Chinese Red Lacquer Medicine Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous lacquered cabinet is a 19th-century Chinese apothecary chest, originally used in a pharmacy to organize and store traditional herbal medicines.
Elm
Chinese Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 19th century Chinese apothecary cabinet with indigo lacquered sides and red paper labels on the drawers describing the contents originally contained within.
Elm
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
An apothecary chest from Northern China. This circa 1850 chest has thirty (30) drawers and a beautiful crackle finish. Pagoda Red Collection # CRB001
19th Century Chinese Tall Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A tall apothecary cabinet from Hebei Province, China. This cabinet has forty-three drawers, all with multiple individual compartments.
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H 53 in W 27 in D 20 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered and Painted Apothecary Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty red lacquered apothecary chest from the 19th century, with 32 drawers and calligraphed painted labels. Crafted in China during the Qing dynasty period, this ta...
Paper, Wood
Chinese Cinnabar Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary apothecary chest is modeled after those used in Qing-dynasty pharmacies to organize and store herbal medicines. A statement piece cloaked in a crimson red lacquer, ...
Brass
Chinese Cinnabar Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary apothecary chest is modeled after those used in Qing-dynasty pharmacies to organize and store herbal medicines. A statement piece cloaked in a crimson red lacquer, ...
Brass
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H 68 in W 50 in D 18.5 in
Red Lacquered 1930s Apothecary Cabinet with 32 Drawers and Petite Double Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A red lacquered apothecary-inspired cabinet from circa 1930 with 32 drawers and petite double doors.
Wood
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood apothecary chest with nine drawers and brass hardware. Pagoda Red Collection #: DVDD017 Keywords: Chest of drawers, dresser, commode, sideboa...
Elm
Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
An unusual 19th century Chinese apothecary cabinet with doors carved with cranes in a landscape and original paper labels on each drawer.
Elm
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H 17.13 in W 33.47 in D 17.33 in
Red Lacquered Painted Chinese Trunk with Compartments and Counters Early 20th C.
Located in London, GB
A trunk of substantial size and style. The interior hosts a large main compartment with a section which sits on top with smaller compartments. ideal for small item storage. The exte...
Wood, Paint
Chinese Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century provincial Chinese elmwood apothecary cabinet with thirty drawers with brass pulls and two open storage spaces below.
Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
With the original paper labels intact, each of the 27 drawers of this 19th century elmwood Chinese doctor's chest would have been filled with herbal medicines.
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Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Pagoda Red Collection #: X066 Keywords: Cabinet, chest of drawers, apothecary, dresser, commode, lingerie
Chinese Red Lacquer Apothecary Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century lacquered chest was originally used by a Chinese pharmacy to organize and store herbal medicines. A statement piece brilliantly constructed with mortise and tenon j...
Elm
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century elmwood sideboard was originally used by a Qing dynasty pharmacy to organize and store herbal medicines. A statement piece brilliantly constructed with mortise and ...
Brass
Petite Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century petite chest of drawers is an example of the multifunctional boxes used tabletop in lieu of a larger cabinets. Such boxes were used to store cosmetics, jewelr...
Brass
Chinese Ten Drawer Apothecary Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite lacquered chest of drawers was originally used in a 19th-century Chinese pharmacy to organize and store herbal medicines. The square-corner cabinet is constructed with te...
Elm
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H 70.75 in W 37 in D 23 in
Red Lacquer Ming Style Early 20th Century Cabinet with Hidden Apothecary Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty style red lacquer cabinet from the early 20th century, with hidden apothecary drawers.
Wood
Chinese Apothecary cabinet
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese Apothecary Cabinet red lacquered with gold leaf
Wood
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusual 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Apothecary Cabinet of Small Proportions.
Brass
$3,452
H 67.33 in W 44.49 in D 22.05 in
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. Drawers still with some remains of the desc...
Metal
$6,675
H 71 in W 50 in D 22 in
Chinese Red Lacquered Qing Dynasty 19th Century Cabinet with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered cabinet from the 19th century, with chinoiserie décor. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, this cabinet captures our attention with ...
Wood
$4,250
H 38.75 in W 36.5 in D 23.25 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Apothecary Chest with 32 Drawers and Aged Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period apothecary chest from the 19th century, with 32 drawers and dark patina. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, this apothecary chest features a rect...
Wood
$5,525
H 74.5 in W 47 in D 22 in
19th Century Red Lacquered Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Carved Dragons and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A red lacquered Qing Dynasty period cabinet from the 19th century, with round brass medallion, drawers and carved gilded apron. This Qing Dynasty period red lacquered cabinet from th...
Wood
Chinese Red Lacquer Scroll Cabinet, Shanxi, Qing Dynasty
Located in Kastrup, DK
Freestanding Chinese scroll cabinet in the Qing style, crafted from elmwood with its original thick red lacquer and an exceptionally beautiful, age-related patina. The lacquer displ...
Brass
Chinese Crackled Lacquer Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This painted Chinese cabinet dates to the mid-19th century and has a richly aged patina that only time can achieve. This type of tapered cabinet is known as a "miantiao gui," or nood...
