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French Art Nouveau Mahogany Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This cabinet was made around 1900 in France and features amazing Jugendstil details. It was made
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This oak apothecary cabinet with cast iron hardware was made ca 1910/1920s in France. The interior
Category
Vintage 1910s French Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Dutch Oak
Beech Industrial Apothecary or Filing Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was made circa 1930s in The Netherlands. It features 20 drawers with nice
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Oak
i4 Mariani for The Pace Collection Large Executive Desk with File Cabinets
By i4 Mariani
Located in Manhasset, NY
leather top 86.5" x 39" deep x 29.5" high, file cabinet 22" x 18", small cabinet 22" x 16.5", signed
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
i4 Mariani for The Pace Collection Large Executive Desk with File Cabinets
By i4 Mariani
Located in Manhasset, NY
leather top 86.5" x 39" deep x 29.5" high, file cabinet 22" x 18", small cabinet 22" x 16.5", signed
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
19th Century Cartonnier file cabinet with tooled leather drawers
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Cartonnier, cabinet, likely French or Swedish, 19th century, stepped ogee cornice over a fluted and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
Country Craft Mahogany Chippendale Style 2-Drawer Locking Filing Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
For Letter and Legal size hanging file folders. Comes with 2 keys.
Measures 16"W x 19"D x 30"D
Category
Late 20th Century Chippendale Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial Metal File Cabinets, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
This pair of industrial metal cabinets were manufactured circa 1900 in Belgium by H.E. Longini
Category
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Danish Cabinetmaker Tambour Filing Cabinet in Teakwood, Illums, Copenhagen 1950s
By Hvidt
Mølgaard
Located in Odense, DK
Made in the 1950s by Danish cabinetmaker this beautiful cabinet features smooth front tambour door
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Beech, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Borsani Style Vintage Office Desk Filing Cabinet
By Carlo Molino, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage cabinet attributed to Osvaldo Borsani. Constructed with wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Goatskin
Industrial Portuguese Oak Tambour Door Filing Cabinet from Olaio, 1940s
By Olaio
Located in Lisboa, PT
This cabinet was designed and produced by Olaio, in Portugal during 1940's. It is made of oak and
Category
Vintage 1940s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Masonic Temple Display Filing Cabinet Bookcase Washington Lodge, 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A rare and unusual antique Freemasons cabinet, Washington Lodge, circa 1880.
The cabinet in two
Category
Antique 1880s American Aesthetic Movement Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Antique French Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet / Kitchen Island, 1920/30s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was made in the early 20th century in France from oak. It features 9 large
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Dutch Oak Apothecary Cabinet or Filing Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was produced during the 1910s in the Netherlands. This stackable piece (now
Category
Vintage 1910s Dutch Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century French Mahogany Artist
s Filing Cabinet With Pullout Trays
Located in Fayetteville, AR
removable pull out trays used to store documents or to file artwork . The lower cabinet is fitted with a
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Antique Arts
Crafts Oak Library Filing Cabinet and Bookshelves, circa 1910
By Library Bureau Makers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An interesting multi-purposed library cabinet from the first years of the 20th century, this solid
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Five-Section Waterfall Oak Globe Wernicke Barristers Bookcase or Filing Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This is a very tall Art Deco bookcase all of the sections have a copper side banding, the five sections of the bookcase are glazed, it has a deeper sections at the base and it stands...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Copper
Antique Eight Drawer Oak Map, Art or Print File Cabinet, circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique map, art or print fining cabinet offers oak construction with eight drawers, brass pulls
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Oak
1920s Quarter Sawn Oak Map or Flat File with Letter Size File Cabinet Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Modular design oak map case or flat file with nice wood grain, brass hardware and 12 drawers. This
Category
Vintage 1920s American Cabinets
Materials
Oak
9 Drawer Mini Flat File Cabinet Originally Made for Venus Pencils, circa 1910
Located in Petaluma, CA
research it.
Just about impossible to find such a small cabinet that will help file away your whatever
Category
Vintage 1910s Canadian Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Industrial Oak Filing / Collectors Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This Industrial wooden filing cabinet is made from oak and was designed and made in the 1950s. It
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Industrial Printers Flat File Map Cabinet
Located in West Hartford, CT
From the turn of the century, this industrial flat map oak file cabinet holds a lot of history
Category
Vintage 1910s American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Wooden Filing / Haberdashery Cabinet, England, circa 1890
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This is a handmade filing cabinet designed and made in England at the end of the 19th century. The
Category
Antique 1890s British Cabinets
Materials
Wood
24 Bin File Storage Unit
Located in Sheffield, MA
24 bin pull out document or magazine storage unit.
Keywords: For the office, file cabinet
Category
20th Century American Shelves
Materials
Steel, Brass
Antique Large 15 Drawer Staking Map Posters Chest Drawing File Walnut Cabinet
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile antique 15 drawer file cabinet posters documents etc, circa 1970's walnut finish large
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20th Century American Mission Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century Architect’s Filing Drawers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century architect’s filing drawers,
Filing cabinet with 30 shallow drawers
This attractive
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Antique Late 19th Century Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Oak 17-Drawer Printer
s Cabinet or Flat File by Hamilton, circa 1900
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
A unique Arts & Crafts antique architect's printer's cabinet or flat file cabinet
By Hamilton
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Professors Flat File by Poul Kjaerholm
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A quartersawn pine multi-drawer "Professors flat file" cabinet. (From Poul Kjaerholm's personal
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Early 19th Century Estate Cabinet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th century painted Estate Filing Cabinet - English - original decoration.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Cabinets
Pair Of Cabinets By Aalto Alvar
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of four drawer file cabinets designed by Aalto Alvar.
