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18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest
18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest

18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest

$5,196

H 66.93 in W 52.76 in D 25.6 in

18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest

Located in Kastrup, DK

Medicine Chest in original black lacquer. Shanxi province, China. Dating back from the late 18th

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Pair of Yellow lacquered Apothecary Medicine Chests
Pair of Yellow lacquered Apothecary Medicine Chests

Pair of Yellow lacquered Apothecary Medicine Chests

$4,882 / set

H 49.61 in W 45.67 in D 22.05 in

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

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

Chinese Jumu Wood Apothecary Medicine Chest

$2,637

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

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Shanxi Province Elmwood Apothecary Medicine Chest, Set of 2
Antique Chinese Shanxi Province Elmwood Apothecary Medicine Chest, Set of 2

Antique Chinese Shanxi Province Elmwood Apothecary Medicine Chest, Set of 2

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Chinese Shanxi Province Solid Elmwood 9-Drawer & 12-Drawer Apothecary Medicine Chest - Set

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Mission Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Elm

Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers
Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers

Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers

$3,281

H 64.57 in W 51.97 in D 19.3 in

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 45 Drawers
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 45 Drawers

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

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Small Chest / Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Small Chest / Chinese Medicine Cabinet

Small Chest / Chinese Medicine Cabinet

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H 25.5 in W 21.5 in D 8 in

Small Chest / Chinese Medicine Cabinet

Located in Toronto, ON

doors and the back of the chest are covered with recipes for medicine in Mandarin

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cupboards

Materials

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Antique Traditional Chinese Medicine Cabinet Apothecary Chest of Drawers
Antique Traditional Chinese Medicine Cabinet Apothecary Chest of Drawers

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Medicine Chest
Chinese Medicine Chest

Chinese Medicine Chest

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H 39 in W 70 in D 19 in

Chinese Medicine Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

This Chinese Medicine chest is made from elmwood and has been fully restored.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Chinese Medicine Chest with Restoration
Chinese Medicine Chest with Restoration

Chinese Medicine Chest with Restoration

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H 35 in W 32 in D 17 in

Chinese Medicine Chest with Restoration

Located in Chicago, IL

This Chinese Medicine chest is made from elmwood and has been fully restored.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Medicine Chest with Restoration
Chinese Medicine Chest with Restoration

Chinese Medicine Chest with Restoration

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H 42 in W 37 in D 20 in

Chinese Medicine Chest with Restoration

Located in Chicago, IL

This Chinese Medicine chest is made from elmwood and has been fully restored.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Medicine Chest with Restoration
Chinese Medicine Chest with Restoration

Chinese Medicine Chest with Restoration

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H 26 in W 34 in D 15 in

Chinese Medicine Chest with Restoration

Located in Chicago, IL

This Chinese Medicine chest is made from elmwood and has been fully restored. It features two

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Medicine Chest
Chinese Medicine Chest

Chinese Medicine Chest

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H 46 in W 32 in D 17 in

Chinese Medicine Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

Ornately detailed piece that includes 35 unique drawers. Strong contrasting colors make this a stand out piece for your home or office.

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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Chinese Medicine Chest with 11 Drawers
Chinese Medicine Chest with 11 Drawers

Chinese Medicine Chest with 11 Drawers

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H 26 in W 22 in D 12 in

Chinese Medicine Chest with 11 Drawers

Located in Chicago, IL

This personal medicine chest is from Zhejiang, China and is made from reclaimed cypress wood. The

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cypress

Chinese Medicine Chest With 36 Drawers
Chinese Medicine Chest With 36 Drawers

Chinese Medicine Chest With 36 Drawers

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H 39 in W 76 in D 18 in

Chinese Medicine Chest With 36 Drawers

Located in Chicago, IL

Please contact dealer for full item description.