Elm
c. 1880 Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Hidden Compartment
Located in Dekalb, IL
Small-scale cabinet in traditional Chinese form, finished in a timeworn red lacquer with hand-painted decorative scenes now softened and partially worn through use. The façade featur...
Wood, Lacquer
$7,250
H 70.5 in W 45.5 in D 23 in
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Painted Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period cabinet from the 19th century, with original red lacquer and hand-painted gilt décor. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period in the 19th centur...
Brass
Chinese Red Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A classic piece of Chinese furniture, large, upright cabinets such as this were used in traditional homes in lieu of built-in closets, filled with clothing, bedding, and other househ...
Brass
Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
A classic piece of Chinese furniture, this striking red lacquer cabinet was likely part of a traditional wedding dowry, bestowed upon the groom by the bride's family filled with fine...
Iron
$6,325
H 75 in W 44.5 in D 22 in
Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Red Lacquered Cabinet with Hand Painted Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red cabinet from the 19th century with hand painted decor and gilt accents. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this red cabinet captivates with i...
Wood
$6,675
H 69 in W 48.5 in D 18 in
Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Red Lacquer Shanxi Cabinet with Floral Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period Shanxi cabinet from the 19th century with original red lacquer and floral décor. Created in the North-Eastern province of Shanxi during the Qing dynasty...
Wood
15th-16th Century Ming Dynasty Cabinet. Red Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare and well-preserved 16th century cupboard / cabinet. Detailed carved top section depicting a floral leaf design and people in polychrome lacquer. Front with red lacquer, pair of ...
Elm
$3,100
H 34.25 in W 27.5 in D 21.25 in
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Drawers and Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer cabinet from the 19th century. Embrace the allure of antique Chinese craftsmanship with this Qing Dynasty period red lacquer cabinet, a quin...
Bronze
$3,325
H 30.5 in W 23.5 in D 13 in
19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinet with Painted Flowers and Vases
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered small cabinet from the 19th century, with painted flowers and vase scene. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this small cabinet fea...
Wood
$3,585
H 78.35 in W 41.74 in D 20.87 in
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
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
$8,065
H 95.87 in W 66.54 in D 20.08 in
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...
Pine
$2,228Sale 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
$4,467Sale Price|30% Off
H 96.46 in W 51.97 in D 19.69 in
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...
Sapele Wood, Ivory
$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
$8,500
H 36 in W 36.5 in D 15 in
Biedermeier Period Burlwood Table Cabinet Of Curiosities Wunderkammer 19th C.
Located in Forney, TX
A fine Biedermeier Period (1815-1848) walnut maple burlwood marquetry table cabinet - wunderkammer (cabinet of curiosities) with fifteen drawers and concealed secret compartments, ci...
Iron
$2,195
H 36.5 in W 21.5 in D 17.75 in
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 Sexauer co. And originally outfitted with their ...
Brass
$4,700
H 74.81 in W 40.95 in D 19.3 in
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...
Elm
19th Century Chinese Tapered Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
19th century painted tapered Chinese cabinet. Having elaborate panels with gilt painting and raised moldings. Warm red lacquer adorned with black lacquer and gilt painting. Framing t...
Cypress, Fir
Japanese Tansu Chest / Storage, 1920s
By ACC Japan
Located in London, Lambeth
Beautiful patinated wooden small tansu from Japan. Tansu chests are very popular throughout Japan and were originally created as a portable set of drawers. Crafted using Japanese joi...
Cherry
$1,689Sale Price|35% Off
H 84.5 in W 43.5 in D 23 in
Chinese Antique 39 Drawers Apothecary Medicine Herbal Cabinet
Located in Pomona, CA
Size : 84 1/2 in H x 43 1/2 in W x 23 in D. Top display : 17 in H x 32 1/2 in W x 22 in D. Drawer : small : 4 1/2 in W x 4 in W x 14 1/2 in D. large : 4 3/4 in H x 10 3/4 in W x 1...
Elm
Pair of Yellow lacquered Apothecary Medicine Chests
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chests. Made of elm wood with ivory lacquer. Each with 33 drawers (30 small square drawers + 3 larger ). These were used to store and o...
Elm
9FT Antique Early 20th Century Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
9FT Antique Apothecary cabinet Fantastic cabinet from a Texas University Pharmacy College. One piece with 3 sections and 36 drawers. Hand carved details. Retains original category l...
Oak
Antique 56-Drawer Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
Large, wooden apothecary with ample storage. This piece features solid oak construction on which a rich brown stain has been applied, accentuating the oak's gorgeous woodgrain. Wit...
Oak
$4,055
H 64.57 in W 35.83 in D 15.75 in
Antique French Mahogany Filing / Apothecary Cabinet by Chouanard, Ca 1900
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This unique filing cabinet / bank of drawers was designed and made around the turn of the century in France. The piece is made from mahogany with bronze hardware. The interior dimens...
Mahogany
Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Shanxi Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in the early 20th century, this tall cabinet has a clean-lined form designed with straight sides and square corners. The cabinet is cloaked in a glossy black lacquer finish, ...
Wood
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.
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