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Antique Medical/Pharmacy Sterilizer Cabinets
Located in Norwalk, CT
Open and glass covered compartments. Drawers with glass handles. Vitrolite glass shelves. Bottom with metal lining. One glass with remains of "Sterilized.".
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Early 20th Century Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Wood

Large Classic Milk Glass Pharmacy Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
lighting fancy stores and Pharmacies of that era. The ornate shade has an impressive 16 inch diameter and
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Pharmacy Furniture

French Pharmacy Mortar, Marble, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pharmacy mortar in marble, France 19th century. A handle of the mortar was broken and glued
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19th Century Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Marble

French Pharmacy Mortar, Marble, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pharmacy mortar in marble, France 19th century. The veins and the different colors of the marble
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19th Century Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Marble

Set of 9 old pharmacy pots
Located in Monaco, MC
Remarquable set of 9 old pharmacy pot from Italy. White cream with blue handwriting. Good
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19th Century Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Ceramic

Large Collection of Porcelain Pharmacy Jars
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A large collection of 24 early 20th century glazed porcelain pharmacy jars with lids from
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Early 20th Century French Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Porcelain

René Cerbelaud s Perfumery and Pharmacy Book
Located in Milano, IT
secrets and traditions from the captivating worlds of perfumery and pharmacy. Originally published in
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Fabric

West German Pharmacy Scale, circa 1940s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pharmacy scale stamped "Made in West Germany" on the top. The scale has a complete set of solid
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Early 20th Century German Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Brass, Pewter

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pharmacy Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
carved drawers. The hand carved pharmacy desk is in good condition, detailed in the neoclassical Greek
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Pine

Early 20th Century German Pharmacy Console Table
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A early 20th century console table from an old pharmacy from the German Hanseatic city of Lübeck
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Oak, Pine

Large Decorative 1800s Pharmacy Show Globe
Located in Peekskill, NY
vessel of various shapes and sizes containing a colorful liquid. It has been a symbol of pharmacy from
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Pharmacy Furniture

Large Marble Pharmacy Mortar, 19th Century, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Large Marble Pharmacy Mortar. Made with Saint Anne des Pyrenees Marble. 19th Century, France
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Marble

19th Century Pharmacy Moonstone Glass Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
19th century pharmacy moonstone glass pendant light We are proud to offer a mid-19th century
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1890s British Victorian Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Copper

19th century pharmacy moonstone glass pendant light
Located in London, GB
19th century pharmacy moonstone glass pendant light A mid-19th century English fluted opaque
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Blown Glass

French Pharmacy Mortar, Pyrenees Marble, 18th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pharmacy Mortar in Pyrenees Marble, South of France 18th Century Ideal for a jardiniere or a
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18th Century Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Marble

17th C. Massive Italian Marble Pharmacy Mortar
Located in Wichita, KS
A spectacular 17th century marble pharmacy mortar from Italy. A large pestle would have been used
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17th Century Italian Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Late 19th Century Paris Porcelain Pharmacy Jar
Located in Stamford, CT
A late 19th century Paris Porcelain pharmacy jar; probably Samson factory. Restoration to rim of
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Late 19th Century French Antique Pharmacy Furniture

19th Century Spanish White Marble Pharmacy Mortar
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century Spanish White Marble Pharmacy Mortar
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19th Century Spanish Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Marble

Beautiful Antique Pharmacy Glass Storage Jar, France
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Giant and beautiful antique cylindrical pharmacy glass from France. Charming and quality hand blown
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Late 19th Century French Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Glass

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 Pharmacy Furniture

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Iron

Industrial Milk Glass and Brass Pharmacy Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, industrial, pharmacy, pendant light features a peaked and contoured milk glass
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Brass

French Pharmacy Mortar and Pestel, Marble, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pharmacy mortar in marble, France, 19th century with its wood pestle. Length of the pestle 9.84 in
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19th Century Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Marble

Collection of Seven Blue Pharmacy Glass Jars
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of seven aquamarine and blue apothecary jars with opaline glass labels with painted tole-ware lids.

