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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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

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Metal

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 45 Drawers
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 45 Drawers

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 45 Drawers

H 67.33 in W 44.49 in D 22.05 in
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Balance Scale Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large Chinese carved wood apothecary balance scale with stand and storage drawer cabinet. It
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Scientific Instruments

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Brass

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Balance Scale Stand
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Balance Scale Stand

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Balance Scale Stand

H 33 in W 27 in D 10 in
Rare 19th Century Yellow Chinese Apothecary Cabinet 67 Sectioned Drawers
Located in Somis, CA
A stunning 19th century Chinese apothecary cabinet with 64 regular and 3 large drawers under a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

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Wood

Rare 19th Century Yellow Chinese Apothecary Cabinet 67 Sectioned Drawers
Rare 19th Century Yellow Chinese Apothecary Cabinet 67 Sectioned Drawers

Rare 19th Century Yellow Chinese Apothecary Cabinet 67 Sectioned Drawers

H 63.5 in W 61 in D 23.25 in
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

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Elm

Chinese Red Lacquer Medicine Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Red Lacquer Medicine Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Red Lacquer Medicine Cabinet, c. 1850

H 64 in W 42 in D 21.75 in
19th Century Apothecary Case Box
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Apothecary Box Case. Chinese Antique Apothecary Doctors Case. Composed of elm wood
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Antique 1870s Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

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Elm, Spruce

19th Century Apothecary Case Box
19th Century Apothecary Case Box

19th Century Apothecary Case Box

H 17 in W 13 in D 8 in
Set of Two Oriental Apothecary Cabinets Wood, Metal Possibly China, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
of furniture was used (and is still used today) in pharmacies and Chinese medicine establishments of
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Antique 19th Century Asian Other Apothecary Cabinets

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Wood

Set of Two Oriental Apothecary Cabinets Wood, Metal Possibly China, 19th Century
Set of Two Oriental Apothecary Cabinets Wood, Metal Possibly China, 19th Century

Set of Two Oriental Apothecary Cabinets Wood, Metal Possibly China, 19th Century

H 79.53 in W 24.81 in D 13.19 in
Rare Original Chinese Herbal Apothecary’s 25 Drawer Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Rare Original Chinese Herbal Apothecary’s 25 Drawer Chest. This is a Chinese Apothecary Cabinet it
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Antique 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets

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Pine

Rare Original Chinese Herbal Apothecary’s 25 Drawer Chest
Rare Original Chinese Herbal Apothecary’s 25 Drawer Chest

Rare Original Chinese Herbal Apothecary’s 25 Drawer Chest

H 7 in W 20 in D 14 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Apothecary Chest with 32 Drawers and Aged Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period apothecary chest from the 19th century, with 32 drawers and dark
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Apothecary Chest with 32 Drawers and Aged Patina
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Apothecary Chest with 32 Drawers and Aged Patina

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Apothecary Chest with 32 Drawers and Aged Patina

H 38.75 in W 36.5 in D 23.25 in
Antique Chinese Shanxi Province Elmwood Apothecary Medicine Chest, Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese Shanxi Province Solid Elmwood 9-Drawer & 12-Drawer Apothecary Medicine Chest - Set
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Mission Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Elm

Antique Chinese Shanxi Province Elmwood Apothecary Medicine Chest, Set of 2
Antique Chinese Shanxi Province Elmwood Apothecary Medicine Chest, Set of 2

Antique Chinese Shanxi Province Elmwood Apothecary Medicine Chest, Set of 2

H 37 in W 29 in D 14 in
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
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Antique 1830s Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

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Elm

Chinese Lacquered Medecinchest, Second Quarter of the 19th Century
Chinese Lacquered Medecinchest, Second Quarter of the 19th Century

Chinese Lacquered Medecinchest, Second Quarter of the 19th Century

H 74.81 in W 40.95 in D 19.3 in
Antique Chinese Armoire, 19th Century Medicine Cabinet, Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century chest was originally used by a Chinese pharmacy to organize and store herbal
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

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Wood

Antique Chinese Armoire, 19th Century Medicine Cabinet, Apothecary Chest
Antique Chinese Armoire, 19th Century Medicine Cabinet, Apothecary Chest

