Vintage Asian Apothecary Chest, 20th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Vintage Asian Apothecary Chest, 20th Century. Chest has a narrow footed base, and 18 fabric lined drawers with metal pulls.
Wood
Southeast Asian Red Painted Apothecary Chest, Small Scale, Circa 1900
Located in Stamford, CT
Red painted five drawer table top apothecary chest with black iron handles. A sweet little piece for trinkets, valuables or as great looking pill box!
Wood
Apothecary / Medicin Chest of Drawer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Medicine chest in original red lacquer with 40 drawers. with Chinese calligraphy in lacquer. These were used to store and organise Chinese herbs and the drawers were labeled accord...
Elm
Chinese Jumu Wood Apothecary Medicine Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese elm apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 20 drawers. Made in Jumu wood, also called "Southern Elm". Jumu wood has a dramatic grain and lovely finish which makes it very...
Elm
Chinese Burgundy Brown Herbal Apothecary Chest, Late 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
This elm wood apothecary cabinet, also known as a medicine chest, is an impressive piece of history with 20 unique drawers. The original burgundy lacquer has developed a beautiful na...
Elm
Antique Tibetan Elm Pegam Apothecary Bookcase Chest Altar Cabinet Bench Seat 43"
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique Tibetan Pegam book chest bench seat. Made of elm with serpentine form and vibrant hand painted floral acanthus motif that features three toed dragons, big cats, fruit and b...
Elm, Paint
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 with cupboard base A good looking and decorative piece, it’s the right size as a ...
Elm
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty 1800's 59-Drawer Apothecary Chest Herb Cabinet 58"H
Located in Portland, OR
Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 45 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty 59-Drawer Apothecary Chest, Herb Cabine...
Wood
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Santa Fe, NM
With ten drawers this well preserved chest is a unique example. Unlike most apothacary chests this one has a low profile. Each drawer has nine compartments historically used to store...
Elm
White Crackle Apothecary Chest, 19th Century Chinese
Located in SOMIS, CA
Beautiful, tall, rare, white apothecary cabinet is one of a kind and very special. 56 drawers with coin hardware, each with 5 divisions within, offer great storage and organization. ...
Wood
Unavailable
H 50.01 in W 30.32 in D 20.48 in
Antique Traditional Chinese Medicine Cabinet Apothecary Chest of Drawers
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
***SUMMER SALE*** A Chinese doctor used this traditional medicine cabinet from Shanxi province to store ingredients for his remedies. This cabinet houses 38 drawers, 35 smaller ones...
Elm
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 design, with 36 miniature drawers, traditionally used for medicinal powders, minerals, ...
Wood, Elm
Korean Elm Wood Brass Mounted Apothecary Chest, 20th Century
Located in Raymondville, TX
An early to Mid-20th century Korean elm and rosewood apothecary chest. This eye-catching medicine cabinet features a torii style rosewood top with brass mounts and boasts a total of ...
Brass
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A circa 1850 elmwood apothecary chest from China with twenty drawers, each with brass hardware. Pagoda Red Collection # NSX001 Keywords: Chest, dresser, sideboard, server, cre...
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood apotehcary chest with 27 drawers and brass hardware. Pagoda Red Collection #: CAI018 Keywords: Chest of drawers, cabinet, console, side table
Elm
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century walnut chest was originally used by a Chinese pharmacy to organize and store herbal medicines. A statement piece brilliantly constructed with mortise and tenon join...
Brass
Apothecary Medicine Chest with 56 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest in original red lacquer. 56 drawers with hand written Chinese calligraphy in yellow lacquer. These were used to store a...
Metal
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 drawers (42 small drawers + 3 larger drawers at the bottom). ach drawer with han...
Wood
Chinese Herbal Apothecary Elm Chest And Bookcase
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period late 19th century apothecary merchant's chest in Southern elm, also called Jumu wood. Originally used by a Chinese pharmacy to organize and store herbal...
