Polished iron medicine cabinet, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medicine cabinet from the 1920s. This cabinet is made of iron and glass, creating a rugged industrial look.
Iron
Polished iron medicine cabinet, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medicine cabinet from the 1920s. This cabinet is made of iron and glass, creating a rugged industrial look.
Iron
Antique Steel Apothecary Medicine Cabinet With Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This turn of the 20th century apothecary medicine cabinet is a wonderful size and unique configuration.
Steel, Iron
19th Century Chinese Painted Medicine Cabinet Dresser
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, medicine cabinet you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout.
Wood, Paint
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
Antique Quartersawn Oak Mirrored Corner Medicine Cabinet Cupboard 20"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian quartersawn oak country / farmhouse / apothecary style wall corner medicine / spice cabinet cupboard featuring serpentine accents with mirrored door.
Mirror, Oak
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
French Art Deco white mirrored shaving or medicine cabinet in oak
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1920 / shaving cabinet / oak, mirror / Art Deco / French Provincial Art Deco medicine or shaving cabinet with mirror in white lacquered oak.
Mirror, Oak
French Art Deco shaving or medicine cabinet in wood with mirror, 1920s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1920 / shaving cabinet / wood, glass, mirror / Art Deco Charming small wooden wall cabinet with a mirrored door and a drawer underneath. Made in France in Art Deco style in...
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Polished iron medical cabinet, 1910s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medicine cabinet from the 1910s, produced by Santo B.
Iron
Polished iron medical cabinet, 1910s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
With its robust appearance, this medicine cabinet is not only functional but also a real eye-catcher in any interior — from industrial to modern.
Brass, Iron
19th Century French Bamboo Wall Hanging Cabinet, Antique, 25x13 Inches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Primarily used as spice cupboards, apothecary storage, or small hanging medicine cabinets. A rare find in good original condition.
Bamboo
Wooden Art Deco Shaving Cabinet with Beveled Mirror, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
When the door opens it reveals one shelve. The shaving or medicine cabinet has some non disturbing small wear marks (see pictures).
Mirror, Wood
Art Deco Shaving Cabinet in wood with Beveled Mirror, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
When the door opens it reveals one shelve and a contrasting dark blue interior. The shaving or medicine cabinet has some non disturbing small wear marks and a small piece at the fron...
Mirror, Wood
Antique Small Wall Cabinet Gothic Revival Hand-Carved Oak Painted Twist Church
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Antique Wooden Carved Hand Painted Neo-Gothic Small Wall Cabinet France 19th Century Pediment Twisted Medicine Cabinet Gothic Revival Truly a beautiful rare and stunning antique h...
Oak
Antique Shanxi Province Hand Painted Black Lacquer Apothecary
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Hand Painted Black Lacquer Tall Apothecary / Medicine Cabinet This stunning antique apothecary/medicine cabinet hails from the Shanxi Province of China and ...
Brass
$640Sale Price|20% Off
Ca. 1900 RUSTIC Hanging Cabinet, Scandinavian Country Style Farmhouse Cupboard
Located in Skien, NO
Can hang as wall decor, medicine cabinet, kitchen cabinet, can use as a display cabinet for Nordic antique items.
Wood, Birch
French Louis Philippe Style Miniature Armoire or Wall Cabinet
Located in Winter Park, FL
May be used as a kitchen wall cabinet or bathroom medicine cabinet or furniture for doll collection.
Mirror, Walnut
French Faux Bamboo Miniature Armoire or Doll Furniture
Located in Winter Park, FL
May be used as a wall hung medicine cabinet, or spice rack. Original mirror has light spotting.
Beech, Pine
Unusual Early American Quack Medicine Thompson-Plaster Electric Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most unusual Thompson-Plaster electrical cabinet, by Physician's Specialty Company, Leesburg, Virginia, United States.
Marble
1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers, cabinet wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Mid size apothecary chest, medicine chest of drawers - "Kusuri dansu" in Japanese - product of late Edo era (1780s-1868), estimate from the style & conditions. Pieces of old pape...
Wood
Antique Italian Renaissance Era Brass Mounted Walnut Table Cabinet Wall Cupboard
Located in Forney, TX
- DIMENSIONS: 18" Tall x 16" Wide x 7" Deep (45.7 x 40.6 x 17.8 cm - VERSATILE: As warm and handsome as it is functional, having the ideal small size and proportions for a vari...
Brass, Iron
1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers 2pc cabinet wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
New finds from old Kura (traditional style warehouse) in Kanto area, Japan. A pair of 2 different size box chest of drawers, in the vein of Medicine chest "Kusuri dansu" in Japanese...
Wood
Petite Chinese Apothecary Chest, 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
The medicine cabinet (yaochu) has a square-corner design, faced with nine drawers each affixed with a simple brass pull.
Elm
Domestic Medicine Chest by Thompson & Capper
By Thompson & Capper
Located in New Orleans, LA
An invaluable addition to the 19th century home, this domestic medicine chest contained nearly everything needed to nurse a member of the household back to health. Made by the firm o...
Brass
1850s-1890s Japanese antique cabinet, wabi sabi tansu medicine chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese antique large cabinet, tansu chest of drawers in the vein of Kusuri dansu (Medicine / apothecary chest).
Wood, Hardwood
Pair of 18th Century Albarello Drug Jars in Maiolica
Located in NICE, FR
This gorgeous pair of jars would not only compliment any stylish medicine cabinet but is also a testament of the artistic significance in early modern pharmacy traditions.
Ceramic, Majolica
18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Medicine Chest in original black lacquer. Shanxi province, China. Dating back from the late 18th Century.
Metal
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
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 of 2 These antique Shanxi province apothecary chests would be a beautiful and ecle...
Wood, Elm
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Dated 1827 - Antique Norwegian Wall Hanging Cabinet, Hand-Painted by Embrik Bæra
Located in Skien, NO
Can hang as wall decor, medicine cabinet, kitchen cabinet, can use as a display cabinet for Nordic antique items.
Iron
$1,640Sale Price|20% Off
Edo Japanese Wabi-Sabi Dougu / Kusuri Tansu, Tool / Medicine chest Late 19th Cen
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Product of late Edo period (estimate 1860s-1870s) in Aomori prefecture, Japan. Originally made as tool chest or medicine chest, made of thick, fine grade reddish Sugi cedar. The rus...
Wood, Cedar
Antique English Corner Cabinet Carved Oak Hanging Wall Cabinet Storage 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful Antique Highly Carved English Oak Hanging Wall or Freestanding Corner Cabinet, Medicine or Spice Cabinet with Interior Shelves Carved double doors with 3 open she...
Oak
Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinet with 28 Drawers, Original Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Apothecary Cabinet (Medicine Chest) with 28 Drawers, Preserved in Original Lacquer This stunning apothecary chest features 28 drawers and retains its original lacquer.
Metal
Japanese Antique Chest of Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture
With its two-tiered structure and a total of 20 drawers, it was originally designed as a medicine box or cabinet, meticulously organized for every detail.
Iron
$4,440Sale Price|30% Off
Victorian Apothecary Campaign 4 Drawer Brass Bound Chest with Hand Painted Front
Located in Reading, Berkshire
The many drawers held tools, such as a mortar and pestle, spoons and scales as well as different materials for medicines. Such cabinets fell out of use when mass-produced pills were ...
Brass
Red Medicine Cabinet
Located in Aurora, OR
This early 20th century freestanding medicine cabinet has a graceful silhouette with gently curved legs.
Metal
Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Pine Medicine Cabinet with Original Chinese Writings on Door Fronts, 36 Small Drawers and 6 Larger Bottom Level Drawers, Shanxi Region
Lacquered Chinese Medicine Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Dark Lacquered Chinese Medicine Cabinets with Open Top Shelf and Chinese Characters on 25 Drawers 41" W x 20" D x 76.5" H
Antique Chinese Apple Green Medicine Cabinet
Located in Merrimack, NH
This traditional Chinese medicine cabinet is perfect for storing CDs, small items, jewelry, or as a decorative piece in living rooms, family rooms, or kitchens.
