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Early 20th Century Oak Mail Sorting Cabinet
$8,750
£6,707.99
€7,675.82
CA$12,365.72
A$13,441.05
CHF 7,195.21
MX$162,471.14
NOK 90,673.67
SEK 83,624.67
DKK 57,326.12
About the Item
Large two-piece oak cabinet featuring a double-bank of flat file drawers below and a gridded cubby organizer above. The upper section includes dozens of pigeonholes for sorting mail or documents, while the base houses nine graduated drawers per side-each with brass label pulls and ample storage depth. Constructed from solid oak with a dark varnished finish, this piece demonstrates early 20th-century craftsmanship built for institutional or postal use. Its form follows function-straight lines, broad molding, and brass hardware emphasizing utility and permanence.
Shows general wear consistent with age including edge wear, scuffs, finish losses, and light oxidation on hardware. Drawers operate smoothly and the cabinet separates into two sections for transport.
53.75" W x 20.5" D x 83.25" H
Upper: 51.5" W x 15.25" D x 44.75" H
Lower: 53.75" W x 20.5" D x 38.5" H
Drawers (various): 21" W x 14.25" D x 1.25-4.5" H
- Dimensions:Height: 84 in (213.36 cm)Width: 54 in (137.16 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)
- Style:Industrial (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:c. 1915
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. This cabinet has cosmetic wear appropriate for age and use but is structurally sound.
- Seller Location:Dekalb, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: C-178201stDibs: LU10033247837062
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