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Antique Oak 16-Drawer Blueprint Flat File Cabinet by Hamilton, circa 1900
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet By
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Vintage Army Green Steel Metal Industrial Narrow Stack File Cabinet by Art Metal
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage army green steel metal industrial narrow stacking file cabinet by Art Metal. Item features
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Antique Oak 16-Drawer Blueprint Flat File Cabinet by Hamilton, Circa 1900
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts flat file cabinet By Hamilton Manufacturing Co
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Industrial Filing Cabinets of Brushed Steel by Stor
By Stor All Steel
Located in Austin, TX
English mid-century industrial filing cabinets by Stor featuring a brushed steel and chrome
Category

20th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Three-Drawer Tall Mahogany Filing Cabinet Brown Leather Top
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely mahogany with brown leather top three-drawer filing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Arts Crafts Oak Triple Section Legal File Cabinets, Yawman Erbe, c1910
By Yawman Erbe
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique triple filing cabinet by Yawman and Erbe offers quarter sawn oak construction with three
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Walnut Wood File Cabinet Credenza by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage midcentury file cabinet credenza from the Group 8 Collection by Jens Risom circa 1960
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Walnut

French Antique Painted Filing Cabinet
Located in Austin, TX
French antique solid fir cabinet with light gray painted finish and fluted legs. Four drop-down
Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Fir

Antique Pine Flat File Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Pine Blueprint Cabinet Overall Dimensions: 25" x 33 3/4" x 45" high Internal Drawer Measurements
Category

Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Wooden Flat File Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Custom Blueprint Cabinet Overall Dimensions: 28 1/4" x 77" x 34 1/2" high Inner Drawer Dimensions
Category

Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Pine

Vintage Oak Flat File Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Oak Blueprint Cabinet with 10 Drawers Overall Dimensions: 34 1/4" x 45 1/2" x 35 1/2" high
Category

Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1890 Dental Flat File Cabinet
Located in Surrey, BC
Compact oak dental cabinet with pine secondary woods. Features 10, 2-inch high drawers for art
Category

Antique 1890s American Cabinets

Materials

Oak

1920s Paneled Sheet Metal Filing Cabinet, Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920s paneled sheet metal filing cabinet, chest of drawers, Forge De Strasbourg. We aren’t 100
Category

Vintage 1920s French Shelves

Materials

Metal

Antique Pair of Rare Arts Crafts Oak File Cabinets with Lift-Up Doors, c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of unusual Arts & Crafts filing cabinets offers oak construction each with twenty
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1950 s Ministry of Defence Filing Cabinet, Tall Chest of Drawers–Twenty Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Ministry of Defence filing cabinet tall chest of drawers twenty drawers 1950’s Ministry
Category

Vintage 1950s English Shelves

Materials

Birch

Antique Arts Crafts 45-Drawer Card Catalog Filing Cabinet by Remington Rand
By Remington Rand
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts 45-drawer card catalog or file cabinet with two pull
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Dutch Oak Filing Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This oak apothecary cabinet was designed and made, circa 1930 in The Netherlands. It features 16
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage English Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in Nijmegen, NL
The cabinet is made from oak and features nine large practical drawers with brass pulls and name
Category

Vintage 1970s British Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts Crafts Oak 30-Drawer File Cabinet or Chest of Drawers, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
file cabinet or chest of drawers with two pull-out writing tablets USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 32.25"W
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Monumental Antique Arts Crafts Oak 36-Drawer File Cabinet or Chest of Drawers
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare monumental antique Arts & Crafts or Late Victorian 36-drawer file cabinet or chest of
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Oak Six Drawer Card Index Filing Cabinet, Wine Rack or Coffee Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oak six drawer card index filing cabinet, wine rack or coffee table The cabinet has three rows
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts Crafts Oak 40-Drawer File Cabinet or Chest of Drawers, Circa 1900
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique Arts & Crafts 40-drawer file cabinet or chest of drawers USA, Circa 1900
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Small Harrods London Military Campaign Mahogany Green Leather Filing Cabinet
By Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Military Campaign filing cabinet from Harrods London The green leather writing surface is gold tooled
Category

20th Century English Campaign Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Large Military Campaign Three Drawer Filing Cabinet Mahogany Satinwood Lined
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely large tall three drawer Military Campaign filing
Category

20th Century English Campaign Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Arts Crafts Oak Architect s Blueprint Flat File Cabinet by Hamilton
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Arts & Crafts style oak architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet Recently
Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts Crafts Oak 40-Drawer File Cabinet or Chest of Drawers, Circa 1900
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique Arts & Crafts 40-drawer file cabinet or chest of drawers By The George A
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Midcentury File Cabinet Credenza in Walnut Wood by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century file cabinet credenza from the Group 8 Collection by Jens Risom circa 1960
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Walnut

1960s Mid Century Wood File Cabinet Credenza by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century file cabinet credenza from the Group 8 Collection by Jens Risom circa 1960
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Antique American Oak Double Tambour Roll Top 16 Drawer Filing Cabinet 1910
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique American oak double tambour roll top locking filing cabinet, circa 1910. The cabinet
Category

