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Campaign Style 2-Drawer Filing Cabinets, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Campaign Style Two-Drawer Filing Cabinets, each with brass pulls and two side handles. 26
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Rare Early 19th Century Gustavian Filing Cabinet
Located in Allerum, SE
Rare early 19th century Gustavian filing cabinet with 32 drawers in it's original finish. Ca 1800
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Pine

Five-Stack Industrial File Cabinet by Library Bureau SoleMakers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial file cabinets, features great variety of file and flat file cabinets, all with brass
Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Cabinets

vintage double filing cabinet cupboard 1950s Swedish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage double filing cabinet cupboard 1950s Swedish period 1950s design unknown Sweden
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Cabinets

Materials

Teak

vintage filing cabinet office cupboard 60s Kinnarps
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage filing cabinet office cupboard 60s Kinnarps period 60's design Kinnarps Sweden
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Cabinets

Materials

Plastic, Oak

1920s-1930s Industrial Filing Cabinet, Ribeauville, Belgium
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This industrial filing cabinet was manufactured in Belgium by Ribeauville during the 1930s. It is
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Tambour Door File Cabinet, Denmark 1920s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Danish Art Deco tambour door file cabinet with drawers inside in birch wood. Round legs. Prod
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak

20th Century French Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An early 20th Century French oak filing cabinet having a tambour roller shutter front, opening to
Category

Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Oak File Cabinet, in Perfect Condition
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful oak file cabinet, in perfect condition. The cabinet has 16 drawers which are of a wide A4
Category

Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Clamshell File Cabinet in Industrial Style, 1950s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Industrial style metal flap filing cabinet opening with eight drawers, rectangular in shape, set in
Category

Mid-20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Metal

vintage sideboard filing cabinet 70 s Kinnarps
By Kinnarps
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage sideboard filing cabinet 70's Kinnarps period 70s design Kinnarps Sweden condition
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Sideboards

Materials

Oak

vintage sideboard filing cabinet 70 s Kinnarps
By Kinnarps
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage sideboard filing cabinet 70's Kinnarps period 70s design Kinnarps Sweden condition
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Sideboards

Materials

Oak

vintage sideboard filing cabinet 70 s Kinnarps
By Kinnarps
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage sideboard filing cabinet 70's Kinnarps period 70s design Kinnarps Sweden condition
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique English Mahogany Bookcase, File Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique English mahogany bookcase ~ File cabinet is a study in tailored elegance, with the sheer
Category

Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Industrial Brushed Steel X-Ray File Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, midcentury, rolling, medical X-ray file cabinet features a futuristic form with roll
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Matching Black File Cabinets, Pair
Located in Pasadena, CA
These 1970s architectonic file cabinets feature a recessed, square, steel base with a bronze patina
Category

Vintage 1970s American Night Stands

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Beautiful File Cabinet with Shutter and Bookstand
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful file cabinet with shutter and bookstand. Completely in good and original condition
Category

Vintage 1910s Great Britain (UK) Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Large 24-Drawer Edwardian A4 Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large 24-drawer Edwardian A4 oak filing cabinet A superb 24-drawer oak filing cabinet, each
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Standard Furniture Mid Century File Cabinet
By The Standard Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Standard Furniture Mid Century File Cabinet The cabinet measures: 21 wide x 30 deep x 29 inches
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Double Filing Cabinet Cabinet Teak 60s Danish
Located in Lemmer, NL
Vintage double filing cabinet cabinet teak 60s Danish Period 60's Designs unknown Denmark
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Vintage handmade 22 Drawer Wooden Flat File Cabinet
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage handmade 22 Drawer Wooden Flat File Cabinet Craft cabinet with drawers - Industrial
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

French Tambour Fronted Oak Art Deco Filing Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A French Tambour Fronted Oak Art Deco Filing Cabinet This is a tall piece it has 7 shelves The
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Tall Oak Eeka File Cabinet with Tambourd Door
By EEKA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall Eeka file cabinet with locking Tambourd door. And stacking birch drawers inside. In good
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Two-Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet with Keys
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage two-drawer oak filing cabinet with keys in very good condition Space between hanging rails
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Pine Bankers Filing Cabinet, circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Pine bankers filing cabinet, circa 1930s. - Cast iron handles - Bakelite card holders
Category

Vintage 1930s English Industrial Cabinets

Antique Oak Tambour Front Filing Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A charming antique filing cabinet in oak, with a roll down tambour door. This was made in England
Category

Early 20th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Oak Double Filing Cabinet with Shutters, 18 Drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful oak double filing cabinet with shutters in perfect condition. 18 drawers. Origin
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Leif Jacobsen Rosewood Credenza or Filing Cabinet, Danish Modern
By Leif Jacobsen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Leif Jacobsen rosewood credenza or filing cabinet, circa 1960.
Category

20th Century Canadian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

1950 s Small Metal Filing Cabinet - Three Drawer
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Small Metal Filing Cabinet – Three Drawer 1950’s Small Metal Filing Cabinet – Three Drawer
Category

Vintage 1950s British Shelves

Materials

Metal

10-Drawer Mahogany Collectors Filing Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
10-drawer mahogany collectors filing cabinet, The cabinet has 10 drawers, each with a turned
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Wonderful Late 19th c. English Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in Greenwich, CT
A striking English oak filing cabinet from the late 19th century with five drawers of varying
Category

