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Apothecary Cabinets For Sale
Italian 1920s Oak Wood Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, 18 Drawers and Shutter door
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We offer this unique Italian filing cabinet from the 1920s, crafted from solid oak. The top features the original label from the manufacturer in...
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1920s Italian Vintage Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Oak
French Little Armoire Two Doors Oak & Glass Wall Cabinet, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
French wall cabinet in massive oak and glass.
Bathroom or entry cabinet.
Two doors and one drawer
Made circa 1920.
Good condition.
Shipping:
P 20 / 54 / 68 cm 10 Kg.
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Apothecary cabinet in faux bamboo with mirror and drawer, France 1900s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / cabinet / wood / mirror / Rustic / Mid-century
A beautiful elegant small wall mounted cabinet in wood and faux bamboo. This shaving cabinet features a door with its...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Wood
French 1900s rustic mirrored shaving or medicine cabinet in oak
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / shaving cabinet / oak, mirror / Rustic / Antique / French provincial
Antique medicine or shaving cabinet with mirror in oak with beautiful carvings. This cabinet fea...
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Antique Asian Apothocary Cabinet with Drawers
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This charming vintage elm wood console is a one-of-a-kind piece with beautiful age and patina that adds character to any space. Its patina painted elm wood finish showcases the natur...
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20th Century Organic Modern Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Wood
18th Century Northern Italy Polychrome Lacca Povera Wood Antique Table Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique Italian hand painted lacca povera tabletop cabinet. circa 1775
Northern Italy, 18th century, likely used in a wealthy merchant or noble's country villa as a vargueñ...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Pine, Paint
Antique Pair Mahogany Pharmacy Display Cabinets 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous pair of antique Mahogany Pharmacy Display Cabinets, dating from Circa 1860.
Each cabinet bears gilt lettering:
The Guildhall Pharmacy, 3 St Giles Street, Norwic...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Oak Apothecary Filing Cabinet With Brass Handles
Located in San Carlos, CA
Breathe New Life into Your Space with this Stunning 10-drawer Oak Apothecary Cabinet!
Vintage Charm Meets Modern Functionality:
This exquisite 10-drawer oak apothecary cabinet is a rare find, offering timeless elegance and exceptional storage capacity. Crafted from solid oak, the cabinet boasts a warm, inviting presence that complements a variety of design styles. Perfect for the home or office, its ten drawers provide ample space to organize anything from paperwork and files to linens, crafting...
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1930s American Industrial Vintage Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$959 Sale Price
20% Off
Marble Top Drawers Burl Wood Decorative Cristal Balls Pulls Bachelor Chest MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Marble Top 3 Drawers Compact Decorative Cristal Balls Pulls Bachelor Chest MINT
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20th Century Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Burl
Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A handsome and very well crafted English break-front bookcase or bibliotheque in solid mahogany by S.E. & R. Johnson of Warrington, England, circa 1870. Features six doors with glass panels in the upper section over a base with ten drawers on each side, flanking a middle section consisting of three doors with wooden panels. There are two adjustable shelves in each of the three upper sections, with a total of ten interior drawers. Original tear-drop pulls on doors turn to release a lever allowing the doors to be opened with the pulls as well as locked, a most unusual and attractive feature. All of the hardware is original to the bookcase including the locks. Comes with working locks and keys.
Measurements: 13' 8 1/2" long x 21 1/2" - 27 1/2" deep x 101" high (8'5" high)
All of the drawers are stamped with the cabinetmaker's stamp, "S.E. & R. (Ralph) Johnson, Warrington". This fine bookcase was manufactured prior to 1880 in Warrington in Cheshire, England. While information is scant, it would seem that S. E. would have been Ralph's father's workshop listed at 78 Bridge Street in Warrington, England, circa 1878. Ralph would have likely been an apprentice at that time. He opened his own workshop, presumably when his father retired. By the Edwardian period, Ralph had become a cabinet maker of some renown.
Drawer locks are original and stamped "Chance Son & Co. W Chance, Son, & Co" and are listed in the 1850s directories as "Merchants and Factors" in Birmingham, England. They would have been middlemen having various merchandise made for them, primarily for export to North America. The type of locks employed in this bookcase is a lever combination lock. In the cabinet lock trade, lever locks became available circa 1855 and superseded the earlier tumbler and back-spring locks.
Some points about the breakfront to note are that it is made entirely out of solid mahogany which is unusual; there are no veneers. Even the drawer sides, backs and bottoms are made of mahogany. The interior wood, i.e., the back and the insides of the cabinet is pine.
