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Apothecary Herbal Cabinet

Rare Original Chinese Herbal Apothecary’s 25 Drawer Chest
Rare Original Chinese Herbal Apothecary’s 25 Drawer Chest

Rare Original Chinese Herbal Apothecary’s 25 Drawer Chest

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Rare Original Chinese Herbal Apothecary’s 25 Drawer Chest. This is a Chinese Apothecary Cabinet it

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Antique 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets

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Pine

Chinese Antique 39 Drawers Apothecary Medicine Herbal Cabinet
Chinese Antique 39 Drawers Apothecary Medicine Herbal Cabinet

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...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Elm

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Chinese Elm Apothecary Display Cabinet
Chinese Elm Apothecary Display Cabinet

Chinese Elm Apothecary Display Cabinet

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H 69 in W 33 in D 19 in

Chinese Elm Apothecary Display Cabinet

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Impressive Chinese tapered apothecary herbal cabinet constructed of elm and made with mortise and

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20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

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Metal

Antique Herbal Pharmacy Cabinet with Named Drawers, Early 19th Century, Italy
Antique Herbal Pharmacy Cabinet with Named Drawers, Early 19th Century, Italy

Antique Herbal Pharmacy Cabinet with Named Drawers, Early 19th Century, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique pharmacy / herbalist cabinet with many small drawers and visible part in the base, dark

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Apothecary Cabinets

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Wood

Vintage Chinese Medicine Apothecary Wood 15 Drawer Herbal Cabinet Chest
Vintage Chinese Medicine Apothecary Wood 15 Drawer Herbal Cabinet Chest

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

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Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Cabinets

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Brass

Chinese Herbal Apothecary Compound Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Herbal Apothecary Compound Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Herbal Apothecary Compound Cabinet, c. 1850

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H 73.75 in W 53.25 in D 16.75 in

Chinese Herbal Apothecary Compound Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This many-drawered cabinet is a 19th-century Chinese apothecary chest, originally used in a

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

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Elm, Pine

Chinese Herbal Apothecary Chest, C. 1900
Chinese Herbal Apothecary Chest, C. 1900

Chinese Herbal Apothecary Chest, C. 1900

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H 46.5 in W 61 in D 18.5 in

Chinese Herbal Apothecary Chest, C. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This gorgeous late 19th-century apothecary chest was originally used by a Chinese pharmacy to

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

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Brass

Pair of 19th Century Qing Dynasty Apothecary Cabinets or Chests
Pair of 19th Century Qing Dynasty Apothecary Cabinets or Chests

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

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Brass

Antique Extra Large Chinese Apothecary / Medicine / Herbal Cabinet
Antique Extra Large Chinese Apothecary / Medicine / Herbal Cabinet

Antique Extra Large Chinese Apothecary / Medicine / Herbal Cabinet

Located in Charlotte, NC

An antique Chinese apothecary / medicine / herbal cabinet, unbranded. Large and impressive. Elm

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Apothecary Cabinets

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Brass

Korean Herbal Apothecary Chest
Korean Herbal Apothecary Chest

Korean Herbal Apothecary Chest

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H 63 in W 40.5 in D 12 in

Korean Herbal Apothecary Chest

Located in New York City, NY

A gorgeous wood medicine chest in wonderful condition and vibrant color. Each drawer is inscribed in Chinese with different contents of herbs belonging in each drawer.

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Antique 19th Century Korean Apothecary Cabinets

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By Isabel Moncada

Located in San Antonio, TX

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17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost

17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A highly important Japanese export lacquer cabinet with depiction of the Dutch East India Company tradepost Deshima and the annual Dutch delegation on its way to the Shogun in Edo ...

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Dutch Industrial Pine Apothecary / Workshop Cabinet, circa 1930s
Dutch Industrial Pine Apothecary / Workshop Cabinet, circa 1930s

Dutch Industrial Pine Apothecary / Workshop Cabinet, circa 1930s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This workshop cabinet was made from pine in the Netherlands circa 1930s and it was used in a workshop for dentist equipment. It features many drawers with black knobs. The interior d...

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Apothecary Cabinets

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Pine

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19th Century Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Tall Credenza Storage Cabinet

Located in Pomona, CA

This Antique Tibetan Painted Cabinet is 100% hand made and hand painted using mineral painting which last the paint a much longer time. You can see some of the finish has already los...

