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Edwardian Filing Cabinets

Tall Edwardian Painted Wellington Chest Filing Cabinet
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Tall Edwardian painted Wellington chest filing cabinet The chest is full of character, it has
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Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint

Antique Edwardian Walnut Sheet Music Cabinet File Cabinet, Scotland 1910, H857
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Edwardian walnut sheet music cabinet file cabinet, Scotland 1910, H857. Scotland 1910
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Benches

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Walnut

Edwardian mahogany pedestal desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
Edwardian mahogany pedestal desk 153cms This Edwardian mahogany pedestal desk was made circa 1910
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian mahogany pedestal desk
Edwardian mahogany pedestal desk
H 32.25 in W 60 in D 17.35 in
English Office Cabinet or Shops Cabinet, circa 1910
Located in Hixson, TN
English office cabinet or shops cabinet A fantastic Edwardian era office cabinet or called shops
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cabinets

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Mahogany

Edwardian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Edwardian style hand carved pedestal desk, with a leather inset top, three frieze
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Edwardian Desks

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Leather, Wood

Edwardian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Edwardian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
H 31 in W 58 in D 30.5 in

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1890 Oak Mercantile Counter / Sorting Bin
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Antique Late 19th Century Canadian Country Apothecary Cabinets

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Oak

Pair Available- Breathtaking Restored Art Deco Commode by Widdicomb, circa 1938
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. ...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Edwardian Oak Side Table, c. 1900
Located in High Point, NC
Immerse your living space in the refined charm of the early 20th century with our Edwardian Oak Side Table, dating back to circa 1900. Crafted during the Edwardian era, this exquisit...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Side Tables

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Oak

Edwardian Oak Side Table, c. 1900
Edwardian Oak Side Table, c. 1900
H 29 in W 25.5 in D 16.25 in
1960s Steelmaster Metallic Green File Cabinets
Located in Garnerville, NY
Set of four interlocking and stacking green metallic Steelmaster card file cabinets. Steelmaster, Art Steel Co., New York, USA. Each stack has two drawers. Their interiors measure ap...
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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Iconic Oak Wardrobe by Compactom London
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant oak wood wardrobe by Compactom The two doors wardrobe has several compartments and shelves inside the right side while on the left side there is a coat hanger with its orig...
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Vintage 1920s English Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Oak

Iconic Oak Wardrobe by Compactom London
Iconic Oak Wardrobe by Compactom London
H 68.9 in W 49.22 in D 20.48 in
Czechoslovakian Dresser Set
Located in Fairfax, VA
Fantastic three-piece Czechoslovakian dresser set from 1930s. The dark green glass with deep cut cherubs playing music framed in bronze is so beautifully done, it resembles real mala...
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Vintage 1930s Czech Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Czechoslovakian Dresser Set
Czechoslovakian Dresser Set
H 13.75 in W 6.25 in D 1 in
Large Vintage Dutch Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. This piece features 27 drawers in oak with or w/o glass fronts and metal handles. It was originally used i...
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Walnut Cabinet, Sheet Music Cabinet, File Cabinet, Scotland 1920, H1131
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Cabinet, Sheet Music Cabinet, Collectors Cabinet, Filing Cabinet, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1920, H1131 + Scotland 1920 + Solid Walnut + Original finish + Rect...
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Vintage 1920s Scottish Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome and very well crafted English break-front bookcase or bibliotheque in solid mahogany by S.E. & R. Johnson of Warrington, England, circa 1870. Features six doors with glass...
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Industrial Factory Sorting Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial metal steel rustic "Lyon" open file sorting storage unit. Army green with eight shelves, eleven compartments wide. Each compartment is 3" wide by 3 1/2" high. Th...
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20th Century American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Steel

19th Century Antique Mahogany Locker Cabinet
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Very special antique mahogany locker cabinet from an English boarding school. The cabinet is completely original and in perfect condition. Nice warm mahogany color. Impressive qualit...
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Antique 1860s Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Antique Mahogany Locker Cabinet
19th Century Antique Mahogany Locker Cabinet
H 96.46 in W 55.12 in D 19.3 in
John Austin Ebonized 7-Drawer Wood Prints or Music Sheets Cabinet
By John Austin
Located in Germantown, MD
A John Austin Ebonized 7-Drawer Wood Prints or Music Sheets Cabinets in excellent condition. Measures 20.1" in width, 15.75" in depth and stand 27" tall.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

