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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Filing Cabinet Solid Oak with Two Drawers
By Martin Nyrop
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage Scandinavian filing cabinet made from solid oak with a dark patina. It's most likely made
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Arts and Crafts Antique File Cabinets

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Metal

ANTiQUE ART DECO CIRCA 1920 S RESTORED ENGLISH OAK FILING CABINET NEW FITTINGs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored antique circa 1920's English oak filing cabinet Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
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1920s English Art Deco Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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
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Early 20th Century Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Industrial English Oak Filing Cabinet with Drawers, 1920s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This antique cabinet was manufactured in England in first half of the 20th century. It is made from
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1920s British Industrial Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Mahogany Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, ca 1920
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This cabinet was made around 1920 in France and features amazing Art Deco details. It was made from
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1920s French Art Deco Antique File Cabinets

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Mahogany

Dutch Mahogany Filing Cabinet or Bank of Drawers, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage mahogany bank of drawers dates from the 1920/1930s and was made in the Netherlands. It features a mahogany frame, drawers with mahogany fronts and brass handles. The dra...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Industrial Antique File Cabinets

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Mahogany

Antique French Oak Fruitwood Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was made in the early 20th century in France from oak and fruitwood. It
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Early 20th Century French Antique File Cabinets

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Oak

George III Style Crotch Walnut Double Door 4-Drawer Locking Filing Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
An amazing, rare George III Style Crotch Walnut Double Door , Four Drawer Filing Side Cabinet with
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Early 20th Century American George III Antique File Cabinets

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Walnut

Antique NCR National Cash Register Industrial Iron Steel Index File Cabinet 55"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique fireproof card / index / courthouse file catalogue cabinet from NCR headquarters in
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Early 20th Century American Machine Age Antique File Cabinets

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Metal, Steel

Antique French Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet Folding Doors, Early 20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This French oak cabinet was designed and made, circa 1920 in France. It features 6 compartments
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Early 20th Century French Antique File Cabinets

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Oak

Antique Book Press with 4 Drawer Stone Top Flat Art File Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A working antique iron book press which sits atop a four drawer art storage cabinet with two brass
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19th Century Rustic Antique File Cabinets

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Stone, Brass, Iron

Collectors A4 Cabinet Filing Drawers The Cabinet has 12 Drawers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Collectors Cabinet Filing Drawers The Cabinet has 12 Drawers each with a brass label and cup
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Early 1900s Industrial Antique File Cabinets

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Oak

British Colonial Teak Filing Apothecary Cabinet wt Metal Pulls Lock Mechanism
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare solid teak multi-drawer apothecary/file cabinet with locking mechanism and hardware in
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1890s British Indian Ocean Territory Victorian Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Antique French Mahogany Filing / Apothecary Cabinet by Chouanard, Ca 1900
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This unique filing cabinet / bank of drawers was designed and made around the turn of the century
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique File Cabinets

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Mahogany

Antique French Oak Filing / Apothecary Cabinet by Chouanard, Ca 1910
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This unique filing cabinet / bank of drawers was designed and made around the turn of the century
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1910s French Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Arts and Crafts Pine Collectors Cabinet Filing Drawers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Pine Collectors Cabinet Filing Drawers The Cabinet is made in natural pine and has
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1880s Arts and Crafts Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Antique Oak 16 Drawer Typesetter s Letterhead Filer
Located in Chicago, IL
Letterhead Filer is a beautifully crafted filing cabinet, originally utilized in a typesetter's office, now
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Early 20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Tall Cabinet with Sixteen Drawers, circa 1920-1930 - W5000 SALE 40%
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique file cabinet we purchased from an estate in Corning, New York. In excellent
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1920s American American Classical Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Brass

STUNNING Dutch Art Deco FILLING CABINET with ROLLER DOOR 8 Perfect Shelfs
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality and condition, Art Deco era filing cabinet. This Dutch filing cabinet is another
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Dutch Oak Tambour Front Door Filling Cabinet, 1920s
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch oak Tambour front door filling Cabinet, 1920s Dutch oak filing cabinet with smoothly
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Multi-Drawer File c. Early 20th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
A handsome antique oak 10-drawer file cabinet dating to the early 20th century, offering both
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Brass

With Certificate Antique Shannon File Co Victorian Walnut Tambour Desk Must See
By The Shannon File Cabinet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Shannon File Co LTD, tambour fronted desk in Walnut with a certificate of authentication from the British
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1880s English High Victorian Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

A Georgian burr walnut bureau bookcase
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
the 18th century this object epitomised refinement, combining a desk, filing cabinet and library in
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique File Cabinets

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Walnut

1920 s Original French Industrial Metal Cabinet - Thirty Six Klappets
Located in Hook, Hampshire
heavy weight sheet metal filing cabinet, with thirty six hinged ‘klappet’ compartments. The compartments
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1920s French Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Sheet Metal

