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What is a file cabinet used for?

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What is a file cabinet used for?
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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021
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Barristers Wellington Filing Cabinet by Shannon
By The Shannon File Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Barristers Wellington filing cabinet by Shannon. This unusual filing cabinet is made by Shannon
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Teak File Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three drawer mid-century style file cabinet with teak grain wood veneer. Metal gliding rails
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Tall File Cabinet
Located in Annville, PA
A superb piece of craftsmanship this high quality Mahogany Tall File Cabinet from Niagara Furniture
Category

2010s Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Tall File Cabinet
$2,855 / item
filing cabinet, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This filing cabinet was made in Germany around the 1930s from oak and pine. It has 48 drawers with
Category

Vintage 1930s German Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Pine, Plywood

Hamilton Flat File cabinet
By Hamilton
Located in Pasadena, TX
Hamilton flat file cabinet. It's made in oak in the Mission style of the Arts and Crafts period
Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Hamilton Flat File cabinet
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Oak File Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak Danish file cabinet, circa 1960s. Smooth operating tambour door rolls open to cubby with
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

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