Wood
Art Nouveau Medicine Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old Pharmacy Cabinet
Marble
Unavailable
H 50.01 in W 30.32 in D 20.48 in
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 store ingredients for his remedies.
Elm
Small Chest / Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Located in Toronto, ON
Adorable Small Chest with 23 little drawers and cupboard.
The interior of the cupboard's doors and the back of the chest are covered with recipes for medicine in Mandarin
Metal
Chinese Herb Medicine Cabinet
Located in Merrimack, NH
This cabinet with 30 drawers was used to hold herb medicines in a Chinese apothecary centuries ago.
Elm
Apothecary cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
One of the more unusual types of Vernacular furniture is apothecary, or medicine cabinets. Traditional Chinese medicine is herbal based, meaning there were no pharmaceuticals, b...
Painted Tramp Art Cabinet with Heart and Tree
Located in Manalapan, NJ
The cabinet held medicines and has interior shelving.
Unavailable
H 8.27 in Dm 3.55 in
Rare Antique Set of X10 Pharmacy Bottles Apothecary Glass with Gold Leaf
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
Tags: Apothecary, bathroom accessories, poisons, medicines, cabinet trinkets, sweetie candy jars, aromatherapy, curiosities, drugs, herbal remedies.
Glass
1920's Medicine Cabinet
Located in Bainbridge, NY
early 20th Century Doctors Sterilizer - Medicine Cabinet. The 3 sided Glass Cabinet includes 3 adjustable perforated metal shelves and latch closure.
Steel
19th Century Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century Chinese medicine cabinet is made from elm wood and has 30 drawers.
Elm
19th Century Apothecary / Medicine Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century apothecary / medicine cabinet Drugstore / Doctors cabinet with labels and original glass knobs The cabinet is hand made with dovetail construction and paneled back...
Wood
Industrial Brushed Steel Apothecary Medicine Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, rolling, apothecary, medicine cabinet with cabriole legs features three middle drawers, a lower shelf and glass front display with two interior glass shelves.
Steel
Antique Industrial Oak Apothecary Medicine Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nicely detailed, antique, oak, apothecary medicine cabinet with 32 drawers 55 inches w x 19.5 inches d x 43 inches; ht, drawers are 9 inches w x 3 inches ht x 14 inches d
Oak
19THC WALNUT HANGING MEDICINE CABINET FROM MAINE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL OLD NATURAL SURFACE WALL MEDICINE CABINET WITH MIRROR AND ALL ORIGINAL HARDWARE-GREAT SHELF AND SCALLOPED SKIRT FOUND IN THE STATE OF MAINE
Walnut
Industrial Brushed Steel Nurse Station Medicine Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, industrial, nurse station, medicine cabinet features a top drawer and glass front door with bakelite handles and 2 steel interior shelves.
Steel
restored Vintage Industrial Medicine Cabinets
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Left Cabinet- 5.5D x 14.5W x 20H -$450 SOLD Middle Cabinet-5.5Dx 16W x 19H -$450 SOLD Right Cabinet- 6Dx16.5W x 17H -SOLD TOTAL of 6 Medicine Cabinets: 4 SOLD. 2 different Cabinet...
Iron
19th Century Chinese Medicine Cabinet with Display Section
Located in Chicago, IL
This amazing medicine cabinet is from Beijing, China and is made from Elm Wood c. 1880.
Elm
Late 19th Century Oak Apothecary Medicine Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome, antique, late 19th century, American, oak, apothecary medicine cabinet with 64 small drawers with brass pulls and wainscot side panels is newly restored.
Brass
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 three sides of beveled glass and two glass shelves inside.