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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Chinese Medicine Chest with Drawers
Chinese Medicine Chest with Drawers

Chinese Medicine Chest with Drawers

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H 64 in W 45.75 in D 19 in

Chinese Medicine Chest with Drawers

Located in Chicago, IL

Chinese doctors used chests like this to store medicinal herbs, extracts, and powdered minerals

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

20th Century, Pair of Chinese Medicine Chests
20th Century, Pair of Chinese Medicine Chests

20th Century, Pair of Chinese Medicine Chests

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H 91 in W 49.5 in D 20.75 in

20th Century, Pair of Chinese Medicine Chests

Located in Chicago, IL

Traditional Chinese medicine requires the use of hundreds of herbs, minerals, and liquid extracts

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Early 20th Century Chinese Bookcases

Materials

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19th Century Chinese Red Medicine Chest
19th Century Chinese Red Medicine Chest

19th Century Chinese Red Medicine Chest

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H 34.5 in W 19 in D 13.75 in

19th Century Chinese Red Medicine Chest

Located in San Marino, CA

A 19th Century Chinese red medicine chest, with five rows of three drawers that have dividers to

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

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Apothecary Chest
Apothecary Chest

Apothecary Chest

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H 30 in W 32 in D 17 in

Apothecary Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

This Chinese medicine chest is from Hebei, China and is made from elmwood, circa 19th century. It

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Antique 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 28 Drawers
Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 28 Drawers

Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 28 Drawers

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H 40.56 in W 67.33 in L 40.56 in

Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 28 Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 28 drawers in black / burgundy lacquer. From

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Apothecary Medicine Chest with 24 Drawers
19th Century Apothecary Medicine Chest with 24 Drawers

19th Century Apothecary Medicine Chest with 24 Drawers

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H 52.37 in W 55.52 in D 15.75 in

19th Century Apothecary Medicine Chest with 24 Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 24 drawers. Linden wood (also called lime tree

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 39 Drawers
Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 39 Drawers

Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 39 Drawers

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H 41.34 in W 33.47 in D 19.69 in

Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 39 Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

Chinese elm apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 39 drawers. From Suzhou, China, 1860-1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Medicine Chest with 12 drawers
Medicine Chest with 12 drawers

Medicine Chest with 12 drawers

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H 48 in W 35 in D 17.75 in

Medicine Chest with 12 drawers

Located in Chicago, IL

Painted medicine chest oriniating from Beijing. All original paint. Interior drawer dividers.

Category

20th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Medicine Chest with 12 Drawers
Medicine Chest with 12 Drawers

Medicine Chest with 12 Drawers

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H 48 in W 35 in D 17.75 in

Medicine Chest with 12 Drawers

Located in Chicago, IL

calligraphy indicating the contents of each, helping keep the herbs and spices organized. Painted medicine

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Antique 28 Drawer Chinese Elm Apothecary Chest Medicine Cabinet Console Filing
Antique 28 Drawer Chinese Elm Apothecary Chest Medicine Cabinet Console Filing

Antique 28 Drawer Chinese Elm Apothecary Chest Medicine Cabinet Console Filing

Located in Dayton, OH

Chinese apothecary, pharmacy or medicine chest, circa 19th century. Made from lacquered elm with

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Apothecary Medicine Chest with 56 Drawers
Apothecary Medicine Chest with 56 Drawers

Apothecary Medicine Chest with 56 Drawers

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H 63.78 in W 52.76 in D 22.45 in

Apothecary Medicine Chest with 56 Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

A Chinese Qing Dynasty apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest in original red lacquer. 56 drawers

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Qing Dynasty Medicine Chests
Pair of Qing Dynasty Medicine Chests

Pair of Qing Dynasty Medicine Chests

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H 75 in W 38 in D 21 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

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

Materials

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20th Century Chinese Elm 14 Drawer Apothecary Herb Medicine Chest Cabinet
20th Century Chinese Elm 14 Drawer Apothecary Herb Medicine Chest Cabinet

20th Century Chinese Elm 14 Drawer Apothecary Herb Medicine Chest Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

"20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie apothecary herb or medicine chest. Made of Elm featuring fourteen

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Soapstone

Antique Chinese 18 Drawer Medicine Apothecary Herb Cabinet
Antique Chinese 18 Drawer Medicine Apothecary Herb Cabinet

Antique Chinese 18 Drawer Medicine Apothecary Herb Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Chinese 18 Drawer Apothecary Medicine Herb Chest This beautiful multi-drawer apothecary

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Mid-19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 25 Drawers
Mid-19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 25 Drawers

Mid-19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 25 Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

Beautiful Chinese apothecary medicine chests dating to circa 1840-1860, China with original dark

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Apothecary Chest
Apothecary Chest

Apothecary Chest

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H 45 in W 35 in D 22.5 in

Apothecary Chest

Located in Yonkers, NY

Chinese Apothecary / Medicine Chest with 42 Small Pulls and 3 Medium Pulls and Calligraphy Design

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

19th Century Medicine Cabinet with 15 Drawers
19th Century Medicine Cabinet with 15 Drawers