Antique Chinese Armoire, 19th Century Medicine Cabinet, Apothecary Chest

H 46 in W 57.5 in D 21.5 in
Chinese Burgundy Brown Herbal Apothecary Chest, Late 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
This elm wood apothecary cabinet, also known as a medicine chest, is an impressive piece of history
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Burgundy Brown Herbal Apothecary Chest, Late 19th Century
Chinese Burgundy Brown Herbal Apothecary Chest, Late 19th Century

Chinese Burgundy Brown Herbal Apothecary Chest, Late 19th Century

H 78.35 in W 41.74 in D 20.87 in
Chinese Herbal Apothecary Elm Chest And Bookcase
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period late 19th century apothecary merchant's chest in Southern elm, also
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Elm

Chinese Herbal Apothecary Elm Chest And Bookcase
Chinese Herbal Apothecary Elm Chest And Bookcase

Chinese Herbal Apothecary Elm Chest And Bookcase

H 40.95 in W 47.64 in D 16.34 in
Late 19th Century Nam Wood Apothecary Cabinet with Multiple Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period late 19th century apothecary merchant's cabinet made in two parts of
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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Cedar

Late 19th Century Nam Wood Apothecary Cabinet with Multiple Drawers
Late 19th Century Nam Wood Apothecary Cabinet with Multiple Drawers

Late 19th Century Nam Wood Apothecary Cabinet with Multiple Drawers

H 80 in W 50 in D 19 in
Rare Original Chinese Herbal Apothecary’s 25 Drawer Chest.
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Rare Original Chinese Herbal Apothecary’s 25 drawer chest. This is a Chinese Apothecary Cabinet
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Export Furniture

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Lacquer

Rare Original Chinese Herbal Apothecary’s 25 Drawer Chest.
Rare Original Chinese Herbal Apothecary’s 25 Drawer Chest.

Rare Original Chinese Herbal Apothecary’s 25 Drawer Chest.

H 20 in W 20 in D 14 in
Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinet with 28 Drawers, Original Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
included minerals, herbs, and other natural medicinal ingredients. In ancient China, the apothecary and
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinet with 28 Drawers, Original Lacquer
Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinet with 28 Drawers, Original Lacquer

Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinet with 28 Drawers, Original Lacquer

H 46.26 in W 64.97 in D 24.61 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Wood

19th Ctr. Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers
19th Ctr. Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers

19th Ctr. Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers

H 64.57 in W 51.97 in D 19.3 in
Apothecary / Medicin Chest of Drawer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Medicine chest in original red lacquer with 40 drawers. with Chinese calligraphy in lacquer
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Elm

Apothecary / Medicin Chest of Drawer
Apothecary / Medicin Chest of Drawer

Apothecary / Medicin Chest of Drawer

H 65.36 in W 46.86 in D 20.48 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Wood

Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers
Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers

Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers

H 64.57 in W 51.97 in D 19.3 in
Pair of Yellow lacquered Apothecary Medicine Chests
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chests. Made of elm wood with ivory lacquer. Each
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Pair of Yellow lacquered Apothecary Medicine Chests
Pair of Yellow lacquered Apothecary Medicine Chests

Pair of Yellow lacquered Apothecary Medicine Chests

H 49.61 in W 45.67 in D 22.05 in
Antique Shanxi Province Hand Painted Black Lacquer Apothecary
Located in Chicago, IL
stunning antique apothecary/medicine cabinet hails from the Shanxi Province of China and showcases
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Brass

Antique Shanxi Province Hand Painted Black Lacquer Apothecary
Antique Shanxi Province Hand Painted Black Lacquer Apothecary

Antique Shanxi Province Hand Painted Black Lacquer Apothecary

H 75 in W 50.5 in D 22 in

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19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Chinese medicines. The face of each drawer has three labels with Chinese characters describing the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest

H 36 in W 38 in D 24 in
Lacquered Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Plainville, KS
Light Lacquered Apothecary Chest with 38 drawers from Shanxi, China c. 1850. Elm construction with
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Lacquered Chinese Apothecary Chest
Lacquered Chinese Apothecary Chest

