Vintage Chinese Apothecary Cabinet – Mid Century Herb Medicine Chest
Located in Portsmouth, VA
Each drawer is labeled with Chinese characters referencing medicinal herbs and ingredients once stored inside. Dating to the mid-20th century (approximately 1950–1970) and made in K...
Wood
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. Drawers still with some remains of the desc...
Metal
Chinese Red Lacquer Medicine Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous lacquered cabinet is a 19th-century Chinese apothecary chest, originally used in a pharmacy to organize and store traditional herbal medicines. A statement piece brilli...
Elm
1820s-1860s Japanese antique cabinet, wabi sabi tansu medicine chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Product of Mid to late Edo period (1820s-1860s / Early to Mid 19th Century), estimate from the style & conditions.
Wood, Hardwood
Schock "Beauty queen" bathroom vanity / medicine cabinet
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Germany Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Schock Era: 1970s Materials: Glass, Lucite Measurements: 33″ wide x 33″ deep x 6.5″ tall Condition: In excellent original condition w...
Glass, Lucite
Mid-Century Steel and Glass Medicine Cabinet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful vintage metal and glass medical cabinet on original wheels. Cabinet has glass sides and front with two glass interior shelves, three small drawers, bottom has double doors ...
Pair of Mid 20th Century Industrial Steel Medicine Cabinets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Industrial mid century cabinets C. 1951.
Steel
Vintage medicine cabinet
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Medicine cabinet in yellow metal from the 1950s. This small medicine cabinet is not lacking in charm and character. We love its resolutely vintage lines, its luminous and soft hue a...
Metal
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H 44.1 in W 56.3 in D 18.51 in
Mid-19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 25 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful Chinese apothecary medicine chests dating to circa 1840-1860, China with original dark (burgundy / black) lacquer. 25 drawers with Chinese characters describing the conten...
Wood
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H 25.99 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Aino Aalto, Rare Mid-Century Modern Medicine Wall Cabinet for Artek, Finland
By Aino Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Artek
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
A very rare piece of furniture by Aino Aalto. Medicine cabinets were made since 1930's by Artek to fill the demand for modern hospitals and care centers, like Paimio Sanatorium in Fi...
Birch
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H 38.25 in W 28.25 in D 15 in
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...
Soapstone
Vintage Black and White Bakelite Medicine Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage, Italian made, black and white bakelite medicine cabinet with carved door handles. Classic style paired with multifunctional design makes this cabinet perfect for storing you...
Bakelite
Friso Kramer "Euroika" Series Medicine Cabinets for Auping
By Friso Kramer, Auping
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare midcentury wall mount medicine cabinet. Two available, slightly different wood colors. A= Reddish and B=Teak both have plexiglass doors with finger cutouts. Ribbed glass shelves...
Plexiglass, Teak, Glass
Elegant medicine or shaving cabinet, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / medicine or shaving cabinet / wood and mirror / rustic / mid-century Elegant medicine or shaving cabinet made in France, ca. 1900.
Mirror, Wood
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. ...
Elm
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. From Jiangsu Provinc...
Wood
Industrial Medicine Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An impressive industrial medicine cabinet, in refinished vintage condition. Glass shelves offer storage behind a door with display window, and two drawers offer extra space to store ...
Metal
Large Industrial Medicine Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a generous amount of drawers and compartments, this industrial metal cabinet offers plenty of storage space in a weathered design full of character. Please confirm item location...
Metal
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H 44.49 in W 52.37 in D 27.56 in
Mid-19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 28 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful Chinese apothecary medicine chest dating to circa 1820-1840 from the Shanxi province, China. Original black / red lacquer with a natural patina highlighted by the light ...
Wood
Art Deco Walnut Dental Medicine Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice art deco medicine cabinet in very good original vintage condition.
Walnut
Industrial Brushed Steel Nurse Station Medicine Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, brushed steel, nurse station, medicine cabinet features a black formica top with bottom cabinet at 20 inches height and 15 inches deep and three 1.5 inch height drawers w...
