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Rugged and Big Antique Pine Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very handsome large functional desk, rustic unfinished pine. Great storage, outfitted with file
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Desks
Materials
Pine
Industrial Cabinet Strafor Forges Strasbourgh, France, 1930s Original Paint
By Strafor
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Rare filing cabinet which dates from the 1930s-1940s. All metal with brass fittings. Designed and
Category
Vintage 1930s French Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Edwardian Figured Walnut Georgian Partner
s Desk
Located in Essex, MA
, Drawers on Pedestals on One Side, File Cabinets on Other Side of Pedestals. Exquisite walnut figuring and
Category
Early 20th Century English Desks
Materials
Walnut, Burl
KENNEDY HARRODS MILiTARY CAMPAIGN OFFICE DRAWERS FILLING CABINET J1 (2/2)
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Kennedy Harrods Military Campaign Office Filing Cabinet
Category
20th Century British Campaign Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Rosewood
Stainless Credenza by Roger Sprunger/Dunbar
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s.
The credenza has generous storage having 2 file cabinets and 3 center drawers
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jim Sweeney Studio Padauk and Walnut Desk
By Jim Sweeney
Located in Oakland, CA
filing cabinets also available upon request. Please email for photos.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern 15-Drawer Library Card Catalog, Circa 1950s
By Remington Rand
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare Mid-Century Modern 15-drawer library card catalog or file cabinet with two pull-out writing
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern 12-Drawer Library Card Catalog by Gaylord Bros, Circa 1950s
By Gaylord Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare Mid-Century Modern 12-drawer library card catalog or file cabinet
By Gaylord Bros.
USA
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Credenza in the Style of George Nelson With Black and Grey Sliders
By Florence Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
right of cabinet there are 2 drawers and a filing cabinet. The credenza measure 60.25" wide, 20" deep
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Vintage Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Front, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak cabinet with tambour front, 1950s
Danish modern large filing cabinet with
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Front, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak cabinet with tambour front, 1960s
Danish modern large double filing cabinet
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Desk and Wall Unit Combo
By George Nelson
Located in St. Louis, MO
.
Overall very nice condition, desk top and file cabinet top and fronts to be refinished to match original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Modern Rosewood Floating-Top Desk with Bookshelf by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
file cabinet can be locked with a new custom made brass skeleton key keeping all essential papers safe
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Rosewood Floating-Top Desk with Bookshelf by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
file cabinet can be locked with a new custom made brass skeleton key keeping all essential papers safe
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Vitrine - Display Cabinet
Located in Hellerup, DK
Beautiful antique vitrine or display cabinet - originally used as a filing cabinet at a "notaire
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Wood
Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Series Desk
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
Aluminum Frame
Two Drawers
See rare Action Office George Nelson file cabinet available. Please inquire.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Antique Victorian Locker Cabinet
Located in London, GB
. One could use it as a filing cabinet or it would perfect for shoes.
This has a lot of character and
Category
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Document Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
, lingerie, file cabinet, office, desk, commode
Category
Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Impressive Mahogany French Bookcase
Located in Pasadena, CA
Bookcase, 2 desks, 1 file cabinet(old manner). The perfect piece for your office or sitting room to
Category
Vintage 1950s French Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Glass, Formica
Jacques Quinet Executive Desk
By Jacques Quinet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
stitching and fully swiveling drawers on both sides including a filing cabinet.
Rare boomerang shape with
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks
Materials
Leather
Vintage Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Front, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak cabinet with tambour front, 1960s
Tall Danish modern filing cabinet with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Wellington Chest of Drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
as a bedside table or filing cabinet.
Origin: England
Period: Approx. 1860
Size: 39cm x D 31cm x H
Category
Antique 1870s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Campaign Style Six Drawer Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Campaign style six drawer chest or filing cabinet. Fits A4 and letter hanging folders. With brass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Wood
$5,220 / item
Three-Bay CSS Wall Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-lit glass display case, a top-opening file cabinet with a lock; an angled magazine display shelf, a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Antique Late Victorian Quartersawn Oak Executive Kneehole Library Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
paneled exterior, large central drawer flanked by six drawers, one file cabinet drawer and two pull out
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Desks
Materials
Oak
Handsome Pair of Square Leather Book Motife End Table Chests or Night Stands
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of wonderfully versatile tooled leather 2 drawer file cabinets or end side tables /night
Category
2010s American Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood Two-Drawer Chest, circa 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern two-drawer dresser chest or office filing cabinet in bookmatched
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
cabinet size. In fact maybe it was a filing cabinet. It’s in good original condition and is Georgian in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
cabinet size. In fact, maybe it was a filing cabinet.
