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Korean Apothecary

Antique Korean Elm Medicine Apothecary Cabinet Chest 88 Drawers Yakjang 1920
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique elm Korean medicine apothecary chest/cabinet, or Yakjang, circa 1920. The cabinet is
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Vintage 1920s Korean Other Furniture

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Granite, Brass, Iron

Fine Antique Tall Korean Medicine Chest Yakchang Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine antique Korean medicine or apothecary chest from late Joseon Dynasty (circa 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

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19th Century Korean Rosewood Apothecary Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 19th century Korean rosewood apothecary chest with a torii-style top surmounting an array of 49
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Antique 19th Century Korean Apothecary Cabinets

Apothecary Chest
Located in New York, NY
Antique homeopathic apothecary (medicine) chest with compartmentalized drawers and panels.
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Antique 19th Century Korean Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Apothecary Chest
Apothecary Chest
H 51.5 in W 41.5 in D 12 in
Apothecary Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique homeopathic apothecary ( medicine ) chest with compartmentalized drawers and panels. For
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Antique 19th Century North Korean Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Apothecary Chest
H 51.5 in W 41.5 in D 12 in
Korean Apothecary Medicinal Cabinet, 19th C
Located in Astoria, NY
Korean apothecary or medicinal cabinet, 19th C or later, rectangular with winged top above thirty
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Antique 19th Century Other Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Korean Elm Wood Brass Mounted Apothecary Chest, 20th Century
Located in Harlingen, TX
An early to Mid-20th century Korean elm and rosewood apothecary chest. This eye-catching medicine
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Medicine Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional and detailed Chinese counter-top medicine cabinet from a Chinese apothecary shop in
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20th Century Korean Ming Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Medicine Apothecary Cabinet
Chinese Medicine Apothecary Cabinet
H 26 in W 23.5 in D 9.5 in
Antique East Asian 36 Drawers Apothecary Cabinet Chest, circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Authentic east Asian herbal medicine chest hand crafted in a classic Korean / Japanese antique
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Early 20th Century Korean Anglo-Japanese Apothecary Cabinets

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Wood, Elm

Korean late 19th Century Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Soquel, CA
A 19th century Korean Elmwood cabinet. Writing on inside paper reads in Chinese characters "Year of
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Antique 1890s Korean Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Brass

Korean Cast Iron Apothecary Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Since ancient times, apothecaries around the world have been using mortar and pestles like this one
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Early 20th Century Korean Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Iron

Korean 16 Drawer Apothecary Butterfly Medicine Cabinet Entry Console Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage apothecary medicine cabinet featuring traditional Korean form with cantilevered top over
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Provincial Chinese Stone Apothecary Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century South Korean stone mortar was originally used in a traditional apothecary. Its
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Antique Mid-19th Century Korean Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Stone

Provincial Chinese Stone Apothecary Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century South Korean stone mortar was originally used in a traditional apothecary. Its
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Antique Mid-19th Century Korean Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Stone

Chinese Lingerie Chest and Korean Apothecary Cabinet, a Set
Located in Harlingen, TX
bracket feet. Dimensions: 23"W x 15.75"D x 52.25"H An early to Mid-20th century Korean elm and rosewood
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Korean Medicine Chest with Drawers Yakchang
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean medicine or apothecary chest with curved leg support circa the first quarter of the 20th
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Early 20th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

Apothecary Chest
Located in New York, NY
Multi-compartment Apothecary (medicine) chest with sliding door cabinets.
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Antique 19th Century Korean Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Apothecary Chest
Apothecary Chest
H 49 in W 43 in D 9 in
Medicine Chest
Located in New York, NY
Korean medicine chest with Chinese inscriptions for herbal medicine
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Antique 19th Century Korean Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Medicine Chest
Medicine Chest
H 48 in W 45 in D 14 in
Korean Herbal Apothecary Chest
Located in New York City, NY
A gorgeous wood medicine chest in wonderful condition and vibrant color. Each drawer is inscribed in Chinese with different contents of herbs belonging in each drawer.
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Antique 19th Century Korean Apothecary Cabinets

Korean Herbal Apothecary Chest
Korean Herbal Apothecary Chest
H 63 in W 40.5 in D 12 in

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Shells Table Cups in Porcelain and Bronze
$2,204 / item
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Korean Apothecary For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Korean apothecary available at 1stDibs. Each Korean apothecary for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, elm and hardwood. Your living room may not be complete without a Korean apothecary — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A Korean apothecary is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Korean Apothecary?

Prices for a Korean apothecary can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $348 and can go as high as $17,900, while the average can fetch as much as $5,250.