Height: three jars are 9.5" and four are 10.5"
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19th Century French Antique Pharmacy Furniture

1920 Wall-Mounted Pharmacy Bathroom Cabinet with Mirror
Located in Surrey, BC
Very elegant wall-mounted mahogany vanity/pharmacy cabinet with brass details, carved wooden
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1910s English Victorian Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Mahogany

Black Ceramic Italian Pharmacy Jars-Set of Five
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black painted Italian ceramic pharmacy jars that held flowers for medicinal purposes.
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Early 1900s Italian Baroque Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Ceramic

Vintage Belgium Pharmacy Green Glass Jar with Lid
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Vintage green glass pharmacy jar from Belgium with its original lid. Bottom reads, "Container made
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1920s Belgian Antique Pharmacy Furniture

Early 20th Century Vintage Monumemtal Rustic Pharmacy Credenza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Incredible vintage rustic pharmacy credenza. Monumental in size and frame. Long wide planks with
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Wood

Large Early 20th Century Industrial Pharmacy Oak Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Unusually large, solid oak, shop cabinet originally from a local Vancouver pharmacy. Four glass
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Early 20th Century Canadian Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Oak

Wonderful Vintage White Pharmacy Blown Glass Apothecary Jar
Located in Roslyn, NY
Vintage white pharmacy blown glass apothecary jar with reverse hand-painting. Gilt leaves
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1920s Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Blown Glass

Pair of Classic Flat Milk Glass Pharmacy Lamps
Located in Peekskill, NY
Original larger diameter milk glass disc shades are very hard to find. All these oversize milk glass shades are handblown so there are slight differences. This type of lamp was mainl...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Pharmacy Furniture

Early 20th Century Prismatic Holophane Glass Globe Pharmacy Pendant
By Holophane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outstanding, large, early 20th century, pharmacy pendant light features a 12 inch diameter
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Metal, Brass

1920s Original Pharmacy Gazing Ball Made from Mercury Glass
Located in New York, NY
1920s original pharmacy gazing ball made from mercury glass. This item can be viewed at our 149
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1920s American Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Mercury Glass

Early 20th Century Bronze Snake French Pharmacy Door Handles
Located in New York, NY
Pair of early 20th century bronze snake pharmacy door handles, from an old pharmacy located in
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Bronze

Group of 9 Herbalist Pharmacy Wooden Jars, Italy 1870
Located in Milan, IT
Set of nine medium-sized wooden pharmacy-herbal jars (Pine, Mint, Viola, Hops, Verbena, Ginger
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1860s Italian Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Wood

Italian Porcelain 5 Pharmacy Containers with Pure Gold Decorations
Located in Prato, Tuscany
particular pharmacy containers in fine white porcelain; they have a slender cylindrical shape and a lid with
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Early 20th Century Italian Medieval Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Porcelain

Greenfield Hill Pharmacy, Fairfield CT Large-Scale Bronze Pendant Fixture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique Greenfield Hill Pharmacy, Fairfield CT large-scale bronze pendant fixture with eagle, An
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Bronze

Wonderful Vintage Pharmacy Blown Glass Apothecary Jar Reverse Hand-Painted
Located in Roslyn, NY
Vintage pharmacy blown glass apothecary jar reverse hand-painted. Gold colors with flags, lion
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1920s Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Blown Glass

Set of 7 Herbalist Pharmacy Wooden Jars, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Small set of 7 herbalist apothecary wooden jars, in the purest Neoclassical style. The surface is finished with pastiglia red and black with cream cartouche and ochre leaves decorati...
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1870s Italian Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Fruitwood

Antique Large German Oak Apothecary / Pharmacy Cabinet, 1920/1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This large hardware store cabinet was made around the 1920/1930s in Germany from oak and pine. It features many drawers with oak fronts and black knobs in different sizes. The interi...
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1920s German Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Oak