Early 20th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Fine Georgian Style Flame Mahogany Double File Cabinet Credenza
Located in Manhasset, NY
A fine flame mahogany double file cabinet credenza having oak secondaries. This fine chest of
Category

Late 20th Century Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Large Art Deco Four-Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Art Deco 4 Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet This is an absolute must for every home office or
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets

Antique French Tambour Front Filing Cabinet, circa 1910
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An unusual antique French filing cabinet. The tambour front lifts up and behind it are numerous
Category

Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Unusual Mahogany Revolving Bookcase, Batchelor s Filing Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A very unusual mahogany revolving bookcase, Batchelor’s filing cabinet TThis is a very unusual
Category

Early 20th Century George IV Cabinets

Vintage Oak Filing Cabinet, Office Furniture Company
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A high quality solid oak filing cabinet made by the Office Furniture Company. The cabinet has four
Category

Vintage 1930s English Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Tall Oak Eeka File Cabinet with Tambourd Door
By EEKA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall Eeka file cabinet with Locking Tambourd door. And stacking birch drawers inside. In good
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birch, Oak

Tall Oak Eeka File Cabinet with Tambourd Door
By EEKA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall Eeka file cabinet with locking Tambourd door and stacking birch drawers inside. In good
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Tambour Fronted Oak Art Deco Filing Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Tambour fronted oak Art Deco filing cabinet This is a good looking piece, the interior has 9
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Pair of Two USM Haller File Cabinets
By Usm Haller
Located in Athens, Attiki
A pair of two USM Haller mobile pedestals with file cabinets by Fritz Haller & Paul Schärer. USM
Category

1990s Swiss Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Walnut California Studio Craft Filing Cabinet #3
By Jim Sweeney
Located in Oakland, CA
California studio craft filing cabinet designed by Jim Sweeney, Berkeley, circa 1983. The cabinet
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Midcentury File Cabinet in Rosewood by Bodil Kjaer, 1960s
By E. Pedersen Søn, Bodil Kjaer
Located in Lejre, DK
File cabinet in Rosewood, designed by Bodil Kjaer and made by E. Pedersen & Søn. Great original
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak, Rosewood

Brushed Steel Mid-Century Office Index File Cabinet
By Cole Steel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century, hand-polished, brushed steel, 9 drawer, office, index file cabinet with polished brass
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Rosewood Mid-Century Modern Floating Office Sideboard with Filing Cabinets
Located in Manhasset, NY
A rosewood Mid-Century Modern floating office sideboard with filing cabinets. This recently fully
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Antique French Oak Filing Cabinet Folding Doors, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This oak filing cabinet with metal hardware was made around the 1930s in France. It features 10
Category

Vintage 1930s French Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Five-Drawer Paneled Filing Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique file cabinet offers quarter sawn oak construction with paneled sides and five drawers
Category

Early 20th Century North American Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Midcentury File Cabinet in Oregon Pine, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
File cabinet in oregon pine, designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Tall Edwardian 8 Drop Drawer A4 Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Tall Edwardian 8 Drop Drawer A4 Oak Filing Cabinet A superb 8 Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet, each
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage Dutch Oak Apothecary Cabinet or Filing Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary / filing cabinet was produced during the 1950s in the Netherlands. This piece
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Tambour Fronted Oak Art Deco Filing Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Tambour fronted oak Art Deco filing cabinet This is a good looking piece, it has panelled sides
Category

Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Industrial Cabinets

Antique Dutch Oak Apothecary Cabinet or Filing Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary / filing cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. This piece
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Filing Cabinet with Two Louvers Doors
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th filing cabinet with two louvers doors, by unknown manufacturer form Spain. In
Category

Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Filing Cabinet and Printer Stand
By Jens Risom
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage Danish rosewood filing cabinet. The minimalist Danish Modern design allows this cabinet to
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Mid Century Stacking Barristers Bookcase or Filing Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mid Century Stacking Barristers Bookcase or Filing Cabinet This is a good quality Bookcase, all
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Sapele Wood

Early 20th Century Filing Cabinet with Two Louvers Doors
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th filing cabinet with two louvers doors Made by unknown manufacturer, in Spain. In
Category

Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Petite Danish Rosewood Filing Cabinet or Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This compact Danish Rosewood filing cabinet features two sliding doors that open to reveal
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Belgian Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet Folding Doors, 1900s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This oak filing cabinet with brass hardware and enamel shields was made around the turn of the
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

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Used Filing Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of used filing cabinets for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct used filing cabinets — often made from wood, metal and oak — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of used filing cabinets available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Used filing cabinets bearing mid-century modern or industrial hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made used filing cabinets over the years, but those made by Pierre Jeanneret, Herman Miller and George Nelson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Used Filing Cabinets?

Used filing cabinets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,200, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $245,000.

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 Used Filing Cabinets
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You may still find some apothecary cabinets being used today in small pharmacies but they were a commonplace element in the 1800s, and a very efficient way for physicians and pharmacists to store and categorize their medications. Shop a collection of vintage and antique apothecary cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Also known as a sideboard, a buffet table is mostly used for storage of large dining pieces, like a gravy boat, or everyday pieces, such as plates and flatware.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A hutch cabinet is a multifunctional piece of furniture. It can be used to serve tea and coffee while also storing your favourite china and other larger serving dishes. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic hutch cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers.

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