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Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medical cabinet made of iron and glass. The cabinet is from the 1930s and was produced in Hungary
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1930s Hungarian Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Iron

Vintage Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1930s
Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1930s
H 70.87 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This medical cabinet was designed in the 1970s and was produced circa 1975 in hungary. It is made
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

Materials

Iron

Vintage Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1970s
H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This medical cabinet was designed in the 1970s and was produced circa 1975 in hungary. It is made
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

Materials

Iron

Vintage Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1970s
H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
Medical Stainless Steel and Glass Cabinet
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This vintage medical cabinet, crafted from stainless steel and glass, emanates a timeless charm
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Iron & Glass Medical Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage 2-door iron medical cabinet with it's original patina. The cabinet has some signs of use
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

Materials

Iron

Vintage Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medicine cabinet made of iron and glass. The cabinet is from the 1950s and was produced in Hungary
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1950s Hungarian Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

Materials

Iron

Vintage Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1950s
Vintage Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1950s
H 66.54 in W 27.17 in D 13.39 in
Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This medical cabinet was designed in the 1970s and was produced circa 1975 in hungary. It is made
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

Materials

Iron

Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This medical cabinet was designed in the 1970s and was produced circa 1975 in hungary. It is made
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

Materials

Iron

Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This medical cabinet was designed in the 1970s and was produced circa 1975 in hungary. It is made
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

Materials

Iron

Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
H 70.87 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This medical cabinet was designed in the 1970s and was produced circa 1975 in hungary. It is made
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

Materials

Iron

Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
H 70.87 in W 25.6 in D 16.54 in
Vintage Iron and Glass Medical Cabinet, 1980s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This medical cabinet was designed in the 1970s and was produced circa 1980 in hungary. It is made
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1980s Hungarian Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

Materials

Iron

Vintage Iron and Glass Medical Cabinet, 1980s
Vintage Iron and Glass Medical Cabinet, 1980s
H 70.87 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Steel And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Polish medical cabinet, produced in the 1960's. Made of iron and the original antique glass
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1960s Polish Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

Materials

Iron

Vintage Steel And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1960s
Vintage Steel And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1960s
H 70.48 in W 37.41 in D 18.12 in
Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Polish medicine cabinet, produced in the 1960s. Made of iron and glass. The cabinet has recently
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1960s Polish Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

Materials

Iron

Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1960s
Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1960s
H 72.45 in W 39.38 in D 17.33 in
Iron And Glass Medical Display Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medicine cabinet from the 1930s. The cabinet is produced in Hungary and is made of thick iron and
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1930s Hungarian Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

Materials

Iron

Iron And Glass Medical Display Cabinet, 1930s
Iron And Glass Medical Display Cabinet, 1930s
H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in
1940’s Glass Top Medical Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
The 1940s Glass Top Medical Cabinet is a captivating blend of style and functionality, boasting a
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1940s Unknown Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

Materials

Metal

1940’s Glass Top Medical Cabinet
1940’s Glass Top Medical Cabinet
H 32 in W 30.75 in D 15 in
Restored Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This medical cabinet was designed in the 1970s and was produced circa 1975 in hungary. It is made
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

Materials

Iron

Medical Cabinet, 1930’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medical cabinet from the 1930’s. The cabinet is produced in Hungary and is made of thick iron and
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1930s Hungarian Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

Materials

Iron

Medical Cabinet, 1930’s
Medical Cabinet, 1930’s
H 70.87 in W 25.6 in D 15.75 in
Restored Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This medical cabinet was designed in the 1970s and was produced circa 1975 in hungary. It is made
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

Materials

Iron

Antique Steel & Glass Medical, Dr's Cabinet. Circa 1940
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940s. We offer this beautiful Antique Steel & Glass Medical, Dr's Cabinet manufactured by
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1940s American Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Steel

Polished medical cabinet, 1930's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medical cabinet from the 1930s. The cabinet is produced in Hungary and is made of thick iron and
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1930s Hungarian Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