Antique Brass Scientific Pharmacy Apothecary Pan Balance Scale 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique set of scales featuring a rectangular wood base, brass hardware and pans. Dimensions: 18.75" x 8.75" x 17" (Width x Depth x Height)
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Early 20th Century Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Metal, Brass

19th Century Seven Crimson Pharmacy Apothecary Chemist Dispensing Jars
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Rare collection of seven crimson red stoneware and glazed dispensing jars with hand painting gilt labels These where made by Mottershead & Co of Manchester Established 1790 ci...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Stoneware

Hand Blown Glass Apothecary Pharmacy Chemist Mineral Specimen Globe Calcite
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Extra large pharmacy globe These where used to hold minerals for chemist to later dispense i
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Blown Glass

Rare and Huge Napoleon III Boulle Pharmacy Cabinet Box, France, 1850
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and large apothecary pharmacy cabinet box in Boulle style marquetry in Napoleon III Signed
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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Brass, Bronze, Copper

Antique pharmacy corkscrew, with stag horn skull-shaped knob, Italy 1880s.
Located in Milan, IT
Antique miniature corkscrew from a pharmacy counter. This tiny corkscrew was used to remove corks
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Bronze, Copper, Steel

Italian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Italy, Pharmacy or Herbalist
Located in Roma, IT
Antique bronze mortar. Handmade with pestle. Original patina. Mortar from pharmacy or herbalist
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Mid-19th Century European Grand Tour Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Bronze

Circa 1900 Dark Brass Pharmacy Table Lamp with Copper Clam Shell Shade
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early Adjustable Brass Pharmacy Desk Lamp, Bedside Lamp with Copper Clam Shell Shade. Featuring a
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Brass, Copper

English Mahogany Fitted Portable Pharmacy or Apothecary with Numerous Components
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine and large English mahogany and brass fitted portable apothecary or medical case containing numerous original bottles, a scale, literature and other accessories. The piece is f...
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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Brass

Travel Pharmacy for Apothecary, Tuscany, First Quarter of the 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Spice box, commonly called “travel pharmacy”. Divided specularly in half, the piece of furniture
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Early 19th Century Italian Other Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Porcelain, Walnut

Early 20th Century French Glass Chemist Apothecary Pharmacy Dry Dispensing Jars
Located in Lowestoft, GB
housed in a pharmacy/chemist. All the jars have reminisces of their original contents, a handful have
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Early 20th Century French Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Blown Glass

19th Century Dutch Medical Apothecary Pharmacy Turned Boxwood Treen Pill Gilder
Located in Haarlem, NL
19th Century antique medical apothecary pharmacy turned treen boxwood pill gilder. Egg or
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Boxwood

Custom Blue and White Dutch Hand-Painted Pharmacy Jar as Table Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage blue and white vase lamp, newly wired for use within the USA using all UL approved parts. Vase is Dutch, circa 1900-1920. Sold without a shade. The lamp is relatively tall an...
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1910s Dutch Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Brass

Italy Mid-18th Century Pharmacy Ceramic Carafe in Yellow Blue with Landscape
Located in Brescia, IT
This beautiful ceramic caraf, was utilized in a Pharmacy to contain erbs and spices infusions. The
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Mid-18th Century Italian Rustic Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Ceramic

Rare Antique Set of 10 Pharmacy Bottles Apothecary Glass with Gold Leaf
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Rare antique set of 10 pharmacy bottles apothecary glass with gold leaf Beautiful set of ten
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Glass

French 19th Century Porcelain Pharmacy Jar with Bowl of Hygieia Motif and Label
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French porcelain pharmacy lidded jar from the 19th century, with front label and Bowl of Hygieia
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19th Century French Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Porcelain

Bradley Hubbard Brass Harp Pharmacy Desk Lamp with Glass Bell Shade circa 1910
By Bradley Hubbard
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early electric Edwardian tiffany style all brass harp table lamp with white milk glass bell shade attributed to Bradley and Hubbard, circa 1910. Featuring a patinated brass with bron...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Brass