Lacquered Chinese Apothecary Chest

H 62 in W 50 in D 22 in
Apothecary Cabinets Elm Haberdashery Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
, otherwise sound Antique 19th century Qing dynasty North China Apothecary chest Pair Elm Loft style Total
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Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Apothecary Cabinets

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Elm

Apothecary Cabinets Elm Haberdashery Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Apothecary Cabinets Elm Haberdashery Qing Dynasty, 19th century

Apothecary Cabinets Elm Haberdashery Qing Dynasty, 19th century

H 69 in W 31 in D 21 in
19th Century Chinese Export Lacquered Chinoiserie Cabinet
Located in Downham Market, GB
sides. A super thing. 19th century Wear commensurate with age with the usual wear & tear to the
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Antique Late 19th Century British Chinese Export Apothecary Cabinets

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Export Lacquered Chinoiserie Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Export Lacquered Chinoiserie Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Export Lacquered Chinoiserie Cabinet

H 24.81 in W 24.81 in D 10.63 in
Large apothecary chest from Gansu Province
Located in Atlanta, GA
This apothecary chest stands nearly seven feet tall. It has 69 drawers, containing 267
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Large apothecary chest from Gansu Province
Large apothecary chest from Gansu Province

Large apothecary chest from Gansu Province

H 81 in W 41 in D 18 in
Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Pine Medicine Cabinet with Original Chinese Writings on Door Fronts, 36 Small
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet

Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet

H 35 in W 78.75 in D 19.25 in
Small apothercary cabinet from the Gansu Province
Located in Atlanta, GA
Nineteenth century smaller Chinese apothecary cabinet with 36 drawers (144 compartments). Each
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Small apothercary cabinet from the Gansu Province
Small apothercary cabinet from the Gansu Province

Small apothercary cabinet from the Gansu Province

H 40 in W 36 in D 18 in
White Crackle Apothecary Chest, 19th Century Chinese
Located in SOMIS, CA
Beautiful, tall, rare, white apothecary cabinet is one of a kind and very special. 56 drawers with
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

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Wood

White Crackle Apothecary Chest, 19th Century Chinese
White Crackle Apothecary Chest, 19th Century Chinese

White Crackle Apothecary Chest, 19th Century Chinese

H 82 in W 48 in D 24.5 in
Antique Chinese 15-Drawer Apothecary with Shelves, Late 19th Century
Located in Glen Ellyn, IL
Very rare antique elmwood Chinese apothecary cabinet with two display shelves and 15 drawers. Very
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture

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Wood

Antique Chinese 15-Drawer Apothecary with Shelves, Late 19th Century
Antique Chinese 15-Drawer Apothecary with Shelves, Late 19th Century

Antique Chinese 15-Drawer Apothecary with Shelves, Late 19th Century

H 76.25 in W 37.5 in D 20 in
Antique Traditional Chinese Medicine Cabinet Apothecary Chest of Drawers
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
***SUMMER SALE*** A Chinese doctor used this traditional medicine cabinet from Shanxi province to
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

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Elm

Antique Traditional Chinese Medicine Cabinet Apothecary Chest of Drawers
Antique Traditional Chinese Medicine Cabinet Apothecary Chest of Drawers

Antique Traditional Chinese Medicine Cabinet Apothecary Chest of Drawers

H 50.01 in W 30.32 in D 20.48 in
19th century Chinese apothecary chest
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Chinese apothecary chest with drawers made of different types of hardwoods
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

19th century Chinese apothecary chest
19th century Chinese apothecary chest

19th century Chinese apothecary chest

H 12.5 in W 19 in D 11.25 in
Late 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Singapore, SG
Late 19th century Chinese apothecary cabinet from Shanxi, China. These were used to store and
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

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Elm, Pine

Late 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet
Late 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet

Late 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet

H 57.49 in W 42.52 in D 18.9 in
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet with Drawers
Located in San Marino, CA
A remarkable 19th century Chinese apothecary cabinet. With 24 drawers and 2 larger lower drawers
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet with Drawers
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet with Drawers

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet with Drawers

H 62.25 in W 41 in D 21.25 in
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
It is unusual to find a pair of 19th century Chinese apothecary chests that have remained together
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chests
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chests

