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Natural Walnut Altai Apothecary Desk by A. Jacob Marks
Natural Walnut Altai Apothecary Desk by A. Jacob Marks

Natural Walnut Altai Apothecary Desk by A. Jacob Marks

$14,631 / item

H 29.93 in W 47.64 in D 20.87 in

Natural Walnut Altai Apothecary Desk by A. Jacob Marks

Located in Geneve, CH

Natural Walnut Altai Apothecary Desk by A. Jacob Marks Dimensions: W 121 x D 53 x H 76 cm.

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Apothecary Desk Oak 1920
Apothecary Desk Oak 1920

Apothecary Desk Oak 1920

$3,408

H 31.89 in W 75.2 in D 31.5 in

Apothecary Desk Oak 1920

Located in MILL, NL

French/Belgian chemist's table. Made from solid oak. Circa 1900-1920. With 3 drawers on either side. Can be used as a desk or dining table. Dimensions: 191L x 80D x 81H

Category

Vintage 1910s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century French Apothecary Desk, Solid Wood, Circa 1888
Late 19th Century French Apothecary Desk, Solid Wood, Circa 1888

Late 19th Century French Apothecary Desk, Solid Wood, Circa 1888

Located in Memphis, TN

A late 19th century French desk, circa 1888, crafted in solid wood and retaining its original, richly developed patina.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Swedish Gustavian Pharmacy Desk, Oakwood, Circa 1870-1890
Antique Swedish Gustavian Pharmacy Desk, Oakwood, Circa 1870-1890

Antique Swedish Gustavian Pharmacy Desk, Oakwood, Circa 1870-1890

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique pair of dark-grey Swedish Gustavian pharmacy desks made of hand crafted painted Oakwood, in good condition.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique / Industrial 36 cubby hole post office sorting desk / bathroom / kitchen
Antique / Industrial 36 cubby hole post office sorting desk / bathroom / kitchen

Antique / Industrial 36 cubby hole post office sorting desk / bathroom / kitchen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique / Industrial 36 cubby hole post office sorting desk...Great size,, Amazing patina,, retains original wire mesh back,,perfect piece for bathroom or kitchen, Hand delivery avai...

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Vintage 1910s American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Turn of the Century English Hotel Front Desk Mail Cabinet
Turn of the Century English Hotel Front Desk Mail Cabinet

Turn of the Century English Hotel Front Desk Mail Cabinet

Located in North Miami, FL

This whimsical curiosity cabinet from an English Hotel, used for guests to receive their mail. Roman numerals on enamel tags to windowed doors. The wood is lovely aged and the cabi...

Category

Early 20th Century English British Colonial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Enamel

19th Century XL Brass 7 Pound Weight Scale Apothecary Pharmacy Paperweight Desk
19th Century XL Brass 7 Pound Weight Scale Apothecary Pharmacy Paperweight Desk

19th Century XL Brass 7 Pound Weight Scale Apothecary Pharmacy Paperweight Desk

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Heavy and very large, 7 pound scale weight, hourglass form.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Paperweights

Materials

Brass

19th Century American Country General Store Carpenter Model Trade Shop Display
19th Century American Country General Store Carpenter Model Trade Shop Display

19th Century American Country General Store Carpenter Model Trade Shop Display

Located in Forney, TX

Primitive handmade solid wood construction, in the original paint finish, featuring a functional hand forged iron and twine balance scale with accessories, raised on a rectangular sh...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Apothecary Chest with Drop-Down Desk
Apothecary Chest with Drop-Down Desk

Apothecary Chest with Drop-Down Desk

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H 87 in W 47 in D 14 in

Apothecary Chest with Drop-Down Desk

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An unusual combination of an apothecary chest with a drop-down desk. C.1940. Rich colour and patina on this vintage piece.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Davis Cabinet Company Cherry Apothecary Secretary Desk Chest 625 57"
Vintage Davis Cabinet Company Cherry Apothecary Secretary Desk Chest 625 57"

Vintage Davis Cabinet Company Cherry Apothecary Secretary Desk Chest 625 57"

By Davis Cabinet Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Davis cabinet Company solid cherry apothecary style secretary desk or chest of drawers featuring flip top writing surface with seventeen drawers and large upper cubbie / shel...

