Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak 42-Drawer Card File Cabinet, Circa 1900
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Arts & Crafts card file cabinet
By Clarke & Baker Co.
USA, Circa 1900
Solid oak
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Brass
Antique File Card Cabinet with Tambour Door
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique File Card Cabinet with Tambour Door recalls the days prior to computers, when index cards
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1920s Belgian Art Deco Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
Materials
Steel
Antique Drawer Card File Cabinet with Curtain Door
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this Antique Drawer Card File Cabinet with Curtain Door. Made in solid oak
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1910s American Industrial Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
Materials
Oak
Antique Globe Wernicke Apothecary File Card Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Forney, TX
or file cabinet, library card catalog, organize photography supplies, collectibles or speciman
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Arts & Crafts 54-Drawer Card File Cabinet or Industrial Parts Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Arts & Crafts card file cabinet or industrial parts cabinet
By W.C. Heller and Co
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Metal, Brass
H 43.25 in W 25.5 in D 11 in
Victorian Carved Oak Sewing Chest of Drawers, Card Filing or Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
decor.May also be used as apothecary cabinet or in the setting for card filing and other small items.
Very
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Marble
H 19.75 in W 13 in D 17 in
Antique Arts & Crafts 45-Drawer Card Catalog Filing Cabinet by Remington Rand
By Remington Rand
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts 45-drawer card catalog or file cabinet with two pull
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
Materials
Brass
H 69.75 in W 33 in D 18 in
1930 restored Globe-Wernicke filing cabinet oak drawer cabinet antique
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Globe Card File Cabinet in Solid Oak (Item No. J-0615)
This elegant Globe card file cabinet in
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1920s Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
Materials
Oak
H 48.63 in W 14.57 in D 25.2 in
Antique Arts & Crafts 74-Drawer Card File Cabinet or Industrial Parts Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Arts & Crafts card file cabinet or industrial parts cabinet
USA, circa 1900
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 41.63 in W 25.5 in D 11.25 in
Small antique French stand-alone desk cabinet, oak archive card index.
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Antique small solid oak chest of drawers, filing cabinet, card index that was used as a stand-alone
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1910s French Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Brass
H 11.03 in W 15.75 in D 21.26 in
Superb American Stacking Filing Cabinet by Yawman and Erbe
By Yawman Erbe
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
, it is made in Oak with varying sizes of drawers for all of your filing needs.
The cabinet has 4
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Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
Materials
Oak
1930s Industrial Oak Library Cabinet
Located in Norwalk, CT
unique file cabinet from the late Arts and Crafts period, produced by European maker S.M.V. in the 1930s
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Early 20th Century European Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
Materials
Brass
10 Drawer Tiger Oak Card Catalogue, Late 19th Century
Located in Madison, WI
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Antique 10 Drawer Card Catalogue / Cabinet Original Tiger Oak Finish 1920
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
Materials
Oak
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Vintage Flat File Draftsman's Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Blueprint / Map Cabinet
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Antique Arts & Crafts Ebonized Oak Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Arts & Crafts six-drawer architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet
In the manner of Hamilton Manufacturing Co.
USA, Circa 1900
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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H 29.5 in W 41 in D 30.13 in
Amazing Handmade Machinists 75 Draw Oak Tool Chest
Located in Peekskill, NY
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Original Vintage Large Industrial Oak Wood File Cabinet with Multiple Drawers
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This large, industrial catalog cabinet with multiple flat drawers was made during the 1930s and comes from Artist's Atelie. It is made of high-quality oak wood, which is considered a...
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1930s European Industrial Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Brass
H 53.55 in W 53.55 in D 32.29 in
Rare Arts & Crafts Oak Display Cabinet / Vitrine with Embossed Brass Decorations
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully handcrafted cabinet with embossed butterflies and flower baskets.
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Brass
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H 59.7 in W 29 in D 15 in
Oak Two Drawer File Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
his vintage oak two drawer file cabinet is a stylish and functional storage solution for your home or office. It features two spacious drawers with metal pulls, perfect for storing i...
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20th Century American Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Wood
Sofa Mp-61 in Rosewood by Brazilian Designer Percival Lafer, 1973
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. The MP-61 sofa and armchair, from 1973, was the first two pieces designed by Percival Lafer that used a visible fiberglass...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Rosewood, Leather, Fiberglass
David Mazel Tov LifeGuard Chair, Handcrafted Maple Coastal Inspiration Seating
By Louie George Michael
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This chair is named in honor of the famous lifeguard. David Mazel Tov is a design focused on perspectives and it allows two people to co-exist in a space with different points of vie...
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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Rattan, Maple
H 83 in W 28 in D 40 in
Vintage 1980s Keith Haring Exhibition Catalog
By (after) Keith Haring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Keith Haring 1988 Martin Lawrence limited editions catalog:
Features 49 color and 19 black and white printed illustrations and also includes an exhibition history and bibliography a...
