Pharmacy Cabinet
This cabinet draws its inspiration from a metal cabinet that has its origins in the pharmacies, hospitals, and doctors offices of the 1930s. The original use of this cabinet was all about meeting the supply needs of doctors and nurses in examination rooms. As for the design, we have a few hunches on how that came about.
For starters, glass on all sides let medical professionals find items they needed with a quick glance. The splayed stamped steel legs of the original version seem to have served several functions, as well. First, they provided a stable base for a tall cabinet. Second, the legs held the cabinet away from the wall to allow for more light and easy cleaning on the back side.
Our version can be used in just about any location in your home. Instead of metal, this painted piece is made of poplar and MDF. A set of drawers below the glass shelves provides plenty of storage options.
Four MDF panels make up the sides, back and the divider. The panels are tied to the legs with loose tenons. As you see in the photo to the right, each of these panels (and the door) also have a large opening for glass. So although this cabinet was quarantined to certain duties in the past, it’s sure to work well in a bathroom or hallway.
LEGS
This project starts with the legs. These are made from poplar. The long square blanks you see to the right are milled to
