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1940s File Cabinet

1940s Strafor Filing Cabinet, Original Paint
1940s Strafor Filing Cabinet, Original Paint

1940s Strafor Filing Cabinet, Original Paint

By Strafor

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940s Strafor filing cabinet - original paint 1940s Strafor filing cabinet -made by Forge de Strasbourg.

Category

Vintage 1940s Shelves

Materials

Metal

1940s French Wooden Filing Cabinet/Pigeon Hole Clapet Cabinet
1940s French Wooden Filing Cabinet/Pigeon Hole Clapet Cabinet

1940s French Wooden Filing Cabinet/Pigeon Hole Clapet Cabinet

By Romeo Paris

Located in London, Lambeth

Classic French wooden filing cabinet with a set of 16 pigeon holes with clapet Doors in oak with a fantastic worn look, brass handles and label holders, circa 1940s.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage Modular 3-stack architectural file cabinet, 21 drawers, Germany 1940s
Vintage Modular 3-stack architectural file cabinet, 21 drawers, Germany 1940s

Vintage Modular 3-stack architectural file cabinet, 21 drawers, Germany 1940s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find an impressive architectural flat file cabinet originating from Germany and dating to the 1940s/1950s.

Category

Vintage 1920s German Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1940s Industrial-Style Wooden Roll-Top File Cabinet
Vintage 1940s Industrial-Style Wooden Roll-Top File Cabinet

Vintage 1940s Industrial-Style Wooden Roll-Top File Cabinet

Located in Torino, Piemonte

File cabinet with roller shutter closure, wooden frame featuring 14 upper compartments and 8 lower compartments, with a gold-plated brass handle.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Small Dutch Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet Tabletop Model, circa 1940s
Small Dutch Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet Tabletop Model, circa 1940s

Small Dutch Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet Tabletop Model, circa 1940s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This tabletop cabinet was made around the 1940s in the Netherlands. It features 6 drawers with metal hardware. It remains in a good condition.

Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

1940's Small Oak French Atelier Filing Bank Of Drawers
1940's Small Oak French Atelier Filing Bank Of Drawers

1940's Small Oak French Atelier Filing Bank Of Drawers

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940's Small Oak French Atelier Filing Bank Of Drawers. 1940's Small Oak French Atelier Filing Bank Of Drawers.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Shelves

Materials

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Time Magazine Decoupaged General Fireproofing Co. Filing Cabinet & Card Catalog
Time Magazine Decoupaged General Fireproofing Co. Filing Cabinet & Card Catalog

Time Magazine Decoupaged General Fireproofing Co. Filing Cabinet & Card Catalog

By General Fireproofing Company

Located in West Chester, PA

One of a kind antique circa 1940's General Fireproofing Company Filing Cabinet & Card Catalog decoupaged on all sides in Time Magazine covers and clippings circa late 1990's.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Italian modern walnut wood archive cabinet with brass details, 1940s
Italian modern walnut wood archive cabinet with brass details, 1940s

Italian modern walnut wood archive cabinet with brass details, 1940s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern walnut wood archive cabinet with brass details, 1940s. Office filing cabinet in walnut wood with double column of drawers with brass details. 1940 ca.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

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Italian mid-century modern archive cabinet with shutter opening in wood, 1940s
Italian mid-century modern archive cabinet with shutter opening in wood, 1940s

Italian mid-century modern archive cabinet with shutter opening in wood, 1940s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern archive cabinet with shutter opening in wood, 1940s Vintage and fantastic office filing cabinet in wood with rectangular base.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Italian mid-century modern archive cabinet in wood and red metal, 1940s
Italian mid-century modern archive cabinet in wood and red metal, 1940s

Italian mid-century modern archive cabinet in wood and red metal, 1940s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern archive in wood and red metal, 1940s Office filing cabinet in solid wood with red painted metal strip in the middle.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Italian wooden and brass office archive dresser with twenty drawers, 1940s
Italian wooden and brass office archive dresser with twenty drawers, 1940s