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1980s Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Paper
black lacquered rolling filing cabinet with brass accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
black lacquered 1980s rolling filing cabinet with top drawer and polished brass accents.
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1980s North American Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Brass
Arts and Crafts Oak Hall Stand, 1900
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Hallway unit in Arts and Crafts blond oak, 1900. The uprights of the caned bench are decorated with stylized bellflowers, the large beveled mirror is surrounded by five patinated bra...
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Early 1900s European Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Brass
American Craftsman Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
American Craftsman filing cabinet in wood. 42" H x 17.5" W x 27" D. Provenance: Removed from the West Village, New York City estate of an Arts and Crafts collector.
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20th Century American Modern Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Wood
Antique Arts & Craft Mission Style Oak 4-Stack Barrister Bookcase C1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers quarter sawn oak construction with four stacks, each having pullout glass doors and raised on square st...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Oak, Glass
H 64.75 in W 33.75 in D 12 in
Vintage Industrial English Oak Filing Cabinet with Drawers, 1920s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This antique cabinet was manufactured in England in first half of the 20th century. It is made from solid oak wood. It has four deep drawers with compartments and one smaller under t...
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1920s British Industrial Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Brass
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak 40-Drawer File Cabinet or Chest of Drawers, Circa 1900
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique Arts & Crafts 40-drawer file cabinet or chest of drawers
By The George A. Williams Co.
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter-sawn oak, with brass hardware.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Brass
H 60.38 in W 38.13 in D 16 in
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Roll Front Card File Cabinet
Located in Culver City, CA
This great roll top filing cabinet has 16 drawers with brass label frames and pull tabs. The oak
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Early 20th Century American Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Brass
Antique Oak 24-Drawer Card Catalog File Cabinet, circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique oak 24-drawer card catalog file cabinet
By Browne Morse
USA
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Brass
12 Drawer Oak Card Index Filing Cabinet, Wine Rack
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
12 Drawer Oak Card Index Filing Cabinet, Wine Rack
The Cabinet has 4 rows of 3 drawers, each with
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
Antique Golden Mission Tiger Oak Wood 4 Drawer File Card Catalog Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique golden mission tiger oak wood 4 drawer file card catalog cabinet. Item features solid wood
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Early 20th Century North American Mission Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Oak
Oak Six Drawer Card Index Filing Cabinet, Wine Rack or Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oak six drawer card index filing cabinet, wine rack or coffee table
The cabinet has three rows
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Oak
Antique Oak 18-Drawer Card Catalog File Cabinet with Barrister Bookcase, 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique oak 18-drawer card catalog file cabinet with barrister bookcase
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Brass
H 68.5 in W 41.75 in D 18.75 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak 6 Drawer Card Catalog File Cabinet & Base, circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts filing cabinet offers quarter sawn oak construction with upper card
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Oak
H 39.5 in W 16.25 in D 21 in
English Oak Filing Cabinet, circa 1920s
Located in Gloucester, GB
English Oak Filing Cabinet circa 1920s
- Solid Oak
- Copper flash handles and card holders
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1920s English Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Oak
Antique Shaw Walker Oak 51-Drawer Card Catalog Filing Cabinet, Circa 1900
By Shaw Walker
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique oak 51-drawer card catalog or file cabinet
By Shaw Walker,
USA
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Brass
H 60.5 in W 31.75 in D 15.5 in
Large Edwardian Four-Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Edwardian four drawer oak filing cabinet
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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Industrial Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Three-Stack Filing Cabinet, C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts fining cabinet offers oak construction with three stacks having upper with
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Metal
Large Art Deco Four-Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Large Art Deco 4 Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet
This is an absolute must for every home office or
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
American Eight-Drawer Filing Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
An American eight-drawer oak filing cabinet manufactured by Library Bureau with paneled sides and
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Early 20th Century American Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Brass
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Library Filing Cabinet and Bookshelves, circa 1910
By Library Bureau Makers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
oak cabinet was designed, manufactured and retailed by Library Bureau-Makers. The firm made a vast
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Oak
H 47.75 in W 60.5 in D 28.75 in
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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Early 19th Century Edwardian Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Plywood
Arts & Crafts Oak 4-Section Stack Filing Cabinet by Shaw Walker, circa 1910
By Shaw Walker
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Arts & Crafts stack filing cabinet by Shaw and Walker offers oak paneled construction with a
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Oak
H 45.25 in W 16 in D 27.25 in
Oak 1920s Library Bureau Sole Maker Card Catalog Cabinet 105 Drawer
By Library Bureau Makers
Located in Stamford, CT
Oak 1920s library bureau sole maker card catalog cabinet. This is a large and impressive 105 drawer
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
Materials
Wood
Antique Oak 45-Drawer Cabinet with Roll Down Tambour Door, circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique oak 45-drawer card catalog or file cabinet with roll down tambour
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Brass
Antique Weis Quartersawn Oak Mission Barrister Library Bookcase Lawyers Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique Weis five piece lawyers barrister bookcase cabinet. Made of quartersawn oak featuring