Japanese Cabinet with Drawers, Japan, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
This Japanese file cabinet embodies both utility and understated elegance. Originally designed for
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1920 s French Industrial Metal Cabinet Dark Green - Twenty Seven Klappets
Located in Hook, Hampshire
heavy weight sheet metal filing cabinet, with thirty six hinged ‘klappet’ compartments. The compartments
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1920s French Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Sheet Metal

18th Century Northern Italy Polychrome Lacca Povera Wood Antique Table Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
museum quality example Keywords: European antiques rare cartonnier file cabinet bargueño contador
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Pine, Paint

1920 s French Industrial Metal Cabinet Dark Green - Twenty Seven Klappets
Located in Hook, Hampshire
heavy weight sheet metal filing cabinet, with twenty seven hinged ‘klappet’ compartments. The
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1920s French Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Sheet Metal

Antique File Card Cabinet with Tambour Door
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique File Card Cabinet with Tambour Door recalls the days prior to computers, when index cards
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1920s Belgian Art Deco Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Antique French Napoleon 13 Drawers File Chest Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Napoleon 13 Drawers File Chest Cabinet Our exceptional French Napoleon Lock-Side
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Metal

SUPER RARE ANTIQUE GLOBE WERNICKE HABERDASHERY SHOPS CABINET FiLING BOOKCASE
By Globe Wernicke
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Globe Wernicke, haberdashery shops filing bookcase cabinet Please note the delivery fee listed is just
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19th Century English Victorian Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Fred K. Ullmer London Double 32 Drawer Map Makers Flat File Printers Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare Antique Fred K. Ullmer London Double 32 Drawer Map Makers Flat File Printers Cabinet. Item
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Birch, Pine

Large Filing or Drawing Cabinet, Early 20th Century, 10 Drawers
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This large two-part filing or drawing cabinet was made around early 20th century. It is made of
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Early 20th Century Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Pine

c. 1900 Industrial Foundry Flat File Counter
Located in Dekalb, IL
This large countertop cabinet was used for decades in a ship foundry in Milwaukee, WI housing a
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Early 1900s American Industrial Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Walnut Neoclassical Nightstands with Large Crest
Located in Miami, FL
19th century French walnut neoclassical file cabinet is truly an unusual find! Appearing to be, at
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Large Bank of French Art Deco Filing Drawers, circa 1930s
Located in Miami, FL
Large bank of French Art Deco filing drawers, circa 1930s. - solid oak drawers and frame - oak ply
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique File Cabinets

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Oak

Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment
Located in Rockaway, NJ
English Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment. Beautiful
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19th Century English Victorian Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Maple, Oak, Burl

French Notary Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful and rare piece came from a Parisian lawyer office to hold the confidential files
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1850s French Louis Philippe Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Brass

English Office Cabinet or Shops Cabinet, circa 1910
Located in Hixson, TN
cabinets. The top divided into eight sections. Filing or shirts. Great cabinet for a clothing store. Below
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Arts Crafts Bookcase Sideboard Cabinet by Napoleon Le Grand w. Cockatoo Bird s
By Napoleon le Grand
Located in Lisse, NL
used as a sideboard, as a dry bar, as an office cabinet for files, as a bookcase and even partially as
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Brass

French Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry Bonheur du jour
Located in Forney, TX
(an ornamental box or file cabinet for letters, papers or important documents) is surmounted by a
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Restoration Period Console Table Made for King Louis-Philippe, circa 1830
By Jean-Christophe Fischer
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
great cabinetmakers, n.51 a desk with filing cabinet and chair, circa 1835. Bibliography: Denise
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

File cabinet
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Itralian rustic file cabinet with 10 individuals files plus storage cupboard at the bottom
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Pine, Cardboard

Mahogany Filing Cabinet
Located in Honiton, Devon
Good quality early 20th century mahogany filing cabinet English circa 1910, having been through
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1910s Edwardian Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

antique teak filing cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a beautifully made solid teak filing cabinet with glass doors and a top that lifts up to reveal a
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Early 20th Century Thai Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Abbess Custom Oak File Cabinet
By Abbess
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
Solid oak, brass handles, locking custom made Abbess file cabinet.
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Roll Front Card File Cabinet
Located in Culver City, CA
This great roll top filing cabinet has 16 drawers with brass label frames and pull tabs. The oak
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Early 20th Century American Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Brass