Italian wooden and brass office archive dresser with twenty drawers, 1940s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian wooden and brass office archive dresser with twenty drawers, 1940s Wooden office filing cabinet with two columns of drawers, for a total of twenty drawers, each equipped with...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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Vintage Steel Filing Cabinet with Nine Deep Drawers, Stripped and Polished 1940s
Vintage Steel Filing Cabinet with Nine Deep Drawers, Stripped and Polished 1940s

Vintage Steel Filing Cabinet with Nine Deep Drawers, Stripped and Polished 1940s

Located in Chester, Flintshire

Dating back to the 1940s, this handsome nine-drawer vintage fling cabinet has been professionally stripped and polished, transforming what was originally a purely utilitarian piece, ...

Category

Vintage 1940s British Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Utilitarian 1940 French Quarter Sawn Oak 4 Chest Drawers Filing Cabinet
Art Deco Utilitarian 1940 French Quarter Sawn Oak 4 Chest Drawers Filing Cabinet

Art Deco Utilitarian 1940 French Quarter Sawn Oak 4 Chest Drawers Filing Cabinet

Located in Dorking, Surrey

Utilitarian 1940s French quarter sawn oak filing cabinet. This cabinet is made of oak on the front, top and back (lovely panelled back).

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Other

1940"s Filing Cabinet
1940"s Filing Cabinet

1940"s Filing Cabinet

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H 88.5 in W 63 in D 13 in

1940"s Filing Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

All Wood Filing Cabinet with 40 drop leaf style drawers

Category

Vintage 1940s French Cabinets

Materials

Oak

1940's French Filing Cabinet
1940's French Filing Cabinet

1940's French Filing Cabinet

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H 59 in W 17 in D 14 in

1940's French Filing Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French Filing Cabinet

Category

Vintage 1940s French Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Filing Cabinet Oak Italy 1940s
Filing Cabinet Oak Italy 1940s

Filing Cabinet Oak Italy 1940s

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H 58.47 in W 17.72 in L 58.47 in

Filing Cabinet Oak Italy 1940s

Located in Milano, IT

File cabinet chest of drawers, oak wood.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

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Oak Filing Cabinet, 1940s
Oak Filing Cabinet, 1940s

Oak Filing Cabinet, 1940s

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H 59.06 in W 42.92 in D 15.75 in

Oak Filing Cabinet, 1940s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Oak filing cabinet from the 1940s. With 60 drawers with nice brass handles.

Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Oak Filing Cabinet, 1940s
Oak Filing Cabinet, 1940s

Oak Filing Cabinet, 1940s

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H 53.15 in W 18.9 in

Oak Filing Cabinet, 1940s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

An oak filing cabinet from the 1940s, made in England. Cabinets like these were mainly used by companies to store and retrieve information.

Category

Vintage 1940s British Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1940s Ash Chest Of Drawers, Drawers, Filing Cabinet
1940s Ash Chest Of Drawers, Drawers, Filing Cabinet

1940s Ash Chest Of Drawers, Drawers, Filing Cabinet

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H 57.09 in W 20.08 in D 15.36 in

1940s Ash Chest Of Drawers, Drawers, Filing Cabinet

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940s vintage Ashwood chest of drawers, drawer, filing cabinet.

Category

Vintage 1940s British Cabinets

Materials

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Industrial Portuguese Oak Tambour Door Filing Cabinet from Olaio, 1940s
Industrial Portuguese Oak Tambour Door Filing Cabinet from Olaio, 1940s

Industrial Portuguese Oak Tambour Door Filing Cabinet from Olaio, 1940s

By Olaio

Located in Lisboa, PT

This cabinet was designed and produced by Olaio, in Portugal during 1940's. It is made of oak and has two tambour doors (a pull down from the top and another from the bottom) that co...

Category

Vintage 1940s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

1940s Light Ash Chest of Drawers or Filing Cabinet
1940s Light Ash Chest of Drawers or Filing Cabinet

1940s Light Ash Chest of Drawers or Filing Cabinet

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H 60.24 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in

1940s Light Ash Chest of Drawers or Filing Cabinet

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940s vintage light ashwood chest of drawers, drawer, filing cabinet.

