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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
Arne Vodder Desk Executive Desk with Credenza in Teak
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Oakland, CA
and filing cabinet; credenza return with cabinet doors, and series of original painted drawers. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
USM Haller Chrome Storage Cube
By Fritz Haller, Usm Haller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Haller file cabinet. This storage cube, made in Switzerland, was created based on three basic
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Adolf Maier Blonde Bauhaus Desk Locking Tambour Doors, Germany
By Adolf Meyer
Located in Chula Vista, CA
drawers that are locking with original set of keys. (Note a matching filing cabinet available
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Desks
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Walnut Desk by Robinson Furniture
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1960s
Midcentury walnut desk by Robinson Furniture. File cabinet and drawer at left, pencil
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
Kennedy Of Ipswich , Lovely Brass-Bound Oak Filling Cabinet
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely brass-bound oak filing cabinet - by Kennedy of Ipswich
Category
Late 20th Century British Campaign Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller Desk or Conference Table
By Herman Miller, Bruce Burdick
Located in Kansas City, MO
in many configurations. Two tier (separate pieces) desk top (60" long), hanging file cabinet, three
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Desks
Materials
Marble, Steel, Aluminum
Walnut Secretary
By Zsuzsa Kovacs
Located in Houston, TX
drawers that could serve as file cabinets, other as book shelves. A writing table could be created by
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
$12,500
Vintage German Modern Rosewood Desk with Drawers and Shelf
By Dyrlund, Moser
Located in Chattanooga, TN
” High
We have a rosewood filing cabinet and a rosewood cabinet with shelves that would pair nicely with
Category
Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
1930s Thonet Tambour Fronted Oak Cabinet
By Michael Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
exceptional and rare tambour fronted filing cabinet from the 1930s, provenanced with its original Thonet
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Shelves
Materials
Bentwood
Vintage bookcase with shelves and drawers
By Bodafors
Located in Brescia, IT
rooms of the house or as a file cabinet for the office. It will make the environment unique and
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Burl
Vintage bookcase with shelves and drawers
By Bodafors
Located in Brescia, IT
rooms of the house or as a file cabinet for the office. It will make the environment unique and
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Burl
Freestanding 8-Drawer Credenza by Florence Knoll for Knoll, 1961
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
‘2549M’ version with 8 drawers in total of which 4 pencil drawers and 4 large file cabinets. This
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Steel
Svend A. Madsen Executive Rosewood Desk with Bookcase for H.P. Hansen
By H.P. Hansen, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and features three spacious drawers on the left side and a file cabinet on the right. All set of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
1960s teak sixtina
Located in Brescia, IT
which has a lock, with a carved wooden handle.
Ideal in the bedroom or living room, but also as a file
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Teak
$1,135
TEAK Mid Century Modern Danish "MAGIC BOX" Desk / Hideaway Secretary Desk
Located in Weehawken, NJ
desk (including filing cabinet!) for organizing all your office supplies, paperwork and books. There
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak
Early 19th Century French Provincial Oak Cabinet
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
larder, filing cabinet, bookcase or bar cabinet.
Traditionally crafted in gallery construction, the oak
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Eames Desk Unit 20 "EDU" for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
file cabinet, finished with a birch wood front with a steel frame. The simplistic design has pops of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Eames Desk Unit 20 "EDU" for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
left side file cabinet, finished with a birch wood front with a steel frame. The simplistic design has
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Gray Urban Industrial Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
vintage filing cabinets.
This sideboard offers a multitude of storage options with its seamless blend of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Sideboards
Materials
Metal
$3,145 / item
Mahogany chest of drawers with internal drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
for use as a filing cabinet.
The drawer handles and brass ferrule add an elegant and classic touch to
Category
Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century George Nelson CSS for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
One pigeon hole cabinet with sliding doors
One hanging file cabinet with original HM key
One solid
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Stunning Flamed Mahogany Veneer Twin Pedestal Fining Cabinet, Green Leather Desk
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this a very good looking flamed mahogany twin pedestal filing
Category
20th Century British Regency Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
P&P 900 Modular Wall Mounted Storage System by Michel Ducaroy for Line Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in San Diego, CA
three upper file cabinets, two 3 drawer lower cabinets, a 2 door storage cabinet with an interior shelf
Category
20th Century French Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
John Keal Writing Desk with Bookshelf for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-stained mahogany case comprised of two compact drawers and a large file cabinet to store office essentials
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
1950s wooden sideboard
Located in Brescia, IT
used as a file cabinet for the office thanks to the possibility of locking the doors.