Elm
Sold
H 25.75 in W 24 in D 8.5 in
Korean 16 Drawer Apothecary Butterfly Medicine Cabinet Entry Console Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage apothecary medicine cabinet featuring traditional Korean form with cantilevered top over sixteen drawers and lower cabinet with brass hardware, butterfly hasp and accents wit...
Brass
Sold
H 10 in W 19.5 in L 10 in
Vintage Chinese Medicine Apothecary Wood 15 Drawer Herbal Cabinet Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Medicine Apothecary Wood 15 Drawer Herbal Cabinet Chest. Item features brass accents, brass butterfly hinges, beautiful wood grain, nicely carved details, no key, but...
Brass
Miniature Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Miniature sixteen-drawer Chinese apothecary cabinet.
Wood
Tall Stacking Tansu Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Tall stacking Tansu chest, tiered cabinet with compartments opening on both front and back, two slatted sliding door compartments (the lower one with a shelf inside), a lower left hi...
Rosewood
19th Ctr. 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 drawers (42 small drawers + 3 larger drawers at the bottom). Each drawer with han...
Wood
Sold
H 46 in W 57.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique Chinese Armoire, 19th Century Medicine Cabinet, Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century chest was originally used by a Chinese pharmacy to organize and store herbal medicines. A statement piece brilliantly constructed with mortise and tenon joinery, it...
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Qing Dynasty Apothecary Cabinets or Chests
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty apothecary cabinets or herbal medicine chests. Each matching chest has 43 drawers and features an altar style scroll top case. The cabi...
Brass
Sold
H 57 in W 38.5 in D 12.5 in
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 in two sections, the top is fitted with a piece of granite to place vessels and me...
Granite, Brass, Iron
Chinese Lingerie Chest and Korean Apothecary Cabinet, a Set
Located in Raymondville, TX
Dimensions: 23"W x 15.75"D x 52.25"H An early to Mid-20th century Korean elm and rosewood apothecary chest. This eye-catching medicine cabinet features a torii style rosewood top wi...
Brass
Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique medicine (apothecary) chest with original red and yellow lacquer and horse hoof feet. Used by traditional pharmacies to dispense medicine. Calligraphy on the sides of the che...
Pine
Antique Chinese Apothecary Chest with Open Light Feature
Located in SOMIS, CA
The apothecary cabinet was an important piece of furniture used in a Chinese herbal pharmacy in the 19th century. This beautiful piece features 24 drawers with divided sections. The ...
Iron
Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in SOMIS, CA
This is a substantial yet very handsome piece with 54 drawers, each with 3 compartments. Apothecary cabinet was an important piece of furniture used in herbal pharmacies where va...
Wood
Massive 19th Century Chinese Antique Apothecary Chest
Located in SOMIS, CA
The apothecary cabinet was an important element of a Chinese herb pharmacy. For thousands of years in China, herb medication was the the only remedy for illness. A prescription was t...
Wood
$11,000 / set
H 79 in W 21.75 in D 1.75 in
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Lattice Screen Panels Set of Five
Located in Somis, CA
In excellent condition, this exquisite set of five antique Chinese wooden screens is crafted in a beautiful natural wood finish and showcases remarkable traditional artistry. Each ta...
Wood
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$2,700
H 21.5 in W 17.5 in D 8.5 in
Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large and remarkable Japanese lacquer and marquetry decorated table or hanging cabinet, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The cabinet of square form surmounted by an arched top wit...
Metal, Brass, Copper
$1,600
H 26.38 in W 23.43 in D 15.95 in
Japanese Antique BK Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood and pine. The handles are made of iron. This is almost in its o...
Cedar, Pine
$2,614Sale Price|24% Off
H 57.88 in W 53.55 in D 19.3 in
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 ...
Oak
Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare Qing dynasty cabinet with original well preserved decorations. Red base lacquer with polychrome decorations, black lacquer on the sides. Top section with pair of panel doors la...