Category

Vintage 1940s European Cabinets

Materials

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Danish Pine Filing Shelf 1940s
Danish Pine Filing Shelf 1940s

Danish Pine Filing Shelf 1940s

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H 31.7 in W 18.51 in D 10.44 in

Danish Pine Filing Shelf 1940s

Located in Valby, 84

Rare Danish solid pine filing shelf made for the danish postal service in the 1940s. This filing shelf was made by a talented danish craftsman in the 1940s and its edges are taper...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

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circa 1940 Industrial Flat File Cabinet
circa 1940 Industrial Flat File Cabinet

circa 1940 Industrial Flat File Cabinet

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H 43 in W 109 in D 31 in

circa 1940 Industrial Flat File Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1940s Vintage hardwood flat file cabinet with additional hideaway shelving.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Office Filing Cabine Archive Dresser, 1940s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Office Filing Cabine Archive Dresser, 1940s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Office Filing Cabine Archive Dresser, 1940s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Office filing cabine archive dresser, 1940s Office filing cabinet with a rectangular base in light wood.

Category

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Materials

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Vintage Globe Wernicke Flat File Coffee Table Cabinet with Reclaimed Wood Top
Vintage Globe Wernicke Flat File Coffee Table Cabinet with Reclaimed Wood Top

Vintage Globe Wernicke Flat File Coffee Table Cabinet with Reclaimed Wood Top

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Doylestown, PA

Vintage Globe Wernicke flat file cabinet, 1940's. A steel architect's flat file cabinet repurposed for use as a coffee table.

Category

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Materials

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1940s Pair of Industrial Metal Side Storage Cabinets, Bedside Chests
1940s Pair of Industrial Metal Side Storage Cabinets, Bedside Chests

1940s Pair of Industrial Metal Side Storage Cabinets, Bedside Chests

Located in Hook, Hampshire

An unusual pair of late 1940’s steel filing cabinets on their original platform bases.

Category

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Materials

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Shaw Walker Faux Wood 1940s File Cabinet
Shaw Walker Faux Wood 1940s File Cabinet

Shaw Walker Faux Wood 1940s File Cabinet

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H 27 in W 18 in D 27 in

Shaw Walker Faux Wood 1940s File Cabinet

By Shaw Walker

Located in Pasadena, TX

Heavy duty 1940s 2-drawer steel file cabinet made in the USA by Shaw Walker, with a faux wood or faux bois printed finish.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Oak Filing Cabinet, 1940s
Oak Filing Cabinet, 1940s

Oak Filing Cabinet, 1940s

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H 53.15 in W 42.92 in D 16.54 in

Oak Filing Cabinet, 1940s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Oak filing cabinet from the 1940s. 36 drawers with nice brass handles.

Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Large Vintage 1940s Steel & Brass Industrial Metal File Cabinet with Flat File
Large Vintage 1940s Steel & Brass Industrial Metal File Cabinet with Flat File

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 brass construction. Cabinet features - Tempered steel construction - Solid brass ha...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

Early 20th Century Steel Double File Cabinet, circa 1940s
Early 20th Century Steel Double File Cabinet, circa 1940s

Early 20th Century Steel Double File Cabinet, circa 1940s

By Art Metal Co.

Located in San Francisco, CA

About This is a large, steel double file cabinet with eight drawers. Each drawer has a divider that slides smoothly.

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Steel

Early 20th Century Industrial Courthouse Ledger File Cabinet, circa 1940s
Early 20th Century Industrial Courthouse Ledger File Cabinet, circa 1940s

Early 20th Century Industrial Courthouse Ledger File Cabinet, circa 1940s

By Art Metal Co.

Located in San Francisco, CA

About A large, Army green metal courthouse ledger file cabinet with 40 drawers and brass handles. Each drawer has a divider that slides smoothly along a track and a gold decorativ...

