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Map Flat Files

Vintage Wooden Flat File with 10 Drawers
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Blueprint / Map / Flat File Cabinet Overall Dimensions: 31 1/2" deep x 37 1/2" wide x 40
Category

Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Wooden Flat File with 10 Drawers
Vintage Wooden Flat File with 10 Drawers
$3,600
H 40 in W 37.5 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Cole Steel Metal Industrial Stacking Flat File Map Cabinet w/ 10 Drawers
By Cole Steel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cole Steel Metal Industrial Stacking Flat File Map Cabinet with 10 Drawers. Item features
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Fred K. Ullmer London Double 32 Drawer Map Makers Flat File Printers Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare Antique Fred K. Ullmer London Double 32 Drawer Map Makers Flat File Printers Cabinet. Item
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Birch, Pine

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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
Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Oak 26-Drawer Map Flat File, circa 1913
Located in South Bend, IN
Antique oak 26-drawer map flat file Made by Library Bureau Sole Makers, USA, circa 1913
Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Architect s Blueprint Cabinet or Map Flat File with Drafting Table Top
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts walnut architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Oak Blueprint / Map / Flat File Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Oak Flat File with 10 Drawers Overall Dimensions: 31" x 57 1/2" x 40 1/4" high Inner
Category

Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Walnut 15-Drawer Architect s Blueprint Flat File Cabinet
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
map flat file cabinet or collector's cabinet USA, Late 19th Century Measures: 32.5"W x 15.75"D x
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Antique Arts Crafts Oak Architect s Blueprint Flat File Cabinet, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet USA
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Oak 20-Drawer Blueprint Flat File Cabinet by Hamilton, Circa 1900
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Arts & Crafts antique architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet By
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Oak 16-Drawer Blueprint Flat File Cabinet by Hamilton, circa 1900
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet By
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Antique Oak Arts Crafts Architect s Blueprint Flat File Cabinet, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet USA
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Pine 12-Drawer Blueprint Flat File Cabinet by Hamilton, Circa 1900
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet By
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Vintage Arts Crafts Oak Architect s Blueprint Flat File Cabinet by Hamilton
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Arts & Crafts style oak architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet Recently
Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Industrial Printers Flat File Map Cabinet
Located in West Hartford, CT
From the turn of the century, this industrial flat map oak file cabinet holds a lot of history
Category

Vintage 1910s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

1920s Quarter Sawn Oak Map or Flat File with Letter Size File Cabinet Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Modular design oak map case or flat file with nice wood grain, brass hardware and 12 drawers. This
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Vintage 1920s American Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Large Oak Architects Flat File/Map Table from Dutch University
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This large table in oak with three large file/map drawers was used in the geography department of a
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak

Double Stack Oak Flat File Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Oak Map / Blueprint Flat File Cabinet Overall Dimensions: 28 1/2" x 41" x 34" high Drawers: 24 1
Category

Late 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Double Stack Oak Flat File Cabinet
Double Stack Oak Flat File Cabinet
H 34 in W 41 in D 28.5 in
20 Drawer Tiger Oak Map Cabinet or Flat File with Original Brass Hardware
Located in New York, NY
Modular design. Smooth sliding. This can be seen at our 149 Madison Ave store in Manhattan.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Cabinets

Vintage Arts Crafts Oak 13-Drawer Architect s Blueprint Flat File Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional vintage Arts & Crafts 13-drawer architect's blueprint flat file cabinet, map file
Category

Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts Crafts Oak 9-Drawer Architect s Blueprint Flat File Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts 9-drawer architect's blueprint flat file cabinet, map
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Antique Arts Crafts Oak 15-Drawer Architect s Blueprint Flat File Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts 15-drawer architect's blueprint flat file cabinet, map
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Arts Crafts Oak 15-Drawer Architect s Blueprint Flat File Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional vintage Arts & Crafts 15-drawer architect's blueprint flat file cabinet, map file
Category

Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Pine Architect s Blueprint 16-Drawer Flat File Cabinet, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts architect's blueprint or map 16-drawer flat file
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Oak Multi Drawer/Purpose File Cabinet
Located in Petaluma, CA
drawers, there are four drawers for large flat files/maps and six index file drawers. Beautifully paneled
Category

Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Oak Multi Drawer/Purpose File Cabinet
Oak Multi Drawer/Purpose File Cabinet
H 55 in W 38.5 in D 25.5 in
George VI Eight-Drawer Tiger Oak Map / Plans Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
An English George VI period stacking map cabinet / architect's flat file. Two (2) section cabinet
Category

20th Century English Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage Map / Flat File Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Oak map cabinet. Overall dimensions: 22" x 25 1/2" x 34 3/4".
Category

Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Vintage Map / Flat File Cabinet
Vintage Map / Flat File Cabinet
H 34.75 in W 25.5 in D 22 in
Antique Oak 12 Drawer Map Flat File Cabinet
Located in Esperance, NY
This antique chest of drawers is in overall good condition, showcasing its original, untouched charm. The wood has two medium-sized chips on the front edges and the top has cup marks...
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Unusual Vintage, 1940s Industrial Oak Blueprint Map Flat File Cabinet on Wheels
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a one-of-a-kind rolling flat file cabinet custom made in the late 1940s. Cabinet features
Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Iron, Steel

Vintage Arts Crafts Oak Architect s Blueprint Flat File Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Arts & Crafts style oak architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet USA, 20th
Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage Arts Crafts Oak Architect s Blueprint Flat File Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Arts & Crafts style oak architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet USA, Mid
Category

Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Vintage Double Stack Flat File with Brass Handles
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Blueprint / Map / Flat File Cabinet with 17 Drawers Overall Dimensions: 33 1/4" x 51 1/2
Category

Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Dark Oak Blueprint Flat File
Located in South Bend, IN
A unique architect's blueprint or map flat file. The file is made from solid oak and has beautiful
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage Dark Oak Blueprint Flat File
Vintage Dark Oak Blueprint Flat File
H 42 in W 45.63 in D 34.75 in
Antique Arts Crafts Ebonized Oak Architect s Blueprint Flat File Cabinet
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Arts & Crafts six-drawer architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet In the
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Walnut Architect s Blueprint Flat File Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
map flat file cabinet or collector's cabinet USA, Late 19th Century Measures: 44.5"W x 29.5"D x
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Oak 25-Drawer Blueprint Flat File Cabinet by Hamilton, circa 1900
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet By
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Antique Arts Crafts Pine Architect s Blueprint Flat File Cabinet, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts nine-drawer architect's blueprint or map flat file
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Arts Crafts Oak Architect s Blueprint Flat File Cabinet, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Arts & Crafts antique architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet USA
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Large 10 Drawer Pine Map File Flat File Cabinet
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very nice antique 10 Drawer pine Map File Cabinet. The cabinet has square nails
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Oversize 10 Drawer Oak Flat File Map Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Solid oak early 20th Century flat file map cabinet with the original brass hardware. Oversize
Category

Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Oversize 10 Drawer Oak Flat File Map Cabinet
Oversize 10 Drawer Oak Flat File Map Cabinet
H 31.5 in W 59.25 in D 46.5 in
Army Green Stacking Flat or Map File Cabinet with Wood Top
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century stacking US Army green flat or map file cabinet. Comes with a well worn
Category

20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Oak Industrial 13 Drawer Flat File.Architects, , map.pull out writing tray
By Hamilton Products
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Oak Industrial 13 Drawer Flat File.Architects.artist,,map cabinet,,.pull out writing tray
Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage 1920s Industrial Globe Wernicke Oak Flat Map Blueprint File Cabinet
Located in Lafayette, IN
This amazing 1920s globe Wernicke cabinet features solid oak construction, panelled sides, original hardware, and re-conditioned original finish with a wonderful time-patinaed red hu...
Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage Army Green Steel Flat File Map and Blueprint Cabinet by Globe Wernicke
By Globe Wernicke, Globe Wernicke
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage steel flat file blueprint / architect cabinet by Globe Wernicke. Features twelve drawers
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Steel, Metal

Vintage Army Green Steel Flat File Map and Blueprint Cabinet by Steel Age
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage steel flat file cabinet by Steel Age Corp. 40" in width, 28 1/2" in depth, 42" in height
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage Industrial Army Green Art-Metal Combination Flat File and Filing Cabinet
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage art metal filing cabinet with a storage compartment and flat file map storage. Measures 32
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Steel

Antique Arts Crafts Oak 16-Drawer Architect s Blueprint Flat File Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts 16-drawer architect's blueprint flat file cabinet, map
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Oak

19th Century Country French Pine Double-Sided Map File Cabinet or Coffee Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Country French primitive pine double-sided three-drawer map or flat file
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail T...

