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Black Medicine Cabinet
Polished iron medicine cabinet, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medicine cabinet from the 1950s, manufactured in former Yugoslavia. This cabinet is made of iron
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Located in Chicago, IL
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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
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Elm
Vintage medicine cabinet, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Vintage medicine cabinet from the 1970s, produced in Hungary. The cabinet is made of iron and glass
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines
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Iron
Vintage Black and White Bakelite Medicine Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage, Italian made, black and white bakelite medicine cabinet with carved door handles. Classic
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Vintage French Medicine Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Vintage French medicine cabinet from the 1930s, in stripped, treated and polished metal. This sleek
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Polished iron medicine cabinet, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medicine cabinet from the 1950s, manufactured in former Yugoslavia. This cabinet is made of iron
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Brushed Steel and Beveled Glass Apothecary Medicine Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1920s apothecary, medicine cabinet features closed storage on the bottom and display on top with
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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a drawer that contains old Japanese medicine. Furniture from the Edo period. (1800s-1860s
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Pair of Qing Dynasty Medicine Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome pair of Qing dynasty medicine chests are from Shanxi, China, and made from elmwood
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Japanese Antique Black Medicine Chest 1800s-1860s / Tansu Wabisabi
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Japanese Antique Black Medicine Chest 1800s-1860s / Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
perspective. This is a very old black medicine chest made in Japan. The furniture is from the Edo period
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Medicine Cabinet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, dated, titled and editioned by the artist on the back of the print. Stamped with title, date and edition on the back of the mount. Editions of 53. 9 x 14.5 inches: $500 (inc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
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Industrial Medicine Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An impressive industrial medicine cabinet, in refinished vintage condition. Glass shelves offer
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Cabinets
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19th Century Medicine Cabinet in Original Black Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century original black painted surface medicine cabinet with original beveled mirror
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Polished iron medicine cabinet, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
displaying tableware, glassware, or collectibles. With its robust appearance, this medicine cabinet is not
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Early 19th Century Little Medicine Cabinet
Located in Haarlem, NL
This beautiful hand-painted ebonized little cabinet is from the turn of the 19th century. It’s
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Brushed Steel Apothecary Dentist Medicine Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1930s, brushed steel, two drawer, apothecary, dentist medicine cabinet with three sided glass top
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Steel
Antique and Hand-Carved Black Forest Medicine Wall Cabinet with Oval Mirror
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Antique and Hand-Carved Black Forest Medicine Wall Cabinet with Oval Mirror
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and beautifully detailed wall cabinet. This unique Black Forest wall cabinet may initially
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1931 Waldorf Astoria Bathroom Medicine Cabinet 3 Mirrors and Black Granite Shelf
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H 38.5 in W 42.25 in D 5 in
1931 Waldorf Astoria Bathroom Medicine Cabinet 3 Mirrors and Black Granite Shelf
Located in New York, NY
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Light Blue and Black Medicine Wall Cabinet Bakelite Vintage, German, 1950s
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H 15.5 in W 10.5 in D 5.13 in
Light Blue and Black Medicine Wall Cabinet Bakelite Vintage, German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful medicine wall cabinet, made of bakelite by Duroplast Germany in the 1950s.
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H 21.93 in W 32.21 in D 11.97 in
1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique black Urushi medicine chest of drawers cabinet
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Mid size apothecary chest, medicine chest of drawers - "Kusuri dansu" in Japanese - product of late
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19th Century Black Lacquered Medicine Chests with 31 Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive 19th Century black lacquered medicine chest is from the province of Shanxi, China
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Elm
Chinese Black Lacquer Medicine Cabinet
Located in Scarsdale, NY
Chinese black lacquer cabinet.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets
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Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
This lovely steel and glass cabinet was produced in England, circa 1930s. Lovely original
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Located in San Marino, CA
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Medicine Cabinet by Blickman Kennedy
By S. Blickman
Located in Pasadena, CA
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Black Medicine Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal black medicine cabinet for your home. Frequently made of wood, glass and metal, every black medicine cabinet was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a black medicine cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A black medicine cabinet, designed in the Industrial, Art Deco or Empire style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made black medicine cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cara Weston are consistently popular.
How Much is a Black Medicine Cabinet?
A black medicine cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,500, while the lowest priced sells for $440 and the highest can go for as much as $8,400.
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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 Black Medicine Cabinet
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What medicine cabinets are made of varies. Modern medicine cabinets generally feature metal construction, but vintage and antique pieces could be made of wood or metal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern medicine cabinets on 1stDibs.
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