20th Century English Mahogany Forty Drawers Haberdashery Cabinet, c.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century English hand crafted mahogany haberdashery, this piece has forty open drawers protected by later painted glass. A very practical and a truly wonderful conv...
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20th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Lovely antique Edwardian brass stick stand
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely antique Edwardian brass stick stand having a quality antique Edwardian circular shaped antique brass stick stand. D. 1900
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Lovely antique Edwardian brass stick stand
Lovely antique Edwardian brass stick stand
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H 17.72 in W 8.47 in D 8.47 in
Schlevogt Hoffmann "Ingrid" Lapis Marbled Glass Lidded Box with Ormolu Mounts
By Curt Schlevogt
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This rare Art Deco era hinged glass dresser box was made in Czechoslovakia and is part of the Ingrid series, named for the daughter of Henry Günther Schlevogt of the Curt Schlevogt g...
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Sheet Music and File, Cabinet, Chest of Drawers, Scotland 1880, H858
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Victorian walnut sheet music cabinet, file, cabinet, chest of drawers, Scotland 1880, H858 Scotland 1880 Solid Walnut Original Finish With a galleried top It comprises of...
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Antique 19th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

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Mahogany Filing Cabinet
Located in Honiton, Devon
Good quality early 20th century mahogany filing cabinet English circa 1910, having been through
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Filing Cabinet
Mahogany Filing Cabinet
H 48.5 in W 16 in D 26.5 in
Antique Edwardian Bow Front Mahogany Music Cabinet English Chest, circa 1910
Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire
useful item that would make a great music cabinet, collectors chest, hall unit or filing cabinet
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Cabinets

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Mahogany

Edwardian Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Manchester, GB
A fine quality oak roll top desk from the Edwardian period. As with most quality roll top desks all
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desks

Materials

Oak

Edwardian Oak Roll Top Desk
Edwardian Oak Roll Top Desk
H 50.79 in W 55.12 in D 31.89 in
Edwardian Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in Cheshire, GB
Edwardian solid oak filing cabinet, having square top with plaque inscribed William Barlow office
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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Cabinets

Edwardian Oak Filing Cabinet
Edwardian Oak Filing Cabinet
H 55.5 in W 19 in D 27.5 in
Large Antique Filing Cabinet, English, Edwardian, Walnut, Shannon File Co.
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique filing cabinet, an English, Edwardian walnut cupboard by renowned cabinet
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets

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Walnut

Large Edwardian Oak Filing Cabinet, Office Cupboard
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Edwardian oak filing cabinet, office cupboard. This is an absolute must for every home
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets

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Oak

Large 24-Drawer Edwardian A4 Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large 24-drawer Edwardian A4 oak filing cabinet A superb 24-drawer oak filing cabinet, each
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Cabinets

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Oak

Large Edwardian Four-Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Edwardian four drawer oak filing cabinet This is an absolute must for every home office or
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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Industrial Cabinets

Edwardian 4 Drawer Golden Oak Filing Cabinet, by SU-TALL
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Edwardian 4 Drawer Golden Oak Filing Cabinet, by SU-TALL This is an absolute must for every home
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Antique Early 19th Century Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Plywood

Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Oak filing cabinet for archive folders and two small drawers. Completely in perfect and usable
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Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Cabinets

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Oak

Oak Filing Cabinet
Oak Filing Cabinet
H 51.58 in W 17.72 in D 26.78 in
Large Edwardian 11-Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet by Shannon
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Edwardian 11-drawer oak filing cabinet by Shannon This is an absolute must for every home
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Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Edwardian Argyle Eight-Drawer Filing Cabinet, Made in Golden Oak
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
An Edwardian Argyle eight-drawer filing cabinet, made in golden oak This is a handsome and
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Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Cabinets

