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Fabulous Original Quality Vintage Oriental Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet
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Fabulous Original Quality Vintage Oriental Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet

1920 - 1940
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Fabulous Original Quality Vintage Oriental Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet

Depth: 380mm

Height: 700mm

Width: 430mm

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Richardsons Antiques has dated this Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet to the 1930s.

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Description
Fabulous Original Quality Vintage Oriental Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet

Depth: 380mm

Height: 700mm

Width: 430mm

SHIPPING & DELIVERY INFORMATION

UK Mainland Man & Van Furniture Delivery: £65

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Delivery within approximately 14 working days from purchase for furniture items, please ensure your mobile number on eBay is correct and can confirm delivery details via SMS.
Richardsons Antiques

Delivery is by a single driver courier to the curb side or ground floor door way of your property

Excludes Scotland, Highlands & Islands - Please contact us to confirm price

Date of Manufacture

Richardsons Antiques has dated this Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet to the 1930s.

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A terracotta red lacquered wooden Chinese apothecary cabinet featuring six drawers with paper calligraphy labels and central metal ring pulls.
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Archive I A terracotta red lacquered wooden Chinese apothecary cabinet featuring six drawers with paper calligraphy labels and central metal ring pulls.

Fabulous Original Quality Vintage Oriental Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet

Archive II A terracotta red lacquered wooden Chinese apothecary cabinet featuring six drawers with paper calligraphy labels and central metal ring pulls. View II
Archive III A terracotta red lacquered wooden Chinese apothecary cabinet featuring six drawers with paper calligraphy labels and central metal ring pulls. View III
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Archive V A terracotta red lacquered wooden Chinese apothecary cabinet featuring six drawers with paper calligraphy labels and central metal ring pulls. View V
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Richardsons Antiques
Telephone 01628 702698
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St Peters Road
Maidenhead
Berkshire
SL6
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Mar 2026
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A terracotta red lacquered wooden Chinese apothecary cabinet featuring six drawers with paper calligraphy labels and central metal ring pulls.
Fabulous Original Quality Vintage Oriental Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet
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A terracotta red lacquered wooden Chinese apothecary cabinet featuring six drawers with paper calligraphy labels and central metal ring pulls.
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  • ObjectApothecary Cabinets
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleTraditional Chinese
  • MaterialWood, Lacquer, Paper
  • ColourTerracotta Red
  • MotifsCalligraphy roundels, Ring pulls, Multi-drawer design, Lacquered finish

This traditional Chinese apothecary medicine cabinet dates from the 1930 period. Constructed from wood, the piece is finished in a terracotta red lacquer and features six stacking drawers with central metal ring pulls and decorative paper calligraphy roundels affixed to the fronts. The surface exhibits visible wear, distress and aged patina across the lacquer finish, and the cabinet stands on integrated block feet with shaped aprons beneath the lowest drawer tier. Measuring 43 cm in width, 38 cm in depth and 70 cm in height, the chest fits comfortably beside a sofa as a side table, or functions as a distinctive bedside chest in a bedroom or hallway.

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Historically used by herbalists and practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine, these cabinets feature multiple small drawers designed to store, catalogue, and preserve dried medicinal herbs, minerals, and roots.

These cabinets were typically constructed from solid timber such as elm, pine, or cedar, and were finished with protective natural lacquers alongside iron or brass drawer ring pulls.

Authentic period pieces feature traditional mortise and tenon joinery, hand-applied lacquer finishes showing natural surface wear, and paper or painted Chinese calligraphy labels on individual drawer fronts.

A Chinese apothecary cabinet functions as a focal accent piece in hallways, living rooms, or studies, complementing minimalist, modern, or eclectic interior schemes while offering versatile small-item storage.

Maintain lacquered wooden furniture by dusting gently with a dry microfibre cloth and keeping the item away from direct sunlight, radiators, or excessive humidity to prevent timber movement and finish cracking.
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