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chests

H 49.75 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Amazing 19th century Chinese medicinal apothecary with 24 drawers. Labels on drawers describe the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest

H 53.5 in W 47 in D 16 in
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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet

H 48.5 in W 54.5 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A tall apothecary cabinet from China made of Northern Chinese Elm. This cabinet features thirty
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet

H 79 in W 47 in D 20.5 in
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood apothecary chest with nine drawers and brass hardware. Pagoda Red
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Antique 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest

H 34.5 in W 87 in D 18 in
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A circa 1850 elmwood apothecary chest from China with twenty drawers, each with brass hardware
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest

H 37 in W 61.5 in D 21 in
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood apothecary cabinet, with two doors and six drawers with brass
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet

H 68 in W 29.5 in D 15.5 in
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood apotehcary chest with 27 drawers and brass hardware. Pagoda Red
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest

H 44 in W 34.5 in D 20 in
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century walnut chest was originally used by a Chinese pharmacy to organize and store
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest

H 44.25 in W 55.75 in D 23.75 in
Early 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 19th century Chinese elmwood apothecary cabinet with eighteen drawers with
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Modern Sideboards

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Elm

Early 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest
Early 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest

Early 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest

H 34.5 in W 69.25 in L 34.5 in
Late 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Singapore, SG
A late 19th century apothecary cabinet from Shanxi province, China, that was used to store and
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Brass

Late 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet
Late 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet

Late 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet

H 48.43 in W 35.83 in D 18.12 in
Late 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Singapore, SG
Late 19th century apothecary cabinet from Shanxi province, China, that were used to store and
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Elm, Pine

Late 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet
Late 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet

Late 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet

H 49.22 in W 41.74 in D 21.26 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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid-19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 25 Drawers
Mid-19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 25 Drawers

Mid-19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 25 Drawers

H 44.1 in W 56.3 in D 18.51 in
19th Century Chinese Apothecary with Eighteen Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood apothecary cabinet with eighteen drawers with brass hardware
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Antique 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Apothecary with Eighteen Drawers
19th Century Chinese Apothecary with Eighteen Drawers

19th Century Chinese Apothecary with Eighteen Drawers

H 30 in W 66.5 in D 16 in
Chinese Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 19th century Chinese apothecary cabinet with indigo lacquered sides and red paper labels
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Antique 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets

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Elm

Chinese Apothecary Cabinet
Chinese Apothecary Cabinet

Chinese Apothecary Cabinet

H 38.5 in W 36 in D 15.75 in
Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
An unusual 19th century Chinese apothecary cabinet with doors carved with cranes in a landscape and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

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Elm

Apothecary Chest
Apothecary Chest

Apothecary Chest

H 40.75 in W 33 in D 24 in
Ancient Chinese Apothecary Lacquered Cabinet Sideboard
Located in Las Vegas, NV
19th century Chinese apothecary lacquered cabinet. Warm hand painted floral scenes on door fronts
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets

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Hardwood

Ancient Chinese Apothecary Lacquered Cabinet Sideboard
Ancient Chinese Apothecary Lacquered Cabinet Sideboard

Ancient Chinese Apothecary Lacquered Cabinet Sideboard

H 34 in W 49 in D 16 in
Tall Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
With 20 drawers for storing medicinal herbs, two doors, and brass hardware, this tall 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Tall Apothecary Cabinet
Tall Apothecary Cabinet

Tall Apothecary Cabinet

H 78 in W 42 in D 28 in
19th Century Chinese Elm Apothecary Cabinet Chest
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive 19th century Chinese Elm apothecary cabinet or chest. Features 27 carved drawers with
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Elm Apothecary Cabinet Chest
19th Century Chinese Elm Apothecary Cabinet Chest

19th Century Chinese Elm Apothecary Cabinet Chest

H 40.5 in W 60 in D 17 in
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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

19th Century Chinese Tall Apothecary Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Tall Apothecary Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Tall Apothecary Cabinet

H 75.5 in W 41 in D 17.5 in
Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome medicine chest has 12 drawers, each with a metal ring pull handle.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Apothecary Chest
Chinese Apothecary Chest