The deep color of
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
$2,481
Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Writing Desk
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
file cabinet drawer appearing as a matching double drawer. The top with pairing pull out writing
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Desks
Antique French Folk Art Painted Wedding Armoire Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
safe pantry, living room bookcase, media console, dining room buffet hutch, office file cabinet, and
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Paint
Exceptional Three-Piece Desk w/ Original Leatherette
Located in North Miami, FL
Karpen of California Desk in oak and turquoise leatherette. American, c. 1950. Lateral file
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Faux Leather
Baker Furniture Chippendale Style Burled Walnut Executive Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Milford, NH
left and a file cabinet drawer with faux fronts on the right, burled walnut veneer drawer fronts with
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Desks
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Executive Leather Top Solid Mahogany Office Desk
Located in North York, ON
. It has two filing cabinet drawers on the bottom and the rest of the drawers have plenty of storage
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Desks
Jens Risom Walnut Writing Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the 1950s. This stylish desk features a walnut wood frame and a file cabinet on the right side for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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
Category
Vintage 1920s French Cabinets
Materials
Sheet Metal
Designed to House PC Cherrywood Oxblood Leather Top Twin Pedestal Partner Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
with printer shelf, a larger pedestal filing cabinet and a small sideboard bookcase with lockable doors
Category
20th Century English Modern Desks
Materials
Leather, Cherry
Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Style Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
dates from circa 1950s period and is good quality. It could even be used as a filing cabinet
Category
Vintage 1950s British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Library File Drawer Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique library file drawer cabinet is a unique piece that will bring a smile to a collector's face
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Steel
1940s Pair of Industrial Metal Side Storage Cabinets, Bedside Chests
Located in Hook, Hampshire
. One of our favourite finds. An unusual pair of late 1940’s steel filing cabinets on their original
Category
Vintage 1940s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Sheet Metal
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood Chests of Drawers or Nightstands, Pair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern chests, filing cabinets, or nightstands in bookmatched
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Mid Century Florence Knoll Credenza
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
drawers and 2 file cabinets), with 3 removable dividers
Designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll
Retains
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Burr Elm with Green Leather Top Side Cupboard for Hiding Printer Part of Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
have in total the large partner desk, the side cupboard for holding a printer and a four drawer filing
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Elm
Small German Modern Rosewood Wardrobe Cabinet with Shelves by Moser
By Dyrlund, Moser
Located in Chattanooga, TN
separately). We also have a Moser rosewood desk and a rosewood filing cabinet to complete the office. Inquire
Category
Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Metal
Rare Mid Century Modern Peter Protzman for Herman Miller Zebrawood / Chrome Desk
By Peter Protzmann, Herman Miller
Located in Manhasset, NY
original manufacturer labels on the interiors of both file cabinets. Minor condition issues. Top clean with
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
Executive Desk by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young
By Monteverdi-Young, Maurice Bailey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
organize your desk accessories, two deep file cabinet drawers and is topped with the original, oak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Glass, Oak, Burl
Rosewood Demilune Mid-Century Modern Jewelers or Large Office Desk
Located in Manhasset, NY
pullout / pull-out tray with an ebony bottom over a single drawer with a lower file cabinet drawer. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Rosewood Demilune Mid-Century Modern Jewelers or Large Office Desk
Located in Manhasset, NY
pullout / pull-out tray with an ebony bottom over a single drawer with a lower file cabinet drawer. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Industrial Flat File / Display Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Printer's Letterpress Cabinet
Overall Dimensions: 21" x 34 1/2" x 42" high
Drawer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Steel
George Nelson Two-Tone Lacquer and Walnut Executive Desk for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
circa 1950s. This sleek walnut design comes equipped with three compact drawers on the left and a file
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
1930
s Highly Original German Tambour Fronted Atelier Cabinet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
with a comprehensive filing cabinet system, the company had distribution throughout Europe. The bottom
Category
Vintage 1930s German Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Mid Century Factory Cabinet w/ Flat File Storage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
flat file drawers and two wide cabinet doors. Stripped to a handsome bare metal finish.
(Please
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Cabinets
Cabinet with Filing Drawers designed by Edward Wormley
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Cabinet No. 825 in walnut with 4 file drawers and center door with slide out trays designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Cabinets
Antique Oak 24-Drawer Flat File Printer
s Cabinet or Collector
s Cabinet
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts 24-drawer flat file printer's cabinet or collector's
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Danish Teak Locking Tambour Door Filing / Jewelry Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern locking teak filing or jewelry cabinet with pull-up tambour door concealing ten
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Kimball Credenza / Office Cabinet with File Drawers
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Fulton, CA
Quality craftsmanship and materials in the Kimball Furniture Office Credenza. Features 2 file
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Restored Peter Lovig for Hedensted Danish Teak Desk with Bookcase Front
By Lovig Dansk, Peter Løvig Nielsen, Hedensted Møbelfabrik
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. Here you have three pieces of furniture in one — a desk, bookcase, and filing cabinet! There are so
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
19th Century Solid Larch Wood Antique Bookcase or Vitrine
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
functional storage solutions. This versatile cabinet is ideal for various uses: it can store books or filing
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Amberg’s Imperial Letter File Multi-Drawer Cabinet, circa 1920
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful thirty drawer cabinet in oak labeled on the top front “Amberg’s Cabinet Letter File
Category
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Oak Postmaster Double Door Hanging Wall Cabinet Filer, c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique hanging postmaster wall cabinet filer offers oak construction with double glass doors
Category
20th Century American Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
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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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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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