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Steel, Brass

Vintage 1940s Industrial Raw Steel File Cabinet Card Catalog End Table
Vintage 1940s Industrial Raw Steel File Cabinet Card Catalog End Table

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-polished, raw steel patina sealed with a semi-gloss lacquer finish. The polished gra...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Unusual Vintage, 1940s Industrial Oak Blueprint Map Flat File Cabinet on Wheels
Unusual Vintage, 1940s Industrial Oak Blueprint Map Flat File Cabinet on Wheels

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 the perfect mix of oak, galvanized steel, iron and brass.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Iron, Steel

1940s French Patinated Wooden Chest of Drawers
1940s French Patinated Wooden Chest of Drawers

1940s French Patinated Wooden Chest of Drawers

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H 29.1 in W 29.1 in D 21.5 in

1940s French Patinated Wooden Chest of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

This vintage piece was built in 1940s France: deep, filing cabinet style drawers speak to a practical disposition, while ornate metal cup pulls, embossed with a pattern reminiscent o...

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Vintage 1940s French Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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Shaw Walker 1940s File Cabinet with Brass Hardware
Shaw Walker 1940s File Cabinet with Brass Hardware

Shaw Walker 1940s File Cabinet with Brass Hardware

By Shaw Walker

Located in Alhambra, CA

1940s Shaw Walker steel file cabinet with faux wood finish and brass hardware polished to a shine.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Steel

1940s File Cabinet with Distressed Finish, 4-Drawer Tall
1940s File Cabinet with Distressed Finish, 4-Drawer Tall

1940s File Cabinet with Distressed Finish, 4-Drawer Tall

Located in Alhambra, CA

1940s steel file cabinet with a distressed finish and brass hardware polished to a shine. 4-drawer vertical configuration with lock (no key).

Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Steel

1940s File Cabinet by Steel Furniture Co., 5 Drawer Tall
1940s File Cabinet by Steel Furniture Co., 5 Drawer Tall

1940s File Cabinet by Steel Furniture Co., 5 Drawer Tall

Located in Alhambra, CA

1940s steel file cabinet by Steel Furniture Mfg.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Cabinets

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Curtained filing cabinet / double notary cabinet, Art Deco / Industrial, 1940's
Curtained filing cabinet / double notary cabinet, Art Deco / Industrial, 1940's

Curtained filing cabinet / double notary cabinet, Art Deco / Industrial, 1940's

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Beautiful professional / notary / filing cabinet, in mahogany. Composed of 2 boxes closing with curtains. Inside, numerous modular shelves. Sorter/binder initially intended for sto...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

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1940s Steelcase File Cabinet with Deco Hardware
1940s Steelcase File Cabinet with Deco Hardware

1940s Steelcase File Cabinet with Deco Hardware

By Shaw Walker

Located in Alhambra, CA

1940s Steelcase steel file cabinet with original green paint.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage Brushed Steel Filing & Storage Cabinet
Vintage Brushed Steel Filing & Storage Cabinet

Vintage Brushed Steel Filing & Storage Cabinet

Located in Hudson, NY

a vintage 1940's brushed steel storage/filing cabinet, with a series of graduated and divided drawers, including a deep file drawer at the bottom.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Industrial Portuguese Walnut Roller Blind Door Filing Cabinet by Olaio, 1940s
Industrial Portuguese Walnut Roller Blind Door Filing Cabinet by Olaio, 1940s

Industrial Portuguese Walnut Roller Blind Door Filing Cabinet by Olaio, 1940s

By Olaio

Located in Lisboa, PT

Lockable chiffonier wood roller blind door (pull down from the top and from under) with 30 drawers and 2 trays. The chiffonier can be integrated in modern and contemporary styles. T...

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Vintage 1940s Portuguese Industrial Cabinets

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Antique 1940s Oak Architects Flat File or Map Case
Antique 1940s Oak Architects Flat File or Map Case

Antique 1940s Oak Architects Flat File or Map Case

Located in Hudson, NY

A very handsome antique 1940s oak architects flat file or map case, raised on square legs, the two part case has eight full width drawers with interior brass retaining bars for keepi...

