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
$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
Sold
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
Sold
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
...
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
Sold
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
Sold
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
Sold
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
Sold
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...
If you’ve been searching for a unique solution for storage or displaying your serveware or decorative objects, might we prescribe an antique or vintage apothecary cabinet?
With the advent of the modern-day pharmacy, you can often go a long time without running into an apothecary . . . or even seeing the word. Popular in the 15th and 16th centuries, apothecary shops are the predecessors of today’s typical drug stores. An apothecary, in the person sense, was a medical professional, dispensing medicines and remedies for common ailments, but also preparing and mixing said medicines in-house. Too often these shops were quite small and, like most of us constantly seeking savvy storage solutions, apothecaries needed a cabinet to store supplies and medicinal ingredients.
Apothecary cabinets are case pieces similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers. Indeed, these old-world furnishings — whether it's a small apothecary cabinet or a large version — offer seemingly endless ways to sort and display or just help tidy up a room while maintaining its charm.
Decorating with a vintage metal apothecary cabinet, or one made of solid wood, is a snap.
Pay tribute to the piece’s original purpose by displaying your very own collection of apothecary jars and bottles or decorative art glass. Elsewhere, introduce the cabinet to high-traffic areas such as your living room — two smaller Victorian-era apothecary cabinets could work as side tables — or your entryway much in the way you would a console table. These functional furnishings can work as storage in your home office or as nightstands in the bedroom, and in any interior an apothecary wall cabinet can keep your space orderly and clutter-free.
Browse a collection of antique and vintage apothecary cabinets and chests on 1stDibs today.
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.
Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.
Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.
Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.
In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.