Nickel, Steel
Sold
H 27.75 in W 21.8 in D 10.1 in
Antique Humphreys’ Specifics Apothecary Medicine Cabinet With 34 Drawers
Located in West Chester, PA
Antique Humphreys’ Specifics Apothecary Medicine Cabinet circa 1900. Double sided advertising opening on one side to reveal interior with thirty four original drawers - thirty small ...
Metal
Sold
H 28 in W 15.75 in D 7 in
Antique Victorian Oak Wood and Mirror Hanging Bathroom Medicine Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Oak Wood and Mirror Hanging Bathroom Medicine Cabinet. Item features beveled glass mirror, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, no key, but unlocked, 1 dr...
Mirror, Oak
Late 19th Century Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Located in Singapore, SG
Late 19th century Chinese medicine cabinet from Shanxi province, China. These were used to store and organise Chinese herbs and the handwritten words on the front of the drawers indi...
Brass
Elm Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Apothecary cabinets that held Chinese medicinal herbs and natural remedies. This interesting chest has many drawers with each compartment's contents labeled on the front.
Elm
White Painted First Aid Wall-Hung Apothecary Medicine Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
White Painted First Aid Wall-Hung Apothecary Cabinet or Medicine Cabinet Original unrestored condition.
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Antique Medicine Cabinet / Wall Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century wall hanging cabinet with adjustable shelves and fitted with wrought iron loop to hang it by. This is a very shallow piece, the interior depth is only 5.75". Exterior de...
Pine
Qing Dynasty Medicine Cabinet with 35 Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This apothecary cabinet has a beautiful aged patina. The piece has 35 drawers with traces of elegant calligraphy, indicating the contents of each. The addition of an open display she...
Elm
Antique Victorian Oak Apothecary Ship Medicine Cabinet Cupboard 30"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian oak country / farmhouse / apothecary style wall medicine / spice cabinet cupboard featuring teal blue painted interior with multiple shelves / cubbies, and lithogra...
Oak
Antique Larkin Oak Wall Medicine Cabinet with Mirror, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Larkin medicine wall cabinet offers oak construction with shaped backsplash having carved foliate elements over case with single mirrored door opening to compartmentalized...
Oak, Mirror
Sold
H 44.1 in W 56.3 in D 18.51 in
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 (burgundy / black) lacquer. 25 drawers with Chinese characters describing the conten...
Wood
3 early 20th c. Steel Medicine Cabinets
Located in Bainbridge, NY
3 Bathroom Cabinets from 1910-1920's. These wall mounted Cabinets have original glass and shelves and are priced at $595.00 per cabinet. LEFT- beveled with 2 shelves (14L x 20H x 5...
Steel
Sold
H 48.5 in W 49 in D 17.5 in
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 mortise and tenon construction. Features 28 partitioned drawers with metal hardware.
Elm, Lacquer
Antique English Hanging Wall Shelf Medicine Cabinet Carved Birds w Key
Located in Tyler, TX
Charming antique English oak wall cabinet display shelf ~~highly carved bird accents ~~c. 1900 Classic English hanging wall cabinet~~full of charm and character with carved birds...
Oak
A Cast iron wall cabinet or mailbox
Located in NYC, NY
Would serve as a medicine cabinet.
Iron
Iron Medical Display Cabinet with Brass Details, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Iron medicine cabinet with brass details from the 1920s.
Brass, Iron
Antique Iron Medical Cabinet, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Large medicine cabinet from the 1920s. This iron cabinet is riveted in the old-fashioned way. 18 clothes hooks on the inside.
Iron
Brushed Steel Industrial Nurse Station Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, industrial, deco period, brushed steel, apothecary, medicine cabinet, nurse station features top drawers and glass front bottom doors with painted interior.
Steel
Medical Iron and Glass Cabinet, 1910s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medicine cabinet with great patina from the early 1900s.
Iron
Vintage Glass and Iron Medical Cabinet, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medicine cabinet from the 1920s with a weathered appearance.
Iron
19th Century Mahogany and Oak Cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Possible a school science lab / medicine cabinet. Three small drawers over one single door cupboard containing three shelves.