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French "Cartonnier" Leather File Cabinet, 1940s
French "Cartonnier" Leather File Cabinet, 1940s

French "Cartonnier" Leather File Cabinet, 1940s

Located in Austin, TX

The cartonnier is a notary filing cabinet with drawers made of cardboard. This cartonnier features five removable drawers with light brown embossed leather fronts and brass pulls. Th...

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Vintage 1940s French Cabinets

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By Cantu

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Exquisite refined Art Deco cabinet dresser by Crafts Cantu in walnut and burl walnut applied in excellent condition all original components, polished with wax Measures cm: H 133 W...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp, Parchment Shade
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp, Parchment Shade

Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp, Parchment Shade

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new parchment shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Mu...

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2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Antique Multi-Drawer Jewelry Storage Cabinet
Antique Multi-Drawer Jewelry Storage Cabinet

Antique Multi-Drawer Jewelry Storage Cabinet

$3,200

H 41 in W 37.25 in D 21.75 in

Antique Multi-Drawer Jewelry Storage Cabinet

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Hamilton Printer's Cabinet with 25 Drawers Overall Dimensions: 21 3/4" deep x 37 1/4" wide x 43" high Drawer Dimensions: 15" deep x 30 1/2" wide x 1" high Materials: Wood ...

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Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Italian Vintage Murano Glass Ceiling Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970s
Italian Vintage Murano Glass Ceiling Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970s

Italian Vintage Murano Glass Ceiling Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970s

Located in Berlin, DE

Wonderful Murano glass flower flush mount chandelier. Italy, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 6

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Wagen Bed in Fiberglass and Palisander Wood Veneer
Wagen Bed in Fiberglass and Palisander Wood Veneer

Wagen Bed in Fiberglass and Palisander Wood Veneer

$100,571Sale Price|20% Off

H 86.62 in W 157.49 in D 72.84 in

Wagen Bed in Fiberglass and Palisander Wood Veneer

Located in Paris, FR

Bed Wagen for children room. Made with fiberglass with outside with chrome-plated finishes. With palisander wood veneer inside and withseveral storage compartments for a bed, a tv, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Chrome

Danish Art Deco Oak Double Tambour Archive Cabinet, 1930s.
Danish Art Deco Oak Double Tambour Archive Cabinet, 1930s.

Danish Art Deco Oak Double Tambour Archive Cabinet, 1930s.

Sold|$2,742

H 63 in W 43.71 in D 18.9 in

Danish Art Deco Oak Double Tambour Archive Cabinet, 1930s.

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Art Deco Oak Double Tambour Archive Cabinet, 1930s. Stunning filing cabinet in solid and veneered Nordic oak with two vertical rolling shutters. Made in Denmark in the 1930s ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Square Modern Metal & Parchment Coffee Table by Costantini, Michelangelo
Square Modern Metal & Parchment Coffee Table by Costantini, Michelangelo

Square Modern Metal & Parchment Coffee Table by Costantini, Michelangelo

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

MIguelangelo Quadrato Square Modern Customizable Metal and Parchment Coffee Table by Costantini Dimensions: 57'' W x 57'' D x 16'' H About Costantini Design Costantini has been a...

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

IKEA PS 2014 Storage Side Table, Scandinavian Modern
IKEA PS 2014 Storage Side Table, Scandinavian Modern

IKEA PS 2014 Storage Side Table, Scandinavian Modern

$920

H 17.72 in W 17.32 in D 17.32 in

IKEA PS 2014 Storage Side Table, Scandinavian Modern

By IKEA

Located in Stockholm, SE

Colorful modular side table from the IKEA PS 2014 collection, designed by T. Richardson, C. Brill, and A. Williams. The cylindrical form is composed of stackable rotating trays that...

Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Small Antique Bleached Gustavian Style Round Side Table. English, Circa 1850
Small Antique Bleached Gustavian Style Round Side Table. English, Circa 1850

Small Antique Bleached Gustavian Style Round Side Table. English, Circa 1850

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Lovely small round table. Made from fruitwood Recenly bleached and then finished with a gentle lime wash I particularly like its simplicity. I have chosen not to lacquer or wax...

