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

18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest

$5,048

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.

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

$4,742 / 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.

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

$2,562

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".

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Elm

Domestic Medicine Chest by Thompson & Capper
Domestic Medicine Chest by Thompson & Capper

Domestic Medicine Chest by Thompson & Capper

$18,500

H 8.25 in W 15.75 in D 12.25 in

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique Tall Korean Medicine Chest Yakchang Provenance
Fine Antique Tall Korean Medicine Chest Yakchang Provenance

Fine Antique Tall Korean Medicine Chest Yakchang Provenance

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine antique Korean medicine or apothecary chest from late Joseon Dynasty (circa 19th century).

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Apothecary Cabinet – Mid Century Herb Medicine Chest
Vintage Chinese Apothecary Cabinet – Mid Century Herb Medicine Chest

Vintage Chinese Apothecary Cabinet – Mid Century Herb Medicine Chest

Located in Portsmouth, VA

This vintage apothecary-style cabinet was inspired by traditional Chinese herbal medicine chests used in historic pharmacies. Each drawer is labeled with Chinese characters referenci...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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 of 2 These antique Shanxi province apothecary chests would be a beautiful and ecle...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Mission Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Elm

19th Edo Japanese wabi sabi dougu Kusuri Tansu, Tool medicine chest of drawers
19th Edo Japanese wabi sabi dougu Kusuri Tansu, Tool medicine chest of drawers

19th Edo Japanese wabi sabi dougu Kusuri Tansu, Tool medicine chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Originally made as tool chest or medicine chest, made of thick, fine grade reddish Sugi cedar.

Category

Antique 1860s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers, cabinet wabi sabi
1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers, cabinet wabi sabi

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.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1850s-1890s Japanese antique cabinet, wabi sabi tansu medicine chest of drawers
1850s-1890s Japanese antique cabinet, wabi sabi tansu medicine chest of drawers

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).

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers 2pc cabinet wabi sabi
1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers 2pc cabinet wabi sabi

1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers 2pc cabinet wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

A pair of 2 different size box chest of drawers, in the vein of Medicine chest "Kusuri dansu" in Japanese - one of Tansu furnitures.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Apothecary Cabinets

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, China. 45 drawers and original lacquer.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Apothecary /  Medicin Chest of Drawer
Apothecary /  Medicin Chest of Drawer

Apothecary / Medicin Chest of Drawer

$3,132

H 65.36 in W 46.86 in D 20.48 in

Apothecary / Medicin Chest of Drawer

Located in Kastrup, DK

Medicine chest in original red lacquer with 40 drawers. with Chinese calligraphy in lacquer.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Japanese Antique Chests of Small Drawers , Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Chests of Small Drawers , Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Chests of Small Drawers , Wabi-Sabi

$1,500

H 20.08 in W 23.63 in D 11.42 in

Japanese Antique Chests of Small Drawers , Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This medicine chest from the Meiji period has 36 small drawers and is highly practical.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinet with 28 Drawers, Original Lacquer
Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinet with 28 Drawers, Original Lacquer

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.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

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

Very well constructed with 39 drawers total and a display on top finished by dark brown color medicine chest. There are some traditional Chinese carving works around the top display ...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Burgundy Brown Herbal Apothecary Chest, Late 19th Century
Chinese Burgundy Brown Herbal Apothecary Chest, Late 19th Century

Chinese Burgundy Brown Herbal Apothecary Chest, Late 19th Century

Located in Kastrup, DK

This elm wood apothecary cabinet, also known as a medicine chest, is an impressive piece of history with 20 unique drawers.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet, 1930s
Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet, 1930s

Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet, 1930s

$2,350

H 45.28 in W 37.8 in D 25.2 in

Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet, 1930s

Located in Nørre Aaby, DK

Beautiful and decorative antique Chinese medicine cabinet, likely dating from the 1930s. Featuring multiple small drawers and traditional craftsmanship, this piece is both functional...

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

The S. Y. St George Expeditionary Medicine Box by Burroughs, Wellcome and Co.
The S. Y. St George Expeditionary Medicine Box by Burroughs, Wellcome and Co.

The S. Y. St George Expeditionary Medicine Box by Burroughs, Wellcome and Co.

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

This model of medicine chest, known as the Tabloid, was made by Burroughs, Wellcome and Co. for many years.

