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Chinese Pharmacy

Chinese Herbal Apothecary Chest And Bookcase, Late 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
called Jumu wood. Originally used by a Chinese pharmacy to organize and store herbal medicines. This
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Elm

Vintage Chinese Deco Medicine Pharmacy Advertisement Poster, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
This advertising calendar poster dated from 1920 for the "Chinese and Western Medicine Pharmacy
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Prints

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Paper

Pair of Le Tallec Porcelain Pharmacy Jars, France 1977
Located in Milano, IT
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Chinese Jumu Wood Apothecary Medicine Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese elm apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 20 drawers. Made in Jumu wood, also called
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Furniture

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Elm

Chinese Jumu Wood Apothecary Medicine Chest
Chinese Jumu Wood Apothecary Medicine Chest
H 40.95 in W 47.64 in D 16.15 in
Set of Two Oriental Apothecary Cabinets Wood, Metal Possibly China, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
of furniture was used (and is still used today) in pharmacies and Chinese medicine establishments of
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Antique 19th Century Asian Other Apothecary Cabinets

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Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest. Front in original red lacquer with 45
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Wood

Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers
Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers
H 64.57 in W 51.97 in D 19.3 in
19th Ctr. Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest. Front in original red lacquer with 45
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Wood

Black Lacquered Art Deco Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Art Deco apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 24 drawers. Crafted in black lacquered
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Black Lacquered Art Deco Chest
Black Lacquered Art Deco Chest
H 36.23 in W 72.84 in D 22.45 in
Pair of Yellow lacquered Apothecary Medicine Chests
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chests. Made of elm wood with ivory lacquer. Each
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ceramic Drug Jar or Syrup Jar, Possibly Italy, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
inspired distantly in Chinese porcelain works that use these colors) continues, with touches of other
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Ceramics

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Ceramic

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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Chinese Pharmacy For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Chinese pharmacy for your home. A Chinese pharmacy — often made from wood, elm and hardwood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese pharmacy — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A Chinese pharmacy, designed in the Art Deco, mid-century modern or neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Chinese Pharmacy?

Prices for a Chinese pharmacy start at $60 and top out at $4,880 with the average selling for $3,009.

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