Materials

Brass

Antique Arts Crafts English Pine 12-Drawer Architect s Blueprint File Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
flat file cabinet, map file, or art cabinet In the manner of Hamilton England, Circa 1900 Measures
Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Large Oak Map Cabinet / Flat File
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a very nice vintage oak flat file with 10 drawers on a pedestal base. The cabinet is made
Category

20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Large Oak Map Cabinet / Flat File
Large Oak Map Cabinet / Flat File
H 33 in W 45.5 in D 34.5 in
Antique 1940s Oak Architects Flat File or Map Case
Located in Hudson, NY
A very handsome antique 1940s oak architects flat file or map case, raised on square legs, the two
Category

Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

American Oak Map or Architect s Chest
Located in Bridport, CT
American Large Oak Architects Flat File/Map Chest. For maps, architects blueprints or ocean charts
Category

Vintage 1920s American Maps

Materials

Oak

American Oak Map or Architect
s Chest
American Oak Map or Architect
s Chest
H 40 in W 50 in D 31.25 in

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$5,520
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Map Flat Files For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of map flat files is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique map flat files was constructed with extraordinary care, often using oak, wood and brass. Map flat files have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Map flat files bearing Industrial or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Map flat files have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Globe Wernicke, Hamilton Products and Library Bureau SoleMakers are consistently popular.

How Much are Map Flat Files?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,950, while they’re typically $1,250 on the low end and $12,500 highest priced.

Finding the Right Cabinets for You

Although traditionally used in the bedroom to store garments that would not be hung in a closet, an antique or vintage cabinet can easily find a purpose in rooms throughout your entire house.

The world's first storage cabinets, reportedly constructed in Renaissance-era Europe, were demonstrative of excellence in carpentry and the work of master carvers. These robust bureaus or sophisticated chests of drawers were typically built from common woods, such as oak or walnut. Although they were fairly uniform in structure and lacked the bright colors of modern-day furniture, case pieces and storage cabinets that date from the 18th century and earlier were often found in the homes of nobility.

Their intricate carvings and various embellishments — adornments made from ivory, ornate lacquer work and, later, glass shelvings — reflect the elegance with which these decorative furnishings were associated. Given its valuable purpose and the beauty of the early furnishings' designs, the storage cabinet is an investment that will never go out of style.

The practical design that defines the earliest storage cabinets has inspired the creation of household must-haves, like minimalist drink trolleys and marble wood bookcases. From hiding outdoor gear in the mudroom to decluttering your kitchen with a tall kitchen pantry cabinet, these versatile furnishings have now become available in enough sizes, styles and colors to accommodate any space. After all, these aren't your run-of-the-mill filing cabinets.

A sophisticated storage cabinet — wood storage cabinets with doors and shelves, for example — can serve as a room divider when necessary, while the right vintage wall unit or floor-to-ceiling cabinetry solutions can seamlessly become part of any space without disrupting the energy of the room. And although you may hide items away in its drawers, bookworms might prefer a storage cabinet with open shelving for displaying favorite books or other media.

One-of-a-kind solutions for the modern consumer abound, but enthusiasts of understated, classical beauty may turn to Baroque-style storage cabinets. Elsewhere, admirers of mid-century modernism looking to make a statement with their case pieces will warm to the dark woods and clean lines of vintage storage cabinets by Paul McCobb, Florence Knoll or Edward Wormley.

Sometimes the best renovation is a reorganization. If you're ready to organize and elevate your space, a luxury storage cabinet is the addition you need.

Find a variety of vintage and antique storage cabinets on 1stDibs, including unique Art Deco storage cabinets, chinoiserie cabinets and more.

Questions About Map Flat Files
  • 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.

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