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Dovetail 3 x 2.5 Vinyl Storage Cabinet Solid Natural Walnut with Flip Bins
By Andrew Forseth, Blake Tovin, Matt Richmond
Located in Nyack, NY
Our dovetail vinyl storage cabinets utilize a “file drawer” approach to store LPs and allow you to
Category
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts
By George Nelson
Located in St. Louis, MO
four drawer cabinet with files in oiled walnut, no hardware. Does not include the black brackets seen
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Paolo Buffa
Giovanni Gariboldi Inlaid Brass Secretary Cabinet c 1950, Restored
By Paolo Buffa, Giovanni Garibaldi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
provides ample storage with its five central file dividers.
The lower cabinet features a pair of finely
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Brass
$13,200 Sale Price
26% Off
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
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Modern Knoll Reff Profiles Classic Credenza, Sideboard in Whitened Ash Laminate
By Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
drawers, one file drawer, and two side cabinets that provide efficient and customizable storage solutions
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Minimalist Knoll Reff Profiles Classic Credenza Sideboard in Bright White
By Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
drawer, one file drawer, and two side cabinets that provide efficient and customizable storage solutions
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Modern Minimalist Knoll Reff Profiles Classic Credenza Sideboard in Whitened Ash
By Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
small drawers, one file drawer, and two side cabinets that provide efficient and customizable storage
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Aluminum
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Rosewood Credenza
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
cabinet and two three-drawer cabinets with large file drawers.
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Arne Vodder Rosewood Executive Desk 207 for Sibast, Denmark, 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
is fitted with two banks of drawers, including three deep drawers to the left and a locking file and
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
A rare chrome and walnut executive credenza by M.F. Harty for Stow Davis
By Stow Davis
Located in Houston, TX
steel interiors, two central drawers, a file drawer, and a cabinet, all of which rest atop a striking U
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Mid century rosewood and chrome floating credenza 2 door 3 drawer
By Warren Platner, Roger Sprunger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
grain on top with very high end construction. Left drawer holds files and the 2 middle cabinet doors for
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
$3,850 Sale Price
30% Off
George Nelson 8000 Executive Series Credenza for Herman Miller in Walnut
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
cabinets, and filing solutions.
The 8000 Series Executive Office Group reflected the growing demand for
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
George Nelson ‘Action’ Roll-Top Desk Wall Unit by Herman Miller, circa 1970s
By Herman Miller
Located in Kensington, MD
original overhead lighting.
Separate rolling file drawer cabinet from the same original owner is also
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Teak Foldable Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
expertly crafted of teak in England.
When open, features closed and open cabinets, file storage and
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
$2,088 Sale Price
28% Off
Traditional Mahogany Partners Desk by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
are masterfully dovetailed. Each side has a file drawer and a storage cabinet. It has solid brass
Category
2010s Philippine Regency Desks
Materials
Mahogany
$7,795 / item
Harvey Probber Executive Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
Harvey Probber executive credenza with four drawers, one file drawer and two open cabinets in solid
Category
Vintage 1960s American Credenzas
Materials
Walnut, Mahogany
Jens Risom Credenza with Y-Shaped Drawer Pulls
By Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
regular drawers, one partitioned drawer, a filing drawer and a shelved cabinet. An extremely versatile and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
$4,560 Sale Price
22% Off
Italian tall chest of drawers in wood with metal handles, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
, in wood with metal handles. The front features eleven rectangular drawers. It can be used as a filing
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
File cabinet
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Itralian rustic file cabinet with 10 individuals files plus storage cupboard at the bottom
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Bookcases
Materials
Pine, Cardboard
$2,350
Walnut Filing Cabinet
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Sheraton walnut filing cabinet fitted for hanging files with canted sides and leaf carved
Category
Vintage 1960s English Sheraton Cabinets
$3,995
Mahogany Filing Cabinet
Located in Honiton, Devon
Good quality early 20th century mahogany filing cabinet
English circa 1910, having been through
Category
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
$2,329
Antique Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Tall oak filing cabinet with forty-five drawers.
Category
American Apothecary Cabinets
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
Category
Early 20th Century Thai 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.
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Brass
20th Century Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
1930s English oak filing cabinet with brass handles. Great warm colour of the wood.
