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Dentists Cabinet Circa 1920s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Dentists Cabinet Circa 1920s - Made from pine with white paint - Toughened glass top - Nickel
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Dentists Cabinet Circa 1920s
Dentists Cabinet Circa 1920s
H 67.72 in W 44.89 in D 17.33 in
Victorian Burr Walnut Dentist Cabinet
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian burr walnut dentist cabinet, having a cupboard to the top
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Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

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Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Dentist Cabinet
Victorian Burr Walnut Dentist Cabinet
H 70.08 in W 33.08 in D 16.15 in
Antique Victorian Dentist Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Victorian dentist cabinet. This was made in England, it dates from around the
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Antique 1860s British High Victorian Cabinets

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Marble

Antique Victorian Dentist Cabinet
Antique Victorian Dentist Cabinet
H 62.21 in W 33.08 in D 16.93 in
Antique Mahogany Dentist Cabinet, Amsterdam ca 1930
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This dentist cabinet was designed and made circa 1930 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. It features
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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Mahogany

Vintage Dentist Cabinet in Lacquered Metal and Opaline Glass, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage dentist cabinet in lacquered metal and opaline glass, circa 1950.
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Metal

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
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Black Standing Dentist Cabinet By Alessandro Weiss c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exquisite piece from the 20th century, this sizable dentist cabinet, skillfully crafted and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Vintage 20th Century Metal Dentists Cabinet By Alessandro Weiss c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A vinatge mid 20th Century swivel cabinet crafted and designed by Italian designer Alessandro Weiss
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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Cabinets

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Metal

Early 20th Century Mahogany Decorative Dentist or Collectors Cabinet
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Dentist Cabinet Early 20th Century Mahogany Decorative Dentist or Collectors Cabinet/Display
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Early 20th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Portable Bundeswehr Doctor'S Cabinet / 2-Part Metal Cabinet, 1970
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Portable Bundeswehr doctor's cabinet 2-part metal cabinet dentist's cabinet around 1970 Features
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20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Antique English 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Dentist's Collector's Cabinet
Located in Glasgow, GB
A super Victorian figured walnut dentist’s cabinet attributed to ‘The Dental Manufacturing Co. Ltd
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

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Marble, Metal

Small French Chest of Drawers for Dentist, France 1930
Located in Milan, IT
A small chest of drawers for dentist with doors made out of iron and opaline glass. France 1930 ca.
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Vintage 1930s French Cabinets

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Bronze, Iron

Dental Cabinet by Arnold Biber, Pforzheim
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this fantastic Dentist's or medical cabinet in wood and metal dating to circa 1910 by
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Antique Early 1900s German Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Nickel

Dental Cabinet by Arnold Biber, Pforzheim
Dental Cabinet by Arnold Biber, Pforzheim
H 0.67 in W 29.53 in D 17.72 in

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Polished Steel Dentist's Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
An early 20th century polished steel dentist's cabinet with rose colored "Fleur de peche" marble
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Early 20th Century French Cabinets

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Marble, Steel

Polished Steel Dentist's Cabinet
Polished Steel Dentist's Cabinet
H 55 in W 37 in D 16.5 in
French Dentist's Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning steel and bronze Dentist's Cabinet, from France (circa 1900). From the turn of the
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Early 20th Century French Cabinets

French Dentist's Cabinet
French Dentist's Cabinet
H 73.5 in W 48 in D 17 in
Beautiful and rare art deco 1930s dental cabinet by The American Cabinet Co
By American Cabinet Company
Located in London, GB
Father Time has been kind to this incredible Art Deco dentist’s cabinet… Produced by The American
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Dentist Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An early 1900s English dentist cabinet with mahogany drawers and ebonized base. Features a black
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Early 20th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Wool

Dentist Cabinet
Dentist Cabinet
H 43 in W 38 in D 16.5 in
French Pickled Dentist Cabinet, 1940s
Located in LEGNY, FR
French pickled dentist cabinet with lots of drawers. Glass shelf. Two parts. The top is removable
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Vintage 1940s French Apothecary Cabinets

French Pickled Dentist Cabinet, 1940s
French Pickled Dentist Cabinet, 1940s
H 58.67 in W 42.13 in D 16.15 in
Vintage Dentist Cabinet, Germany, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rare dentist cabinet, produced by Hansen in Germany, 1950s. In all the draws lays a original glass
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Vintage 1950s German Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Vintage Dentist Cabinet, Germany, 1950s
Vintage Dentist Cabinet, Germany, 1950s
H 42.52 in W 33.47 in D 16.93 in
Mahogany Dentists Cabinet, circa 1920s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mahogany dentists cabinet, circa 1920s - Opaline glass top - Solid mahogany drawers - Opaline
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets

Mahogany Dentists Cabinet, circa 1920s
Mahogany Dentists Cabinet, circa 1920s
H 45.28 in W 39.38 in L 45.28 in
19th Century Mahogany Dentist's Cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century mahogany dentist’s cabinet made by ”Ransom & Randolph Co, Toledo, Ohio, USA” in
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Antique Late 19th Century American Cabinets

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Mahogany

Vintage dentist cabinet Baisch Mid-Century Yellow
Located in Würzburg, DE
Article: Vintage dentist cabinet sideboard sideboard Item no.: 11SL Epoch: Germany 60s, Baisch company
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Metal, Chrome

American Midcentury Oakwood Dentist Cabinet with Bakelite Pulls
Located in Mexico City, MX
Rare American oakwood dentist cabinet, circa 1930. The 2-body design has 11 drawers, 5 doors and
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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Glass, Bakelite, Oak

19th Century Burr Walnut Dentist Cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century burr walnut dentist cabinet, the top section having a carved shell top gallery with
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Antique 1860s American Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Burr Walnut Dentist Cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century burr walnut dentist cabinet, the top section having a carved shell top gallery with
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Antique 1860s American Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Rare Art Deco Haagse School Dentist Cabinet by Anton Lucas, 1920s
By Anton Lucas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare oak and ebony macassar Art Deco Haagse School dentist cabinet by Anton Lucas 1920s. Nineteen
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Milk Glass, Oak, Macassar

Decorative 19th Century Burr Walnut Dentist Cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century Burr walnut dentist cabinet, the top section having shaped gallery with turned finials
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Antique 1860s American Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Steel Dentist Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This polished steel cabinet from a turn of the century dentist office has beautiful brass elements
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Steel Dentist Cabinet
Steel Dentist Cabinet
H 65 in W 28 in D 14 in
Early 20th Century Dentists Cabinet by Admi, circa 1910
By Admi Möbel
Located in Gloucester, GB
Early 20th century dentists cabinet by Admi, circa 1910 - Made from cast steel - Solid brass
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Vintage 1910s German Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Vintage Metal Dentist Cabinet With Glass Doors and Custom Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Steel dentist's cabinet with clear lacquer finish and two interior glass shelves atop newer hand
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

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Steel, Iron

Vintage Wooden Dentist's Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
A wooden cabinet from the early part of the twentieth century used for storing dental implements
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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden Dentist's Cabinet
Vintage Wooden Dentist's Cabinet
H 44.75 in W 36 in D 15.5 in
Early 20th Century Medical Dentist Cabinet
Located in Fulton, CA
scarce cabinets were originally created for the medical practice of dentist's. Would be excellent for
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Early 20th Century American Empire Revival Apothecary Cabinets

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Brass

Early 20th Century Medical Dentist Cabinet
Early 20th Century Medical Dentist Cabinet
H 61.5 in W 36.25 in D 16.25 in
Antique European Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s painted European dentist cabinet. Features original hardware, glass cabinet doors, and glass
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets

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Wood

Dentists 1930s Glass and Iron Instruments Cabinet.
Located in Bellport, NY
Six level glass and iron dentists instruments cabinet. Often used to display collectables or
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Vintage 1930s American Cabinets

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Iron

Early 20th Century Mahogany Decorative Dentist or Collectors Cabinet
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Early 20th century Mahogany Decorative Dentist or Collectors Cabinet/Display Cupboard This
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Cabinets

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Mahogany

Dentist Tool Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Dentist Tool Chest on Wheels with Rotating Top
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Vintage 1950s French Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Metal

Dentist Tool Chest
Dentist Tool Chest
H 33.5 in Dm 29 in
Antique Dentist or Medical Cabinet in Polished Metal with Marble Top
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Antique metal dentist or medical cabinet. Heavy quality polished gunblack metal. The cabinet has a
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Early 20th Century European Cabinets

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Marble, Metal

Antique Art Deco Wood and Metal Medical Dental Dentist Doctor's Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Deco wood and metal medical dental Dentist Doctor's cabinet. Item includes Art Deco
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets

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Metal

Antique Art Deco Wood and Metal Medical Dental Dentist Doctor's Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Deco wood and metal medical dental Dentist Doctor's cabinet. Item includes Art Deco
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets

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Metal

Vintage Dentist Storage Cabinet French Black Lacquered Seven Drawers, 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
dentists. Meubles de Metier Ideal for collectors, artists, kitchen, apothecary, office equipment storage
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Walnut and Glass Dentist Vitrine, 1920s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful and rare 20th century French walnut and glass dentist vitrine from the 1920s. Left part
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20th Century French Vitrines

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Brass

Art Deco Dentists' False Teeth Bakelite Cabinet, c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An antique Bakelite, nine drawer cabinet stocked with samples of replacement false teeth
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Side Table, originally pair of dentist rolling cabinets. Swing out drawers.
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Vintage 1950s French End Tables

Materials

Steel

Side Table
Side Table
H 28 in W 22 in D 17 in
Dentists Cabinet, England, circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
Dentists cabinet England circa 1920 Unique storage piece that was originally from a dentists
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20th Century English Cabinets

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Silver

Dentists Cabinet, England, circa 1920
Dentists Cabinet, England, circa 1920
H 70.25 in W 31.25 in D 16.75 in
20th Century French Pickled Dentist Cabinet, 1940s
Located in LEGNY, FR
French pickled dentist cabinet with lots of drawers. Glass shelf. Two parts. The top is removable
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Vintage 1940s French Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Dutch Oak Dentist Cabinet, Amsterdam, circa 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This dentist cabinet was designed and made circa 1930/1940 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. It
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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Oak

Vintage Wood Dentist Cabinet with Key
Located in Pasadena, TX
partitioned drawer. Two of the drawer have metal handles. Bottom two cabinets have metal knobs. Painted
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wood Dentist Cabinet with Key
Vintage Wood Dentist Cabinet with Key
H 40.75 in W 36 in D 15.5 in
Antique Art Deco Medical Dentists Cabinet Side Table Vintage Industrial
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Very unique Art Deco painted dentists / medical cabinet. Two X jet black glass tops. Chrome
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

Early 20th Century Mahogany Dentist Multi Drawer Cabinet
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
This early 20th century Mahogany dentist cabinet has eight small drawers, four medium size drawers
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Early 20th Century European Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Brushed Steel Apothecary Dentist Medicine Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1930s, brushed steel, two drawer, apothecary, dentist medicine cabinet with three sided glass top
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Industrial Brushed Steel Dentist Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, antique, industrial, brushed steel, dentist apothecary cabinet features drawers
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Antique Metal Dentist or Medical Cabinet in Polished Metal with Marble Top
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Antique metal dentist or medical cabinet. Heavy quality polished gunblack metal. The cabinet has a
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Early 20th Century European Cabinets

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Marble, Metal

Enameled Rotating Dentist`s 'Girator' Cabinet, France, c1940/50s
Located in London, GB
Enameled rotating dentist`s 'Girator' cabinet c1940/50s with bowed glass doors and drawers
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Vintage 1940s French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Glass

Dentist Cabinet
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A incredible dentists cabinet. Black painted timber frame raised on copper clad feet chromed swing
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Early 20th Century German Cabinets

Dentist Cabinet
Dentist Cabinet
H 67.33 in W 45.28 in D 18.12 in
Vintage Steel Dentist Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
1930s vintage steel dentist cabinet with seven drawers, two single doors, and bottom two door
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Vintage 1930s Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Vintage Steel Dentist Cabinet
Vintage Steel Dentist Cabinet
H 43 in W 36 in D 16 in
Edwardian Mahogany Dentist's Cabinet
Located in Manchester, GB
A fine Edwardian Dentist's cabinet, circa 1905. Made from superbly figured walnut and of a very
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Mahogany Dentist's Cabinet
Edwardian Mahogany Dentist's Cabinet
H 67.5 in W 27.5 in D 20.75 in
Metal Dentist's Cabinet from late 19th Century France
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
An authentic metal dentist's cabinet with an opaline black top from an 1880s French dentist
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Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Metal

An Exceptional Set of Dentist's Cabinets
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A dentist's cabinet and matching side table of exceptional quality and condition. These pieces have
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Vintage 1930s French Cabinets

