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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 Metal Filing Cabinet, circa 1940-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
This is an original all metal filing cabinet with slide out drawers. Each drawer pulls out
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
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
Industrial Metal File Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Restored vintage metal cabinet with filing and cabinet storage. Has been refinished in a bare metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Industrial Cabinets
Large Vintage 1940s Steel
Brass Industrial Metal File Cabinet with Flat File
By Shaw Walker
Located in Lafayette, IN
This monumental file cabinet was recently hand-stripped and polished to showcase its steel and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Vintage Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, Luxembourg, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This filing cabinet was produced during the 1930s in Luxembourg. This piece features 20 folding
Category
Vintage 1930s Luxembourgish Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Vintage Steelcase Industrial Metal File Cabinet, circa 1950s
By Steelcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A nice industrial metal file cabinet
Procured from the University of Notre Dame
By Steelcase
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Vintage Wooden Flat File Storage Cabinet by Hamilton
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique wood flat file cabinet made by Hamilton. Measure: 26 3/4" in width, 21 1/2" in depth, and
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Antique Wood File Card Cabinet
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage file/card cabinet. Solid wood with exposed dove tail joints
Category
Vintage 1940s American American Craftsman Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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 Midcentury Library 90-Drawer Oak Card File Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage midcentury library 90-drawer wooden card file cabinet
Oak finish with brass pulls
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Vintage Hamilton Wooden Flat File Storage Cabinet Distressed Industrial
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage 20-drawer wood flat file storage cabinet by Hamilton. Features metal feet, numbered drawers
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Vintage Steelmaster Green Steel Metal 10 Drawer Tool Parts Cabinet File Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Steelmaster Green Steel metal 10 drawer tool parts cabinet file cabinet chest. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Vintage Industrial Distressed Wooden Flat File Factory Storage Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Authentic vintage wooden factory storage cabinet. Distressed wood with metal pulls, finished all
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Vintage Mid Century Barrister Multi Function Bookcase File Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage mid century barrister multi function bookcase file cabinet
Unusual version of a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Black Architectural Drafting Flat File Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage black architectural drafting flat file cabinets
Restored in a gloss black. 10 drawers with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Wooden Flat File Storage Cabinet Vintage Industrial Multi-Drawer Distressed
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial multi-drawer distressed wood flat file storage cabinet. 18 drawers, eight of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Vintage Industrial Hamilton Wood Flat File Multi Drawer Storage Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial Hamilton wood flat file multi drawer storage cabinet. Overall dimensions measure
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Vintage 1920s Industrial Oak Card File 24-Drawer Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Lafayette, IN
Very nice 1920s apothecary/file cabinet. Cabinet features solid oak construction with solid brass
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Industrial Brass
Steel Court House File Cabinet Wall-Unit
Located in Lafayette, IN
This wonderful Industrial-era file cabinet was built in the late 1920's by the Steel Fixture MFG
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1930
s Raw Steel
Brass Industrial Metal File Cabinet
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
Metal, Brass, Steel
Vintage Hardwood
Brass Military Campaign Style Office Filing Cabinet Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
hardwood filing cabinet
A good looking and well made piece, it was used as a tipple drawer in an office
Category
20th Century English Campaign Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Multi Drawer Vintage All Solid Wood Index Card File Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice 30 drawer all wood vintage index card file cabinet. Pull out trays leafs.
