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Apothecary Dresser

Original 1960s New Jersey Library Apothecary File Cabinet Dresser
Original 1960s New Jersey Library Apothecary File Cabinet Dresser

Original 1960s New Jersey Library Apothecary File Cabinet Dresser

By Florence Knoll, George Nelson

Located in Bensalem, PA

Amazing cabinet circa 1960s came from Plainsboro New Jersey Library was acquired by the librarian.Please look at pictures for overall condition, which is great. Any questions feel fr...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Apothecary Cabinets

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Aluminum

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

$6,009 / 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

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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Apothecary Cabinets

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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

$6,009 / 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

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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Apothecary Cabinets

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Oak, Walnut

Louise Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets Fleur De Lis Fine Hammered Copper by Paul M
Louise Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets Fleur De Lis Fine Hammered Copper by Paul M

Louise Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets Fleur De Lis Fine Hammered Copper by Paul M

By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu

Located in New York, NY

Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of

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2010s Indian Art Deco Dressers

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19th Century Antique Victorian Dresser Apothecary Dresser
19th Century Antique Victorian Dresser Apothecary Dresser

19th Century Antique Victorian Dresser Apothecary Dresser

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN DRESSER APOTHECARY DRESSER STUNNING COLOUR

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Antique 19th Century English Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

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

, apothecary, dresser, commode, lingerie

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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Chest of Drawers
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Chest of Drawers

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Chest of Drawers

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H 33.5 in W 65.5 in D 19.75 in

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Chest of Drawers

Located in Chicago, IL

drawers, commode, apothecary, dresser

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Large Impressive Victorian Pine Apothecary Cabinet Dresser
Large Impressive Victorian Pine Apothecary Cabinet Dresser

Large Impressive Victorian Pine Apothecary Cabinet Dresser

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Two-part pine apothecary of large impressive proportions, circa 1880. Bottom section of 16 large

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Dressers

Materials

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"Apothecary" Chest on Stand
"Apothecary" Chest on Stand

"Apothecary" Chest on Stand

Located in North Miami, FL

A beautiful modern version of an apothecary cabinet. The piece is finished a a faux cork like

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Vintage 1970s Dressers

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 48.82 in D 16.15 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 19th Century Dressers

Materials

Oak

Multi Drawer Apothecary Style Dresser in Distressed White Paint
Multi Drawer Apothecary Style Dresser in Distressed White Paint

Multi Drawer Apothecary Style Dresser in Distressed White Paint

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Distressed 15-drawer pine commode or dresser.

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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

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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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Chinese Document Chest
Early 20th Century Chinese Document Chest

Early 20th Century Chinese Document Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

. Pagoda Red Collection #: Z109 Keywords: Cabinet, chest, lingerie, closet, apothecary, linen press

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Early 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Early 20th Century Chinese Document Cabinet
Early 20th Century Chinese Document Cabinet

Early 20th Century Chinese Document Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Collection #: ZZZ030 Keywords: Cabinet, chest, lingerie, file, apothecary, armoire

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Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Twelve Drawer Chest
Twelve Drawer Chest

Twelve Drawer Chest

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H 41.5 in W 53 in D 18.75 in

Twelve Drawer Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

/> Pagoda Red Collection #: Y091 Keywords: Chest of drawers, dresser

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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Chinese Chest of Drawers
Chinese Chest of Drawers

Chinese Chest of Drawers

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H 32 in W 55 in D 17.5 in

Chinese Chest of Drawers

Located in Chicago, IL

/> Keywords: Chest of drawers, sideboard, buffet, console, sofa table, credenza, dresser

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Tall Baccarat Pink, White and Gilt Opaline Glass Vanity Jar
Tall Baccarat Pink, White and Gilt Opaline Glass Vanity Jar

Tall Baccarat Pink, White and Gilt Opaline Glass Vanity Jar

By Baccarat

Located in Miami, FL

glass apothecary or dresser jar, attributed to Baccarat. The white opaline glass is decorated with

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Jars

Materials

Enamel

Early Oak Dresser
Early Oak Dresser

Early Oak Dresser

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H 85 in W 69 in D 17.5 in

Early Oak Dresser

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Charming early oak cabinet with fitted deft rack. It has achieved an excellent colour and patination in its long life. Although it looks very restrained, with thin sections and delic...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George II Apothecary Cabinets

Stunning Mid-Century Haberdashery Chest of Drawers Dresser Industrial Loft 1930s
Stunning Mid-Century Haberdashery Chest of Drawers Dresser Industrial Loft 1930s

Stunning Mid-Century Haberdashery Chest of Drawers Dresser Industrial Loft 1930s

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A stunningly beautiful, heavily distressed Haberdashery 'Seed Merchants' pine bank of forty eight drawers, circa 1930s, seriously distressed green paintwork throughout, forty eight s...

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Vintage 1930s English Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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Pine

Mid-Century Haberdashery Shop Counter Chest of Drawers Dresser Industrial Oak
Mid-Century Haberdashery Shop Counter Chest of Drawers Dresser Industrial Oak

Mid-Century Haberdashery Shop Counter Chest of Drawers Dresser Industrial Oak

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Fabulous Mid-Century golden oak Haberdashers twenty four-drawer shop counter Description: Beautiful Mid-Century Haberdashers golden oak shop counter, large glass rectangular to...

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Vintage 1930s English Mid-Century Modern Apothecary Cabinets

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Jiangsu Apothecary Chest

Jiangsu Apothecary Chest

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H 42.5 in W 36 in D 18 in

Jiangsu Apothecary Chest

Located in East Hampton, NY

Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty 12 Drawer Carved Apothecary Chest

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Antique 19th Century Dressers

14 Drawer Dresser Storage Chest Indonesia Apothecary Chest?
14 Drawer Dresser Storage Chest Indonesia Apothecary Chest?

14 Drawer Dresser Storage Chest Indonesia Apothecary Chest?

Located in Stamford, CT

Offered here is a great storage chest, apothecary or dresser from Indonesia with 14 drawers that

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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Located in Nijmegen, NL

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Antique Oak Apothecary Filing Cabinet With Brass Handles

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Located in San Carlos, CA

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Located in South Bend, IN

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Located in Port Jervis, NY

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Located in Nijmegen, NL

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Early 20th Century Antique Pine Apothecary Store Counter Cabinet Kitchen Island

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Located in Round Top, TX

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Rare 19th Century Yellow Chinese Apothecary Cabinet 67 Sectioned Drawers

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Apothecary Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the apothecary dresser you’re looking for. Each apothecary dresser for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and pine. If you’re shopping for an apothecary dresser, we have 9 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the apothecary dresser you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right apothecary dresser, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Victorian and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made apothecary dresser over the years, but those crafted by Wewood are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Apothecary Dresser?

Prices for an apothecary dresser start at $795 and top out at $9,500 with the average selling for $3,850.

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.

Questions About Apothecary Dresser
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Historically, apothecary dressers were used by pharmacists to store medicines and tools. The dresser featured small compartment drawers perfect for housing tinctures and treatments. Today, apothecary dressers exude antique and rustic charm and can be a perfect complement to your home décor. Shop a collection of apothecary furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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