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Located in Yonkers, NY

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Located in Portland, OR

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$3,350

H 69.1 in W 43.71 in D 19.69 in

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Located in Dusseldorf, DE

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Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Apothecary Chest with 32 Drawers and Aged Patina
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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...

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Vintage Dutch Oak / Mahogany Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1930s
Vintage Dutch Oak / Mahogany Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1930s

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Located in Nijmegen, NL

This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. This piece features 24 paper covered drawers in mahogany with mostly original glass fronts, mahogany handl...

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Vintage Industrial Multi-Drawer Apothecary Cabinet
Vintage Industrial Multi-Drawer Apothecary Cabinet

Vintage Industrial Multi-Drawer Apothecary Cabinet

$2,880Sale Price|20% Off

H 72 in W 26 in D 35 in

Vintage Industrial Multi-Drawer Apothecary Cabinet

Located in Oakville, CT

Distressed Painted Multi-Drawer Wooden Storage Cabinet with 27 Drawers Overall Dimensions: 35" x 26" x 72" high Internal Drawer Dimensions: 23 1/4" x 7 3/4" x 6" high

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Large Antique German Pitch Pine Corner Apothecary Cabinet / Vitrine ca 1900s
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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...

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Vintage Italian Beech Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1950s
Vintage Italian Beech Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1950s

Vintage Italian Beech Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1950s

$1,788

H 55.91 in W 18.9 in D 14.97 in

Vintage Italian Beech Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1950s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1950s in Italy. This piece features 10 drawers in light beech with glass fronts and metal handles. It was originally used in a shop ...

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Antique Asian Apothocary Cabinet with Drawers
Antique Asian Apothocary Cabinet with Drawers

Antique Asian Apothocary Cabinet with Drawers

$5,490

H 52.5 in W 41.75 in D 25.5 in

Antique Asian Apothocary Cabinet with Drawers

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This charming vintage elm wood console is a one-of-a-kind piece with beautiful age and patina that adds character to any space. Its patina painted elm wood finish showcases the natur...

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Chinese Jumu Wood Apothecary Medicine Chest
Chinese Jumu Wood Apothecary Medicine Chest

Chinese Jumu Wood Apothecary Medicine Chest

$2,594

H 40.95 in W 47.64 in D 16.15 in

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...

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Elm

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Apothecary Herbal Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the apothecary herbal cabinet you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, elm and hardwood, every apothecary herbal cabinet was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer apothecary herbal cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much is a Apothecary Herbal Cabinet?

Prices for an apothecary herbal cabinet start at $2,350 and top out at $24,369 with the average selling for $4,385.

Finding the Right Apothecary-cabinets for You

If you’ve been searching for a unique solution for storage or displaying your serveware or decorative objects, might we prescribe an antique or vintage apothecary cabinet?

With the advent of the modern-day pharmacy, you can often go a long time without running into an apothecary . . . or even seeing the word. Popular in the 15th and 16th centuries, apothecary shops are the predecessors of today’s typical drug stores. An apothecary, in the person sense, was a medical professional, dispensing medicines and remedies for common ailments, but also preparing and mixing said medicines in-house. Too often these shops were quite small and, like most of us constantly seeking savvy storage solutions, apothecaries needed a cabinet to store supplies and medicinal ingredients.

Apothecary cabinets are case pieces similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers. Indeed, these old-world furnishings — whether it's a small apothecary cabinet or a large version — offer seemingly endless ways to sort and display or just help tidy up a room while maintaining its charm.

Decorating with a vintage metal apothecary cabinet, or one made of solid wood, is a snap.

Pay tribute to the piece’s original purpose by displaying your very own collection of apothecary jars and bottles or decorative art glass. Elsewhere, introduce the cabinet to high-traffic areas such as your living room — two smaller Victorian-era apothecary cabinets could work as side tables — or your entryway much in the way you would a console table. These functional furnishings can work as storage in your home office or as nightstands in the bedroom, and in any interior an apothecary wall cabinet can keep your space orderly and clutter-free.

Browse a collection of antique and vintage apothecary cabinets and chests on 1stDibs today.

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