Steel
Midcentury Enameled Metal Wall Mount Medicine Cabinet
By Oostwoud Fabrieken
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage white enameled metal wall mounted medicine cabinet with glass door and glass shelves. Missing key. In very original condition with visible wear and patina, including scratche...
Metal
French Wall Mounted Vanity Mirror/Medicine Cabinet
Located in Kansas City, MO
Extremely cool and unusual vanity mirror that was acquired at a flea market in France. The lights have been rewired and work perfectly.
Metal
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H 56.7 in W 37.8 in D 17.72 in
Mid 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 51 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese lacquered apothecary, circa 1840-1860. Elm wood with original lacquer. The front with green and petrol blue lacquer, sides and top with black lacquer. With 51 drawers eac...
Elm
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H 15.5 in W 10.5 in D 5.13 in
Light Blue and Black Medicine Wall Cabinet Bakelite Vintage, German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful medicine wall cabinet, made of bakelite by Duroplast Germany in the 1950s.
Bakelite
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H 15.75 in W 22.05 in D 5.52 in
Elegant shaving or medicine cabinet in wood with mirror, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / shaving or medicine cabinet / wood with mirror / vintage / design Beautiful shaving or medicine cabinet with special rounded door, made in France around 1900. Crafte...
Mirror, Wood
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chests with 54 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful Chinese apothecary medicine chests dating to circa 1840-1860 from the Shanxi province, China. With 54 drawers and original orange lacquer. Previously in China, the doc...
Wood
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. From Jiangsu Province,...
Wood
Pair of Chinese Apothecary 'Pharmacy' Medicine Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chests, each having 24 drawers with Chinese script for, herbs, minerals and natural remedies. Elm wood with original lacquer. China m...
Iron
Vintage 1950s Metal Medicine Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A brilliant vintage piece, this midcentury medicine cabinet has a grey-painted metal frame with a glazed top enclosing three glass shelves, and a cupboard below. This a charming 1950...
Medicine cabinet
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A mid 20th Century medicine cabinet. Constructed from steel with 3 glass with movable shelves.
Steel
Haberdashery Medicine Cabinet Surgical Display Mid-Century Industria
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A fabulous Mid-Century Edwards Surgical Supplies Ltd medicine cabinet, the cabinet is made from steel with glass sides and fronts, currently has three original glass shelves but has ...
Vintage Metal Medicine Cabinet
Located in Waedenswil, CH
This lacquered steel medicine cabinet comes from the doctor's room of the former metalware manufacturing factory Mewa, Switzerland. Two glass shelves and four doors that can be ope...
Steel
Large Vintage German Medicine Vitrine Cabinet, circa 1950-1960
Located in Raalte, NL
Very large vintage medicine vitrine cabinet made in Germany from the town Wietmarschen, this one is custom-made with mahogany veneer and solid drawers with brass handles. The glass p...
Brass
Yellow Medicine Cabinet by Olaf Von Bohr for Gedy, 1970s
By Olaf von Bohr
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
2 pieces available - Price is per piece Producer - Gedy Designer - Olaf Von Bohr Design Period - Seventies Measurements - Width 25 cm x Depth 14 cm x Height 70 cm Materials - ...
Plastic, Glass
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H 27.56 in W 9.85 in D 5.52 in
Yellow Bathroom Set with Medicine Cabinet by Olaf Von Bohr for Gedy, 1970s
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Price is for the set = 1 Medecine Cabinet + 2 Soap Holders + 1 Towel Holders Producer - Gedy Designer - Olaf Von Bohr & Makio Hasuike Design Period - Seventies Measurements - Wid...
Plastic
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H 27.56 in W 9.85 in D 5.52 in
Red Bathroom Set with Medicine Cabinet by Olaf Von Bohr for Gedy, 1970s
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Price is for the set = 1 Medecine Cabinet + 2 Hooks + 2 Towel Holders Producer - Gedy Designer - Olaf Von Bohr & Makio Hasuike Design Period - Seventies Measurements - Width 25 cm x ...