Chinese Apothecary Chest

H 31 in W 36 in D 18 in
Chinese Apothecary Chest
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.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Apothecary Chest
Chinese Apothecary Chest

Chinese Apothecary Chest

H 48 in W 35 in D 17.75 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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

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Wood, Paper

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered and Painted Apothecary Chest
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered and Painted Apothecary Chest

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered and Painted Apothecary Chest

H 53 in W 27 in D 20 in
A Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Austin, TX
A simple and elegant 20 drawer apothecary of nanmu (southern elm).
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

A Chinese Apothecary Chest
A Chinese Apothecary Chest

A Chinese Apothecary Chest

H 46 in W 39 in D 20 in
45 Drawer Apothecary Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive apothecary cabinet from Shanxi Province. The 45 drawers are divided into 3-6 compartments
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

45 Drawer Apothecary Cabinet, 19th Century
45 Drawer Apothecary Cabinet, 19th Century

45 Drawer Apothecary Cabinet, 19th Century

H 73 in W 50.5 in D 24.5 in
c.1890 Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique red apothecary chest, originally used for storage of herbs and spices.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

c.1890 Chinese Apothecary Chest
c.1890 Chinese Apothecary Chest

c.1890 Chinese Apothecary Chest

H 71 in W 36.5 in D 20.5 in
c.1890 Chinese Apothecary Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique red apothecary chests, originally used for storage of herbs and spices.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

c.1890 Chinese Apothecary Chests
c.1890 Chinese Apothecary Chests

c.1890 Chinese Apothecary Chests

H 71 in W 69 in D 20.5 in
Pair, Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Apothecary Chests
Located in Bellport, NY
Pair of interesting Chinese antique apothecary chests. Each having 20 individual pull out deep
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair, Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Apothecary Chests
Pair, Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Apothecary Chests

Pair, Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Apothecary Chests

H 64 in W 36 in D 16 in
Apothecary Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
a refined apothecary chest, of upright rectangular form, 35 drawers with brass ring pulls, each
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Apothecary Chest
Apothecary Chest

Apothecary Chest

H 47 in W 31 in D 18 in
Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 39 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese elm apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 39 drawers. From Suzhou, China, 1860-1880.
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 39 Drawers
Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 39 Drawers

Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 39 Drawers

H 41.34 in W 33.47 in D 19.69 in
Antique 28 Drawer Chinese Elm Apothecary Chest Medicine Cabinet Console Filing
Located in Dayton, OH
Chinese apothecary, pharmacy or medicine chest, circa 19th century. Made from lacquered elm with
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Antique 28 Drawer Chinese Elm Apothecary Chest Medicine Cabinet Console Filing
Antique 28 Drawer Chinese Elm Apothecary Chest Medicine Cabinet Console Filing

Antique 28 Drawer Chinese Elm Apothecary Chest Medicine Cabinet Console Filing

H 48.5 in W 49 in D 17.5 in
19th Century Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century Chinese medicine cabinet is made from elm wood and has 30 drawers.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Medicine Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Medicine Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Medicine Cabinet

H 40.5 in W 32 in D 16.5 in
Apothecary Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
Chinese Apothecary / Medicine Chest with 42 Small Pulls and 3 Medium Pulls and Calligraphy Design
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Apothecary Chest
Apothecary Chest

Apothecary Chest

H 45 in W 35 in D 22.5 in
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Located in Manhasset, NY
19th century apothecary cabinet having 45 drawers. Large and impressive. This fine cabinet is from
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19th Century Apothecary Cabinet Having 45 Drawers, Large and Impressive
19th Century Apothecary Cabinet Having 45 Drawers, Large and Impressive

19th Century Apothecary Cabinet Having 45 Drawers, Large and Impressive

H 77 in W 39 in D 22.25 in
Black Lacquer Apothecary Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
A simple and elelgant black lacquer apothecary chest, nine drawers with brass ring pulls. Visit our
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

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Lacquer

Black Lacquer Apothecary Chest
Black Lacquer Apothecary Chest

Black Lacquer Apothecary Chest

H 32 in W 28 in D 17 in
Apothecary Chest with 39 Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Each drawer divided into three sections and marked in Chinese script. Dividers pull out.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

