At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal German oak apothecary for your home. Frequently made of
wood,
oak and
pine, every German oak apothecary was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the German oak apothecary you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right German oak apothecary, those designed in
Industrial and
Folk Art styles are of considerable interest.
Prices for a German oak apothecary can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,189 and can go as high as $5,695, while the average can fetch as much as $2,389.
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.