Plastic
$2,150
H 24.69 in W 50.01 in D 16.34 in
Japanese Antique Black Urushi Lacquer Low Open Shelf Display Cabinet Late 19th C
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
New finds from Tohoku area, Japan. This single tier Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar. The product of circa 1870s to 1900s (Meiji to early Taisho period)...
Wood, Cedar
The Nativity of Christ
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Anonymous 15th Century Italian, Probably Milan area The Nativity of Christ Pigments, ink and gold leaf on vellum Unsigned as is always the case with illuminated manuscripts The Virgi...
Pigment
$1,800
H 35.24 in W 28.94 in D 13.98 in
Japanese Antique Storage Shelves / Shoe Cabinet / 1900-1940s / Wabi-sabi
Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese storage shelf. It is made of cedar and is thought to have originally been used as a shoe cabinet. The design of the wooden doors is the result of the maker's...
Wood, Cedar
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...
Oak
$1,400
H 10.16 in W 35.83 in D 16.34 in
1860s-1910s Meiji Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, dark reddish brown Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of Meiji period (1868-1912) , estimate from the style & conditions. M...
Wood, Cedar
Oak And Pine Pharmacy Cabinet, anno 1889
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The cabinet is made of oak with drawers and back of pine wood. The cabinet consists of 2 parts. In the upper part there are three doors with the original antique glass. Behind each d...
Glass, Oak, Pine
$959Sale Price|20% Off
H 57 in W 30.75 in D 22.5 in
Antique Oak Apothecary Filing Cabinet With Brass Handles
Located in San Carlos, CA
Breathe New Life into Your Space with this Stunning 10-drawer Oak Apothecary Cabinet! Vintage Charm Meets Modern Functionality: This exquisite 10-drawer oak apothecary cabinet is a ...
Brass
$2,684
H 43.71 in W 56.3 in D 13.78 in
Dutch Industrial Pine Apothecary / Workshop Cabinet, circa 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This workshop cabinet was made from pine in the Netherlands circa 1930s and it was used in a workshop for dentist equipment. It features many drawers with black knobs. The interior d...
Pine
$1,754 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
$1,759
H 15.36 in W 13.39 in D 2.37 in
East Indonesian Rare Exotic Butterflies Taxidermy Display Celebes Islands
Located in Nottingham, GB
East Indonesian Exotic Butterflies Taxidermy Display Celebes Islands Good condition Free international shipping.
Glass, Wood
$5,250
H 42.92 in W 84.65 in D 16.54 in
Antique French Oak Filing / Apothecary Cabinet by Chouanard, Ca 1910
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This unique filing cabinet / bank of drawers was designed and made around the turn of the century in France. It was made from oak with cast iron and brass hardware. The interior dime...
Oak
$5,000
H 38.78 in W 66.54 in D 24.02 in
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a large antique Tansu made in Japan. It was crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s) and is made of cedar wood. The soft grain characteristic of cedar and the wood surfa...
Cedar
$6,433
H 96.46 in W 51.97 in D 19.69 in
Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China
Located in Antwerp, BE
Made of carved wood with transparent fences and scrollwork panels, two dragons at the front and pagoda roofs on top. A beautiful realization by the Chinese woodcarver and furniture m...
Sapele Wood, Ivory
$2,195
H 36.5 in W 21.5 in D 17.75 in
Early 20th Century Oak 20 Drawer Labeled Plumbing Apothecary Cabinet 2 Available
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare and Fabulous oak 20 drawer apothecary cabinet with labeled plumbing supplies on the door fronts with Brass pulls. Created by the Sexauer co. And originally outfitted with their ...
Brass
Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare Qing dynasty cabinet with original well preserved decorations. Red base lacquer with polychrome decorations, black lacquer on the sides. Top section with pair of panel doors la...
Elm
$1,400
H 23.82 in W 29.53 in D 13.98 in
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old drawer storage made in Japan. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is a valuable antique piece of furniture filled with Japanese craftsmanship. The ma...
Iron
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
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