Materials

Steel, Brass

French Art Deco Style Polished Metal Dentist Cabinet
Located in Coral Gables, FL
French Art Deco style Polished Metal Dentist Cabinet with 12 small drawers, each lined in glass
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Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Haberdashery Dentists Cabinet Medical Chest Cupboard Edward Doherty & Son, 1930s
By Edward Doherty & Son
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A fabulous early 20th century Edward Doherty & Son, Edmonton, London, Dentist's cabinet, circa
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Haberdashery Dentists Cabinet Medical Chest Cupboard Edward Doherty & Son, 1930s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A fabulous early 20th century Edward Doherty & Son, Edmonton, London, Dentist's cabinet, circa
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Vintage 1930s English Industrial Cabinets

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Glass, Boxwood

1930s Steel and Marble Girator French Dentist Cabinet
By Léon Martin 1
Located in Roubaix, FR
Polished iron rotating French dentist cabinet 1930s on wheels with "Leon Martin Girator" metal
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Vintage 1930s French Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble, Iron, Steel

Burnished Dentist Cabinet
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A cast iron dental cabinet. Multiple swing out trays on brass hinges, white carrara marble shelf
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Early 20th Century English Cabinets

Burnished Dentist Cabinet
Burnished Dentist Cabinet
H 69.69 in W 33.08 in D 13.78 in
20th Century Dentist Cabinet in Brushed Iron and Brass
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare early 20th century dentist cabinet in brushed iron with polished bronze hardware and moldings
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Early 20th Century French Other More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze, Iron

Dentists Trolley
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Painted steel dentists trolley. White vi troilite top and low shelf, four nickel trimmed drawers
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Early 20th Century British Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Dentists Trolley
Dentists Trolley
H 37.01 in W 22.45 in D 5.91 in
1920s French Dentist Six Curved Drawers Four Doors Iron Cabinet
Located in Roubaix, FR
French dentist 1920s steel cabinet, all hand polished finish, original opaline top (Wear consistent
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Vintage 1920s French Industrial Cabinets

Bench
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very original bench. Used in aiting cabinet of dentist.
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Late 20th Century Belgian Benches

Bench
Bench
W 201.58 in
Antique Apothecary Cabinet, Antique Dentist Cabinet, Walnut, 1870, B1061 REDUCED
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique apothecary cabinet, antique dentist cabinet, solid walnut, antique furniture, B1061
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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

1925 Dentist Cabinet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
In painted metal with a white marble top. Original cathedral glass doors.
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Vintage 1920s French Scientific Instruments

1925 Dentist Cabinet
1925 Dentist Cabinet
H 52.96 in W 27.17 in D 17.33 in
Art Deco Dentist Storage Furniture, circa 1940
Located in Bilbao, ES
Piece of dentist furniture with a black glass revolving countertop and enameled iron storage unit
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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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British Mahogany Apothecary Cabinet or Bank of Drawers, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage mahogany bank of drawers dates from the 1930s and was made in England. It features a mahogany frame, top and drawer fronts with metal handles. The interior dimensions of...
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Vintage 1930s British Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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Mahogany

Dutch Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was designed and made from oak circa 1930 in the Netherlands. It features 7 drawers with brass hardware. The inside of the drawers measure: DWH 18 x 52 x 8 cm.
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets

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Oak

Dutch Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, 1930s
Dutch Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, 1930s
H 37.01 in W 25.99 in D 11.03 in
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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Vintage 1910s French Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Very Large Dutch Oak Apothecary Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was produced during the 1930s in The Netherlands. This piece features 13 decent sized drawers. The interior dimensions of the drawers are: D W H 36 x 36 x 20 ...
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Very Large Dutch Oak Apothecary Cabinet, 1930s
Very Large Dutch Oak Apothecary Cabinet, 1930s
H 40.56 in W 96.07 in D 18.9 in
Admi Dental Cabinet
By Admi Möbel
Located in Chesham, GB
Early 20th century medical / dental cabinet by Admi. Fully restored. Above, a display cabinet with glass doors and glass side panels and middle mirrored section above seven drawe...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Admi Dental Cabinet
Admi Dental Cabinet
H 74.81 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
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Dentist Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic dentist cabinet available at 1stDibs. A dentist cabinet — often made from wood, glass and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a dentist cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each dentist cabinet bearing Industrial, Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made dentist cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Edward Doherty & Son, Admi Möbel and Anton Lucas are consistently popular.

How Much is a Dentist Cabinet?

Prices for a dentist cabinet start at $849 and top out at $9,202 with the average selling for $3,068.

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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