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Material: Wood
Oversized Qing Apothecary Cabinet with 76 Drawers and Chinese Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
An oversized late Qing Dynasty period apothecary cabinet from the early 20th century with 72 small drawers, four medium sized ones, hand-painted calligraphy and weathered lacquered finish. This monumental apothecary cabinet, hailing from the early years of the 20th century, is a statement piece that marries functionality with historic charm. With an impressive array of 72 petite drawers...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Wood, Paper

Large Antique German Pitch Pine Corner Apothecary Cabinet / Vitrine ca 1900s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This stunning corner apothecary cabinet was made in Germany around the turn of the century. It features two vitrines with shelves and both small and large square drawers at both ends...
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Early 1900s German Antique Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Pine

19th Ctr. Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest. Front in original red lacquer with 45 drawers (42 small drawers + 3 larger drawers at the bottom). Each drawer with hand written Chinese calligraphy in black lacquer. These were used to store and organise Chinese herbs...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Wood

Vintage Dutch Oak / Mahogany Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. This piece features 24 paper covered drawers in mahogany with mostly original glass fronts, mahogany handl...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Mahogany

Antique French Oak & Fruitwood Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was made in the early 20th century in France from oak and fruitwood. It features 9 large drawers with ornate cast iron handles. The interior dimensions of the...
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Early 20th Century French Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Oak

Antique Large French Oak Apothecary / Museum Cabinet, ca 1900
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This large oak apothecary cabinet was made circa 1900s in France. It was originally a museum cabinet. The interior dimensions of the drawe...
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Early 1900s European Antique Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Oak

Vintage Dutch Beech & Pine Haberdashery Shop Cabinet / Vitrine, 1950s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1950s in the Netherlands. It features 8 large drawers in beech with glass fronts and metal handles. It was originally used in a warehouse for plant...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Beech

French Little Armoire with Two Doors Pine & Painted Glass Wall Cabinet, c 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
French wall cabinet in massive pine and painted glass. Bathroom or entry cabinet. Two doors. Made circa 1940. Good condition. Shipping: P 23 L 82 H 83 cm 22 Kg.  
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Glass, Pine

Dutch Beech / Pine Industrial Apothecary / Workshop Cabinet, circa 1950s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This workshop cabinet was made from pine / beech ply in the Netherlands circa 1950s and it was used in a workshop for dentist equipment. It features many drawers with nice bakelite h...
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Mid-20th Century Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Pine, Plywood

Large Antique French Pine Apothecary Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This pine apothecary cabinet with metal hardware was made in the early 20th century in France and was used in a hardware store. It is very well made and it remains in a good restored...
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1920s French Vintage Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Pine

Victorian Tall Mahogany Chemist Shop Fitting
Located in Dereham, GB
Victorian Tall Mahogany Chemist Shop Fitting, Mahogany Framed glass& Mirrored Pediment, Reads: DISPENSING DEPARTMENT , With Gold Lettering behind the glass, with pair Carved scroll s...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Mahogany

19th Century Swedish Pair of Antique Grey Gustavian Oakwood Apothecary Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, antique pair of light-grey Swedish Gustavian apothecary cabinets made of hand crafted painted Oakwood, they offer elegant and timeless storage solutions for any ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Vintage French Oak Apothecary Cabinets, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
Very nice pair of small French oak cabinets with metal hardware made in the early 20th century. They are very well made and in a good antique restored condition. The interior dimensi...
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1930s French Industrial Vintage Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Oak

Antique French Oak Apothecary Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This oak apothecary cabinet with brass hardware was made in the early 20th century in France and was used in a hardware store. It is very well made and it remains in a good restored ...
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1910s French Industrial Vintage Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Oak

Early 20th Century Natural Oak Drawer Cabinet
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A drawer cabinet from the early 20th century. Made from solid oak. Ready for everyday use. High rectangular oak body standing on a plinth with 24 drawers under a slightly protruding...
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Early 20th Century European Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Oak, Pine

Antique Mahogany and Marble Dental / Dentist Cabinet, Amsterdam ca 1920
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This very unique dentist cabinet was designed and made circa 1920/30s in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. It features 18 mahogany fronted drawers in three different sizes: DWH 28 x 29 x 2...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Mahogany

English Haberdashery Shop Cabinet with Glass Fronted Drawers, Circa 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage oak haberdashery cabinet dates from the 1930s and was made in England. It features a wooden frame with glass fronted drawers and four large closed drawers at the bottom....
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1930s English Vintage Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Oak