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Antique 1850s English Gustavian Side Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

18th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longue, Known as "Duchesse"
18th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longue, Known as "Duchesse"

18th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longue, Known as "Duchesse"

Located in Leimen, DE

This exquisite 18th-century chaise longue, often referred to as a "Duchesse", exemplifies the grace and sophistication of the Louis XV period. With its elegant curves and classic des...

Category

Antique 1770s French Louis XV Chaise Longues

Materials

Walnut

1960s Long Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Tuxedo Sofa in Style of Paul McCobb
1960s Long Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Tuxedo Sofa in Style of Paul McCobb

1960s Long Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Tuxedo Sofa in Style of Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in Elkton, MD

A stunning oversized tuxedo sofa featuring original Jack Lenor Larsen polychrome velvet upholstery with a bold repeating geometric motif. Designed in the Paul McCobb style, this mid-...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Monumental Oak Glazed Haberdashery Bookcase Cabinet
Monumental Oak Glazed Haberdashery Bookcase Cabinet

Monumental Oak Glazed Haberdashery Bookcase Cabinet

$62,153

H 122.84 in W 179.93 in D 17.72 in

Monumental Oak Glazed Haberdashery Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1890 Monumental Oak Glazed Haberdashery Bookcase Cabinet Provenance: St James's, London. An exceptional example sku 1788A Base W437 x D45 x H96 cm Top W457 x D28 x H216 cm Toge...

Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Oak

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1940s File Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1940s file cabinet for your home. A 1940s file cabinet — often made from metal, steel and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the 1940s file cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1940s file cabinet made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Library Bureau SoleMakers, Cole Steel and Mayline Co. each produced at least one beautiful 1940s file cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1940s File Cabinet?

The average selling price for a 1940s file cabinet at 1stDibs is $1,783, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $9,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Cabinets for You

Although traditionally used in the bedroom to store garments that would not be hung in a closet, an antique or vintage cabinet can easily find a purpose in rooms throughout your entire house.

The world's first storage cabinets, reportedly constructed in Renaissance-era Europe, were demonstrative of excellence in carpentry and the work of master carvers. These robust bureaus or sophisticated chests of drawers were typically built from common woods, such as oak or walnut. Although they were fairly uniform in structure and lacked the bright colors of modern-day furniture, case pieces and storage cabinets that date from the 18th century and earlier were often found in the homes of nobility.

Their intricate carvings and various embellishments — adornments made from ivory, ornate lacquer work and, later, glass shelvings — reflect the elegance with which these decorative furnishings were associated. Given its valuable purpose and the beauty of the early furnishings' designs, the storage cabinet is an investment that will never go out of style.

The practical design that defines the earliest storage cabinets has inspired the creation of household must-haves, like minimalist drink trolleys and marble wood bookcases. From hiding outdoor gear in the mudroom to decluttering your kitchen with a tall kitchen pantry cabinet, these versatile furnishings have now become available in enough sizes, styles and colors to accommodate any space. After all, these aren't your run-of-the-mill filing cabinets.

A sophisticated storage cabinet — wood storage cabinets with doors and shelves, for example — can serve as a room divider when necessary, while the right vintage wall unit or floor-to-ceiling cabinetry solutions can seamlessly become part of any space without disrupting the energy of the room. And although you may hide items away in its drawers, bookworms might prefer a storage cabinet with open shelving for displaying favorite books or other media.

One-of-a-kind solutions for the modern consumer abound, but enthusiasts of understated, classical beauty may turn to Baroque-style storage cabinets. Elsewhere, admirers of mid-century modernism looking to make a statement with their case pieces will warm to the dark woods and clean lines of vintage storage cabinets by Paul McCobb, Florence Knoll or Edward Wormley.

Sometimes the best renovation is a reorganization. If you're ready to organize and elevate your space, a luxury storage cabinet is the addition you need.

Find a variety of vintage and antique storage cabinets on 1stDibs, including unique Art Deco storage cabinets, chinoiserie cabinets and more.

Questions About 1940s File Cabinet

  • 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 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 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 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
    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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To 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, 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.

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