This is a very
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Vintage Oak Flat File
Located in Oakville, CT
Mid-Modern flat file
Overall Dimensions: 34" x 45 1/2" x 44 1/2" high
Internal Drawer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$2,800
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak 2 Drawer Lateral Locking File Cabinet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Scandinavian Modern teak veneer lateral locking file or console cabinet with solid
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Metal Lateral File Storage Cabinet Vintage Industrial Table Worn Leather Top
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial distressed metal five-drawer lateral flat file storage cabinet or table with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Copper, Steel
Vintage 1930s Industrial Oak 4-Drawer File Cabinet by Globe Wernicke
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Lafayette, IN
Very nice 1930s file cabinet by Globe Wernicke. Cabinet features solid oak construction with solid
Category
Vintage 1920s North American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1940s Industrial Raw Steel File Cabinet Card Catalog End Table
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Lafayette, IN
This wonderful little file cabinet has been customized in our workshop with a hand-stripped, hand
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Steel
Monumental Vintage 1930s Steel
Brass Industrial Metal 9-Drawer File Cabinet
By Yawman Erbe
Located in Lafayette, IN
This unique file cabinet was originally built to house film reels as part of the "Bedaux
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
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
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Vintage Oak Library Bureau Sole Makers 4-Drawer Filing Cabinet, circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage oak file cabinet by Library Bureau sole makers features panelled sides and four drawers
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Vintage Cole Steel Industrial Steel Metal Gray Stacking Work File Card Cabinet
By Cole Steel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cole Steel industrial steel metal gray stacking work file card cabinet. Item features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Monumental 1905 Vintage Industrial Raw Steel Court House File Cabinet Wall-Unit
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Lafayette, IN
This spectacular turn-of-the-century era file cabinet was recently pulled from the vault of a
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1930s Raw Steel and Brass Industrial Metal 8-Drawer File Cabinet
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
Metal, Brass, Steel
Oak Two Drawer File Cabinet
Located in Astoria, NY
his vintage oak two drawer file cabinet is a stylish and functional storage solution for your home
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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 Oak Hamilton Flat File
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Oak Blueprint Cabinet with 10 Drawers
Overall Dimensions: 34 3/4" x 46" x 35 1/4" high
Category
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Rare Vintage Industrial Metal File Modular Cabinet with 10 Flat Drawers, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
is metal.
This cabinet is in original vintage condition. It has signs of use and natural patina
Category
Vintage 1970s European Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
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 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 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
Yellow MCM Two-Drawer File Cabinet by Akro Mills
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brighten up your workspace with this bold and functional vintage two-drawer file cabinet by Akro
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Oak Flat File Cabinet with Japanned Hardware
Located in Dekalb, IL
Vintage wooden flat file cabinet.
This piece features a unique numbering system, opting to use
Category
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Copper
Vintage Industrial Metal Factory Flat File
By Simmons Company Furniture, Cole Steel, Hamilton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make a bold statement in your space with this impressively robust industrial flat file. Featuring
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Dressers
Materials
Metal, Steel, Sheet Metal
Vintage Industrial 30-Drawer Metal Blueprint Flat File
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a unique vintage industrial 30-drawer metal flat file from the Monroe Furniture Co in
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
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 Double Stack Flat File with 10 Drawers
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Oak Blueprint / Map Cabinet with Brass Handles
Overall Dimensions: 36" x 47" x 35 1/2
Category
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Danish Modern Herman Miller George Nelson CSS File Cabinet on Wheels
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern file cabinet made by George Nelson for Herman
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Restored Roll-Top Vi-Ma Danish Teak Desk with Hidden Filing Cabinet
By Arne Vodder
Located in Chattanooga, TN
the table top to reveal a filing cabinet space. The standard size filing cabinet is the perfect space
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Rare Metal Stack Card File
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage industrial metal nine drawer file cabinet. Each level stacks, nice brass accenting card
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Cabinets
Vintage industrial Account Register filing cabinet
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a turn of the century file or account register cabinet, before we had computers to keep
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Vintage Oak Filing Chest of Drawers from France, circa 1940
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage solid oak filing chest of drawers from France, circa 1940. Solid construction with original
Category
Vintage 1940s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Vintage Industrial Filling Cabinet, Iron Drawers, Wooden Top, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
This vintage Industrial filing cabinet was rescued from a factory in former Czechoslovakia.
The
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Restored Broyhill Saga Desk with File Drawer and Original Tag
By Broyhill, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Here’s a lucky find, a vintage 1960s Broyhill Saga desk with the original tag! Saga is one of the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Metal Mayline
5
Drawer Lateral Flat Filing Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mayline Company, Inc.
Vintage metal Mayline drawer lateral flat filing cabinet
Rare
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Steel
1920s French Wooden Cabinet on Wheels
Located in High Point, NC
with handfuls of documents, opening and slamming drawers on this vintage, green patinated filing
Category
Vintage 1920s French Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
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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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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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