Add Vintage Charm With an Antique Apothecary Cabinet

If you're a fan of traditional or rustic decor styles, you'll love the antique apothecary cabinet collection at Pottery Barn. These cabinets are modeled after the ones that were used by real apothecaries to store medicines, medicinal ingredients, tools and medical supplies. They had many little drawers to keep these different components separated, organized, and easily accessible. Since the cabinets in this collection won't actually be used for medicine mixing, they've been given a modern upgrade while retaining their antique look.

Updated Apothecary Design Features

The small, square drawers of an antique apothecary cabinet are one of the features that make them instantly recognizable. While they were very useful back in the day, a chest of tiny drawers is not very practical in most modern households. That's why these cabinets hold a secret: a panel of faux drawers that open up to reveal simple open shelves. These shelves can be adjusted up or down depending on the items you'd like to store inside. Adjustable levelers for uneven surfaces and cord cutouts for cable organization are two other modern updates these cabinets share.

A popular color option for apothecary cabinets is rich, warm Tuscan chestnut. However, ones in artisanal black and airy Seadrift are also available. The faux drawers feature stunning antique brass cup pulls that make the piece feel vintage. Each cabinet is also hand-finished to create an antique, distressed look.

Styling Your Apothecary Cabinet

Since these cabinets are so simple and classic, there's no right or wrong way to style them. They can be used to add storage to any little nook in the home. Consider browsing the rest of the Printer's Collection at Pottery Barn to find additional furniture pieces that perfectly complement your apothecary cupboard.

• For your home office, use the cabinet as a place to store files or office supplies. Complete the look with a Tuscan chestnut desk and bookcase from the Printer's Collection.
• In the bedroom, these cabinets work well as bedside tables. Pair with a dark, sturdy wooden headboard and bed frame.
• Use several cabinets side by side to create an antique media console in the living room. You can also mix in some cabinets with glass doors to add variety.
• Two or three cabinets joined together also make a unique sideboard for the dining room. Add a stunning Tuscan chestnut dining table to complete your entertaining area.

Browse the antique apothecary cabinet collection from Pottery Barn to find a beautiful furniture piece for your traditional or rustic living spaces. These versatile cabinets can be used to store and organize items in any room of the home. With their apothecary-style faux drawers and distressed antique finish, they'll not only add storage space to your living areas but also vintage charm.