Vintage 1910s American American Craftsman Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage Oak 18-Drawer Library Card Catalog or File Cabinet with Book Rack
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A fantastic oak 18-drawer library card catalog or file cabinet with book or magazine rack on top
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Custom Black Stained Oak Custom Flat File Cabinet Coffee Table
By Reeves Design + Art, Peter Shire
Located in Houston, TX
Custom flat file cabinet that also acts as a beautiful coffee table designed by Reeves Art + Design
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Rare Gilbert Barker Factory Flat File Cabinet Work Table
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA, c.1880s. Industrial Factory Furniture Flat File Cabinet by the Gilbert & Barker Manufacturing
Category

Antique 1880s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Brass

1880 s Globe Shaw Walker Monumental Oak Tambour Door Roll Top Tall File Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A Very Rare Tall Globe Oak Tambour Filing Cabinet with Long Rolltop Tambour Door. Appears to be all
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Industrial Metal Flat File Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Double stacked ten drawer flat file, stripped to bare metal finish.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

English Campaign Style Filing Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Campaign style and brass filing chest of drawers, with nine drawers, on bun feet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Wood

Lovely Bird’s-Eye Maple Tall Three Bank Filing Cabinet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
three bank filing cabinet with locks and keys We have the matching Partner desk as well, it’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Cabinets

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Antique Shaw Walker Arts Crafts Paneled Oak Legal Sized 4-Drawer File Cabinet
Located in Big Flats, NY
Walker Arts & Crafts Paneled Oak Legal Sized 4-Drawer File Cabinet, c1920 Measures - 52" x 20 7/8" x 28
Category

Early 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Huge Oversized Mahogany Oxblood Leather Double Filing Cabinet, Files Go Opposite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
surface filing cabinet The oxblood leather writing surface is gold tooled and it has a nice vintage
Category

20th Century English Modern Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

STUNNING BURR YEW WOOD GREEN LEATHER EXTRA LARGE QUAD DRAWERS FILING CABiNET
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Burr & Burl Yew wood green Leather quad drawer filing cabinet Please note the delivery fee listed is
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Yew

Modern Walnut and Steel Office Credenza Filing Cabinet, Robert John circa 1960s
By Robert John
Located in Shippensburg, PA
on the right situated over two tall file cabinet drawers. The walnut is beautifully patinated with
Category

20th Century American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Maple 42-Drawer Card Catalog Filing Cabinet by Remington Rand
By Remington Rand
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern 42-drawer library card catalog or file cabinet with two pull-out
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Unusual Multi Drawer Oak File Cabinet
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is not your usual library index file. This is one of the most fun pieces we have ever offered
Category

Antique 19th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

USM Haller Filing Cabinet Office Storage
By Usm Haller
Located in London, GB
infinite configurations with the added option of doors, drawers, filing systems, wheels and a multitude of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Industrial Metal Wall Sized File Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive stripped metal cabinet with brass pulls and card holders. With seventy-seven drawers
Category

American Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Wonderful Antique Mahogany French Filing Cabinet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Authentic vintage French cabinet having two rolling tambour doors that roll open bottom to top and
Category

Vintage 1930s French Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Eight-Draw Walnut Shannon Filing Cabinet
Located in Cheshire, GB
Early 20th century walnut filling cabinet having moulded top above eight drawers flanked by carved
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

STUNNiNG BURR YEW WOOD GREEN LEATHER TOPPED DRAWERS FILING CABINET PART OF SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Yew wood green Leather twin drawer filing cabinet Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Yew

Vintage Pine Wood Irish File Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Excellent condition,Nomadic arch details on doors. No veneer pine wood, just like a piece of the Northern evergreen forest. Shelves are not removable.
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Dutch Beech Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was designed and made from beech circa 1950 in the Netherlands. It features
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Beech

Dutch Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was designed and made from oak circa 1930 in the Netherlands. It features 6
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Dutch Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was designed and made from oak circa 1930 in the Netherlands. It features
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Dutch Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was designed and made from oak and veneer circa 1930 in the Netherlands. It
Category

Vintage 1930s Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Dutch Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was designed and made from oak ca 1930 in the Netherlands. It features 7
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

2 Vintage Pennsylvania House Georgian Style Cherry File Cabinets Accent Tables
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional and rare pair of side table or file cabinets by Pennsylvania House, circa 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Georgian End Tables

Materials

Cherry, Oak

Pair of Light Mahogany Partner Filing Cabinets Brown Chesterfield Leather Tops
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of light mahogany pedestal filing cabinets with
Category

20th Century English Modern Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Lovely Flamed Mahogany Large Three Drawer Filing Cabinet with Brown Leather Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely large tall three drawer flamed mahogany filing
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Lovely Vintage Flamed Hardwood Green Leather Top Office Filing Cabinet Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this exquisite twin drawer flamed mahogany, green leather topped filing
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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File Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of file cabinets available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and oak, all file cabinets available were constructed with great care. Find 583 antique and vintage file cabinets at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. File cabinets have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. File cabinets are generally popular furniture pieces, but Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Arts and Crafts styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some file cabinets are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller file cabinets, measuring 6.5 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made file cabinets over the years, but those made by Library Bureau SoleMakers, Pierre Jeanneret and Jens Risom are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are File Cabinets?

Prices for file cabinets start at $85 and top out at $50,000 with the average selling for $1,994.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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 File Cabinets
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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