Category
Vintage 1960s Cabinets
Hadsten Rolling Solid Teak File Caninet
By Hadsten Traeindustri
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hadsten Solid Teak Rolling File Cabinet. Tambour Door slides down to reveal a pull out hanging file
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Industrial Brushed Steel Distressed Look Wheeled Filing 3 Cabinets with Drawers
Located in IT
Industrial brushed steel distressed look wheeled filing cabinets.
We propose three filing cabinets
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Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Vintage Globe Wernicke Flat File Coffee Table Cabinet with Reclaimed Wood Top
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage Globe Wernicke flat file cabinet, 1940's.
A steel architect's flat file cabinet repurposed
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Steel
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Office Filing Cabine Archive Dresser, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
conditions, the wood has been restored.
Measurements in cm 42.5x36.5x150h.
his elegant filing cabinet can
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Apothecary cabinet
Located in MILL, NL
Belgian flap cabinet / drawer cabinet / filing cabinet. Condition is very good. Mid 20th century
Category
Vintage 1950s Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$2,717
Scandiline California Rare Rosewood Floating Hanging Wall Unit Cabinet W/Drawers
By Scandiline 1
Located in West Hartford, CT
drawers and a filing cabinet. It has great scale but it is the grain of the rosewood that steals the show
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Antique Arts
Crafts Oak Yawman And Erbe 5 Stack File Unit C1910
By Yawman Erbe
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts filing cabinet by Yawman and Erbe offers quarter sawn oak paneled
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Oak
French Oak Apothecary Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This filing cabinet was designed, circa 1930s in France. The cabinet is made from oak and features
Category
Vintage 1930s French Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Apothecary cabinet
Located in MILL, NL
Old chest of drawers / pharmacy cabinet / paper cabinet / filing cabinet. Art Deco style. Condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$3,263
French Oak Apothecary Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This oak filing cabinet was designed and made, circa 1930s in France. It features nine large
Category
Vintage 1930s French Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Yawman & Erbe file cabinet
Overall Dimensions: 28" deep x 20" wide x 57 3/4" high
Drawer sections
Category
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Steel
Rare Mid 20th Century Stackable Filing Unit
By Allsteel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Heavy duty file cabinet made by the General Fireproofing Company. Newly restored in a bare metal
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Cabinets
Antique Architect
s Blueprint Cabinet or Map Flat File with Drafting Table Top
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts walnut architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Industrial School Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This Industrial wooden filing cabinet was designed and made in the 1950s. It is in a good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Brazilian Modern Cabinet with Three Drawers in Rosewood, Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Immediately available with complementary shipping n NYC area this Brazilian modern filing cabinet
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Locking Office Specialty Mfg, Rochester NY Oak 32-Drawer Country Store Cabinet
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Locking Office Specialty Mfg. Co., Rochester Oak 32 Drawer Country Store File Cabinet C1879
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Vintage Industrial All-Wood Filling Cabinet, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
An exceptional vintage wooden filing cabinet, rescued from a factory in former Czechoslovakia
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Satinwood Bedside Cabinets
Located in Cheshire, GB
A pair of satinwood filing cabinets the square tops with a crossbanded edge above one large drawer
Category
Mid-20th Century British Cabinets
Materials
Satinwood
$3,662 / set
Yew Wood Green Leather Top Filling Cabinet
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Mahogany Green Leather Filing Cabinet.
This
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20th Century British Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Industrial Multi Drawer Metal Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Art metal vintage industrial portable filing storage rack on wheels or castors. 10 file cabinets
Category
20th Century Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Vintage Industrial Wooden Filling Cabinet, 1940
s
Located in Praha, CZ
Exceptional vintage wooden filing cabinet saved from a factory in former Czechoslovakia
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Art Deco / Bauhaus Oak Wood Roller Door Filling Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Filing cabinet with roller shutter from the early 20th century circa 1930 / Art Deco / Bauhaus. The
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Small Dutch Oak Apothecary Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary / filing cabinet was produced during the 1930s in The Netherlands. This piece
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Bernhardt Vintage Campaign Oak Partners Desk
By Bernhardt
Located in Germantown, MD
Bernhardt Vintage Campaign oak partners desk with pleaty of storage and filing cabinets.
Measures
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Desks
Materials
Brass
Ico Parisi Desk and rolling cabinet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
top. Matching rolling side cabinet included.
File Cabinet Dimensions: 23.5" x 35.5" L x 24" D
Category
20th Century Italian Desks
Materials
Chrome
Early 20th Century Art Deco / Bauhaus Oak Wood Roller Door Filling Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Filing cabinet with roller shutter from the early 20th century circa 1930 / Art Deco / Bauhaus. The
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Vintage German Pine Apothecary Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary / filing cabinet was produced during the 1950s in Germany. This piece features 16
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Vintage 1950s German Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Pine
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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, 2024To 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.
- How tall are filing cabinets?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Filing 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.
- What is the best filing cabinet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021When 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, 2023A 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.
- What is a file cabinet used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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, 2023A 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, 2024To 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, 2023The 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, 2022Yes, 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, 2023How 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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