Materials

Iron

Polished medical cabinet, 1930's
Polished medical cabinet, 1930's
H 70.87 in W 25.6 in D 15.75 in
Restored Medical Cabinet, 1970’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This medical cabinet was designed in the 1970s and was produced circa 1975 in hungary. It is made
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

Materials

Iron

Restored Medical Cabinet, 1970’s
Restored Medical Cabinet, 1970’s
H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Medical Cabinet, 1930’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medical cabinet from the 1930’s. The cabinet is produced in Hungary and is made of thick iron and
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1930s Hungarian Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet, 1930’s
Vintage Medical Cabinet, 1930’s
H 66.93 in W 31.11 in D 15.75 in
Small Medical Cabinet, 1930's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medical cabinet from the 1930s. The cabinet (wall unit) was produced in Hungary and is made of
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1930s Hungarian Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Iron

Small Medical Cabinet, 1930's
Small Medical Cabinet, 1930's
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
Vintage Medical Cabinet, 1970's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Made of steel and glass that is clamped in the steel by a rubber strip. The cabinet is from the
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet, 1970's
Vintage Medical Cabinet, 1970's
H 70.87 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
Vintage medical cabinet, 1970’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Made of steel and glass that is clamped in the steel by a rubber strip. The cabinet is from the
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

Materials

Iron

Vintage medical cabinet, 1970’s
Vintage medical cabinet, 1970’s
H 70.87 in W 25.6 in D 16.54 in
Polished Medical Cabinet, 1970's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Made of steel and glass that is clamped in the steel by a rubber strip. The cabinet is from the
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

Materials

Iron

Polished Medical Cabinet, 1970's
Polished Medical Cabinet, 1970's
H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
1950's Metal Medical Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage metal cabinet with two separate sections and glass shelves. Made by Smrecina OZ Pukavec in
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1950s Czech Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Metal

1950's Metal Medical Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
1950's Metal Medical Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
H 67.33 in W 34.65 in D 15.75 in
Polished Metal Medical Cabinet, 1970's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Made of steel and glass that is clamped in the steel by a rubber strip. The cabinet is from the
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

Materials

Iron

Polished Metal Medical Cabinet, 1970's
Polished Metal Medical Cabinet, 1970's
H 70.87 in W 25.6 in D 16.54 in
Art Deco Arch Top Steel and Glass Medical Cabinet C1928
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Absolutely a rare design and in outstanding restored condition. Two glass doors over three drawers
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1940s American Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Steel

1950's Iron Medical Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Iron and glass medical cabinet, made in the 1950's in former Czechoslovakia.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Iron

1950's Iron Medical Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
1950's Iron Medical Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
H 66.93 in W 23.23 in D 15.36 in
Beautiful and rare art deco 1930s dental cabinet by The American Cabinet Co
By American Cabinet Company
Located in London, GB
Father Time has been kind to this incredible Art Deco dentist’s cabinet… Produced by The American
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1930s American Art Deco Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Metal

Iron Medical Cabinet From The Ukraine, 1970
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Iron medical cabinet from Ukraine. Produced in the 1970s. The cabinet has been stripped down to the
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1970s Ukrainian Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Iron

Iron Medical Cabinet From The Ukraine, 1970
Iron Medical Cabinet From The Ukraine, 1970
H 63.39 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Iron Medical Cabinet from the Ukraine, 1970
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Iron medical cabinet from the Ukraine with glass on four sides. Produced in 1970. Space between the
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1970s Ukrainian Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Iron

Iron Medical Cabinet from the Ukraine, 1970
Iron Medical Cabinet from the Ukraine, 1970
H 63.39 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
1950s Central European Metal Polished Medical Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
forms a utilitarian but eye-pleasing framing for this cabinet’s delicately composed glass shelves and
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Mid-20th Century European Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Metal

Vintage 1950s Industrial Aluminium Wall Hanging Medicine Medical Cabinet
Located in London, GB
hospitals and/or chemist shops to store and display medicine and medical equipment etc. The cabinet is
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Metal, Aluminum

Vintage Iron Display Medical Cabinet, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
Very nice vintage iron and glass medical display cabinet. It has some signs of use (see photo
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1950s Czech Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Iron

