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Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

Massive Early 20th Century Oak 13-Drawer Flat File Cabinet
Massive Early 20th Century Oak 13-Drawer Flat File Cabinet

Massive Early 20th Century Oak 13-Drawer Flat File Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

This monumental oak flat file cabinet stands as a commanding example of early 20th-century drafting storage, boasting sixteen wide drawers set into a solid quarter-sawn oak frame wit...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Wood

Antique Painted Oak Flat File Cabinet in Blue
Antique Painted Oak Flat File Cabinet in Blue

Antique Painted Oak Flat File Cabinet in Blue

$5,225

H 51.75 in W 45.75 in D 35 in

Antique Painted Oak Flat File Cabinet in Blue

Located in Dekalb, IL

Large, antique flat file. This piece features two stacks of 5-drawer cabinets plus a third comprised of a single drawer.

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Early 20th Century Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Wood, Paint

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Old Oak 9 Drawer File Cabinet
Old Oak 9 Drawer File Cabinet

Old Oak 9 Drawer File Cabinet

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H 60 in Dm 26 in

Old Oak 9 Drawer File Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, CA

This old map cabinet labelled Rand Mc Nally has been converted to a much more functional chest by joining 4 shallow drawers together making each of the eight drawers 4 & 1/2" deep. E...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak 9-Drawer Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak 9-Drawer Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak 9-Drawer Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts 9-drawer architect's blueprint flat file cabinet, map file, or printer's cabinet In the manner of Globe Wernicke USA, Circa 1900 Oak, ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Iron

Antique Shaw Walker Arts & Crafts Paneled Oak Legal Sized 4-Drawer File Cabinet
Antique Shaw Walker Arts & Crafts Paneled Oak Legal Sized 4-Drawer File Cabinet

Antique Shaw Walker Arts & Crafts Paneled Oak Legal Sized 4-Drawer File Cabinet

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Shaw Walker Arts & Crafts Paneled Oak Legal Sized 4-Drawer File Cabinet, c1920 Measure...

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Early 20th Century Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Oak

Quarter Cut Oak Two-Drawer Filing Box with Sliding Drawer Holders
Quarter Cut Oak Two-Drawer Filing Box with Sliding Drawer Holders

Quarter Cut Oak Two-Drawer Filing Box with Sliding Drawer Holders

By Office Specialty Mfg. Co.

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Quarter Cut Oak 2-Drawer Filing Box, With Sliding Drawer Holders, Stamped, Made in Canada, Circa 1920-1930. The Filer has Box Joint Dovetails, The box measure 19 1/4"-inches lon...

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1920s Canadian American Craftsman Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Oak

Vintage Flat File Cabinet
Vintage Flat File Cabinet

Vintage Flat File Cabinet

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H 45.25 in W 45.5 in D 35 in

Vintage Flat File Cabinet

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Oak Blueprint File Cabinet Overall Dimensions: 35" x 45 1/2" x 45 1/4" high Inner dimensions of top drawers: 32" x 42 1/4" x 2" Inner dimensions of bottom drawer: 32" x 42...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Oak

Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Stacked Macey 24-Drawer Library File Cabinet
Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Stacked Macey 24-Drawer Library File Cabinet

Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Stacked Macey 24-Drawer Library File Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique oak mission Arts & Crafts 72" stacked Macey 24-drawer library file cabinet.

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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Oak

Stacking Oak Globe Wernicke Barristers Bookcase or Filing Cabinet
Stacking Oak Globe Wernicke Barristers Bookcase or Filing Cabinet

Stacking Oak Globe Wernicke Barristers Bookcase or Filing Cabinet

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Stacking oak globe Wernicke barristers bookcase or filing cabinet.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Oak

Antique Oak Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet by Hamilton, Circa 1900
Antique Oak Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet by Hamilton, Circa 1900

Antique Oak Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet by Hamilton, Circa 1900

By Hamilton Manufacturing Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts 12-drawer architect's blueprint flat file cabinet or map cabinet By Hamilton Manufacturing Co.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Iron

Vintage Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak & Hammered Copper File Cabinet c1920
Vintage Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak & Hammered Copper File Cabinet c1920

Vintage Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak & Hammered Copper File Cabinet c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Vintage Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak 2 Drawer File Cabinet With Hammered Copper Hardware Signed 20thC Measures - 31 1/4" x 22 1/4" x 28 1/8" A Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission ...