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Early 20th Century Mission Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Glass, Oak
H 52 in W 34 in D 14 in
Antique American Indianapolis Oak Wooton Roll Top Tambour Wells Fargo Desk 1890
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Portland, OR
A very rare antique American Wooton/ Indianapolis cabinet company triple roll top quarter sawn oak
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1880s American American Craftsman Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Oak
H 66 in W 59 in D 37 in
Vintage 1920s Industrial Oak Card File 24-Drawer Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Lafayette, IN
Very nice 1920s apothecary/file cabinet. Cabinet features solid oak construction with solid brass
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1920s American Industrial Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Brass
Antique Oak Arts & Crafts Stacked Card Catalog Filing Cabinet, Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts library research card catalog filing cabinet offers paneled oak
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Metal, Brass
12-Drawer Golden Oak Card Index Filing Cabinet, Wine Rack
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
12-drawer golden oak card index filing cabinet, wine rack
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak 60-Drawer Card Catalog Filing Cabinet, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts oak 60-drawer card catalog or file cabinet with two
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Brass
H 60 in W 42.5 in D 19 in
Art Deco Golden Oak Sloping Card Index Filing Cabinet by Libraco
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco golden oak sloping card index filing cabinet by Libraco
The cabinet has 9 drawers, each
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
French Oak Apothecary Cabinet / Filing Cabinet, 1920s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This cabinet was made from oak circa 1920s in France. It features 20 smaller drawers with amazing
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1920s French Industrial Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Oak
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 Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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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Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
1930s Four-Drawer Library Index Card Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century four-drawer index card file cabinet with brass handles.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Brass
Multi-Drawer Antique Quarter Sawn Oak Document Cabinet by M.Onmers Sons Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning turn of the century 30-drawer antique oak cabinet made by The M.Onmer's Sons Co
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1890s American American Craftsman Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Brass
Lebus Art Deco Oak, Restaurant Roll Top Desk Greeting Station
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Lebus Art Deco Oak, Restaurant Roll Top Desk Greeter
This Oak restaurant greeting station which
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Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Oak
Card File Cabinet by Library Bureau
Located in Culver City, CA
This American library filing cabinet, circa 1908, has 60 drawers with associated name card, handles
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Early 20th Century American Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Brass
Card Catalog File Cabinet from Chicago Library, Solid Oak, Early 20th Century
Located in Madison, WI
Card catalog, file cabinet, solid oak from Chicago library, early 20th century. 96 drawers with
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Brass, Steel
H 67.5 in W 53.5 in D 16 in
Late 18th Century, Oak Card Catalog File Cabinet Storage with 170 Drawers
Located in Madison, WI
Late 18th century oak storage cabinet has a total of 170 numbered, pull-out drawers in two
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Iron
Tall Oak Flat File Cabinet by Globe, circa 1895
Located in Portland, OR
organize, store and display your prized possessions. From oak card catalog cabinets, to steel barrister’s
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1890s Industrial Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
Advance Systems Haberdashery Oak Chest of Drawers Filing Cabinet Loft Style
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Advance systems oak filing cabinet circa 1900s, the rectangular top over twelve numbered drawers
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Early 1900s English Industrial Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Oak
French Oak Filing Drawers
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
1920s golden oak four drawer filing cabinet having panelled sides, original brass handles and card
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Early 20th Century French Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
French Oak Filing Drawers
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
1920s golden oak four-drawer filing cabinet having panelled sides and original brass handles and
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Early 20th Century French Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
Solid Oak J.D. Warren Filing Cabinet with 21 Lift Drawers, circa 1920
Located in Portland, OR
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1920s Revival Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
Tall Raw Steel Filing Cabinet with Brass Hardware, circa 1920s
Located in Portland, OR
organize, store and display your prized possessions. From oak card catalog cabinets, to steel barrister’s
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1920s Industrial Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
Oak Card Catalog Serving Table, Cast Iron Supports, France circa 1890
Located in Houston, TX
section is an original card catalog filing system constructed entirely of oak from a French library that
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19th Century French Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Iron
Oak Flat File Cabinet
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This solid golden oak turn-of-the-1900s flat file is humongous and features 23" x 48.5" flat file
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1910s American Schoolhouse Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Wood
Rustic Drafting Office Flat File Cabinet, circa 1920s
Located in Portland, OR
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1920s Industrial Antique Oak Card File Cabinet
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Antique Oak Card File Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique oak card file cabinet for your home. Frequently made of oak, wood and metal, every antique oak card file cabinet was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique oak card file cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique oak card file cabinet, designed in the Arts and Crafts, Industrial or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique oak card file cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Shaw Walker are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Oak Card File Cabinet?
An antique oak card file cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,250, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $4,995.
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.
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