Category
Vintage 1930s English Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Danish Oak File Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak Danish file cabinet, circa 1960s. Smooth operating tambour door rolls open to cubby with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Mouse Steel Desk With Filing Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Industrial "Mouse" steel cabinet with one large hidden drawer. Filing cabinet on wheels with two
Category
20th Century American Desks
Materials
Steel
Solid Oak 2 Drawer File Cabinet
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
Solid Oak file cabinet, brass plate handles
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Polished Steel Combo File Cabinet
Located in Oakland, CA
Rare deco steel file cabinet. Two upper drawers for index cards and the bottom drawer is for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Materials
Steel
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Hans J. Wegner Flat File Cabinet
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner
Unik flat file cabinet made on special order by Johannes Hansen.
Made in teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Classic Four-Drawer Steelcase File Cabinet
By Steelcase
Located in Oakland, CA
Deco file cabinet by Steelcase. This is a Classic four-drawer model. Features original deco handles
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Cabinets
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
Category
Vintage 1920s French Cabinets
Jens Risom 1970s Modernist File Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W42 D20 H29
Vintage rare file cabinet by Jens Risom in overall great condtion. Item shows well as
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Polished Steel Two-Drawer Lateral File Cabinet
Located in Oakland, CA
Nice quality Hon brand file cabinet. Very minimal profile with inset polished aluminum handles. We
Category
Late 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Steel
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
Category
Vintage 1920s French Aesthetic Movement Shelves
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s American American Craftsman Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Tambour Door Oak File Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak Danish file cabinet, circa 1960's. Double bank tambour door file cabinet with adjustable
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Two Drawer English Yew Wood File Cabinet
Located in Bedford, NY
Made in England this two drawer file cabinet is finished on all sides.
It can float in a room. Top
Category
Late 20th Century English Cabinets
Midcentury Steel File Cabinet, Custom Refinished to Order
By Allsteel, Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
1970s tanker style steel file cabinet refinished in gloss white with brushed aluminum hardware
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Teak Filing Cabinets from Serota London, Set of 2
Located in Chesham, GB
A pair of Serota London teak filing cabinets featuring 16 drawers.
Category
Vintage 1950s British Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Alba Wooden File Cabinet with 2 Drawers
By Martelo and Mo LTD
Located in Hertford, GB
office, look no further than the Alba Wooden Filing Cabinet with 2 Drawers.
This wooden file cabinet is
Category
2010s European Modern Cabinets
Materials
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
$2,278 / item
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
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial 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
Category
Vintage 1920s Scottish 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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Steelcase File Cabinet, Refinished in Pearl and Army Green
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
1970s tanker style steel file cabinet by Steelcase. Refinished in two-tone Army Green frame
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
1960s Steel File Cabinet Refinished with Pressed Handles, Refinished
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s tanker style steel file cabinet with unusual pressed handles and label holders on drawers. We
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Large French Oak Apothecary Cabinet / Filing Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Belfast, GB
This large French oak Apothecary cabinet / filing cabinet was manufactured around the 1930s in
Category
20th Century French Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
File Cabinet of Massively Stained Oak with Four Drawers Vintage Office Furniture
Located in Hamburg, HH
File cabinet of massively stained oak with four drawers.
Measures: H. 135, B. 40, D. 71 cm
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Open Filing Cabinet in Walnut, circa 1950
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish Mid-Century Modern open shelved filing cabinet rendered in parquetry inlaid walnut. In
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
1960s 4-Drawer Vertical Filing Cabinet, Custom Refinished to Order
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic 1960s tanker style filing cabinet in a 4-drawer vertical configuration. Refinished in a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Oak Tambour Filing Cabinet
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Substantial French tambour cabinet with 20 shelves. Solid quarter sawn Oak - Key present with
Category
Vintage 1940s French Industrial Cabinets
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
Category
Vintage 1920s Scottish 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
Category
Vintage 1920s British Modern Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Mid Century Two-Drawer Filing Cabinet, Custom Refinished to Order
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic 1960s tanker filing cabinet refinished in custom colors. Pictured here in "Natural Steel
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
American Black Walnut Mid-Modern Filing Cabinet with Solid Brass by Mark Jupiter
By Mark Jupiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walk in any room and your eyes are immediately drawn to this mid-modern filing cabinet. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Old Polished Steel Filing Cabinet Set on Angular Base, circa 1930
By Industrial Design
Located in Chester, Flintshire
Believed to have a military background, this is a rare old steel filing cabinet with 15 drawers is
Category
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Steel
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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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