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A flat file cabinet is used for storing and organizing paperwork. Most are generously proportioned and designed specifically for blueprints, artwork, maps and other large items. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of flat file cabinets.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
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Hamilton Flat File cabinet
By Hamilton
Located in Pasadena, TX
Hamilton flat file cabinet. It's made in oak in the Mission style of the Arts and Crafts period
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
41" Industrial Architectural Metal Flat File Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
41" Industrial Architectural metal flat file cabinet
Repurposed architects flat file cabinet
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
$1,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage handmade 22 Drawer Wooden Flat File Cabinet
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage handmade 22 Drawer Wooden Flat File Cabinet
Craft cabinet with drawers - Industrial
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Oak 25-Drawer Architect
s Blueprint Flat File Cabinet by Hamilton
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts 25-drawer architect's blueprint flat file cabinet or
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Vintage Steel Flat File Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Green steel blueprint cabinet
Overall Dimensions: 35" x 45" x 35 1/2" high
Dimensions of Drawers
Category
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Antique Painted Oak Flat File Cabinet in Blue
Located in Dekalb, IL
Large, antique flat file.
This piece features two stacks of 5-drawer cabinets plus a third
Category
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint


