Antique Victorian Mahogany Display Showcase by F. Maund & E. Berg
Located in London, GB
Fine quality antique Victorian solid mahogany showcase in excellent original condition. I believe it was possible made as a shop fitting, but because it’s quite small, it would work ...
Mahogany
Apothecary cabinets were built for the pharmacies and general stores of the 15th and 16th centuries, their dozens of small, labeled drawers designed to keep herbs, tinctures and other remedies in careful order.
Styles to Know
Original paint and finish vary widely by piece, from bare, worn wood to hand-painted labels still visible on the drawer fronts. A cleaner-lined mid-century modern dresser elsewhere in the room balances a restored piece, or browse credenzas for a lower, wider alternative.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Apothecary Cabinet
Hand-cut dovetail joinery and hand-lettered labels are the clearest signs of age here, and worth a close look in the listing photographs. The form works just as well today as a bar, jewelry storage or a media console. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, origin and drawer configuration detailed, and every purchase is covered by the 1stDibs Promise.