19th Century American General Store Apothecary Grain Paint Hand Stenciling
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Beautiful 19th century general store large scale yellow pine apothecary in old surface. Found in the north eastern united states. Most likely of Pennsylvania origin. Red stain grain ...
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1880s American Folk Art Antique Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Wood

Solid Pine Wood Display Cabinet Sideboard, Mid-19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Belgian mid-19th century, red painted store display cabinet. A large and imposing antique Canadian pine display cabinet vitrine, woodcarving in...
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Mid-19th Century Belgian Late Victorian Antique Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Wood, Pine

Large Vintage Dutch Hardwood Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. This piece features 28 paper covered drawers some with glass fronts, solid handles and name card holders. ...
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1930s Vintage Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Hardwood

Massive 19th C. European Apothecary Cabinet, 130 Individual Drawers
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful 19th century English Apothecary cabinet with 130 ample working drawers was most recently used for categorizing music info. There are pencil written names of various c...
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Late 19th Century English Industrial Antique Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Iron

Modular Bookcase in Teak Design Vittorio Dassi, 1960s
Located in taranto, IT
Original 1960s teak bookcase, Vittorio Dassi design, composed of three wooden uprights (not metal!), 3 closed elements of which 2 with sliding doors and one with folding doors, and 6...
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1960s Italian Vintage Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Metal

Dutch Industrial Beech Apothecary Cabinet, Mid-20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was made circa 1950s in the Netherlands. The cabinet was used on a school to store painting supplies. It features 8 large dra...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Beech

Victorian Mahogany Museum / Shop Display Cabinet or Vitrine, Late 19th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
A museum quality Victorian mahogany display cabinet. This outstanding cabinet has a glass door fitted with the original handle and lock.
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Mahogany

Antique French Mahogany Filing / Apothecary Cabinet by Chouanard, Ca 1900
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This unique filing cabinet / bank of drawers was designed and made around the turn of the century in France. The piece is made from mahogany with bronze hardware. The interior dimens...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Mahogany

Semicircular Pharmacy Cabinet, lateral columns embellished and gilted, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, with a semicircular shape with lateral columns embellished with gilded bases and capitals, complete with two passage...
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19th Century Italian Antique Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Walnut

1950's Tall French Klappet Cabinet - Twenty Four Klappets
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Tall French Klappet Cabinet – Twenty Four Klappets. Good sized practical cabinet, very well made with a pitch pine structure and a clean sun bleached oak front. The cabinet ...
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1950s French Vintage Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Oak

Vintage Dutch Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet / Vitrine, 1950s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1950s in the Netherlands. It features 12 drawers in oak with glass fronts and metal hardware. It was originally used in a warehouse ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Oak

Apothecary Console Table
Located in New York, NY
A handsome antique general store counter featuring five small drawers above open cubby compartments. Crafted from solid wood with a warm,...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Fruitwood

Dutch Oak Apothecary / Barber Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This cabinet was designed and made from oak around the 1930's in the Netherlands. It was part of a wall piece used in a barber shop where the drawers were used to store the personal ...
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1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Oak

Large 19th C English Mahogany Glazed Apothecary Wall Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1870 Large 19th C English mahogany glazed apothecary wall cabinet sku 577 Measures: W262 x D34 x H75 cm.
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1870s English Antique Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Mahogany

Large Dutch Oak Apothecary Cabinet / Shop Cabinet / Sideboard, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was made circa 1930s in the Netherlands by the company Nefkens in Breda. It features 12 drawers in two different sizes with nice brass handles. It is made fro...
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1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Oak

9FT Antique Early 20th Century Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
9FT Antique Apothecary cabinet Fantastic cabinet from a Texas University Pharmacy College. One piece with 3 sections and 36 drawers. Hand carved details. Retains original category l...
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Early 20th Century North American Industrial Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Oak

Rare Art Deco shaving cabinet in wood with side mirrors, France 1920s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1920 / shaving cabinet / wood, mirror / art deco / mid-century / vintage Beautiful Art Deco wooden shaving cabinet with mirror and side mirrors, made in the 1920s in France...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Mirror, Wood

Antique Hardwood Apothecary Cabinet / Bank of Drawers, England, 19th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary bank of drawers was designed and made in England, late 19th century. It is made from solid wood with hand-painted labels and wooden knobs. The cabinet has retained a ...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Wood

Original 1960s New Jersey Library Apothecary File Cabinet Dresser
Located in Bensalem, PA
Amazing cabinet circa 1960s came from Plainsboro New Jersey Library was acquired by the librarian.Please look at pictures for overall condition, which is great. Any questions feel fr...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Aluminum

