Antique American Globe Wernicke Apothecary Chest of Drawers Card Catalog File Cabinet Table

Description

A rare and most charming antique American Arts and Crafts Mission period quarter-sawn oak apothecary style small chest of drawers … more A rare and most charming antique American Arts and Crafts Mission period quarter-sawn oak apothecary style small chest of drawers or desktop index card size filing cabinet by the renowned high-quality office furniture manufacturer Globe Wernicke (United States; 1899-1955)

Made in Ohio, USA, in the early 20th century, having a petite tall rectangular solid wood case featuring a unique design with the interior fitted with eighteen blue speckled creamy white hard pressboard flip-down removable drawers, each affixed with patinated brass label holders and pull rings. The drawer-fronts flip down to reveal an inventory "Memoranda" label, each signed "Manufactured by Globe Wernicke Co, Cincinnati, U.S.A."

Dimensions:
30.75" tall x 15.25" wide x 11" deep.

Great original antique condition. The original finish is outstanding and all but two of the drawers are complete and intact, the two have losses to the drawer-fronts.. Wear commensurate with age and use. Presents splendidly, with rich antique oak glow, warm hues, superb grain patterns and nicely aged patina. Strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound.

Versatile:
A remarkable example, as warm and attractive as it is functional, having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses that's only limited by your imagination, including document cartonnier placed atop your table, shelf or desktop, floor standing as a highly decorative and interesting chair side table with lots of storage, wine drinks table, nightstand, or petite hall console, commercial business, retail country general store store, industrial, or educational index card organizer, library or home cooking kitchen recipe card catalog. A collectors curiosity cabinet, with curiosities, specimens, collectibles, jewelry casket, photograph and photography supplies, odds and ends box, spare parts, hardware, spice rack, desk organizer, lawyer bookcase accent, and much, much, much! less