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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
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
Vintage Midcentury Industrial Filing Cabinet/ Cart by Oxford from the 1970s
By Oxford Ltd.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage midcentury industrial filing cabinet/ cart by Oxford from the 1970s.
Unique metal cart
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Ten Drawer Oak Mayline Flat File Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage oak flat file cabinet with ten drawers in two sections made by Mayline.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Vintage Danish Teak 14 Drawer Filing Cabinet with Tambour Door, 1960s.
By Bjerringbro Kontormøbler
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Teak 14 Drawer Filing Cabinet with Tambour Door, 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Vintage Industrial Rolling Steel Metal Deep File Cabinet Banker Letter Storage B
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Industrial Rolling Steel Metal Deep File Cabinet Banker Letter Storage (B). Item features a
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Vintage Globe Wernicke Flat File Coffee Table Cabinet with Reclaimed Wood Top
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage Globe Wernicke flat file cabinet, 1940's.
A steel architect's flat file cabinet repurposed
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Steel
VINTAGE FLAMED HARDWOOD OXBLOOD LEATHER TWIN DRAWER FILiNG CABINET PART OF SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage Army Green Steel Metal Industrial Narrow Stack File Cabinet by Art Metal
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage army green steel metal industrial narrow stacking file cabinet by Art Metal. Item features
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mayline Five Drawer Flat File
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage flat file made by Mayline in oak with five drawers.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Bauhaus Filing Cabinet Locking Tambour Door by Adolf Maier Germany
By Adolf Meyer
Located in Chula Vista, CA
We are pleased to offer: Vintage Möbelfabrik Bauhaus Modern Filing Cabinet by Adolf Maier in Blonde
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Walnut Wood File Cabinet Credenza by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage midcentury file cabinet credenza from the Group 8 Collection by Jens Risom circa 1960
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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
Lovely Vintage Flamed Hardwood Green Leather Top Office Filing Cabinet Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this exquisite twin drawer flamed mahogany, green leather topped filing
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Scandinavian Modern Teak File Cabinet 2 Lateral Drawers by Jesper International
By Jesper International
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Scandinavian Modern teak file cabinet by Jesper International, Denmark with 2
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Midcentury File Cabinet Credenza in Walnut Wood by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century file cabinet credenza from the Group 8 Collection by Jens Risom circa 1960
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Vintage Two Drawer Table Top Wooden Card File
Located in Pasadena, TX
A beautiful, vintage two-drawer, wooden card file. The drawer pulls and index holders are made of
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1960s Mid Century Wood File Cabinet Credenza by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century file cabinet credenza from the Group 8 Collection by Jens Risom circa 1960
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Vintage Steelcase Filing Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three drawer stainless steel Steecase filing cabinet.
Category
Vintage 1950s American More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Rare Arts & Crafts tiger oak filing cabinet, from the Shannon Limited, Ropermaker Street, London
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Antique English Music Cabinet Office File Jacobean Petite End Table Tiger Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Music Cabinet Office File Jacobean Petite End Table Tiger Oak.
Direct from England
Category
Vintage 1910s British Jacobean Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Vintage Oak 18-Drawer Library Card Catalog or File Cabinet with Book Rack
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A fantastic oak 18-drawer library card catalog or file cabinet with book or magazine rack on top
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Danish Filing Chest of Drawers Vintage, 1960’s
Located in London, GB
A stunning and top quality vintage filing chest of drawers. This was made in Denmark, it dates from
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Large Vintage Steel Flat File Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
A large, industrial flat file cabinet. Olive drab painted steel with brass hardware. A base
Category
Vintage 1940s American More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Steel, Brass
Pair of Danish Vintage Filing Chests by Bodil Kjaer
By Bodil Kjaer, E. Pedersen
Søn
Located in London, GB
An incredibly stylish and exceptionally rare pair of Danish vintage filing chests by Bodil Kjaer
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Industrial Corry Jamestown Steel File Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
A large, industrial file cabinet made by Corry Jamestown. Olive drab painted steel with brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Steel, Brass
Solid Walnut Mid-Century Modern Desk with File Drawers
By Drexel, Jens Risom
Located in Chattanooga, TN
space with this desk plus filing work station. Vintage 1950s, but you wouldn’t know by looking. Our in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
VINTAGE OAK OFFICE FILLING CABINET TWO DRAWERS BROWN LEATHER TOP PART OF SUiTE
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Oak Office Filing Cabinet with Two Drawers and
Category
20th Century British Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Oak
Vintage Industrial All-Wood Filling Cabinet, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
An exceptional vintage wooden filing cabinet, rescued from a factory in former Czechoslovakia
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Industrial Wooden Filling Cabinet, 1940
s
Located in Praha, CZ
Exceptional vintage wooden filing cabinet saved from a factory in former Czechoslovakia
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Vintage File Unit, English, Pine, Desktop, Table, Document, Cabinet, circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage file unit. An English, pine desktop or table document cabinet, dating to the mid
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Pine
2 Vintage Pennsylvania House Georgian Style Cherry File Cabinets Accent Tables
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional and rare pair of side table or file cabinets by Pennsylvania House, circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Georgian End Tables
Materials
Cherry, Oak
French Vintage Filing Cabinet
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage French filing cabinet made of solid oak. This office cabinet features 24 drawers, each
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Teak File Cabinet on Wheels
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage file cabinet with teak wood grain on casters. Features three drawers and sculpted handles
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Midcentury Streamlined Office Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage file cabinet with rich wood grain and sleek chrome accents. Laminate top with raised edge
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Vintage Industrial Metal 24-Drawer Blueprint Flat File by Thompson Cabinet Co.