Category

Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tin

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Kusuri Tansu, 'Japanese Medicine Chest', Showa period, '1926-1989'
Kusuri Tansu, 'Japanese Medicine Chest', Showa period, '1926-1989'

Kusuri Tansu, 'Japanese Medicine Chest', Showa period, '1926-1989'

Located in Stockbridge, MA

Kusuri Tansu, (Japanese Medicine Chest). Showa period, (1926-1989). This Japanese medicine chest from Shiga, Japan is completely original with old round polymer drawer pulls and numb...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Furniture

Materials

Wood

Hanging Tramp Art Medicine Chest
Hanging Tramp Art Medicine Chest

Hanging Tramp Art Medicine Chest

Unavailable

H 8 in W 17 in D 13 in

Hanging Tramp Art Medicine Chest

By Tramp Art

Located in Summerland, CA

Mirrored lid and two interior drawers. 13 x 8 x 17

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Apothecary Chest
Apothecary Chest

Apothecary Chest

Unavailable

H 51.5 in W 41.5 in D 12 in

Apothecary Chest

Located in New York, NY

Antique homeopathic apothecary (medicine) chest with compartmentalized drawers and panels.

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Apothecary Chest

Apothecary Chest

Unavailable

H 51.5 in W 41.5 in D 12 in

Apothecary Chest

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Antique homeopathic apothecary ( medicine ) chest with compartmentalized drawers and panels.

Category

Antique 19th Century North Korean Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Apothecary Chest
Apothecary Chest

Apothecary Chest

Unavailable

H 28.5 in W 45 in D 13 in

Apothecary Chest

Located in Woodbury, CT

Originally made as a wooden medicine chest for a Druggist Shop. Retaining a warm mellow patina with excellent wear patterns.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Regency Period Mahogany and Brass Fitted Apothecary’s Box
Regency Period Mahogany and Brass Fitted Apothecary’s Box

Regency Period Mahogany and Brass Fitted Apothecary’s Box

Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE

"A short account of the most common diseases incident to armies with the method of cure translated from the original of Baron Van Swieten Physician to there Imperial Majesties" T...

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Apothecary Cabinets

Apothecary Cabinets Elm Haberdashery Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Apothecary Cabinets Elm Haberdashery Qing Dynasty, 19th century

Apothecary Cabinets Elm Haberdashery Qing Dynasty, 19th century

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A stunning pair of antique middle Qing dynasty elm apothecary medicine chests, 19th century, from the Shandong province, Northern China, each chest having nine rows of five square dr...

Category

Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

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

Small Chest / Chinese Medicine Cabinet

Unavailable

H 25.5 in W 21.5 in D 8 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Cupboards

Materials

Metal

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 store ingredients for his remedies. This cabinet houses 38 drawers, 35 smaller ones...

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

Personal Medicine Chest
Personal Medicine Chest

Personal Medicine Chest

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H 36 in W 45 in D 7.5 in

Personal Medicine Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

This personal medicine chest with is from Japan and is made from paulowina wood.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Georgian Medicine Chest
Georgian Medicine Chest

Georgian Medicine Chest

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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in

Georgian Medicine Chest

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A Geroge III period mahogany fitted medicine chest with the original axe head handle

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

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.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cypress

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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.

Category

20th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

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 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

Medicine Chest by Knagg, London
Medicine Chest by Knagg, London

Medicine Chest by Knagg, London

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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in

Medicine Chest by Knagg, London

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An early 19th century fitted mahogany medicine chest with makers label and brass handle.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture

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

Coated in a beautiful golden-yellow lacquer, each of the 12 drawers is labeled with elegant calligraphy indicating the contents of each, helping keep the herbs and spices organized. ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

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) and burgundy lacquer front with a natural age-related patina.

Category

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

Materials

Wood

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 with hand written Chinese calligraphy in yellow lacquer.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers

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H 64.57 in W 51.97 in D 19.3 in

Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

Previously in China, the doctor and pharmacist were the same person and the medicine chest was used for storage of minerals and herbs that were included in natural medicine.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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

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

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese Antique Black Medicine Chest 1800s-1860s / Tansu Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Black Medicine Chest 1800s-1860s / Tansu Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Black Medicine Chest 1800s-1860s / Tansu Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

In the case of this medicine chest, however, all handles and parts are present.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Medicine Chest 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Mingei
Japanese Antique Medicine Chest 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Mingei

Japanese Antique Medicine Chest 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese medicine chest. Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860s - 1900s) The material is paulownia wood, a high quality material.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

Smaller chests, with fewer medicines, were sometimes found in wealthy homes.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Elm

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Japanese Antique Medicine Chest / Tansu Drawer Cabinet / 1887-1896s Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Medicine Chest / Tansu Drawer Cabinet / 1887-1896s Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Medicine Chest / Tansu Drawer Cabinet / 1887-1896s Wabi-Sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese medicine chest. It's called "Medicine Tansu" in Japan.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Copper, Iron

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. Sometimes multiple chests were arranged in banks to offer the herbalist the greatest ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Surgeon Beatty’s Medicine Chest, 1803
Surgeon Beatty’s Medicine Chest, 1803

Surgeon Beatty’s Medicine Chest, 1803

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H 10.5 in W 8.5 in D 7 in

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...