20th Century Mahogany File Cabinet
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Unusual 20th century mahogany file cabinet in good condition, the cabinet has a single drawer to
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20th Century European Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Mahogany File Cabinet
20th Century Mahogany File Cabinet
H 27 in W 19 in L 27 in
Filing Cabinet with Two Drawers in Mahogany
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A filing cabinet with two drawers in mahogany. Originating in England, circa 1910.
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Walnut Cabinet, Edwardian Sheet Music Cabinet, Scotland 1910, B1878
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique walnut cabinet, Edwardian sheet music cabinet or file cabinet, antique furniture, Scotland
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Lovely Bird’s-Eye Maple Tall Three Bank Filing Cabinet
Located in GB
three bank filing cabinet with locks and keys We have the matching Partner desk as well, it’s
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21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Cabinets

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Five-Section Waterfall Oak Globe Wernicke Barristers Bookcase or Filing Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
This is a very tall Art Deco bookcase all of the sections have a copper side banding, the five sections of the bookcase are glazed, it has a deeper sections at the base and it stands...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

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Copper

English Oak Filing Drawers, circa 1910
Located in Gloucester, GB
English Oak Filing Drawers, circa 1910 - Solid oak drawers and frame - Original brass pull
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Apothecary Cabinets

English Oak Filing Drawers, circa 1910
English Oak Filing Drawers, circa 1910
H 37.01 in W 51.19 in D 19.3 in
Large Antique Pedestal Desk, English, Edwardian, Mahogany, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique pedestal desk, an English, Edwardian, mahogany desk dating to the early
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Figured Walnut Georgian Partner's Desk
Located in Essex, MA
, Drawers on Pedestals on One Side, File Cabinets on Other Side of Pedestals. Exquisite walnut figuring and
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Early 20th Century English Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl

20th Century Edwardian Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is an early 20th century Edwardian mahogany pedestal desk. The top has an inset green
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Early 20th Century English George III Desks

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Leather, Mahogany

Alphabetical Legal Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful legal clerks filing cabinet or deed box in painted pine. In original condition with six
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Antique 19th Century Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Alphabetical Legal Cabinet, circa 1900
Alphabetical Legal Cabinet, circa 1900
H 71.86 in W 26.97 in D 9.06 in
Large Antique Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
graduated drawers with original brass handles and locks. The bottom right drawer is a double filing drawer
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Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

 Large Antique Mahogany Pedestal Desk
 Large Antique Mahogany Pedestal Desk
H 30 in W 64.5 in D 40.5 in
British Field Marshal's Campaign Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary and rare English desk is an impeccable example of Edwardian English campaign
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20th Century English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Silver

British Field Marshal's Campaign Desk
British Field Marshal's Campaign Desk
H 44.25 in W 33.13 in D 19.38 in
English Executive Oak Desk with Leather Top, circa 1910
Located in Evergreen, CO
desk has eight drawers. One bottom drawer is a file drawer. The top has a beveled edge with three
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Leather, Oak

Large Antique Faux Bamboo Mahogany Shelving Unit, Early 20th Century Pigeon Hole
Located in Bristol, GB
would have been used for filing. At some point in its life, its original doors have been removed to
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Shelves

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Gothic Victorian Writing Desk and Chair
Located in Tarleton, GB
Edwardian desk chair. We have carefully cleaned and polished the writing cabinet and applied a good coat of
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Antique 1830s British Victorian Bookcases

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Leather, Oak

Gothic Victorian Writing Desk and Chair
Gothic Victorian Writing Desk and Chair
H 49.22 in W 24.02 in D 10.24 in
Early 20th Century Complete Partners Suite by Heaton Tabb & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
: Large Partner’s Desk, Large Side Table, Filing Cabinet and Trash Bin. All pieces are made of gorgeous
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rare Birdseye Maple Twin Pedestal Partner Desk
Located in GB
send me your postcode and I’ll price it up for you We have the matching tall filing cabinet as well
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20th Century British Victorian Pedestals

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Birdseye Maple, Maple

Rare Birdseye Maple Twin Pedestal Partner Desk
Rare Birdseye Maple Twin Pedestal Partner Desk
H 30.91 in W 53.75 in D 29.93 in
Edwardian Mahogany Music Filing Cabinet
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Edwardian mahogany music filing cabinet This is a good looking piece, the cabinet has an
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Large Edwardian Three-Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Edwardian three-drawer oak filing cabinet This is an absolute must for every home office
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets

Antique Walnut Music Cabinet, Edwardian Filing Drawer, Scotland 1900, H1041
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Cabinet, Edwardian Music Cabinet, Filing Cabinet, Filing Drawer, Antique Furniture
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Edwardian Walnut Sheet Music Cabinet File Cabinet, Scotland 1910, B2672
Located in Vancouver, BC
Edwardian walnut sheet music cabinet file cabinet, Scotland 1910, B2672 Scotland 1910 Solid
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Large Edwardian 11-Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet, by Shannon
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Edwardian 11-drawer oak filing cabinet, by Shannon This is an absolute must for every home
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Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Cabinets

Antique Roll Top Oak Tambour File Cabinet Desk by Lebus Cabinet Co. Circa 1920
By Harris Lebus
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Edwardian oak roll top/tambour front filing cabinet, with adjustable desk top by
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique English Edwardian Partner's Desk, circa 1910
Located in Chicago, IL
holding files. The cabinet doors to the opposite side of this perfectly proportioned desk allow this to be
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Antique Cabinet or Nightstand, Mahogany, English, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cabinet, a filing, side, bedside or nightstand cupboard in mahogany, English and
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Rich Antique Walnut Edwardian Pedestal Desk with Burgundy Leather Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
drawers, all with lovely original brass handles (see photos; one is for files), and one open cabinet. The
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Antique Early 1900s North American Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

A Rare Mahogany Edwardian Period Antique Filing Cabinet
Located in Darwen, GB
A rare mahogany Edwardian Period antique filing cabinet. Having a rectangular solid mahogany top
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Early 20th Century English Cabinets

Antique English Edwardian Arts & Crafts Filing Cabinet Music Cupboard Chest
Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire
An elegant small antique Edwardian mahogany filing cabinet with inlaid door dating from circa 1900
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

1920s-1930s Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in Surbiton, GB
1920s-1930s oak filing cabinet. The interior has been stripped and cleaned ready to take box/A4
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

1920s-1930s Oak Filing Cabinet
1920s-1930s Oak Filing Cabinet
H 53.94 in W 15.75 in D 28.35 in
English Oak Filing Cabinet or Chest of Drawers, circa 1910
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
A lovely imposing oak filing cabinet. Having eight graduated drawers above a faux tambour shutter
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Edwardian Arts & Crafts Walnut Music Chest Cabinet Drawers English, 1905
Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire
would make a great music cabinet, collectors chest, hall unit or filing cabinet. Construction
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Edwardian Executive Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
sharp classical styling, and 8 drawers. Bottom left drawer is double deep, with file folder arrangement.
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Early 20th Century American Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Executive Desk
Edwardian Executive Desk
H 31 in W 6 in D 38 in
Mahogany Bedside Cabinets. English C 1910
Located in Honiton, Devon
with plenty of storage space. Also ideal as office filing cabinets or alongside the settee ends as
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Jas Shoolbred Roll Top Desk
By Jas Shoolbred & Co.
Located in Redruth, GB
Jas Shoolbred roll top desk. Edwardian oak roll top desk by Jas Shoolbred cabinet makers. Central
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Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Jas Shoolbred Roll Top Desk
Jas Shoolbred Roll Top Desk
H 39.38 in W 42.13 in D 27.17 in
English Four-Drawer Edwardian Pine File Cabinet
Located in Southampton, NY
English Edwardian four-drawer pine file cabinet with four dovetailed drawers, having recessed brass
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

French Oak Tambour Front File Cabinet
Located in Southampton, NY
French oak tambour front (roll down) file cabinet. The tambour front is locked by a key at the top
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Oak Tambour Front File Cabinet
French Oak Tambour Front File Cabinet
H 44 in W 20 in D 15.5 in
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Edwardian Filing Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of edwardian filing cabinets for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and mahogany, all edwardian filing cabinets available were constructed with great care. Edwardian filing cabinets have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Edwardian filing cabinets are generally popular furniture pieces, but Arts and Crafts, Art Deco and Industrial styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Globe Wernicke, Harris Lebus and Yawman and Erbe each produced beautiful edwardian filing cabinets that are worth considering.

How Much are Edwardian Filing Cabinets?

Prices for edwardian filing cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, edwardian filing cabinets begin at $570 and can go as high as $7,036, while the average can fetch as much as $1,712.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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 Edwardian 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.