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Medical Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Polished iron, marble, wood, brass medical cabinet.
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1930s American Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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Marble, Brass, Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet
Medical Cabinet
H 44.5 in W 40.5 in D 14 in
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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet, 1930’s
Medical Cabinet, 1930’s
H 70.87 in W 25.6 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Iron Medical Cabinet, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medical/laboratory cabinet from the 1940s. The cabinet is produced in Hungary and is made of iron
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1940s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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Iron

Vintage Iron Medical Cabinet, 1940s
Vintage Iron Medical Cabinet, 1940s
H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in
Sanborn Metabulator Cabinet Medical Oddity
Located in New York, NY
Model 10 Rolling Cabinet A Rare and Historically Significant Medical Artifact Dimensions: 32.5” H x
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20th Century American Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Sanborn Metabulator Cabinet Medical Oddity
Sanborn Metabulator Cabinet Medical Oddity
H 32.5 in W 25.5 in D 13.5 in
Vintage medical cabinet, 1970’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medical cabinet (wall unit) from a hospital. Made of iron and glass that is clamped in the steel by
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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Iron

Vintage medical cabinet, 1970’s
Vintage medical cabinet, 1970’s
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 12.6 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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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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
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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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Iron

Vintage 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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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Iron

Vintage Restored Medical Cabinet, 1970’s
Restored Medical Cabinet, 1970’s
H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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Iron

Vintage Small Medical Cabinet, 1930's
Small Medical Cabinet, 1930's
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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Iron

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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

Materials

Iron

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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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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
An ADMI medical or dental cabinet
By Admi Möbel
Located in Chesham, GB
Medical / dental cabinet by ADMI with makers label. A mobile unit featuring six drawers and
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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Steel

An ADMI medical or dental cabinet
An ADMI medical or dental cabinet
H 43.71 in W 32.29 in D 15.75 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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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Iron

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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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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
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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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Iron

Polished Medical Cabinet, 1970's
Polished Medical Cabinet, 1970's
H 70.87 in W 39.38 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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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Iron

Vintage medical cabinet, 1970’s
Vintage medical cabinet, 1970’s
H 63 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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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Iron

Vintage medical cabinet, 1970’s
Vintage medical cabinet, 1970’s
H 70.87 in W 25.6 in D 16.54 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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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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
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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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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
1950s Central European Metal Polished Medical Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
A metal display cabinet from 1950s Central Europe. Welded metal joinery, smoothed at the corners
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Mid-20th Century European Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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Metal

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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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Metal

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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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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
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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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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 Medical Cabinet by W.D Allison Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Medical Cabinet by W.D Allison Co. Cabinet features nine graduated drawers set in a sturdy
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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Wood

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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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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
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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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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 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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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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
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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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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
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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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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 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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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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
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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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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
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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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Iron

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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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Steel

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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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Metal

1940’s Glass Top Medical Cabinet
1940’s Glass Top Medical Cabinet
H 32 in W 30.75 in D 15 in
Military Medical Chest / Cabinet with 3 Drawers
Located in Halle, DE
Military Medical Chest or cabinet, presumably east-european, with locking-door and 3 drawers
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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Metal

Military Medical Chest / Cabinet with 3 Drawers
Military Medical Chest / Cabinet with 3 Drawers
H 15.75 in W 26.38 in D 16.15 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 over two metal doors. Working locking mechanism in place and working, keeping doors...
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1940s American Industrial Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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Steel

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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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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
Vintage Mid Century Rolling Pharmacy/ Medical Cart
Located in Waxahachie, TX
on Halloween 2014. Rolling mid century pharmacy medical cart. Would make a great kitchen island
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1950s American Industrial Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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Aluminum

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 Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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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
Vintage Pelton & Crane Omniclave Sterilizer Cleaner Dental Tattoo Medical Device
By Pelton & Crane Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Pelton & Crane Omniclave Sterilizer Cleaner Dental Tattoo Medical. Item featured is an
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Dental Cabinet by The American Cabinet Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Dental/Medical Cabinet by The American Cabinet Co. Cabinet features ten graduated drawers
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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Wood

1960s Industrial Medical Cabinet
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a great medical cabinet from the 1960s, ready to keep all your goodies safe this is a great
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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Metal

1960s Industrial Medical Cabinet
1960s Industrial Medical Cabinet
H 67 in W 31.5 in D 16 in
1950s Central European Pharmacy Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
A metal display cabinet from 1950s Central Europe. Welded metal joinery, smoothed at the corners
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1950s European Industrial Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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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
20th Century Metal Cabinet with Compartment and Glass Shelves by Baisch, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
well as moving into other areas such as medical furniture.
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1950s German Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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Metal

Midcentury Raymond Loewy for Hill Rom Industrial Rolling Cabinet End Table Pair
By Raymond Lowey
Located in Forney, TX
+ years of age and indicative of Industrial medical cabinet use, including slight discoloration to
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel

Donald Deskey Bar Cabinet for Hamilton Company
By Hamilton, Donald Deskey
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Streamline Art Deco medical cabinet doubles as a dry bar by the Hamilton company of Milwaukee
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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Steel

Vintage Tubular Aluminum Industrial Shelving or Étagère
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
elements. It has possibly had a medical background. The piece has been left unpolished so the steel
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Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Industrial Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel

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Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of vintage medical cabinet furniture on 1stDibs. A piece of vintage medical cabinet furniture — often made from metal, glass and iron — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of vintage medical cabinet furniture — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A choice in our collection of vintage medical cabinet furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in industrial, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of vintage medical cabinet furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Donald Deskey, Karl Baisch and S. Blickman produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Medical Cabinet Furniture?

Prices for a piece of vintage medical cabinet furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $251 and can go as high as $19,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,673.

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.