Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Elm
19th Century Chinese Painted Medicine Cabinet Dresser
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, medicine cabinet you could hope to
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Late 19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Wood, Paint
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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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Metal
18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Medicine Chest in original black lacquer. Shanxi province, China.
Dating back from the late 18th
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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Metal
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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19th Century Chinese Mission Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Wood, Elm
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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19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Wood
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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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Elm
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Lacquered Chinese Medicine Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Dark Lacquered Chinese Medicine Cabinets with Open Top Shelf and Chinese Characters on 25
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Small Chest / Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Located in Toronto, ON
doors and the back of the chest are covered with recipes for medicine in Mandarin
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Metal
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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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Elm
H 50.01 in W 30.32 in D 20.48 in
Antique Chinese Apple Green Medicine Cabinet
Located in Merrimack, NH
. This traditional Chinese medicine cabinet is perfect for storing CDs, small items, jewelry, or as a
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Wood
Chinese Herb Medicine Cabinet
Located in Merrimack, NH
This cabinet with 30 drawers was used to hold herb medicines in a Chinese apothecary centuries ago
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Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Elm
Apothecary cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
furniture is apothecary, or medicine cabinets. Traditional Chinese medicine is herbal based, meaning there
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19th Century Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Elm
Late 19th Century Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Located in Singapore, SG
Late 19th century Chinese medicine cabinet from Shanxi province, China. These were used to store
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1890s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Brass
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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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Elm
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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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Elm
Chinese 19th Century Medicine Cabinet
Located in San Marino, CA
19th Century Chinese Medicine Cabinet. All original hardware on Elm wood.
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Elm
Antique Chinese 18 Drawer Medicine Apothecary Herb Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese 18 Drawer Apothecary Medicine Herb Chest
This beautiful multi-drawer apothecary
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Bronze
Chinese Medicine Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese Medicine chest is made from elmwood and has been fully restored.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Elm
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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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Wood
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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19th Century Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Elm, Lacquer
H 48.5 in W 49 in D 17.5 in
Chinese Medicine Chest with Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese doctors used chests like this to store medicinal herbs, extracts, and powdered minerals
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Brass
Chinese Medicine Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Ornately detailed piece that includes 35 unique drawers. Strong contrasting colors make this a stand out piece for your home or office.
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19th Century Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Elm
20th Century, Pair of Chinese Medicine Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
Traditional Chinese medicine requires the use of hundreds of herbs, minerals, and liquid extracts
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Elm
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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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Elm
Chinese Medicine Chest with Original Labels
Located in Chicago, IL
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19th Century Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 28 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 28 drawers in black / burgundy lacquer. From
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Wood
Chinese Medicine Chest With 36 Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Please contact dealer for full item description.
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19th Century Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Elm
Medicine Chest with 12 Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
calligraphy indicating the contents of each, helping keep the herbs and spices organized. Painted medicine
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Elm
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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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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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
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Wood
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
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Wood
H 44.49 in W 52.37 in D 27.56 in
19th Century Medicine Cabinet with 15 Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful 19th Century medicine cabinet is made from elm wood and has 15 drawers. Chinese
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Elm
19th Century Laohuali Qing Dynasty Chinese Traveling Medicine Chest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful antique apothecary or medicine chest traditionally used to store household medicinal
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Hardwood
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
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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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
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Iron
Mid 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 51 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
script for herbs, minerals and natural remedies.
In Chinese medicine the doctor also created and
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Elm
Personal Medicine Chest on Metal Base
Located in Chicago, IL
This personal medicine chest with is from Japan and is made from paulowina wood. The piece has been
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Metal
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet with 32 Drawers and Original Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful Chinese apothecary medicine cabinet dating to circa 1840 from the Shanxi province, China
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Wood
H 74.02 in W 40.56 in D 25.2 in
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
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Wood
19th Century Black Lacquered Medicine Chests with 31 Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive 19th Century black lacquered medicine chest is from the province of Shanxi, China
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Elm
Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chinese Medicine Cabinet in a worn yellow patina.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Chinese red medicine cabinet consisting of numerous drawers divided into compartments
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Wood
Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Located in Culver City, CA
Chinese 19th Century Wooden Multi-Drawer Medicine Cabinet with Hand Painted Labels on Each Drawer
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Wood
Chinese Medicine cabinet
Located in Port Chester, NY
This piece, multi-drawers, with interesting hot pink drawer decorations (not too bright), is very impressive. It's s dramatic look, for a large wall.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Wood
Discounted Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Located in Scarsdale, NY
Chinese medicine Chest. Black Laquer. Gorgeous gold drawers. 33 Drawers. Reduced from $6400
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Gold
Discounted Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Located in Scarsdale, NY
Chinese Cabinet with gorgeous handpainted drawers. Elm wood. Beautifully finished. Forty two
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Elm, Paint
Medicine Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 19th Century Chinese Medicine Cabinet.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Chinese Rosewood Medicine Cabinet
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Chinese Rosewood Medicine Cabinet with brass pulls
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Brass
Chinese Black Lacquer Medicine Cabinet
Located in Scarsdale, NY
Chinese black lacquer cabinet.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Antique Chinese Poplar Medicine Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Poplar Medicine Cabinet With 36 Drawers and Painted Finish, Shanxi Region
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19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Poplar
Elm Medicine Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Elm 45-drawer medicine cabinet from Shanxi, China with rustic vermillion drawer fronts circa 1900
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Brass
Chinese Apothecary Chests Medicine Cabinets Elm Haberdashery Qing Dynasty, 1871
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning pair of antique middle Qing dynasty elm apothecary medicine chests dating to circa 1871
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1870s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Elm
H 69 in W 31 in D 21 in
19th c. Medicine Cabinet from Shanxi
Located in Noord-Brabant, NL
Elm wood Medicine Cabinet from Shanxi
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Elm
19th Century Chinese Medicine Chest
Located in Salisbury, GB
19th century Chinese medicine chest, the base consisting of multiple drawers and a four door glazed
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19th Century Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Reduced Pair of Chinese Medicine Chests
Located in Scarsdale, NY
Chinese Character painted on Black Lacquer Chests.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Brass
Haberdashery Apothecary Chests Medicine Cabinets Elm Qing Dynasty, 1871
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning pair of antique middle Qing dynasty elm apothecary medicine chests dating to circa 1871
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1870s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Elm
19th Century Medicine Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinese 19th Century Medicine Chest
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Pair of Apothecary Chests Medicine Cabinets Elm Haberdashery Qing Dynasty, 1871
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning pair of antique middle Qing dynasty elm apothecary medicine chests dating to circa 1871
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1870s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Elm
H 69 in W 31 in D 21 in
Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Large-scale apothecary style cabinet, with striking red Chinese characters. Please contact us for
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Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Antique Extra Large Chinese Apothecary / Medicine / Herbal Cabinet
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Chinese apothecary / medicine / herbal cabinet, unbranded. Large and impressive. Elm
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet
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Brass
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Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique Chinese medicine cabinet you’re looking for. An antique Chinese medicine cabinet — often made from wood, hardwood and elm — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique Chinese medicine cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique Chinese medicine cabinet, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
How Much is a Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet?
Prices for an antique Chinese medicine cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $975 and can go as high as $27,354, while the average can fetch as much as $4,457.
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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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