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Pair Modern Chrome Cantilever Chairs Oatmeal Hopsacking Steelcase Model 421 482
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
first products included fireproof metal safes and four-drawer filing cabinets which Wege invented and
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Modern Steelcase Chrome Red Swivel Rolling Chair #454 Style Charles Pollock
By Steelcase, Charles Pollock
Located in Topeka, KS
included fireproof metal safes and four-drawer filing cabinets which Wege invented and manufactured for the
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Brown Vinyl Faux Leather Pair Steelcase 451 Rolling Office Chairs Style Pollock
By Knoll, Steelcase, Charles Pollock
Located in Topeka, KS
Furniture Company's first products included fireproof metal safes and four-drawer filing cabinets which Wege
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

6 General Fireproofing Mid Century Machine Age Aluminum Goodform Armchairs
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Topeka, KS
into producing steel office furniture. Their first 4-drawer steel file cabinet came to fruition in 1910
Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Steelcase Orange Node Task Chair w/Work Surface 5 Prong Base
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Metal Office Furniture Company's first products included fireproof metal safes and four-drawer filing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Modern Steelcase Orange Node Task Chairs w/Work Surface 5 Prong Base
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Office Furniture Company's first products included fireproof metal safes and four-drawer filing cabinets
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Milo Baughman Desk for Directional Furniture
By Milo Baughman
Located in Toledo, OH
. Flat black frame with walnut top. Cabinet has file drawer and 2 storage drawers. 48" long x 24" wide x
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

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

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

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 Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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, Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
1970s tanker style steel file cabinet refinished in gloss white with brushed aluminum hardware
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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

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

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
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2010s European Modern Cabinets

Materials

Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut

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

Rosenthal Desk, Chair, and File Cabinet
By Rena Rosenthal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Truly elegant desk, chair, and file cabinet set by Rosenthal for Burghardtr. Dimensions: Desk
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Rare Poul Kjærholm Flat File Cabinet by Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Poul Kjærholm
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 Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig, 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
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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
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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 Allsteel, Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
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

Amberg Imperial Letter Filing Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
•Amberg's imperial letter file by Amberg File & Index Co. •Originally patented in late 19th
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Double Sided Flat File Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
• Flat file oak cabinet • 24 drawers • Antiqued brass drawer pulls • American Midwest, • late
Category

Early 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Gispen Two-Door Archive / Filing Cabinet
By Gispen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Steel, heavy duty quality, nicely rounded corners, gentle patina Dimensions: 40 D x 100 W x 134 H cm.
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Antique Edwardian Walnut Sheet Music Cabinet File Cabinet, Scotland 1910, H857
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Edwardian walnut sheet music cabinet file cabinet, Scotland 1910, H857. Scotland 1910
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Benches

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Utilitarian 1940 French Quarter Sawn Oak 4 Chest Drawers Filing Cabinet
Located in Dorking, Surrey
Utilitarian 1940s French quarter sawn oak filing cabinet. This cabinet is made of oak on the front
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Other

Amberg Imperial Letter 2 Section Filing Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
• Amberg's imperial letter file by Amberg File & Index Co. • Originally patented in late 19th
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Classic Two-Drawer File Cabinet by Steelcase
Located in Oakland, CA
Built to last, these Classic steel cabinets are expertly restored and feature deco style drawer
Category

Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

Classique Industrial File Cabinet, Four-Drawer, Polished Steel
Located in Berkeley, CA
This is a classic 4 drawer model, fully restored, with key. Please feel free to contact us directly for best pricing and shipping options
Category

Vintage 1950s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Victorian Sheet Music and File, Cabinet, Chest of Drawers, Scotland 1880, H858
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Victorian walnut sheet music cabinet, file, cabinet, chest of drawers, Scotland 1880, H858
Category

Antique 19th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Industrial Vintage Oak Filing Cabinet with Drawers, 1920s
Located in Warsaw, PL
This antique cabinet was manufactured in England in first half of the 20th century. It is made from
Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

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Filing Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal filing cabinet for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and oak, every filing cabinet was constructed with great care. There are 604 variations of the antique or vintage filing cabinet you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect filing cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right filing cabinet, those designed in Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one filing cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Library Bureau SoleMakers, Pierre Jeanneret and Jens Risom produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Filing Cabinet?

Prices for a filing cabinet start at $85 and top out at $50,000 with the average selling for $2,005.

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 Filing Cabinet
  • 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 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 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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