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What are the dimensions of a card catalog drawer?
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The dimensions of a card catalog drawer depend on what kind of card the drawer is designed to hold. Different standards exist, most of them codified in the 19th century. On 1stDibs, shop antique card catalog filing cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage 60-Drawer Oak Card Catalog
Located in Dekalb, IL
c.1960s; (likely) Library Bureau/Remington Office Systems - Boston, MA
A vintage wooden card
Category
Vintage 1960s American Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Massive Early 20th Century 187-Drawer Maple Card Catalog
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1920s; Library Bureau - Boston, MA
Antique maple card catalog.
This eye-catching and
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Chrome 15-Drawer Library Card Catalog
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare Mid-Century Modern 15-drawer library card catalog or file cabinet
USA, Mid-20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Maple 60-Drawer Library Card Catalog Filing Cabinet
By Remington Rand
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts or Mid-Century Modern 60-drawer library card catalog or file cabinet with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique American Globe Wernicke Apothecary 18 Drawer Library Card Catalog Chest
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Forney, TX
-drawer apothecary library card catalog / small chest of drawers / desktop filing cabinet by the renowned
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Arts & Crafts Tiger Oak 11-Drawer Library Card Catalog File Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts tiger oak 11-drawer stacking library card catalog file
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Brass