French Oak Single Tambour Front Filing Cabinet
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
French oak single tambour front filing cabinet having five fixed plywood shelves which slide
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1920s French Antique File Cabinets

vintage oak tambour front file cabinet
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Antique oak tambour front file cabinet circa 1920 . The cabinet is in good used condition ,it has 9
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1920s French Aesthetic Movement Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Globe Wernicke Oak Filing Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Alhambra, CA
Antique American Globe Wernicke file cabinet composed of solid golden oak, circa 1900. This 3
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Early 1900s American American Craftsman Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Art Metal Construction Company Filing Cabinet Distressed Paint
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Newtown, CT
Very heavy well-made Art Metal Construction Company filing cabinet in distressed original paint
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1920s American Industrial Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Antique Walnut Cabinet, Sheet Music Cabinet, File Cabinet, Scotland 1920, H1131
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Cabinet, Sheet Music Cabinet, Collectors Cabinet, Filing Cabinet, Antique Furniture
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1920s Scottish Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Rare Poul Kjærholm Flat File Cabinet by Rud Rasmussen
By Poul Kjærholm, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Kjærholm. Rare flat file cabinet in solid Oregon pine. Original inventory from the School
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Mid-19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Vintage Walnut 48 Drawer File Cabinet, Cupboard, Scotland 1920, H204
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage Walnut 48 drawer file cabinet, cupboard, Scotland 1920, H204 Scotland, 1920 Solid Walnut
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1920s Scottish Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Mahogany Globe Wernicke Mahogany Filing Cabinet, circa 1920
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique mahogany Globe Wernicke mahogany filing cabinet, circa 1920. This is a lovely rare
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1920s British Modern Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Amberg Imperial Letter Filing Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
•Amberg's imperial letter file by Amberg File & Index Co. •Originally patented in late 19th
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Late 19th Century American Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Double Sided Flat File Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
• Flat file oak cabinet • 24 drawers • Antiqued brass drawer pulls • American Midwest, • late
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Early 20th Century American Antique File Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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Antique File Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique file cabinets available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique file cabinets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and metal. Antique file cabinets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique file cabinets made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique file cabinets have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Library Bureau SoleMakers, Yawman and Erbe and Globe Wernicke are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique File Cabinets?

Antique file cabinets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,250, while the lowest priced sells for $220 and the highest can go for as much as $55,000.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique File Cabinets
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Filing cabinets are anywhere from 29 inches to 60 inches tall. The height of these cabinets is dependent on the number of drawers. The width of these cabinets are 15” or 18 ¼ inches wide for legal size.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    When choosing a file or filing cabinet, size is the most significant consideration. Typically, file cabinets include drawers that are ideal for papers that are legal or letter size. Be sure the material of your cabinet is durable and that it is lightweight so that it can be moved around. Shop a range of antique filing cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A hanging file drawer in a desk is often a good alternative to filing cabinets. You can also find carts, boxes and bins designed for storing files and paperwork. On 1stDibs, shop a range of desks and filing cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A file cabinet is a necessary piece of office furniture for keeping documents and files organized and easily accessible. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary file cabinets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if your filing cabinet is fireproof, look on the back, inside and behind the drawers. Some fireproof file cabinets will feature a mark that begins with "UL," such as "UL 350" or "UL 150." This marking indicates that pieces in the filing cabinet gained fireproof certification from Underwriters Laboratories. Even if your piece doesn't bear a UL marking, it still may be fireproof. Conduct online research on your specific model using trustworthy resources or contact the manufacturer to verify. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of filing cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best maker of filing cabinets is really a matter of personal preference. On 1stDibs, you'll find a range of filing cabinets from Andrew Forseth, Matt Richmond, Blake Tovin and other well-known designers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To find your filing cabinet brand, start with the front, as some makers place stickers above the lock or in the bottom corners. If you don't find any markings there, look on the back and then search inside the drawers. If you still cannot locate a brand name, remove the drawers from the cabinet and check the frame behind them. In addition, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer may be of assistance if you're trying to determine the brand of an antique or vintage filing cabinet. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of filing cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can remove filing cabinet drawers from most cabinets. However, the methods of doing so vary. Some cabinets feature track hardware that allows you to pull the drawers out. With others, you need to shake the cabinet to dislodge the drawers. Shop a range of vintage and antique filing cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    How tall a four-drawer file cabinet is varies. However, most are at least 52 inches to accommodate four levels of standard-size hanging file folders, which are around 9.25 inches high. Find a variety of filing cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For an item to be considered antique, it needs to be 100 years or older. It can be tricky to determine the age of a cabinet on your own. The best way to determine the value and age of your china cabinet is to work with a certified appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted antique china cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much an antique china cabinet is worth depends on the style of the cabinet, age and condition. Any additional features/decorative touches might increase the worth of the cabinet. That is, a cabinet with hand painting or carving will cost more in general. Also, the older the cabinet, the more its value. An antique china cabinet can be purchased for $1500 onwards. Find a collection of antique china cabinets today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How much an antique record player cabinet is worth depends on a variety of factors. The age, materials, maker and condition all impact value. If the record player remains inside the cabinet, and whether or not it is operational will also affect the price you can expect to receive for it. Having the cabinet evaluated by a certified appraiser is a simple way to find out how much your piece is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of record players.

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