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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

$1,560

H 52.37 in W 15.36 in D 24.81 in

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

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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

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern 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

$2,146

H 43.31 in W 32.29 in D 20.48 in

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

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Vintage 1940s French Shelves

Materials

Oak

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

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

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

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Oak

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 L 53.15 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

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. Beautiful solid Ash filing unit

Category

Vintage 1940s British Cabinets

Materials

Ash

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

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. Fourteen practical solid

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Vintage 1940s European Cabinets

Materials

Ash

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

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Pine

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. This impressive

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Vintage 1940s American Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Italian Midcentury Wooden Office Filing Cabine Archive Dresser Bellotti, 1940s
Italian Midcentury Wooden Office Filing Cabine Archive Dresser Bellotti, 1940s

Italian Midcentury Wooden Office Filing Cabine Archive Dresser Bellotti, 1940s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Mid-Century Modern wooden Office filing cabine archive dresser by Bellotti, 1940s. Office

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

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

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

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

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

. One of our favourite finds. An unusual pair of late 1940’s steel filing cabinets on their original

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Vintage 1940s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Sheet 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

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

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

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

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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

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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

built in 1940s France: deep, filing cabinet style drawers speak to a practical disposition, while ornate

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Vintage 1940s French Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

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. Co., Baldwin Hills, CA. 5-drawer vertical

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Steel

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. The hardware is special on this one

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

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

blind door cabinet is formed by a thick moulded lid, which has the wavy grains patterns of the walnut

Category

Vintage 1940s Portuguese Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

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

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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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

Category

Vintage 1940s French Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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Located in Port Jervis, NY

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Located in Nijmegen, NL

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By Globe Wernicke

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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 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 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 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 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 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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