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What is a cabinet called with lots of drawers?

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What is a cabinet called with lots of drawers?
An apothecary cabinet is a cabinet with a great number of drawers. This versatile piece of furniture was originally used by pharmacists in the 1800s to store and organize medicines and herbs. Shop an array of apothecary cabinets from top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Ohmers Sons 48 Drawer Oak Industrial Apothecary Amberg Filing Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Ohmer's administrative industrial apothecary office filing cabinet. Made of quartersawn oak featuring 48 slide up drawers for storage of index cards, letters and documents. T...
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Apothecary Cabinets

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Metal

1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique black Urushi medicine chest of drawers cabinet
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Mid size apothecary chest, medicine chest of drawers - "Kusuri dansu" in Japanese - product of late Edo era (1780s-1868), estimate from the style conditions. The outer structu...
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Apothecary Cabinets

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Wood

Tobacconist s Shop Cabinet Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Tobacconist's Shop Cabinet Circa 1930s - Solid Pine Larch - Original black steel button handles - Original decorative art deco card holders - 36 doors - Salvaged from a&nb...
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Vintage 1930s German Apothecary Cabinets

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Pine

Italian 1920s Oak Wood Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, 18 Drawers and Shutter door
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We offer this unique Italian filing cabinet from the 1920s, crafted from solid oak. The top features the original label from the manufacturer in...
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Vintage 1920s Italian Apothecary Cabinets

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Oak

French Little Armoire Two Doors Oak Glass Wall Cabinet, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
French wall cabinet in massive oak and glass. Bathroom or entry cabinet. Two doors and one drawer Made circa 1920. Good condition. Shipping: P 20 / 54 / 68 cm 10 Kg.  
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Apothecary Cabinets

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Glass, Oak

Apothecary cabinet in faux bamboo with mirror and drawer, France 1900s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / cabinet / wood / mirror / Rustic / Mid-century A beautiful elegant small wall mounted cabinet in wood and faux bamboo. This shaving cabinet features a door with its...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Apothecary Cabinets

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Mirror, Wood

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