By Thompson Cabinet Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A very unique vintage 24-drawer black metal flat file or blueprint file made by Thompson Cabinet Co
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Vintage Danish Filing Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome vintage Danish Modern filing cabinet. This piece features teak woodgrain, inset handles, a
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Vintage Industrial File Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful industrial metal file cabinet in a bare metal finish.
Please confirm item location (NY
Category
Vintage 1960s Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Vintage Flat File Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Cole Steel Flat File
Overall Dimensions: 36 1/2" x 46 1/2" x 39" high
Top Dimensions: 35 1/2" x
Category
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Vintage Architect
s File Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
Unique Architect's plans cabinet with lift-top black leather top. Leather has some wear and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage French File Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful French cabinet has a roll up door similar to the type used on roll top desks
Category
Vintage 1930s French Other Cabinets
Vintage Blueprint / Flat File Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Pine flat file cabinet
Overall Dimensions: 31 1/2" x 45" x 34" high
Drawer Dimensions: 27" x
Category
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage Teak Campaign Filing Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern campaign filing cabinet offers plenty of organization with multiple drawers
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Vintage Steel Flat File Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Green steel blueprint cabinet
Overall Dimensions: 35" x 45" x 35 1/2" high
Dimensions of Drawers
Category
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Vintage Flat File Draftsman
s Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Blueprint / Map Cabinet
Overall Dimensions: 40 1/2" x 69" x 38" high
Inner Drawer
Category
Mid-20th Century Cabinets
Materials
Maple, Plywood
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 Barrister 2 Drawer File Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Barrister 19? 2 Drawer File Cabinet
Classic oak 2-drawer file cabinet with locking
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Vintage Danish Teak Filing Cabinet 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak filing cabinet 1960s.
Large double sided filing cabinet with vertical tambour
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Beech, Teak
Vintage Oak File Cabinet from England
Located in Hixson, TN
Vintage English oak file cabinet with all functional drawers and a sliding and locking tabor front
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Vintage Danish Rosewood Executive Filing Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give your most important files the cabinet they deserve with this wonderfully impressive rosewood
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage French Oak Filing Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This oak filing cabinet with brass hardware was made in the early 20th century in France. It was
Category
Vintage 1930s French Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Vintage Hamilton Wooden Flat File Storage Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Hamilton oak 20 drawer flat file storage cabinet. In six sections, four cabinets, top and
Category
20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage All-Steel Flat File Storage Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage nine-drawer metal flat-file cabinet made by All-Steel. Architect's, draftsman drawing and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Steel
Vintage Pine Wood Four drawers File Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Beautiful and solid wood file cabinet.
Original and good condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s British Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Vintage Oak Flat File Cabinet Kitchen Island
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage oak flat-file storage cabinet made by Library Bureau SoleMakers. Finished all the way
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Two-Drawer Oak Locking Filing Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Attractive and useful are two words to describe this nice oak 2-drawer file cabinet. It has a
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1930s Industrial File Cabinet End Table
Located in Lafayette, IN
This wonderful little file cabinet has been customized in our workshop with a hand-stripped, hand
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Steel
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Vintage Filing Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage filing cabinets available for sale. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, all vintage filing cabinets available were constructed with great care. Vintage filing cabinets have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage filing cabinets to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Arts and Crafts vintage filing cabinets are of considerable interest. Many vintage filing cabinets are appealing in their simplicity, but Globe Wernicke, Library Bureau SoleMakers and Yawman and Erbe produced popular vintage filing cabinets that are worth a look.
How Much are Vintage Filing Cabinets?
Prices for vintage filing cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage filing cabinets begin at $85 and can go as high as $9,499, while the average can fetch as much as $1,836.
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 Vintage 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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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