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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
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Old Oak 9 Drawer File Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, CA
This old map cabinet labelled Rand Mc Nally has been converted to a much more functional chest by
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Early 20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Oak

Pace Collection Macassar swivel bar/file cabinet by James Rosen
By Pace Collection
Located in Canaan, CT
is a file drawer. On the rear is a hidden door where you can store your Petrus or Crystal. Don't miss
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Silver Leaf

Vintage Steel Filing Cabinet with Nine Deep Drawers, Stripped and Polished 1940s
Located in Chester, Flintshire
Dating back to the 1940s, this handsome nine-drawer vintage fling cabinet has been professionally
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Vintage 1940s British Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Hamilton Map Cabinet Flat File Industrial Cabinet Architects Cabinet
By Hamilton
Located in Newtown, CT
Hamilton map file cabinet in great condition from the 1920s. 15 drawers with base. It is 27.75
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Industrial Tambour Front Cabinet
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Industrial tambour front cabinet. Mid-20th century Hungarian Industrial tambour front filing
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Vintage 1950s Hungarian Industrial Cabinets

Industrial Tambour Front Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Lábatlan, HU
century Industrial double tambour front haberdashery filing cabinet.
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Vintage 1950s Hungarian Industrial Cabinets

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Oak

Office Furniture
Located in Milan, IT
Oakwood office-file cabinet with eight flap doors, six drawers and two sliding doors.
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Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Industrial Metal Cabinet Steel Lockers Four Cabinets Loft Style Brushed Steel
By Mauser Werke
Located in Bydgoszcz, PL
This wonderful file cabinet has been customized in Mag Haus workshop with a stripped, polished, raw
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Vintage 1970s German Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1949 Sliding Door Cabinet Olympia Mauser Rundform, Germany
By Industrial Design
Located in Berlin, DE
the large file cabinet Olympia, which we present here in good condition with original keys.
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Vintage 1940s German Streamlined Moderne Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Industrial Metal Cabinet Steel Lockers Four Cabinets Loft Style Brushed Steel
Located in Bydgoszcz, PL
This wonderful file cabinet has been customized in Mag Haus workshop with a stripped, polished, raw
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Vintage 1970s German Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Antique Edwardian Bow Front Mahogany Music Cabinet English Chest, circa 1910
Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire
useful item that would make a great music cabinet, collectors chest, hall unit or filing cabinet
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Style Mahogany Partners Desk Nostell Priory Desks
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
distinctive male grotesque heads atop the corners. True partners desk - one side has file cabinets, the
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Early 2000s Chippendale Desks

Hyperion Sideboard
By Hava Studio
Located in Sydney, AU
filing cabinet. Hyperion meaning “The High One”. In Greek mythology Hyperion was one of the twelve
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Sideboards

Materials

Brass, Steel

Hyperion Sideboard
Hyperion Sideboard
$23,500 / item
George Ciancimino Wooden Executive Desk, France, ca. 1970
By George Ciancimino
Located in Maastricht, NL
drawers and on the right a file cabinet. Above both storage units there is a sliding writing tablet.
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

19th Century Spanish Three Door Enfilade
Located in Los Angeles , CA
accessible, like silverware and dishes in a dining room or possible an incredible filing cabinet for
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Country Buffets

Materials

Walnut

XRef Desk in Brooklyn Soap Factory Reclaimed Heart Pine by Mark Jupiter
By Mark Jupiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This handsome solid wood desk with floating file cabinet is the newest edition to a growing
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

English File Box
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pine file box, English, repainted.
Category

Vintage 1950s Cabinets

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Executive Desk "Model 15" by Goran Strand
By Göran Strand
Located in San Marcos, CA
vibrant wood grain, a bank of three drawers, a file cabinet, a drop down door offering storage, a display
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Belgian Architects Flat File
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Unusual architects flat file from Belgium with open sides.
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Antique 19th Century Dressers

Pierre Jeanneret File Rack
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in BREST, FR
Pierre Jeanneret double side file rack, library use for the administration buildings in Chandigarh
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Vintage 1950s Indian Shelves

Materials

Wood, Teak

Stunning Modern Custom Rosewood Desk Suite
By Sibast
Located in Mount Penn, PA
long side table that nests beneath one end and two file cabinets on casters that nest beneath the desk
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20th Century Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Danese Milano, Hanging File, Brown
By Danese Milano
Located in New Milford, CT
The Smith Storage System from Danese Milano is a hanging file with wheels and seat, a multi-purpose
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Early 2000s Desks

Materials

Sheet Metal

"Veteran Series" Green Index Metal Filing Drawers, Stackable
Located in London, GB
If shipped to the US or EU, no import tax applies. These drawers come in their original condition. The total of 12 drawers can be stacked whichever way you want. Each single d...
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Vintage 1950s British Industrial Cabinets