Category

Late 20th Century Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Cherry

Antique Clark Spool Cabinet, Apothecary Cabinet, Table Top Desk, Store Display
Antique Clark Spool Cabinet, Apothecary Cabinet, Table Top Desk, Store Display

Antique Clark Spool Cabinet, Apothecary Cabinet, Table Top Desk, Store Display

By Clark & Biddle

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique spool cabinet. Made of oak with five drawers. Retains its original reverse painted drawers as well as its original hand pulls, this was used in an old general store to hold s...

Category

Vintage 1910s American Victorian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1950 Drop Front Secretary Desk in Teak by Børge Mogensen
1950 Drop Front Secretary Desk in Teak by Børge Mogensen

1950 Drop Front Secretary Desk in Teak by Børge Mogensen

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1950 drop front Secretary desk in teak by Børge Mogensen. When the front door drops, four storage are revealed. The base is composed by four black lacquered steel legs. Door ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Iron

English Partner’s Writing or Library Table with Leather Top
English Partner’s Writing or Library Table with Leather Top

English Partner’s Writing or Library Table with Leather Top

Located in Austin, TX

Solomon’s, Established 1834, Extensive Library, Office, and Household Furniture Warehouse, No. 10, Water Lane, Blackfriars, Facing Apothecaries Hall, Desks and fire-proof...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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.

Category

Late 20th Century Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Massive European Antique Wooten Style Case Desk Cabinet
Massive European Antique Wooten Style Case Desk Cabinet

Massive European Antique Wooten Style Case Desk Cabinet

Located in Las Vegas, NV

A beautiful example of an antique Wooten style desk cabinet, unlike any that I have ever seen. This piece is massive in size and character, all the carved details make it so beautif...

Category

Antique 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Art Deco Medical, Pharmaceutical or Apothecary Inspired Desk Clock
Antique Art Deco Medical, Pharmaceutical or Apothecary Inspired Desk Clock

Antique Art Deco Medical, Pharmaceutical or Apothecary Inspired Desk Clock

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique desk or table clock has no maker's marks, but is presumed to have been made in the United States in approximately 1920 in the period Art Deco style. The cock face is don...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Chinese Tabletop Apothecary Chest
Chinese Tabletop Apothecary Chest

Chinese Tabletop Apothecary Chest

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H 19.5 in W 15 in D 10 in

Chinese Tabletop Apothecary Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite box features a stepped display raised above six smaller drawers, which would have held writing implements such as pens, brushes, inks, wax and seal presses, while the lar...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Elm

Vintage Cased Balance Scale, Indian, Brass, Apothecary Measure, Circa 1960
Vintage Cased Balance Scale, Indian, Brass, Apothecary Measure, Circa 1960

Vintage Cased Balance Scale, Indian, Brass, Apothecary Measure, Circa 1960

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage cased balance scale. An Indian, brass apothecary measure, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Vintage Limoges Porcelain Apothecary Jar – “Marijuana”
Vintage Limoges Porcelain Apothecary Jar – “Marijuana”

Vintage Limoges Porcelain Apothecary Jar – “Marijuana”

By Limoges

Located in Victoria, BC

Display Possibilities Perfect for collectors and decorators alike, this piece can be displayed: In a cabinet of curiosities As part of a vintage pharmacy or apothecary collection ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Jars

Materials

Porcelain

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Located in Rio Vista, CA

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Materials

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Antique Swedish Gustavian Cabinet, Handcrafted Pinewood, Circa 1810

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets

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18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary

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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cupboards

Materials

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19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque

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Located in Vosselaar, BE

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Walnut

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Painted Pinewood Armchairs
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Painted Pinewood Armchairs

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Painted Pinewood Armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Swedish Rococo Cabinet, circa 1760
Swedish Rococo Cabinet, circa 1760

Swedish Rococo Cabinet, circa 1760

$11,700

H 89.5 in W 58.75 in D 21.25 in

Swedish Rococo Cabinet, circa 1760

Located in Huntington, NY

A Swedish Rococo cabinet with repainted robin's egg blue exterior. Upper cabinet opens to three full shelves (and one partial carved) scraped to remnants of original red paint. Lower...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets

Materials

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Narrow 14" Depth Cupboard Made With Antique French Doors
Narrow 14" Depth Cupboard Made With Antique French Doors

Narrow 14" Depth Cupboard Made With Antique French Doors

Located in Sheffield, MA

Very shallow 14" deep white washed two door armoire that will fit into a small room or space for extra storage or serve as entertainment cabinet for large screen TV, video and audio ...