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

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 drawers, each engraved with stone soapstone labels naming the intended herbal cont...

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Soapstone

Japanese Antique Medicine Chest 1750s-1850s/Drawer Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Medicine Chest 1750s-1850s/Drawer Storage Cabinet Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Medicine Chest 1750s-1850s/Drawer Storage Cabinet Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A drawer containing old Japanese medicine. Furniture from the Edo period. (1750s-1850s) The material is paulownia, which is a high-grade material. This is very rare. It's a mir...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Medicine Chest 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Storage Tansu
Japanese Antique Medicine Chest 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Storage Tansu

Japanese Antique Medicine Chest 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Storage Tansu

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A drawer containing old Japanese medicine. Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860s-1900s) The materials are zelkova and cedar. This is very rare. It's a miracle that all the drawe...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Old Black Medicine Chest 1800s-1860s/Antique Drawer Storage Cabinet
Japanese Old Black Medicine Chest 1800s-1860s/Antique Drawer Storage Cabinet

Japanese Old Black Medicine Chest 1800s-1860s/Antique Drawer Storage Cabinet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a drawer that contains old Japanese medicine. Furniture from the Edo period. (1800s-1860s) The material is cedar. This is very rare. It is miraculous that all the drawer ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

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 mortise and tenon construction.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

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

Previously in China, the doctor and pharmacist were the same person and the medicine chest was used for storage of minerals and herbs that were included in natural medicine.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Apothecary Chest
Chinese Apothecary Chest

Chinese Apothecary Chest

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H 31 in W 36 in D 18 in

Chinese Apothecary Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome medicine chest has 12 drawers, each with a metal ring pull handle.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

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 On Doors.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

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 medicine chest can also be used for jewelry or any other small objects like craft or ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Antique East Asian 36 Drawers Apothecary Cabinet Chest, circa 1920s
Antique East Asian 36 Drawers Apothecary Cabinet Chest, circa 1920s

Antique East Asian 36 Drawers Apothecary Cabinet Chest, circa 1920s

Located in Germantown, MD

Authentic east Asian herbal medicine chest hand crafted in a classic Korean / Japanese antique design, with 36 miniature drawers, traditionally used for medicinal powders, minerals, ...

Category

Early 20th Century Korean Anglo-Japanese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Elm

KEEP OUT...........or else!
KEEP OUT...........or else!

KEEP OUT...........or else!

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H 40 in W 25 in D 12.5 in

KEEP OUT...........or else!

Located in Seattle, WA

charming home made and customized chest- could be medicine chest or liquor cabinet 0r................

Category

Vintage 1930s American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Apothecary Medicine Cased Cabinet
Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Apothecary Medicine Cased Cabinet

Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Apothecary Medicine Cased Cabinet

Located in Dublin, IE

An exceptional early 19th century mahogany apothecary cabinet medicine chest with brass carrier handles to each side which opens through the double doors to reveal an arrangement of ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Irish Georgian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Apothecary Cabinet
Chinese Apothecary Cabinet

Chinese Apothecary Cabinet

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H 46 in W 32 in D 17 in

Chinese Apothecary Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome medicine chest has a rich dark lacquer throughout; each of the 35 drawers has a metal ring pull handle and is labeled with elegant calligraphy indicating the original c...

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Korean 16 Drawer Apothecary Butterfly Medicine Cabinet Entry Console Chest

Korean 16 Drawer Apothecary Butterfly Medicine Cabinet Entry Console Chest

Located in Dayton, OH

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Antique Regency Dining Table c.1820 & 8 Vintage Chairs

Located in London, GB

The Davenport, a lady’s desk, was featured in the sketchbooks from 1816. Gillows made medicine chests, powdering closets, linen presses, clothes horses, squirrel cages, meat safes, a...

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Located in London, GB

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Located in Kastrup, DK

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period late 19th century apothecary merchant's chest in Southern elm, also called Jumu wood. Originally used by a Chinese pharmacy to organize and store herbal...

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Located in London, GB

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Antique Early 19th Century English Dining Room Tables

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Medicine Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the medicine chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and elm, every medicine chest was constructed with great care. There are 35 variations of the antique or vintage medicine chest you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a medicine chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A medicine chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one medicine chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Thompson & Capper produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Medicine Chest?

Prices for a medicine chest start at $698 and top out at $35,462 with the average selling for $3,955.

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