One of the great features is that the upper door hardware has a dead latch that operates with the tear drop pull. You can lock the doors, but if you don't want to lock them, you can use the tear drop pull to operate the dead latch to open and close by turning it to the right. There are 20 exterior drawers and 8 interior drawers. Lower cabinets each have 1 fixed shelf; upper cabinets have 2 adjustable shelves each. There are enough extra original cast iron shelf...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Medicine Chest by Clay and Abraham, Liverpool
Located in Delft, NL
A 19th century English medicine chest by Clay and Abraham, Liverpool
A small antique mahogany medicine cabinet with brass handle dating from the early 19th century, which opens through the double doors to reveal an arrangement of bottles, with labels and contents, multiple drawers including weighing instruments and weights, mortar and pestle. A trade label on the bottles for Clay, Abraham Chemists, Liverpool. Their Shop on Bold Street
The interior of the medicine chest has 14 compartments with antique glass bottles with stopper...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Oak Seed & Grain Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple functionality at its best waiting for a repurpose in its life as a apothecary cabinet.
Petite oak cabinet with 8 drawers and a large door with a shelf inside. In very good an...
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1910s American Industrial Vintage Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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 Edo era (1780s-1868), estimate from the style & conditions. Pieces of old pape...
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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Hardwood & Pine Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was made in the late 19th century in England. It features 16 drawers with shell shaped brass handles. It remains in a good condition with a nice warm color an...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
Large Vintage German Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1940s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1930/40s in Germany. This piece features 50 drawers in oak with glass fronts and metal handles and 10 larger closed drawers. It was ...
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1940s German Vintage Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Large French Oak Notary Apothecary Cabinet / Filing Cabinet, 1920/30s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary / filing cabinet was produced during the 1920/30s in France. It features 61 drawers in three different sizes from oak with brass hardware. The interior dimensions of ...
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1920s French Vintage Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique British Maple & Oak Haberdashery Cabinet or Shop Counter, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage haberdashery shop counter dates from the 1920/30s and was made in England. It features a solid wooden frame with wooden handles, a glass casing and drawers in maple. The...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Beech, Oak
Large Bank of French Art Deco Filing Drawers, circa 1930s
Located in Miami, FL
Large bank of French Art Deco filing drawers, circa 1930s. - solid oak drawers and frame - oak ply panels on the sides - geometric cup handles.
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$2,380 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique British Maple & Oak Haberdashery Cabinet or Shop Counter, 1920/30s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage maple haberdashery shop counter dates from the 1920/30s and was made in England. It features a solid wooden frame with bakelite handles, a glass casing and drawers in ma...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Maple
Vintage German Pine & Oak Apothecary Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was produced during the 1950s in Germany. This piece features 23 drawers with nice brass knobs. The interior dimensions of the drawers are: D x W x H 42 x 43 ...
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Oak 20 Drawer Labeled Plumbing Apothecary Cabinet 2 Available
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare and Fabulous oak 20 drawer apothecary cabinet with labeled plumbing supplies on the door fronts with Brass pulls. Created by the Sexa...
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1940s American Industrial Vintage Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Brass
An Italian Pine Apothecary / Pharmacy / Store Cabinet, C. 1890.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
There is no shortage of great storage in this wonderful 19th century cabinet! In the upper part there are two glass cupboard doors opening to shelves flanking an open upper shelf abo...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Large Dutch Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet or Sideboard, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary / shop cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. It features 42 drawers with brass hardware and remains in a good vintage condition. The interior dime...
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1930s Vintage Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Mahogany Apothecary Dentist Cabinet By The American Cabinet Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This antique mahogany multi-drawer apothecary dentist cabinet was manufactured by the American Cabinet Company in the early 20th century c...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Milk Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
Very Large Antique Hardwood Apothecary Cabinet / Bank of Drawers, ca 1900
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary bank of drawers was designed and made in Belgium and used in a hardware store in Antwerp. It is made from solid wood with wooden knobs and brass numbers. The cabinet ...
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Early 1900s Antique Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Dutch Cherry Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary / filing cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. It features 12 drawers with brass hardware. The interior dimensions of the drawers are: DWH 35 x 42...
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1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Beech
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 45 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful Chinese apothecary medicine chests dating to circa 1840-1860 from the Shanxi province, China.
45 drawers and original lacquer. ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Large Antique German Pine Apothecary Cabinet / Vitrine early 20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This stunning rustic apothecary cabinet was made in Germany around the turn of the century. It was very well made and retains a nice patina and colour. The cabinet has been restored ...
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Early 20th Century German Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Antique British Maple & Hardwood Haberdashery Cabinet or Shop Counter, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage maple haberdashery shop counter dates from the 1940s and was made in England. It features a solid wooden frame with metal handles, a glass casing and shelve and drawers ...
