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Rare Quarter-Sawn Oak Physician's Cabinet with Rotating Medicine Racks, attributed to W.D. Allison Co.
An exceptional and highly collectible antique …
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Rare Quarter-Sawn Oak Physician's Cabinet with Rotating Medicine Racks, attributed to W.D. Allison Co.
An exceptional and highly collectible antique physician's cabinet manufactured by the renowned W.D. Allison Company, one of America's premier makers of medical and dental office furnishings during the early twentieth century. This item does not have a W.D. Allison Company stamp or marking on it due to the fact it has been refinished before, but you can see this exact cabinet in the W.D. Allison Company brochure from the same period (see photos) .
Crafted from beautiful quarter-sawn oak, this cabinet combines remarkable functionality with architectural presence. The upper cabinet features glass display doors, adjustable glass shelving, and the original rotating medicine racks concealed behind the doors—an ingenious design once used to organize bottles, pharmaceuticals, and medical supplies in professional practice.
The lower cabinet retains its original bank of drawers, enclosed storage compartment, and pull-out black glass work surface. Throughout the piece, the craftsmanship, oak grain, and period hardware reflect the quality that made W.D. Allison cabinets the standard in physician and dental offices of the era.
Today, original examples are increasingly difficult to find, particularly in such complete and attractive condition. Equally suited for a collector, designer, wine room, library, office, or historic residence, this cabinet serves as both a functional storage piece and a striking conversation piece.
Features
Early 20th-century medical office furniture
Quarter-sawn oak construction
Original rotating medicine racks
Glass-front upper display cabinet
Adjustable glass shelving
Pull-out black glass work surface
Multiple drawers and enclosed lower storage
Original period hardware
Two-piece construction for easier transport
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- Dimensions
- 32ʺW × 24.5ʺD × 72ʺH
- Styles
- Early American
- Period
- Early 21st Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Oak
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Condition Very good antique condition with expected wear consistent with age. Presents beautifully and remains highly functional. Please review photographs … moreCondition Very good antique condition with expected wear consistent with age. Presents beautifully and remains highly functional. Please review photographs carefully and contact seller with any questions. less
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