Early 20th Century Industrial Pharmacy Task Lamp by O. C. White Co. Adjustable
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and early O C White industrial floor lamp in brass. Shade by Hubbell. Dated 1902 in the neck of the shade. Signed oc white on adjustable mechanism. Lots of patina. Will be r...
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1910s American Industrial Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Brass

Late 19th Century Wooden Viennese Pharmacy Containers in the Set of 22 Pieces
Located in Vienna, AT
Wooden Viennese pharmacy containers of the late 19th century, in a set of 22 pieces. The
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Late 19th Century Antique Pharmacy Furniture

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Boxwood

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Antique Pharmacy Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of antique pharmacy furniture you’re looking for. An item from our selection of antique pharmacy furniture — often made from wood, glass and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of antique pharmacy furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of antique pharmacy furniture made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. A well-made option in this array of antique pharmacy furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Royal Copenhagen, Spanish School and A. Bicchierini are consistently popular.

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The average selling price for a piece of antique pharmacy furniture at 1stDibs is $2,044, while they’re typically $40 on the low end and $1,020,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Pharmacy Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Many antique furniture brands are popular. While trends in collecting do vary over time, some makers consistently remain highly sought after. Among them are J. J.W. Meeks, John Henry Belter, R. J. Horner and Co., Stickley Furniture, George Hepplewhite, Josef Dannhauser, Thomas Chippendale and Thomas Sheridan. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    To identify your antique furniture, look for an engraving, tag, label or other marking that indicates who produced it. You may find it on the bottom or back of your furniture or inside a drawer or cabinet. Once you have located the marking, you can snap a photo of it and use a reverse image search to try and identify the maker. Or, you can type a description of the mark into a search engine. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to get assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.

    When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
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    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell how old your antique furniture is, research the maker using trusted online resources. You may find that the furniture maker was active for only a short period, giving you the ability to roughly estimate its age. For manufacturers and designers with a long history of production, consider the style of your furniture and look for images of similar pieces published online. Because it may be difficult to date furniture on your own, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell what your antique furniture is worth, look at sales histories on trusted online platforms and read valuation guides posted on trusted online resources. The maker, type, style, age and condition of your furniture will impact its value. Researching furniture produced by the same maker is a good starting point. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also aid you in the valuation process. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    How old furniture that is called antique can be is typically at least 100 years. People usually call furniture between 20 and 99 years old vintage. Contemporary is the word for furniture manufactured within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell antique furniture from reproduction, first check for a maker's mark. By researching the maker associated with the marking using trusted online resources, you can determine when they were active. If the company was in business 100 years ago or more, your piece may be an antique, but if the company's history began more recently, your piece is likely a reproduction. If you can't locate a marking, study the details of the furniture up close. Genuine antiques will often show tool marks and slight variations in carved details because they were typically handcrafted. Most contemporary furniture is machine-made, so you won't usually see these types of characteristics. When in doubt, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your furniture. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell who made your antique furniture, seek out a maker's marking. Locations of these marks vary, but they are generally in an inconspicuous location. For example, a dresser may have the mark inside a drawer or on the back, while a hallmark on a table is often on a leg or under the tabletop. Once you locate a mark, you can use trusted online resources to identify the maker and learn more about them. If you can't find a marking on your piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Explore a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    To tell the difference between antique and reproduction furniture, first look at hidden areas, such as the backs or insides of the drawers. On reproduction furniture, you may find plywood or engineered wood in these areas, while antique furniture will usually have solid hardwood on drawer interiors and backs. Also, slight irregularities and marks indicating that the furniture was built with hand tools rather than machines usually suggest that the piece is antique. Because it can be difficult to differentiate reproductions from genuine antiques without expertise and training, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer about the age of your piece. Find a diverse assortment of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.