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1940s British Vintage Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Maple
Antique Spanish Beech & Oak Haberdashery Cabinet or Shop Counter, 1950s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage maple haberdashery shop counter dates from the 1920/30s and was made in England. It features a solid wooden frame with bakelite handles, a glass casing and drawers in ma...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Beech, Oak
French Restored Oak Hardware Store Apothecary Cabinet, 1920/1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This hardware store cabinet was made around the 1920/1930s in France from oak. It features 16 large drawers with ornate cast iron handles. The interior dimensions of the drawers are:...
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1930s French Vintage Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian Mahogany General Store Display Case Apothecary Cabinet 71"
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian general store / apothecary display cabinet. Made from mahogany with curved glass and a large weight driven door that extend through the top. Most recently used a...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Art Deco wooden apothecary/medicine cabinet
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage handmade small apothecary/medicine cabinet featuring 2 glass shelves and glass door.
13.5”W x 8”D x 14.5”H
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Wood
English Haberdashery Shop Cabinet with Glass Fronted Folding Doors, Ca 1920/1930
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This haberdashery cabinet dates from the 1920/30s and was made in England. It features a wooden frame with glass fronted folding doors and drawers that slide out. It was originally u...
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1920s British Vintage Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
Gothic Revival Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wooden apothecary cabinet with carved decoration in neo-Gothic style. The capitals are carved with Baphomets holding two figures by the hair for one and fantastic birds for the other...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Large Vintage Dutch Oak Art Deco Shop Cabinet / Sideboard, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. It features 12 large functional drawers in oak with brass hardware. The interior dimensions of the drawers are: D 32 x ...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Vintage Large German Beech Haberdashery Shop Cabinet / Vitrine, 1950s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1950s in Germany. It features 30 large drawers in beech with glass fronts and metal handles. It was originally used in a shop for be...
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Mid-20th Century Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Beech
Vintage Dutch Beech Haberdashery Shop Cabinet / Vitrine, 1950s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1950s in the Netherlands. It features 36 drawers in beech with glass fronts and metal handles. It was originally used in a warehouse...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Beech
Antique American Empire Rosewood Dental / Medical Cabinet, circa 1820
Located in Portland, OR
Antique American Empire rosewood dental / medical cabinet, circa 1820. This incredibly rare cabinet, in two section, made of figured rosewood throughou...
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Early 19th Century American American Empire Antique Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Chinese Lacquered Medecinchest, Second Quarter of the 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese lacquered apothecary, circa 1820-1840.
77 drawers each with Chinese script for, herbs, minerals and natural remedies.
Original restored lacquer with a wonderful warm color...
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1830s Chinese Qing Antique Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Antique German Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1920/30s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This very unique haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1920/30s in Germany. It features 10 drawers and 5 with cut glass fronts / folding doors and black metal handles and one ...
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1920s German Vintage Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Modular Bookcase in Teak Design Vittorio Dassi, 1960s
Located in taranto, IT
Original 1960s teak bookcase, Vittorio Dassi design, composed of three wooden uprights (not metal!), 3 closed elements of which 2 with sliding doors and one with folding doors, and 6...
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1960s Italian Vintage Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Metal
19th Century Swedish Pair of Antique Grey Gustavian Oakwood Apothecary Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, antique pair of light-grey Swedish Gustavian apothecary cabinets made of hand crafted painted Oakwood, they offer elegant and timeless storage solutions for any ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Free Standing Pine Apothecary Counter with 64 Drawers, Kitchen Island circa 1900
Located in Round Top, TX
Fun and function abound in this free standing pine apothecary with 64 drawers. This delightful apothecary originally served as a shop counter or storage cabinet. Counters similar to this were used throughout shops in the European during the 1800's, and are a great find today as a way to incorporate old world charm and craftsmanship into a modern home whether for a crafts room...
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Early 20th Century Danish Country Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Pine
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 character, circa 1880. This 16-drawer chemist’s shop cabinet showcases fine craftsmanship, with original fascia labels and elegant mahogany tones.
Classic apothecary cabinet, ideal for collectors, interior designers, or Victorian storage solutions
Rich mahogany and Victorian pine construction, displaying warm hues and fine grain interest
Fascinating original bronze fascia labels, featuring a mix of numbered and Latin abbreviations
16 drawers, each dressed with turned wooden pulls for effortless access
Lower drop-front storage hutch, complete with a small pull handle
Versatile size, perfect for home offices, retail spaces, or stylish kitchen organisation
This is a handsome antique chemist’s cabinet...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases
Located in Vosselaar, BE
We offer a original and complete late 19th century Pharmacy. Found in France it comprises 2 large corner cupboards with shelving on the long side. Furthermore a large bowed and sculpted counter and two smaller counters...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Industrial Large French Painted Pine Hardware Store Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This large hardware store cabinet was made around the 1950s in France from pine. It features 54 drawers with the original handles, brass number shields and contents of the drawers. T...