19th Century Medicine Cabinet with 15 Drawers

Located in Chicago, IL

This beautiful 19th Century medicine cabinet is made from elm wood and has 15 drawers. Chinese

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Apothecary 'Pharmacy' Medicine Chest
Pair of Chinese Apothecary 'Pharmacy' Medicine Chest

Pair of Chinese Apothecary 'Pharmacy' Medicine Chest

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H 28.35 in W 22.45 in D 14.97 in

Pair of Chinese Apothecary 'Pharmacy' Medicine Chest

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chests, each having 24 drawers with Chinese script

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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Mid 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 51 Drawers
Mid 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 51 Drawers

Mid 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 51 Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

script for herbs, minerals and natural remedies. In Chinese medicine the doctor also created and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

19th Century Apothecary Medicine Chest with 24 Drawers
19th Century Apothecary Medicine Chest with 24 Drawers

19th Century Apothecary Medicine Chest with 24 Drawers

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H 52.37 in W 55.52 in D 15.75 in

19th Century Apothecary Medicine Chest with 24 Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 24 drawers. Linden wood (also called lime tree

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Materials

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19th Century Black Lacquered Medicine Chests with 31 Drawers
19th Century Black Lacquered Medicine Chests with 31 Drawers

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

Materials

Elm

19th Century Laohuali Qing Dynasty Chinese Traveling Medicine Chest
19th Century Laohuali Qing Dynasty Chinese Traveling Medicine Chest

19th Century Laohuali Qing Dynasty Chinese Traveling Medicine Chest

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Beautiful antique apothecary or medicine chest traditionally used to store household medicinal

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

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19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chests with 54 Drawers
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chests with 54 Drawers

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chests with 54 Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

Beautiful Chinese apothecary medicine chests dating to circa 1840-1860 from the Shanxi province

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

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Antique Chinese Armoire, 19th Century Medicine Cabinet, Apothecary Chest
Antique Chinese Armoire, 19th Century Medicine Cabinet, Apothecary Chest

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Black Lacquered Art Deco Chest
Black Lacquered Art Deco Chest

Black Lacquered Art Deco Chest

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H 36.23 in W 72.84 in D 22.45 in

Black Lacquered Art Deco Chest

Located in Kastrup, DK

A Chinese Art Deco apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 24 drawers. Crafted in black lacquered

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Personal Medicine Chest on Metal Base
Personal Medicine Chest on Metal Base

Personal Medicine Chest on Metal Base

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H 40.25 in W 41 in D 8.75 in

Personal Medicine Chest on Metal Base

Located in Chicago, IL

This personal medicine chest with is from Japan and is made from paulowina wood. The piece has been

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Metal

19th Ctr. Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers
19th Ctr. Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers

19th Ctr. Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers

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H 64.57 in W 51.97 in D 19.3 in

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid-19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 28 Drawers
Mid-19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 28 Drawers

Mid-19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 28 Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

Beautiful Chinese apothecary medicine chest dating to circa 1820-1840 from the Shanxi province

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Mid-19th Century Apothecary Chest with 42 Drawers
Chinese Mid-19th Century Apothecary Chest with 42 Drawers

Chinese Mid-19th Century Apothecary Chest with 42 Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 42 drawers. Original dark reddish brown lacquer

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Yellow Lacquer Apothecary Cabinet, 52 Drawers
Chinese Yellow Lacquer Apothecary Cabinet, 52 Drawers

Chinese Yellow Lacquer Apothecary Cabinet, 52 Drawers

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H 61.42 in W 51.19 in D 20.08 in

Chinese Yellow Lacquer Apothecary Cabinet, 52 Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 52 drawers. These were used to store and organise

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Iron

19th Century Chinese Medicine Chest
19th Century Chinese Medicine Chest

19th Century Chinese Medicine Chest

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H 75.2 in W 40.56 in D 21.66 in

19th Century Chinese Medicine Chest

Located in Salisbury, GB

19th century Chinese medicine chest, the base consisting of multiple drawers and a four door glazed

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Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Reduced Pair of Chinese Medicine Chests
Reduced Pair of Chinese Medicine Chests

Reduced Pair of Chinese Medicine Chests

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H 27.25 in W 21.8 in D 20 in

Reduced Pair of Chinese Medicine Chests

Located in Scarsdale, NY

Chinese Character painted on Black Lacquer Chests.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Discounted Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Discounted Chinese Medicine Cabinet