Vintage Iron Display Medical Cabinet, 1950's
Vintage Iron Display Medical Cabinet, 1950's
H 66.93 in W 35.44 in D 14.97 in
Mid-Century Modern Medical Display Cabinet in Steel - Italiy 1945-50
Located in Girona, ES
Medical display cabinet in steel painted with metallic green “hammered” paint. Base and door in
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Aluminum, Steel

Medical Showcase, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Small medical cabinet made of thick iron and glass. The cabinet has glass on 4 sides. On top a
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1940s Hungarian Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Iron

Medical Showcase, 1940s
Medical Showcase, 1940s
H 31.89 in W 29.53 in D 19.69 in
Medical Showcase, 1940’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Small medical cabinet made of thick iron and glass. The cabinet has glass on 4 sides. On top a
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1940s Hungarian Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Iron

Medical Showcase, 1940’s
Medical Showcase, 1940’s
H 31.89 in W 29.14 in D 19.3 in
Medical Showcase / Trolley, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medical trolley made of iron and glass. Produced in the 40s. The trolley has glass on 4 sides and
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1940s Hungarian Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Iron

Medical Showcase / Trolley, 1940s
Medical Showcase / Trolley, 1940s
H 35.44 in W 29.53 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Iron Medical Trolley, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Vintage medical trolley in good condition. Made of steel and glass that is clamped in the steel by
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Iron

Vintage Iron Medical Trolley, 1970s
Vintage Iron Medical Trolley, 1970s
H 38.19 in W 29.53 in D 20.08 in
Medical Showcase / Trolley, 1930's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medical trolley made of thick iron and glass. Produced in the 30s. The cabinet has glass on 4 sides
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1930s Hungarian Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Iron

Medical Showcase / Trolley, 1930's
Medical Showcase / Trolley, 1930's
H 34.26 in W 29.93 in D 19.69 in
Iron Medical Showcase Of Kovona, 1950's
By Kovona
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medical cabinet from Czechoslovakia, produced by Kovona circa 1950. With four new adjustable glass
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1950s Czech Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Iron

Iron Medical Showcase Of Kovona, 1950's
Iron Medical Showcase Of Kovona, 1950's
H 69.3 in W 35.44 in D 14.97 in
20th Century Metal Cabinet with Compartment and Glass Shelves by Baisch, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
20th Century metal cabinet made in the 1950s for a doctor or dentist office. On the inside door
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1950s German Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Metal

1950s Central European Pharmacy Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
forms a utilitarian but eye-pleasing framing for this cabinet’s delicately composed glass shelves and
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1950s European Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Metal

1950s Central European Pharmacy Cabinet
1950s Central European Pharmacy Cabinet
H 69.7 in W 37 in D 17.3 in
Vintage Tubular Aluminum Industrial Shelving or Étagère
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Very chic industrial shelving unit. Three glass shelves. Adapted from found architectural
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Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Aluminum, Steel

Iron Medical Cabinet By Kovona
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel painted with each two glass doors and steel doors. Made by Kovona in the late 1940s-early
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1940s Czech Vienna Secession Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Steel

Iron Medical Cabinet By Kovona
Iron Medical Cabinet By Kovona
H 69.69 in W 35.44 in D 14.97 in
Tall Steel Medical Cabinet
Located in Oakland, CA
Excellent display cabinet for retail as well as household applications. This cabinet features open
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Mid-20th Century Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

Tall Steel Medical Cabinet
Tall Steel Medical Cabinet
H 74 in W 36 in D 16 in
Stainless Steel Medical Lockdown Cabinet
Located in Oakland, CA
Excellent quality stainless steel medical cabinet with glass doors. Perfect for storage and display.
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

Stainless Steel Medical Lockdown Cabinet
Stainless Steel Medical Lockdown Cabinet
H 66.5 in W 36 in D 19.75 in
940s Eastern European Medical Cabinets
Located in Portland, OR
A 1940's Eastern European Medical Cabinets. A wonderful cabinet to display all your treasures
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1940s Polish Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Steel