It’s in good original condition & is Georgian in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Desk Suite by GUY LEFEVRE
Located in Doylestown, PA
plat, an armchair, two side chairs, two lacquered cubes, a sideboard and a rolling file cabinet. The
Category
Vintage 1960s French Desks
Materials
Brass
$25,000
Florence Knoll ; Stylish Credenza
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
adjustable shelf . The centre of the credenza has two upper drawers and deeper lower drawers or file cabinets
Category
Vintage 1960s American Credenzas
Arne Vodder Rosewood Midcentury Danish Floating Executive Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Furniture, Denmark, 1960s.
Floating top with raised edges.
Gorgeous finished back.
Includes one file
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Arne Vodder Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome desk attributed to Arne Vodder and made in Denmark. This desk has a single file cabinet
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
French Apothecary Style Rustic Pine Twelve-Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A fantastic 12-drawer file cabinet or apothecary cabinet with fold down desk or work station
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Sideboard by John Mascaroni
Located in Pasadena, CA
storage box. The unit has a file cabinet on the left hand side, shelving in the middle section, and two
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sideboards
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Doors, 1960s
By Bjerringbro Kontormøbler
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak cabinet with tambour doors, 1960s
Danish modern large double filing cabinet
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Doors, 1960s
By Bjerringbro Kontormøbler
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak cabinet with tambour doors, 1960s
Danish modern large double filing cabinet
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Doors, 1960s
By Bjerringbro Kontormøbler
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak cabinet with tambour doors, 1960s.
Danish modern double filing cabinet with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Ebony Office Chests by Baker Furniture Company
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Manhasset, NY
lower file cabinet holder as well as an incredible amount of storage space. Both have been
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dressers
Graphic Executiv Desk by Dan Johnson
Located in Pasadena, CA
grain pattern shows through dark tones. Plenty of storage space and a file cabinet on right hand facing
Category
Vintage 1940s American Desks
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern 30-Drawer Library Card Catalog by Remington Rand
By Remington Rand
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare Mid-Century Modern 30-drawer library card catalog or file cabinet with two pull-out writing
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Peter Protzman for Herman Miller Wall Unit or Bookcase, circa 1970
By Herman Miller, Peter Protzmann
Located in South Bend, IN
dark smoked Lucite file cabinets and four shelves. Original Herman Miller label is present.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Knoll Credenzas in Rosewood and Marble
Located in New York, NY
inset locks with key. Hinged cabinet with two compartments, each with adjustable shelves. Filing cabinet
Category
20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Steel
Bruce Burdick For Herman Miller L-Shaped Desk
By Bruce Burdick
Located in Pasadena, TX
laminate desk work surface with suspended file cabinet, glass top project table, and semi-circular marble
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Marble, Metal
VINTAGE BODIL KJAER ROSWEOOD SIDEBOARD
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
has 3 pull out drawers , left 2 have file cabinet sized drawers under single drawer . A rare piece of
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Sideboards
Teak Cabinet with Vertical Silidind Doors by Bjerringbro Savværk, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
MCM Danish modern double filing cabinet with vertical sliding tambour front in teak made by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Matching Pair of Vintage Filling Cabinets with Brown Leather Embossed Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are so excited to present to you these lovely pair of mahogany filing cabinets.
A very lovely
Category
20th Century British Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Louis Philippe Walnut Cartonnier
Located in Winter Park, FL
A cartonnier was used in an office for filing documents. This handsome file cabinet is made of
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk by H.P. Hansen
By H.P. Hansen
Located in San Jose, CA
three dovetailed drawers and a filing cabinet.
Knee clearance 21.5" W, 23.75" H
Offered by Mid
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern 25-Drawer Oak Library Card Catalog, Newly Refinished
By Gaylord Brothers, Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts or Mid-Century Modern 25-drawer library card catalog or file cabinet with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman Style, Modern, Large Desk, Rosewood, Black Metal, Canada, 2000s
Located in Manhasset, NY
impressive rosewood desk having file cabinet drawers as well as custom fitted drawers on either side. The
Category
Early 2000s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Vintage Midcentury Art Deco Italian Ponti Style Desk with Chrome Accents
By Gio Ponti
Located in Pasadena, TX
desk features a floating writing with three pull-out drawers and the pedestal has one large filing
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Desks
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Planner Group Double Pedestal Desk by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in San Jose, CA
including a filing cabinet accessorized with the designer's signature brass pull knobs. Features an
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Foldable Teak Desk / Cabinet in the Style of Mummenthaler
Meier
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in San Diego, CA
file cabinets This piece is completely original and in very good condition. All the little shelves
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Teak Danish Modern Executive Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk
By Dansk, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in San Jose, CA
dovetailed drawers plus a file cabinet accented with solid wood sculpted handles. The backside is finished
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Hans Von Klier Walnut and Chrome Credenza for Skipper
By Hans Von Klier, Skipper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(including a file cabinet) with original/working locks/keys. Two polished chrome pedestal bases flank each
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
Henry Rosengren Hansen Danish Rosewood Executive Desk
By Henry Rosengren Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
two bank of drawers on left and right, each with dovetail joinery, including a filing cabinet. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
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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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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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