich, CT

A fine ju mu wood apothecary chest with 42 drawers and 3 larger drawers on bottom with brass ring

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Chest of drawers
Chest of drawers

Chest of drawers

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Chest of drawers

Located in Torino, IT

cash of drawers in walnut and glass. One glass is missing

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Materials

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Apothecary Bank of Drawers, circa 1900
Apothecary Bank of Drawers, circa 1900

Apothecary Bank of Drawers, circa 1900

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H 75 in W 55 in D 15 in

Apothecary Bank of Drawers, circa 1900

Located in Culver City, CA

Apothecary bank of drawers, circa 1900. Beautiful chest of (44) drawers, with original hardware

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Antique Early 1900s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Antique Mahogany Apothecary Cabinet / Bank of Drawers, circa 1875
Antique Mahogany Apothecary Cabinet / Bank of Drawers, circa 1875

Antique Mahogany Apothecary Cabinet / Bank of Drawers, circa 1875

Located in Nantucket, MA

Mahogany apothecary chest with 35 drawers and painted labels on each drawer front indicating the

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Apothecary Cabinets

19thC English Carved Oak Apothecary Drawers
19thC English Carved Oak Apothecary Drawers

19thC English Carved Oak Apothecary Drawers

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H 29.14 in W 49.22 in D 16.93 in

19thC English Carved Oak Apothecary Drawers

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1800 19thC English Carved Oak Apothecary Drawers with 12 dovetailed drawers & original brass

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Antique 1790s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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Georgian period Chemist Apothecary drawers - No2
Georgian period Chemist Apothecary drawers - No2

Georgian period Chemist Apothecary drawers - No2

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H 26.38 in W 39.38 in D 6.3 in

Georgian period Chemist Apothecary drawers - No2

Located in Malton, GB

prefer. Free stands perfectly well. All timber drawers as well. This is 1 of 2 sets we have and is a

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Antique Early 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

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Brutalist Ebonized Chest of Drawers

Brutalist Ebonized Chest of Drawers

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H 37 in W 49 in D 19 in

Brutalist Ebonized Chest of Drawers

Located in La Mesa, CA

Black brutalist apothecary-style chest of drawers, featuring four individual, spacious drawers with

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Vintage 1970s Brutalist Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Mahogany Apothecary Bank of Drawers
Antique Victorian Mahogany Apothecary Bank of Drawers

Antique Victorian Mahogany Apothecary Bank of Drawers

Located in Sherborne, GB

Late 19th century mahogany apothecary bank of drawers circa 1880 comprising of 18 small ones and 12

Category

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Materials

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Pair Of Victorian Mahogany Apothecary Chests
Pair Of Victorian Mahogany Apothecary Chests

Pair Of Victorian Mahogany Apothecary Chests

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H 31.75 in W 26.75 in D 10.5 in

Pair Of Victorian Mahogany Apothecary Chests

Located in Essex, MA

Each with a rectangular top over six drawers with a red wash and gilt lettering. Wood knobs. Plinth

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Twenty Drawer Apothecary Chest in Green Polychrome Paint
19th Century Twenty Drawer Apothecary Chest in Green Polychrome Paint

19th Century Twenty Drawer Apothecary Chest in Green Polychrome Paint

Located in Milford, NH

A 19th century apothecary chest with dovetailed construction and twenty drawers, each with a

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Antique 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

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Medicine Chest with 12 Drawers

Medicine Chest with 12 Drawers

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H 48 in W 35 in D 17.75 in

Medicine Chest with 12 Drawers

Located in Chicago, IL

Coated in a beautiful golden-yellow lacquer, each of the 12 drawers is labeled with elegant

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

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Medicine Chest with 12 drawers

Medicine Chest with 12 drawers

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Medicine Chest with 12 drawers

Located in Chicago, IL

Painted medicine chest oriniating from Beijing. All original paint. Interior drawer dividers.

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Chinese Medicine Chest with Drawers

Chinese Medicine Chest with Drawers

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H 64 in W 45.75 in D 19 in

Chinese Medicine Chest with Drawers

Located in Chicago, IL

Chinese doctors used chests like this to store medicinal herbs, extracts, and powdered minerals

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

A Pair Of Black Lacquer Apothecary Chests
A Pair Of Black Lacquer Apothecary Chests

A Pair Of Black Lacquer Apothecary Chests

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of refined and elegant black lacquer apothecary chests, brass ring pulls. Beautiful form

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

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Apothecary Chests And Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of apothecary chests and drawers available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and pine, all apothecary chests and drawers available were constructed with great care. We have 72 antique and vintage apothecary chests and drawers in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Apothecary chests and drawers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Apothecary chests and drawers bearing Industrial or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many apothecary chests and drawers are appealing in their simplicity, but Roche Bobois and Wewood produced popular apothecary chests and drawers that are worth a look.

How Much are Apothecary Chests And Drawers?

Prices for apothecary chests and drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, apothecary chests and drawers begin at $795 and can go as high as $9,914, while the average can fetch as much as $3,166.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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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