Discounted Chinese Medicine Cabinet

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H 54 in W 38 in D 21 in

Discounted Chinese Medicine Cabinet

Located in Scarsdale, NY

Chinese medicine Chest. Black Laquer. Gorgeous gold drawers. 33 Drawers. Reduced from $6400

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Gold

Shandong Medicine Chest
Shandong Medicine Chest

Shandong Medicine Chest

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H 44.25 in W 30.5 in D 17.75 in

Shandong Medicine Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Stunning red lacquer apothecary chest was originally used by a traditional medicine shop selling

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Miniature Nanwood Medicine Chest
Antique Chinese Miniature Nanwood Medicine Chest

Antique Chinese Miniature Nanwood Medicine Chest

Located in Denver, CO

18th century miniature nanwood medicine chest with 7 drawers of variable sizes. Simple hardware

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Furniture

Medicine Chest
Medicine Chest

Medicine Chest

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H 48 in W 45 in D 14 in

Medicine Chest

Located in New York, NY

Korean medicine chest with Chinese inscriptions for herbal medicine

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Antique 19th Century Korean Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

19th Century Medicine Chest
19th Century Medicine Chest

19th Century Medicine Chest

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H 49.5 in W 38 in D 20 in

19th Century Medicine Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Chinese 19th Century Medicine Chest

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Chinese Apothecary Chests Medicine Cabinets Elm Haberdashery Qing Dynasty, 1871
Chinese Apothecary Chests Medicine Cabinets Elm Haberdashery Qing Dynasty, 1871

Chinese Apothecary Chests Medicine Cabinets Elm Haberdashery Qing Dynasty, 1871

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A stunning pair of antique middle Qing dynasty elm apothecary medicine chests dating to circa 1871

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Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Apothecary Cabinets

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Haberdashery Apothecary Chests Medicine Cabinets Elm Qing Dynasty, 1871
Haberdashery Apothecary Chests Medicine Cabinets Elm Qing Dynasty, 1871

Haberdashery Apothecary Chests Medicine Cabinets Elm Qing Dynasty, 1871

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A stunning pair of antique middle Qing dynasty elm apothecary medicine chests dating to circa 1871

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Antique 1870s Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

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Pair of Apothecary Chests Medicine Cabinets Elm Haberdashery Qing Dynasty, 1871
Pair of Apothecary Chests Medicine Cabinets Elm Haberdashery Qing Dynasty, 1871

Pair of Apothecary Chests Medicine Cabinets Elm Haberdashery Qing Dynasty, 1871

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A stunning pair of antique middle Qing dynasty elm apothecary medicine chests dating to circa 1871

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Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Apothecary Cabinets

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Elm

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Edo Period Golden Screen - Summer Florals Period: Edo Size: 285 x 92.5 cm (112.2 x 36.4 inches) SKU: PTA141 This Edo period screen is a golden-framed window into the summer gardens...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture
Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture

Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture

$2,903

H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 9.85 in

Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture

Located in Barcelona, ES

Large Size Male Guardian Lion Foo Dog in Turquoise Blue Glazed Porcelain Algora Porcelains Designed from 1920 to 1949. This is a male guardian lion sculpture, is recognized as it is ...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk
19th Century Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk

19th Century Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk

$6,678

H 35.44 in W 33.08 in D 21.66 in

19th Century Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th Century Edwardian period, Sheraton Revival inlaid desk. Having a fire screen that pulls up, secret compartments that pop out from the sides for ink and pens....

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Antique Late 19th Century English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-18th Century Louis XV Period Chest Of Drawers Commode Stamped LARDIN
Mid-18th Century Louis XV Period Chest Of Drawers Commode Stamped LARDIN

Mid-18th Century Louis XV Period Chest Of Drawers Commode Stamped LARDIN

By Andre Antoine Lardin

Located in Forney, TX

An extraordinary Louis XV period (1715-1774) French ormolu mounted tulipwood and kingwood marquetry bombé sauteuse commode by master Parisian ébéniste André-Antoine Lardin. circa lat...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Breccia Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

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Chinese Medicine Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Chinese medicine chest for your home. Each Chinese medicine chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and elm. If you’re shopping for a Chinese medicine chest, we have 28 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese medicine chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each Chinese medicine chest bearing Art Deco hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Chinese Medicine Chest?

Prices for a Chinese medicine chest start at $2,400 and top out at $28,339 with the average selling for $4,250.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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.

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