Mahogany
circa 1900 rolling Medical Cabinet
Located in Bainbridge, NY
early 1900's Doctor's Medicine Cabinet. Lovely beveled glass front, with upper storage area featuring 4 glass shelves, 3 lower drawers and a lower cabinet with Nickel plate pulls on ...
Steel
Medical Iron and Glass Cabinet, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medicine cabinet from the 1930s. The cabinet is produced in Germany and is made of thick iron and glass.
Iron
antique iron medical cabinet, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medicine cabinet made of iron and glass. The cabinet is from the 1920s and was produced in Hungary.
Iron
Antique Iron Medical Cabinet, 1920's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique medicine cabinet from the 1920s. The case is produced in Hungary and is made of thick iron and glass.
Brass, Iron
Antique Blue Swedish Hanging Wall Cabinet, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
This would be a great addition to a kitchen for hanging mugs and storing spices, in a bathroom as a medicine cabinet or for storing jewelry.
Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medicine cabinet from the 1920s. The cabinet is produced in Budapest and is made of thick iron and glass.
Iron
Antique German 1900s Solid Oak Carved Wall Cabinet Apothecary
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Antique German wood carved medicine bathroom kitchen cabinet small wall cabinet Apothecary Key-cabinet 1900 Authentic Sanitätskasten Gorgeous German antique oak wood carved standi...
Oak
Polished iron medical cabinet, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
With its robust appearance and unique patina, this medicine cabinet is not only functional but also a real eye-catcher in any interior—from industrial to modern.
Iron
Sold
H 28.75 in W 14.18 in D 5.91 in
Art Deco shaving cabinet in oak with beveled mirror, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Inside two shelves behind the mirrored door, a small drawer underneath and three hooks. The shaving or medicine cabinet has some small wear marks (see pictures).
Mirror, Oak
Sold
H 38 in W 41.5 in D 30.25 in
Antique French Corner Cabinet Cupboard Canted Corners Renaissance Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFULLY CARVED Antique French Oak CORNER Cabinet, Bookcase, Display or Storage Cabinet ~~c. 1880s Full of classic French style~~charming horse and rider hunting scene with dee...
Oak
Sold
H 44.5 in W 26 in D 12.5 in
Antique English Corner Cabinet Storage Wall Cabinet Cupboard Carved Oak Drawer
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautifully carved antique English dark oak hanging wall or freestanding corner cabinet, medicine or spice cabinet with interior shelves~~c.
Oak
Sold
H 29.5 in W 19.5 in D 11.75 in
Antique English Corner Cabinet Tiger Oak Wall Hanging Cabinet Storage Large 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful antique English "Tiger" oak hanging wall or freestanding corner cabinet, medicine or spice cabinet with interior shelf~~Victorian era~~c. 1900 Full of classic English ch...
Oak
Sold
H 24.5 in W 21.5 in D 12.5 in
Antique English Corner Cabinet Storage Wall Cabinet Cupboard Oak Jacobean c.1920
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautifully carved antique English oak hanging wall or freestanding corner cabinet, medicine or spice cabinet with interior shelves~~Jacobean Style~~c. 1920s Full of classic Engli...
Oak
Sold
H 66.75 in W 29.25 in D 18 in
Antique English Corner Cabinet Cupboard Barley Twist Tiger Oak Jacobean, c. 1920
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautifully carved antique English tiger oak Jacobean style corner cabinet, medicine or spice cabinet with interior shelves and key~~double barley twist legs~~c. 1920s Full of cla...
Oak
Surgeon Beatty’s Medicine Chest, 1803
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This naval surgeon’s medicine cabinet is of rectangular form with two doors, each fitted with two rows of bottle racks, which open to reveal two long drawers and four racks, the reve...
Wood
Apothecary / Medicin Chest of Drawer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Medicine chest in original red lacquer with 40 drawers. with Chinese calligraphy in lacquer. These were used to store and organise Chinese herbs and the drawers were labeled accord...
Elm
$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
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.
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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.
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