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1950s French Industrial Vintage Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Oak And Pine Pharmacy Cabinet, anno 1889
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The cabinet is made of oak with drawers and back of pine wood. The cabinet consists of 2 parts. In the upper part there are three doors with the original antique glass. Behind each d...
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1880s German Industrial Antique Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak, Pine
$3,589 Sale Price
36% Off
Rare 19th Century Yellow Chinese Apothecary Cabinet 67 Sectioned Drawers
Located in Somis, CA
A stunning 19th century Chinese apothecary cabinet with 64 regular and 3 large drawers under a moulded cornice. Labeled in refined, hand written Chinese calligraphy with the names of...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$8,800 Sale Price
60% Off
Large Antique German Pitch Pine Corner Apothecary Cabinet / Vitrine ca 1900s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This stunning corner apothecary cabinet was made in Germany around the turn of the century. It features two vitrines with shelves and both small and large square drawers at both ends...
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Early 1900s German Antique Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Dry Bar in Oiled Laser-Cut Steel Frame with White Oak Slats and Leather Top
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Dry Bar is a contemporary and unassuming piece, designed to fit seamlessly into your living space. Whether placed in the gentleman's corner of your apartment or taking center sta...
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2010s American Modern Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Cut Steel
Vintage Dutch Oak / Mahogany Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. This piece features 24 paper covered drawers in mahogany with mostly original glass fronts, mahogany handl...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Dutch Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet / Vitrine, 1950s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1950s in the Netherlands. It features 12 drawers in oak with glass fronts and metal hardware. It was originally used in a warehouse ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Dutch Industrial Pine Apothecary / Workshop Cabinet, circa 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This workshop cabinet was made from pine in the Netherlands circa 1930s and it was used in a workshop for dentist equipment. It features many drawers with black knobs. The interior d...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China
Located in Antwerp, BE
Made of carved wood with transparent fences and scrollwork panels, two dragons at the front and pagoda roofs on top.
A beautiful realization by the Chinese woodcarver and furniture m...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Sapele Wood, Ivory
Early 20th C. Antique Dental Cabinet
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this beautiful and amazing cabinet built for the medical field, specifically dentists. 11 drawers with a 3 door cabinet up top with glass. Beautiful patina. All drawers open...
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1920s American Industrial Vintage Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Antique French Oak & Fruitwood Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was made in the early 20th century in France from oak and fruitwood. It features 9 large drawers with ornate cast iron handles. The interior dimensions of the...
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Early 20th Century French Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Large French Oak Apothecary / Museum Cabinet, ca 1900
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This large oak apothecary cabinet was made circa 1900s in France. It was originally a museum cabinet. The interior dimensions of the drawe...
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Early 1900s European Antique Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique French Oak Apothecary Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This oak apothecary cabinet with brass hardware was made in the early 20th century in France and was used in a hardware store. It is very well made and it remains in a good restored ...
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1910s French Industrial Vintage Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$2,692 Sale Price
24% Off
British Mahogany Apothecary Cabinet or Bank of Drawers, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage mahogany bank of drawers dates from the 1930s and was made in England. It features a mahogany frame, top and drawer fronts with metal handles. The interior dimensions of...
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1930s British Industrial Vintage Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage and Antique Apothecary Cabinets for Sale on 1stDibs
If you’ve been searching for a unique solution for storage or displaying your serveware or decorative objects, might we prescribe an antique or vintage apothecary cabinet?
With the advent of the modern-day pharmacy, you can often go a long time without running into an apothecary . . . or even seeing the word. Popular in the 15th and 16th centuries, apothecary shops are the predecessors of today’s typical drug stores. An apothecary, in the person sense, was a medical professional, dispensing medicines and remedies for common ailments, but also preparing and mixing said medicines in-house. Too often these shops were quite small and, like most of us constantly seeking savvy storage solutions, apothecaries needed a cabinet to store supplies and medicinal ingredients.
Apothecary cabinets are case pieces similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers. Indeed, these old-world furnishings — whether it's a small apothecary cabinet or a large version — offer seemingly endless ways to sort and display or just help tidy up a room while maintaining its charm.
Decorating with a vintage metal apothecary cabinet, or one made of solid wood, is a snap.
Pay tribute to the piece’s original purpose by displaying your very own collection of apothecary jars and bottles or decorative art glass. Elsewhere, introduce the cabinet to high-traffic areas such as your living room — two smaller Victorian-era apothecary cabinets could work as side tables — or your entryway much in the way you would a console table. These functional furnishings can work as storage in your home office or as nightstands in the bedroom, and in any interior an apothecary wall cabinet can keep your space orderly and clutter-free.
Browse a collection of antique and vintage apothecary cabinets and chests on 1stDibs today.
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