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Swedish Rococo Cabinet, circa 1760

Swedish Rococo Cabinet, circa 1760

$9,600

H 82.5 in W 54.5 in D 22.5 in

Swedish Rococo Cabinet, circa 1760

Located in Huntington, NY

A Swedish Rococo cabinet. The bonnet top consists of an impressive overhanging arched pediment cornice. Upper section has three shelves and three small drawers (with teardrop brass ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Swedish Gustavian Apothecary Cabinets, Pinewood, Circa 1880
Antique Swedish Gustavian Apothecary Cabinets, Pinewood, Circa 1880

Antique Swedish Gustavian Apothecary Cabinets, Pinewood, Circa 1880

$52,000 / set

H 89.75 in W 52.75 in D 20.25 in

Antique Swedish Gustavian Apothecary Cabinets, Pinewood, Circa 1880

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A late 19th-century, antique pair of light-grey Swedish Gustavian apothecary cabinets made of handcrafted painted pinewood, they offer elegant and timeless storage solutions for any ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Apothecary Cabinets

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Metal, Brass

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Painted Secretary
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Painted Secretary

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Grand late 18th century Swedish gustavian period two-part secretaire cabinet or bookcase crafted from pine and beech. The substantial case has a gracefully curved or arched pediment ...

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Very Large Armoire - France, 18th Century
Very Large Armoire - France, 18th Century

Very Large Armoire - France, 18th Century

$12,928

H 86.62 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in

Very Large Armoire - France, 18th Century

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Impressive cupboard from a convent (1 meter deep). Carved details, original hinges and key, original paint (except for the cornice). The interior can be adapted according to speci...

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Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

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Materials

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9FT Antique Early 20th Century Apothecary Cabinet
9FT Antique Early 20th Century Apothecary Cabinet

9FT Antique Early 20th Century Apothecary Cabinet

$13,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 50 in W 110 in D 17 in

9FT Antique Early 20th Century Apothecary Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, TX

9FT Antique Apothecary cabinet Fantastic cabinet from a Texas University Pharmacy College. One piece with 3 sections and 36 drawers. Hand carved details. Retains original category l...

Category

Early 20th Century North American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

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Large 19th C English Mahogany Glazed Apothecary Wall Cabinet

Large 19th C English Mahogany Glazed Apothecary Wall Cabinet

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1870 Large 19th C English mahogany glazed apothecary wall cabinet sku 577 Measures: W262 x D34 x H75 cm.

Category

Antique 1870s English Apothecary Cabinets

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Pair, Antique Gustavian Gray Painted Narrow Cabinets, Sweden circa 1840
Pair, Antique Gustavian Gray Painted Narrow Cabinets, Sweden circa 1840

Pair, Antique Gustavian Gray Painted Narrow Cabinets, Sweden circa 1840

Located in Round Top, TX

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets

Materials

Pine, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Scandinavian Oakwood Credenzas
Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Scandinavian Oakwood Credenzas

Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Scandinavian Oakwood Credenzas

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of Swedish Gustavian style credenzas made of hand crafted painted Oakwood, in good condition. Each of the large Scandinavian cabinets are composed with four particularized car...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Credenzas

Materials

Metal

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Apothecary Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal apothecary desk for your home. Each apothecary desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, brass and metal. Your living room may not be complete without an apothecary desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each apothecary desk bearing Art Deco, Arts and Crafts or folk art hallmarks is very popular.

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An apothecary desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,106, while the lowest priced sells for $180 and the highest can go for as much as $18,064.