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English 19th Century Apothecary Chest in Mahogany and Pine Now on Bespoke Stand
Located in Wells, ME
English 19th century apothecary chest of twelve drawers in mahogany with pine carcass. Original
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Apothecary Chest

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Mahogany, Pine

Antique Pine Wood Apothecary Chest of Drawers 1940s
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Antique handmade solid pine apothecary bank of 18 small drawers with porcelain pulls. Drawers vary
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Apothecary Chest

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Porcelain, Pine

Grain-Painted Pine Apothecary Chest with Folding Table
Located in New Hope, PA
wonderful piece of Americana, this New England apothecary chest retains its original grain-painted finish
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1820s American Folk Art Antique Apothecary Chest

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Pine

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Santa Fe, NM
With ten drawers this well preserved chest is a unique example. Unlike most apothacary chests this
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Apothecary Chest

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Elm

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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19th Century Chinese Antique Apothecary Chest

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Wood

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 store ingredients for his remedies. This cabinet houses 38 drawers, 35 smaller ones...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Apothecary Chest

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Elm

Small RARE apothercary cabinet from the Zhejiang Province
Located in Atlanta, GA
Uniquely designed apothecary chest, with a door concealing the drawers inside the piece. This
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Apothecary Chest

Apothecary Cabinets Elm Haberdashery Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning pair of antique middle Qing dynasty elm apothecary medicine chests, 19th century, from
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1870s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Apothecary Chest

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Elm

19th Century Red Painted Vermont Apothecary or Spice Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
19th century paint decorated apothecary or spice chest made from butternut and basswood. The
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1830s American Antique Apothecary Chest

19th C. Painted Spice Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
A Very Fine Green Painted Spice Chest with eight drawers and a finely scrolled backboard. In an
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19th Century American Antique Apothecary Chest

Large Original Painted Bank of Drawers/ chest of drawers
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
A very large antique French bank of 24 drawers with original letterbox red paint, made in solid pine. Good quality replacement victorian cup handles, in thick gauge solid brass. Good...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Apothecary Chest

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Pine

Blue Apothecary Counter
Located in Dallas, TX
Apothecary Store Counter with 9 drawers, with original metal drawer rollers.
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19th Century American Antique Apothecary Chest

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Wood

Apothecary Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
Apothecary chest.
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Late 19th Century Canadian Antique Apothecary Chest

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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19th Century Chinese Antique Apothecary Chest

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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19th Century Antique Apothecary Chest

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Elm

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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19th Century Chinese Antique Apothecary Chest

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Lacquer

c.1890 Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique red apothecary chest, originally used for storage of herbs and spices.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Apothecary Chest

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Wood

c.1890 Chinese Apothecary Chests
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique red apothecary chests, originally used for storage of herbs and spices.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Apothecary Chest

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Wood

18th Century Japanese Apothecary Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 18th c. Japanese kusuri dansu, apothecary chest. Kiri wood FOR OUR COMPLETE INVENTORY PLEASE
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18th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Apothecary Chest

Antique American Apothecary Chest, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique American apothecary chest, circa 1880.
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Mid-19th Century Antique Apothecary Chest

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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19th Century Antique Apothecary Chest

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Elm

Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century provincial Chinese elmwood apothecary chest with 14 drawers and quatrefoil shaped
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19th Century Antique Apothecary Chest

Apothecary Chest of Drawers, England, circa 1875
Located in Culver City, CA
Apothecary chest of drawers, England, circa 1875. Two-part form includes original labels, flush
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1870s English Victorian Antique Apothecary Chest

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Pine

19THC NATURAL SURFACE TWELVE DRAWER APOTHECARY CHEST
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC TWELVE DRAWER APOTHECARY CHEST W/ALL ORIGINAL DRAWER PULLS. THIS FINE LITTLE CABINET IS
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19th Century American Antique Apothecary Chest

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Pine

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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19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Apothecary Chest

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Brass

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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19th Century Chinese Antique Apothecary Chest

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Lacquer

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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19th Century Chinese Antique Apothecary Chest

Ju Mu Wood Apothecary Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine ju mu wood apothecary chest with 42 drawers and 3 larger drawers on bottom with brass ring
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19th Century Chinese Antique Apothecary Chest

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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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Apothecary Chest

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Paper, Wood

Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
/> Keywords: Chest of drawers, apothecary, night stand, bedside, cabinet
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19th Century Chinese Antique Apothecary Chest

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Elm

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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19th Century Chinese Antique Apothecary Chest

Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese medicine chest is from Hebei, China and is made from elmwood, circa 19th century. It
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19th Century Antique Apothecary Chest

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Elm

1820s George III Apothecary Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A superb Apothecary Chest of mahogany with ebony trim. English, George III, c.1820. Containing a
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Mid-19th Century English George III Antique Apothecary Chest

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Wood

Victorian Mahogany 18-Drawer Chemist Apothecary Chest
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Late 19th century apothecary chest. A fine mahogany 18-drawer chemist, apothecary chest with ebony
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Apothecary Chest

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Mahogany

19th Century Twenty Drawer Apothecary Chest in Green Polychrome Paint
Located in Milford, NH
A 19th century apothecary chest with dovetailed construction and twenty drawers, each with a
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19th Century Antique Apothecary Chest

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Brass

Apothecary Chest of Drawers, England, circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Apothecary chest of drawers, England, circa 1890. In beautiful mahogany with hand painted
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Late 19th Century English Antique Apothecary Chest

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Mahogany

Early 20th Century Apothecary Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A early 20th century apothecary chest or drawer cabinet. Made from solid oak. Restored ready for
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Early 20th Century European Industrial Antique Apothecary Chest

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Enamel

Antique 1900s Apothecary Chest 30 Bank of Drawer Cabinet Herb Wood
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique 1900s wood apothecary chest. Most of the herb/medicinal porcelain tags are still in tact
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1890s American Industrial Antique Apothecary Chest

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Brass

19th Century Town House Style Apothecary Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique town house style Apothecary chest of drawers, first half 19th century, built in two pieces
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Early 19th Century American Country Antique Apothecary Chest

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Wood

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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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Apothecary Chest

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Brass

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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19th Century Chinese Antique Apothecary Chest

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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19th Century Chinese Antique Apothecary Chest

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Elm

A Pair Of Black Lacquer Apothecary Chests
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of refined and elegant black lacquer apothecary chests, brass ring pulls. Beautiful form
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19th Century Chinese Antique Apothecary Chest

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Lacquer

Oak Apothecary Chest
Located in Culver City, CA
Well-constructed dresser with original detailed brass hardware.
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1880s English Antique Apothecary Chest

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Oak

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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19th Century Chinese Antique Apothecary Chest

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Elm

NEW HAMPSHIRE CARRIAGE-MAKER S APOTHECARY CHEST, SALMON PAINT
Located in York County, PA
The term "apothecary chest" once applied to a piece of furniture used by physicians and druggists
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19th Century American Antique Apothecary Chest

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Pine

Large Antique Victorian Mahogany Apothecary Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian mahogany apothecary chest in great condition dating from the 1860-1880s period
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Apothecary Chest

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Mahogany

Late 19th Century Wooden 32-Drawer Chemist Apothecary Chest
Located in Milford, NH
A fine wooden 32-drawer chemist apothecary chest with glass knobs, each drawer labeled with black
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Late 19th Century American Antique Apothecary Chest

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Wood

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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19th Century Chinese Antique Apothecary Chest

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

Multi-drawered Apothecary Chest
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Beautifully aged wooden chest consisting of 42 drawers
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Early 20th Century American Antique Apothecary Chest

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Wood

Apothecary Chest of Drawers, Early 20th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This apothecary chest of drawers was made around early 20th century. It is made of oakwood and has
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Early 20th Century European Antique Apothecary Chest

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Oak

19th Century Swedish Light Painted and Carved Apothecary Chest with 15 Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish apothecary chest from the 19th century with light gray / cream painted finish, multiple
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19th Century Swedish Antique Apothecary Chest

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Wood

farmacia arte povera ( apothecary chests)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
original apothecary cabinet striped of original color soft wood
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19th Century Italian Antique Apothecary Chest

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Wood

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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19th Century Chinese Antique Apothecary Chest

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Elm

Apothecary Chest with 39 Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elmwood chest with 39 drawers and open shelf above. Original lacquer finish, nicely distressed
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19th Century Chinese Antique Apothecary Chest

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Elm, Lacquer

Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
doctor's chest would have been filled with herbal medicines. Pagoda Red Collection
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19th Century Chinese Antique Apothecary Chest

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Antique Apothecary Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique apothecary chest you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and elm, every antique apothecary chest was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique apothecary chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique apothecary chest made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique apothecary chest over the years, but those crafted by Thompson Capper are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Apothecary Chest?

The average selling price for an antique apothecary chest at 1stDibs is $3,878, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $110,400 for the highest priced.

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.

Questions About Antique Apothecary Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.

    In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.

    On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.

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