Elm
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. The handles are made of iron. The design is ultimately simple...
Cedar
$1,200
H 20.08 in W 29.53 in D 14.18 in
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Safe Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer. It is an item from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). It has a keyed door so that it can also be used as a safe. Both metal fittings are attached with very ...
Cedar
$1,650
H 19.49 in W 22.45 in D 11.42 in
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...
Wood
$6,325
H 72.25 in W 46.25 in D 22 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gold Chinoiseries
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period original red lacquer cabinet from the 19th century, with gilt Chinoiserie décor. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this cabinet features a linea...
Brass
Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque
Located in London, GB
The overhanging foliate cornice above a frieze with reliefs of female and male figures surmounted by ribbon ties and flanked by foliage and laurel leaves, above two pairs of glazed d...
Ormolu
Japanese Antique BK Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The main material is cedar wood. The handles are made of iron. The design is ultimately simpl...
Cedar
$2,231Sale Price|20% Off
H 47.84 in W 30.71 in D 14.97 in
Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wardrobe 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty XIXth century Chinese wardrobe in black lacquered wood decorated with court scenes, opening with two doors. The interior has a shelf with two drawers decorated with golden pla...
Wood
Maitland Smith Apothecary Cabinet, Tooled Leather Wrapped Case
By Maitland Smith
Located in Toledo, OH
This beautiful Maitland Smith apothecary cabinet with 34 drawers is wrapped in tooled leather. The drawers fronts are made from burled walnut and are adorned with copper tone pulls i...
Leather, Wood, Walnut
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey
By Garrard & Co. Ltd., Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked i...
Gold
From Japanese handmade earthenware pottery, originating circa 14,500 B.C. and adorned with elaborate corded patterns known as jōmon, to natural elm case pieces and storage cabinets built in Qing dynasty–era China to mid-century Thai rice-paper charcoal rubbings, antique and vintage Asian art and furniture make for wonderful additions to all kinds of contemporary interiors.
Eastern elements elevate any home’s decor. Introduce zen sensibility to your living room, dining room and bedroom with the neutral color palettes and the natural materials such as rattan, bamboo and elm that we typically associate with traditional Asian furniture. Decorative handwoven embroideries and textiles originating from India and elsewhere on the continent, which can be draped over a bed or sofa or used as a wall hanging, can be as practical as they are functional, just as you wouldn’t seek out Japanese room-divider screens — often decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile — merely for privacy.
With everything from blanket chests to lighting fixtures to sculptures and carvings, it’s easy to tastefully bring serenity to your living space by looking to the treasures for which the East has long been known.
For British-born furniture designer Andrianna Shamaris, the Japanese concept of beauty in imperfection isn’t limited to her Wabi Sabi collection. She embraces it in her New York City apartment as well. In the living area, for instance, she retained the fireplace’s original black marble while swathing its frame and the rest of the room in bright white.
“We left the fireplace very clean and wabi-sabi, so that it blended into the wall,” says Shamaris, who further appointed the space with a hand-carved antique daybed whose plush pillows are upholstered in antique textiles from the Indonesian island of Sumba.
In the growing antique and vintage Asian art and furniture collection on 1stDibs, find ceramics from China, antiquities from Cambodia and a vast range of tables, seating, dining chairs and other items from Japan, India and other countries.
Decorated with white cranes and the sought-after thousand-butterflies motif, the Meiji-period vessel offers both a celebration of traditional aesthetics and a clear reflection of the era’s appetite for exquisite export pieces.
For 25 years, gallerist Betsy Nathan has leveraged her keen eye and key connections to bring a unique selection of rare finds to the market.
Now working alongside his daughter Bianca, dealer Joel Chen has presented a most covetable array of antiques, art and contemporary creations for more than 40 years.
From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.
The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.
These spaces exemplify how Eastern elements elevate a home's decor.