1890 Oak Mercantile Counter / Sorting Bin
Located in Surrey, BC
A very unusual store counter no doubt from a general store featuring lined bins for fruit or vegetables. The counter style was used in a country kitchen for the last 25 years. Made ...
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Late 19th Century Canadian Country Antique Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Oak

Antique Apothecary Chest of Drawers, English, Chemist’s Shop Cabinet, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a rare and unusual antique Victorian apothecary chest, offering superb storage and period character, circa 1880. This 16-drawer chemist’s shop cabinet showcases fine craftsmanship, with original fascia labels and elegant mahogany tones. Classic apothecary cabinet, ideal for collectors, interior designers, or Victorian storage solutions Rich mahogany and Victorian pine construction, displaying warm hues and fine grain interest Fascinating original bronze fascia labels, featuring a mix of numbered and Latin abbreviations 16 drawers, each dressed with turned wooden pulls for effortless access Lower drop-front storage hutch, complete with a small pull handle Versatile size, perfect for home offices, retail spaces, or stylish kitchen organisation This is a handsome antique chemist’s cabinet...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Mahogany, Pine

Maitland Smith Apothecary Cabinet, Tooled Leather Wrapped Case
Located in Toledo, OH
This beautiful Maitland Smith apothecary cabinet with 34 drawers is wrapped in tooled leather. The drawers fronts are made from burled walnut and are adorned with copper tone pulls i...
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20th Century Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Leather, Wood, Walnut

Antique German Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1920/30s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This very unique haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1920/30s in Germany. It features 36 drawers with cut glass fronts / folding doors and black metal handles. It was origin...
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1930s German Industrial Vintage Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Oak

Antique Pine Apothecary Cabinet Chest of 18 Drawers, Denmark, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
This tall pine apothecary chest of 18 drawers likely served in a Danish country store during the mid to late 1800's. The 18 drawers with metal pull handles will serve well to organ...
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Late 19th Century Danish Country Antique Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Pine

Large Vintage Dutch Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. This piece features 27 drawers in oak with or w/o glass fronts and metal handles. It was originally used i...
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1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Oak

Double Sided Hotel Lobby Mailbox System
Located in Round Top, TX
Double sided lobby mailbox system. From a grand hotel in Italy.
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1930s Italian Vintage Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Brass

Mid 20th century Apothecary cabinet The Hague
Located in MILL, NL
Very large chest of drawers / apothecary cabinet. With no less than 96 drawers. Originally from The Hague, ca. 1960. We were able to take over this cabinet from a shoemaker's studio ...
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1950s Vintage Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Beech

Early 20th Century Oak Seed & Grain Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple functionality at its best waiting for a repurpose in its life as a apothecary cabinet. Petite oak cabinet with 8 drawers and a large door with a shelf inside. In very good an...
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1910s American Industrial Vintage Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Brass

Bridges Large Green by Muller Van Severen for BD Barcelona
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. The vase silhouettes were brought into handmade cabinets with unique cutout bases that transcend function. Their refined colours and glossy finishes emphasise structure, standing out with a sculptural beauty. Alone or as a whole, the Bridges cabinets create a colourful architecture that is vibrant and spacious and, of course, full of personality. Materials: Containers, shelves and doors are made of MDF and gloss lacquered in four different colors; NCS 3060-B90G (Green), NCS 3560-Y80R (Red), NCS 7020-R80B (Blue), NCS 8010-R10B (Aubergine). The interiors are always laquered in matt finish. 5mm glass top painted in the same color of the cabinet is optional. Back part ofthe cabinet painted in matte is optional. Regulation glides are included in order to fit the different floors. The doors have steel hiden hinges finished in titanium, installed with an automatic pulse opening spring system. In addition this large option had and extra accesory: the coat bar for clothes. Important information regarding images of products: Please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image. Important information regarding color(s) of products: Actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor About the designer: Muller Van Severen was founded in 2011 by Belgian artist duo Fien Muller and Hannes Van Severen. They are both artists, and their work showcases their appreciation of the natural beauty of materials and how materials can speak for themselves. Working between design and art, the couple has always been on an inspired quest for sculpturally interesting design objects and furniture. Their creations are globally identified in both private homes and public spaces. All of Muller Van Severens own production pieces are handmade by small-scale fabricators and skilled artisans, with an honesty to the rawness and irregularity of the chosen material. Their work is characterized by careful research into their shared passion for art, architecture and materials, yet their designs appear to be created almost intuitively and with total effortlessness. About the manufacturer: BD has been around for over half a century. It was founded in a nightclub in 1972 by a bunch of young architects and designers from Barcelona. They broke into the design world with a new vision: to produce and market their designs, and the designs of their friends with complete creative freedom and design criteria. Beginning with the designs of contemporaries like Ettore Sottsass, Rennie Mackintosh and Álvaro Siza, BD provoked a curiosity about design. These early pieces helped bring international recognition to the country’s design scene, and many of them still exist today. They are an international design company run by a collective ownership —Apartamento Magazine...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Steel

Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest. Front in original red lacquer with 45 drawers (42 small drawers + 3 larger drawers at the bottom). ach drawer with hand written Chinese calligraphy in black lacquer. These were used to store and organise Chinese herbs...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Wood

Pair of Antique Chinese Apothecary Bedside Cabinets
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful pair of Chinese table top apothecary cabinets in elm with tortoiseshell coloured and enamel decoration. The spacious over sailing molded tops beneath a configuration of...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Elm, Paint

Antique Asian Chinoiserie Pagoda Shaped Tea / Apothecary Cabinet
Located in East Freetown, MA
Antique Asian tea/apothecary cabinet.. Pagoda shaped cabinet has two doors and four drawers. Wood with detailed brass fittings. Painted Chinoiserie ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Wood

Unusual Oak Art Nouveau Dental /multi-drawer Cabinet by Premier Cabinet Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Most Unusual Quarter sawn Oak Art Nouveau Dental /multi-drawer Cabinet / Apothecary by Premier Cabinet Co. ....Fourty years in the antique business ,I have never seen one quite like...
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1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Brass

Free Standing Pine Kitchen Island Shop Counter Apothecary, Denmark circa 1880's
Located in Round Top, TX
This impressive freestanding island will be the gathering place in any kitchen. This versatile piece originally served as a grocer's shop counter in the 1800's and is finished on all...
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Late 19th Century Danish Country Antique Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Brass

Gothic Revival Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wooden apothecary cabinet with carved decoration in neo-Gothic style. The capitals are carved with Baphomets holding two figures by the hair for one and fantastic birds for the other...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Oak

Early 20th Century Oak 12-Drawer Haberdashery Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique wooden garment display case. This piece is more than it seems. Each of the 12 glass-front drawers features two spring-loaded hinges, so the door bounces back to meet your ha...
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1910s American Vintage Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Oak

Rustic Green Apothecary Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th-century apothecary cabinet with its original green patina, worn to perfection. The cabinet’s many cubby compartments and spacious lower cupboards offer practical storage, ideal ...
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Wood

Louise Semainier Apothecary Cabinets Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is part of the Louise Collection designed by renowned designer Paul Mathieu. A remarkabl...
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2010s Indian Other Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Metal, Sheet Metal

One-Door Wall Cabinet Three Beveled Glasses 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
Small oak wall cabinet circa 1920 with three-glass beveled door and brass knob. Ideal for entrance hall, powder room, toilet Shipping: 37/23 H38 6Kg
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1910s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Glass, Oak

Chinese Lacquered Medecinchest, Second Quarter of the 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese lacquered apothecary, circa 1820-1840. 77 drawers each with Chinese script for, herbs, minerals and natural remedies. Original restored lacquer with a wonderful warm color...
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1830s Chinese Qing Antique Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Elm

Antique French Haberdashery Shop Counter
Located in Austin, TX
Unique and authentic antique Haberdashery cabinet from a late 19th century "Mercerie"in Lyon, France. This piece has an asymmetrical construction,...
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1880s French Antique Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Metal

Antique Art Deco Chippy Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique pine apothecary cabinet. With a multitude of drawers in a large variety of sizes, this chippy apothecary is the answer to your storage problems. Each drawer features a namep...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Wood

Vintage French Pine Apothecary Cabinet, 1920s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage drawer cabinet originates from France. It is made from pine and features 8 large drawers. It is restored and the drawers open and shut smoo...
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1920s French Industrial Vintage Wood Apothecary Cabinets

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Pine

Find Solid Wood Apothecary Cabinets for Sale on 1stDibs

Decorating with wood apothecary cabinets is a snap.

Perhaps you’ve been searching for a unique solution for storage or displaying your serveware or decorative objects — an antique or vintage apothecary cabinet might be exactly what the doctor ordered.

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.

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.

Find antique and vintage solid wood apothecary cabinets and chests on 1stDibs today — the collection includes oak apothecary cabinets, walnut versions and other varieties.

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