Chinese Red Lacquer Medicine Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A large upper compartment provides additional storage, ideal today as a shelf for books, pottery or sculptures. The apothecary cabinet is cloaked in a richly aged red lacquer finish,...
Elm
Antique Red Velvet and Brass Mounted Table Cabinet on Barley Twist Wooden Stand
Located in Bruton, GB
A wonderfully decorative Jacoben Revival cabinet, upholstered in rich crimson red velvet and mounted with ornate brass fittings, raised on an elegant carved wooden stand. The rectan...
Brass
$13,760 / item
Bridges Large Red by Muller Van Severen for BD Barcelona
By Muller Van Severen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bridges Large by Muller Van Severen for BD Barcelona Bridges is a collection of cabinets designed by Muller Van Severen. MVS developed the cabinets from their series of ‘Wave’ vases...
Steel
1960 Red Lacquer Apothecary Cabinet, Chinoiserie Style, 12 Drawers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Red Lacquer Apothecaries Many Drawer Cabinet This Charming piece is finished in bright red with gold decoration, the cupboard has 2 doors and it is shelved inside.
Lacquer
19th Century Red Painted Vermont Apothecary or Spice Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
19th century paint decorated apothecary or spice chest made from butternut and basswood. The counter top nine-drawer example in original red paint with yellow pinstripe. The drawer f...
19THC ORIGINAL BROWNISH/RED PAINTED APOTHECARY CABINET
Located in Los Angeles, CA
WONDERFUL SCALE AND FORM ORIGINAL BROWN PAINTED 19THC APOTHECARY CABINET IN GREAT CONDITION AND SURFACE ,FOUND IN PENNSYLVANIA-CIRCA 1860-1870/FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
Pine
Chinese Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 19th century Chinese apothecary cabinet with indigo lacquered sides and red paper labels on the drawers describing the contents originally contained within.
Elm
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H 68 in W 50 in D 18.5 in
Red Lacquered 1930s Apothecary Cabinet with 32 Drawers and Petite Double Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A red lacquered apothecary-inspired cabinet from circa 1930 with 32 drawers and petite double doors.
Wood
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
An apothecary chest from Northern China. This circa 1850 chest has thirty (30) drawers and a beautiful crackle finish. Pagoda Red Collection # CRB001
19th Century Chinese Tall Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A tall apothecary cabinet from Hebei Province, China. This cabinet has forty-three drawers, all with multiple individual compartments.
Painted Pine Apothecary Cabinet with 16 Drawers, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
In largely original condition, the red painted apothecary cabinet with 16 drawers each with porcelain knob handles and enamel labels.
Pine
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H 53 in W 27 in D 20 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered and Painted Apothecary Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty red lacquered apothecary chest from the 19th century, with 32 drawers and calligraphed painted labels. Crafted in China during the Qing dynasty period, this ta...
Paper, Wood
Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Pagoda Red Collection #: T058 Keywords: Chest of drawers, apothecary, night stand, bedside, cabinet
Elm
Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Northern Chinese apothecary chest with 23 drawers with brass hardware, and traces of original red lacquer.
Pagoda Red Collection #: T089
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Elm
Chinese Cinnabar Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A statement piece cloaked in a crimson red lacquer, the cabinet has nine drawers, each punctuated by a teardrop brass pull.
Brass
Chinese Cinnabar Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A statement piece cloaked in a crimson red lacquer, the cabinet has nine drawers, each punctuated by a teardrop brass pull.
Brass
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood apothecary chest with nine drawers and brass hardware. Pagoda Red Collection #: DVDD017 Keywords: Chest of drawers, dresser, commode, sideboa...
Elm
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H 17.52 in W 13.59 in D 7.09 in
1970s Italian Red Bakelite Wall Cabinet by Carrara & Matta, Frejus Model
By Carrara & Matta
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
An authentic Italian bakelite wall cabinet from the 1970s, designed by Carrara & Matta and known as the Frejus model. This piece represents the brand’s pioneering role in post-wa...
Plastic
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H 27.56 in W 7.88 in D 5.32 in
Vintage 70s Medicine Cabinet with Mirror by Olaf Von Bohr for Gedy, Italy
By Olaf von Bohr
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Showcase the innovative spirit of Italian design with this 70s Medicine Cabinet, created by Olaf Von Bohr for Gedy. A product of the 1960s-70s, this wall-mounted cabinet is a classic...
Glass, Plastic
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H 17.13 in W 33.47 in D 17.33 in
Red Lacquered Painted Chinese Trunk with Compartments and Counters Early 20th C.
Located in London, GB
A trunk of substantial size and style. The interior hosts a large main compartment with a section which sits on top with smaller compartments. ideal for small item storage. The exte...
Wood, Paint
Chinese Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century provincial Chinese elmwood apothecary cabinet with thirty drawers with brass pulls and two open storage spaces below.
Tall Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Pagoda Red Collection #: ACB025 Keywords: Chest of drawers, cabinet, armoire, linen press
Petite Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood Doctor's chest with four drawers and original paper labels describing the medicinal herbs that used to be stored within.
Pagoda Red Co...
Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Pagoda Red Collection #: X066 Keywords: Cabinet, chest of drawers, apothecary, dresser, commode, lingerie
Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
With the original paper labels intact, each of the 27 drawers of this 19th century elmwood Chinese doctor's chest would have been filled with herbal medicines.
Pagoda ...
Chinese Red Lacquer Apothecary Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century lacquered chest was originally used by a Chinese pharmacy to organize and store herbal medicines. A statement piece brilliantly constructed with mortise and tenon j...
Elm
19thc Original Green Over Red Painted Table Top Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Original green over red painted table top apothecary cabinet with nine drawers and original porcelain hardware.
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century elmwood sideboard was originally used by a Qing dynasty pharmacy to organize and store herbal medicines. A statement piece brilliantly constructed with mortise and ...
Brass
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H 25.75 in W 14.5 in D 7.75 in
Antique Red Cross First Aid Wall Hanging Medicine Apothecary Curio Cabinet 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa early 20th century off white painted wall hanging medicine cabinet featuring five removable shelves and crest painted with a red cross and worn text. Dimensions: 14.5" x 7.75...
Metal
Petite Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This chest clearly borrows its design from the many-drawered apothecary cabinet, and was likely used by a traditional herbalist to keep common medicinals on hand.
Brass
Chinese Ten Drawer Apothecary Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite lacquered chest of drawers was originally used in a 19th-century Chinese pharmacy to organize and store herbal medicines. The square-corner cabinet is constructed with te...
Elm
Fantastic 19thc Original Red Mini Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc table top apothecary cabinet with original red paint and original brass knobs.The entire cabinet is square nail and mortised construction.This is a wonderful little coun...
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.
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