Medical Cabinet from Maquet, 1950s
By Maquet
Located in Mazowieckie, PL
This medical, metal, mobile cabinet by Maquet from the 1950s is made of chrome and ecru. There are
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

Medical Cabinet from Maquet, 1950s
Medical Cabinet from Maquet, 1950s
H 37 in W 27 in D 18 in
Vintage Steel Apothecary or Medical Cabinet, 1960s
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
Steel apothecary or medical cabinet with two-doors. It has two shelves and a glass for section
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1960s Ukrainian Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Steel

1950s French Dental Cabinet Girator Rotating Medical Furniture
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rotating French dental cabinet Leon Martin Paris from the 1950s with 14 drawers and four doors
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1950s French Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Aluminum, Steel

1930s Paris French Dental Cabinet Girator Rotating Medical Furniture
By Léon Martin 1
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rotating French dental cabinet aluminium Leon Martin, Paris from the 1930s with 26 drawers and four
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1930s French Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Aluminum, Iron

US Army Stainless Steel or Medical Display Cabinet by Blickman
By S. Blickman
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
This vintage medicine cabinet is made from stainless steel and was used by the US Army. The upper
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1960s American Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Stainless Steel

Karl Baisch Medical Sideboard or Cabinet, Metal and Two-Sided from 1960s
By Karl Baisch
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
This sideboard is made for professional use in the medical sector. Wonderful paint finish, that
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1960s German Bauhaus Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

Industrial Medical Cabinet/Bar Cart
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage American original industrial medical table on wheels with milk glass top. Great used as bar
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1930s American Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Glass

Industrial Medical Cabinet/Bar Cart
Industrial Medical Cabinet/Bar Cart
H 34.75 in W 22.25 in D 22.5 in
Metal & Glass Medical Storage Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Metal & Glass Medical Storage Cabinet with 3 Glass Shelves.
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20th Century American Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Metal

Metal & Glass Medical Storage Cabinet
Metal & Glass Medical Storage Cabinet
H 56.25 in W 20 in D 16.25 in
Vintage Metal & Glass Medical Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Metal & Glass Medical Cabinet
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20th Century American Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Metal

Vintage Metal & Glass Medical Cabinet
Vintage Metal & Glass Medical Cabinet
H 55.5 in W 26 in D 19 in
Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This medical cabinet was designed in the 1970s and was produced circa 1975 in hungary. It is made
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet

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Iron

Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1970s
H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
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Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the medical vintage glass cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each medical vintage glass cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and iron. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer medical vintage glass cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right medical vintage glass cabinet, those designed in Industrial, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Medical Vintage Glass Cabinet?

A medical vintage glass cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,648, while the lowest priced sells for $436 and the highest can go for as much as $3,850.

A Close Look at industrial Furniture

Industrial floor lamps, bar stools, desks and other industrial-style furnishings have experienced a resurgence in popularity with the rise of interest in minimalist design.

It's a look that celebrates the past even as it suggests vigor, productivity and brawn. The newly chic industrial style of decor repurposes the simple, sturdy furniture of an earlier world of commerce — brushed-metal storage cabinets and display shelves, task lamps and pendant lights with enameled shades, work tables with worn wooden tops and cast-iron bases — and couples them with aesthetic touches emblematic of energy and optimism, from bright upholstery fabrics to flowers.

The rise in prominence of the industrial style has come hand-in-hand with the residential repurposing of former manufacturing and warehouse districts throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. In many loft apartments created in shuttered factories, the architectural envelope has been left intact.

Industrial-style interiors feature elements like raw brick walls, exposed steel beams and oak floors whose history is written in every pit and gouge. Iron and glass transom windows give definition and interest to small kitchen areas anchored by kitchen islands made of marble, steel and brass, while taxidermy or vintage neon signs serve as wall art in living rooms dotted with leather club chairs. Patina is the keynote to a decor in sync with such surroundings. 

On 1stDibs you will find industrial furniture designs that wear their age beautifully — and were built to last.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.