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Elm, Lacquer

Apothecary Chest with 39 Drawers
Apothecary Chest with 39 Drawers

Apothecary Chest with 39 Drawers

H 68 in W 41 in D 20 in
Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Northern Chinese apothecary chest with 23 drawers with brass hardware, and traces of
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Antique 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets

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Elm

Apothecary Chest
Apothecary Chest

Apothecary Chest

H 30.5 in W 64 in D 15.25 in
19th Century Chinese Medicine Cabinet with Display Section
Located in Chicago, IL
This amazing medicine cabinet is from Beijing, China and is made from Elm Wood c. 1880. It features
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

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19th Century Chinese Medicine Cabinet with Display Section
19th Century Chinese Medicine Cabinet with Display Section

19th Century Chinese Medicine Cabinet with Display Section

H 71 in W 43 in D 22 in
A Pair Of Black Lacquer Apothecary Chests
Located in Greenwich, CT
a pair of elegant and refined black lacquer apothecary chests with brass ring pulls. Beautiful form
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

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Lacquer

A Pair Of Black Lacquer Apothecary Chests
A Pair Of Black Lacquer Apothecary Chests

A Pair Of Black Lacquer Apothecary Chests

H 32 in W 27 in D 17.5 in
A Pair Of Ju Mu Wood Apothecary Chests
Located in Greenwich, CT
a pair of fine ju mu wood apothecary chests, 32 drawers with brass ring pulls, names of the herbs
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

A Pair Of Ju Mu Wood Apothecary Chests
A Pair Of Ju Mu Wood Apothecary Chests

A Pair Of Ju Mu Wood Apothecary Chests

H 46 in W 28 in D 20 in
Chinese Trunk
Located in New York, NY
A Burgundy leather trunk with a wood stand, from Shanghai China late 19th Century.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

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Wood

Chinese Trunk
Chinese Trunk

Chinese Trunk

H 18 in W 34 in D 28.75 in
Chinese Medicine Chest with Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
original contents labels. It came from Shanxi, China, and dates to the late 19th century. It is made from
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

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Brass

Chinese Medicine Chest with Drawers
Chinese Medicine Chest with Drawers

Chinese Medicine Chest with Drawers

H 64 in W 45.75 in D 19 in
Elm Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Apothecary cabinets that held Chinese medicinal herbs and natural remedies. This interesting chest
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

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Elm

Elm Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Elm Chinese Medicine Cabinet

Elm Chinese Medicine Cabinet

H 39 in W 76 in D 18 in
Chinese Medicine Chest with Original Labels
Located in Chicago, IL
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Antique 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets

Chinese Medicine Chest with Original Labels
Chinese Medicine Chest with Original Labels

Chinese Medicine Chest with Original Labels

H 30 in W 32 in D 17 in
Qing Dynasty Medicine Cabinet with 35 Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This apothecary cabinet has a beautiful aged patina. The piece has 35 drawers with traces of
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

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Elm

Qing Dynasty Medicine Cabinet with 35 Drawers
Qing Dynasty Medicine Cabinet with 35 Drawers

Qing Dynasty Medicine Cabinet with 35 Drawers

H 74.02 in W 46.07 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Qing Dynasty Medicine Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome pair of Qing dynasty medicine chests are from Shanxi, China, and made from elmwood
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

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Elm

Pair of Qing Dynasty Medicine Chests
Pair of Qing Dynasty Medicine Chests

Pair of Qing Dynasty Medicine Chests

H 75 in W 38 in D 21 in
Antique Flight of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique "Flight of Drawers" Cabinet in Original Patina.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Antique Flight of Drawers
Antique Flight of Drawers

Antique Flight of Drawers

H 33 in W 42 in D 18 in

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19th Century Chinese Apothecary For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 19th century Chinese apothecary for your home. Each 19th century Chinese apothecary for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and elm. Your living room may not be complete without a 19th century Chinese apothecary — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 19th century Chinese apothecary bearing Modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a 19th Century Chinese Apothecary?

Prices for a 19th century Chinese apothecary start at $348 and top out at $28,339 with the average selling for $3,890.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

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.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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.

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