Pierre Jeanneret “File Rack”, PJ-R-27-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Jeanneret, (1896-1967), Pierre Jeanneret a “File Rack”, PJ-R-27-A Structured with
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Paul Marra Writing File Desk in Ceruse Walnut Finish
By Paul Marra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern Paul Marra Writing- File desk shown in walnut with ceruse walnut finish. Three top flip
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Paul Marra Writing, File Desk in Gray Zebra Finish
By Paul Marra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern Paul Marra Writing - File Desk shown in oak with gray zebra finish. Three top flip-doors
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Segreto Folding Suspended Work Table Desk by Ron Gilad for Molteni, Italy
By Ron Gilad, Molteni C
Located in Brooklyn, NY
for files, cabinets protected by intricate locks: their place is now taken by a triangular unit to
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Filing Tree Mobile Storage Unit, Designed by Laurie Beckerman in 2007
By Laurie Beckerman
Located in New York, NY
This is a unique and highly functional mobile storage unit. It's an ideal place for files and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves

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Aluminum

Low double sided storage unit a.k.a. «File rack», 1957-58 by Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Low double sided storage unit a.k.a. «File rack», 1957-58 Teak 71 x 92 x 37 cm Chandigarh
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Vintage 1950s Indian Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Industrial "All Steel" Faux Grain Cabinet
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Great 1940s-1950s "All Steel General Fireproofing Co." metal office cabinet containing file drawers
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Vintage 1940s Industrial Cabinets

1970s Leather Executive Desk by i4Mariani for Pace Collection
Located in Alhambra, CA
. This two-piece modular desk with return features a file drawer with cabinet, all wrapped in high
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

Vintage Early 20th Century Haberdashery Chest of Filing Drawers
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
One of our favourites! Solid wood haberdashery shop unit/plan chest/filing drawers dating from the
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Vintage 1920s English Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Pace Collection Chrome Credenza or File Cabinet
By Pace Collection
Located in Canaan, CT
A great piece from Pace Collection use it for office or home. Great storage space and file drawers.   
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Flat File Coffee Table in High Gloss White with Reclaimed Wood
Located in Alhambra, CA
Vintage architect's flat file cabinet repurposed for use as a coffee table. Refinished in high
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Vintage 1970s American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

3-Bay Ladderax Teak Midcentury Shelving System by Robert Heal for Staples
By Ladderax, Robert Heal
Located in Glasgow, GB
ladders. The cabinetry consists of a vinyl record or filing cabinet, a glass fronted display cabinet and a
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

5-Bay Ladderax Teak Midcentury Shelving System by Robert Heal for Staples
By Robert Heal, Ladderax
Located in Glasgow, GB
ladders. The seven cabinets consists of a record or filing cabinet, three storage cupboards with sliding
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Barristers Wellington Filing Cabinet by Shannon
By The Shannon File Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Barristers Wellington filing cabinet by Shannon. This unusual filing cabinet is made by Shannon
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Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Steel Filing Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
16 Compartment File Cabinet with Brass Accents
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Vintage 1940s French Cabinets

Materials

Steel, Brass

Notary Filing Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Notary filing cabinet with 6"opening compartments with removable drawers by Stolzenberg.
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Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Metal File Cabinets
By File Insitute A Grade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two file cabinets striped to the bare metal ,on the smaller scale .Sign on the bottom .
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Vintage 1940s American Cabinets

Walnut shutter file cabinet
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful filing cabinet from the 1920s. Behind the roller shutter are 8 drawers. Drawers run very
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Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Antique American File Cabinet
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique American pitch pine file cabinet in beautiful all original condition. Hard to fathom, but
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Antique 1890s American Country Cabinets

Antique File Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique file cabinet is perfect for organizing, and features oak construction and plenty of storage
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Oak filing cabinet for archive folders and two small drawers. Completely in perfect and usable
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Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Antique oak filing cabinet with 9 drawers and roller shutter. Entirely in good and original
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Vintage 1920s Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Oak File Cabinet
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Antique oak filing cabinet with roller shutter and drawers behind it. Nice patina and good quality
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Vintage 1920s British Cabinets

Materials

Oak

19th Century File Cabinet
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Antique teak filing cabinet with beautiful drawers. Entirely in good condition and suitable for
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Antique 1860s Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Oak File Cabinet
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Double oak filing cabinet. Equipped with roller shutter with shelves behind it. With original keys
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Vintage 1920s English Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak filing cabinet, having a rectangular top, above three larger drawers, all drawers run freely
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Early 20th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Oak

12 Compartment Filing Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Steel Filing Cabinet with Bronze Accents
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Vintage 1940s French Cabinets

Materials

Steel, Bronze

Olivetti Steel File Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Borzani Designed Steel File Cabinet by Olivetti, 1950's
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Vintage 1950s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Steel

1940"s Filing Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
All Wood Filing Cabinet with 40 drop leaf style drawers
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Vintage 1940s French Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique oak filing cabinet with 8 drawers behind roller shutter. The drawers are spacious
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Vintage 1920s English Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Solid Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in Cheshire, GB
Solid oak filing cabinet, the square top with moulded edge above four filing cabinet draws with
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Mid-20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

French 50s Filing Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oversized filing cabinet with 20 drawers -- we actually have a pair of these!
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Vintage 1950s French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Oak File Cabinet
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Mint condition quarter sawn oak file cabinet. This piece is in such good condition it is hard to
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Early 20th Century American Bookcases

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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 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 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
    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 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 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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