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Oak

Antique French Breton Jam Cabinet Cupboard Liquor Cabinet Bar Oak Confiture Key
Antique French Breton Jam Cabinet Cupboard Liquor Cabinet Bar Oak Confiture Key

Antique French Breton Jam Cabinet Cupboard Liquor Cabinet Bar Oak Confiture Key

Located in Tyler, TX

Beautifully carved cabinet door with spindles, figural carvings, figural crown and key~~upper drawer, 2 interior shelves with bun feet Measures: 52" tall (top of crown) x 30.25"...

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1880s French French Provincial Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Oak

Antique Oak and Chestnut Typesetter's 16 Drawer Letterhead Cabinet c.1880-1920
Antique Oak and Chestnut Typesetter's 16 Drawer Letterhead Cabinet c.1880-1920

Antique Oak and Chestnut Typesetter's 16 Drawer Letterhead Cabinet c.1880-1920

By Hamilton Products

Located in San Francisco, CA

A late 19th/early 20th century typesetter's letterhead Oak cabinet with 16 wooden flat file drawers. Each drawer is beautifully constructed out of smooth, solid Chestnut with carved ...

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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Brass

19th Century Louis XVI Style Antique French Red Chinoiserie Fall-Front Desk
19th Century Louis XVI Style Antique French Red Chinoiserie Fall-Front Desk

19th Century Louis XVI Style Antique French Red Chinoiserie Fall-Front Desk

Located in Shippensburg, PA

LOUIS XVI STYLE CHINOISERIE DECORATED RED-PAINTED FALL-FRONT SECRETARY DESK France, ca. last quarter of the 19th century Item # 310RZP04W An incredibly attractive 19th century fall-...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Marble, Brass

French Neoclassical Mahogany and Leather Antique Chest of Drawers Cartonnier
French Neoclassical Mahogany and Leather Antique Chest of Drawers Cartonnier

French Neoclassical Mahogany and Leather Antique Chest of Drawers Cartonnier

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A most unusual and incredibly striking object, this tall case is designed in the Louis XVI taste with a distinct flair of the Neoclassical evident in its angular form. The facade is ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Leather, Mahogany, Oak

Antique Library Bureau SoleMakers Tiger Oak 16 Drawer File Cabinet, 1920's
Antique Library Bureau SoleMakers Tiger Oak 16 Drawer File Cabinet, 1920's

Antique Library Bureau SoleMakers Tiger Oak 16 Drawer File Cabinet, 1920's

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Early 20th century quarter sawn tiger oak file cabinet by Library Bureau SoleMakers.

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Oak

Vintage Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak & Hammered Copper File Cabinet c1920
Vintage Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak & Hammered Copper File Cabinet c1920

Vintage Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak & Hammered Copper File Cabinet c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Vintage Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak 2 Drawer File Cabinet With Hammered Copper Hardware Signed 20thC Measures - 78" x 48" x 24 1/2" A Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission oak file...

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Oak

Custom Industrial Oak Flat File Cabinet on Cast Iron Pedestal Base
Custom Industrial Oak Flat File Cabinet on Cast Iron Pedestal Base

Custom Industrial Oak Flat File Cabinet on Cast Iron Pedestal Base

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Custom, industrial, early 20th century, quarter sawn oak flat file cabinet with brass pulls mounted atop a height adjustable, cast iron pedestal base.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Brass, Iron

Antique Double Flat File Drafting Table
Antique Double Flat File Drafting Table

Antique Double Flat File Drafting Table

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H 39.5 in W 68 in D 30.5 in

Antique Double Flat File Drafting Table

Located in Dekalb, IL

Multi-function drafting cabinet combining a slanted, height-adjustable work surface with an integrated bank of shallow flat file drawers below.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Wood

Early 20th c. Flat File Map Cabinet c.1940
Early 20th c. Flat File Map Cabinet c.1940

Early 20th c. Flat File Map Cabinet c.1940

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H 15.25 in W 47.25 in D 35.5 in

Early 20th c. Flat File Map Cabinet c.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

W 47.75 in. D 35.5 in., Drawer Dimensions: H 2 in. W 42.5 in. D 32 in. HISTORY Flat file cabinets were designed to be stacked, acting as modular, vertical storage units for large ...

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Oak, Pine

19th Century English Oak Pedestal Desk with Green Tooled Leather Top
19th Century English Oak Pedestal Desk with Green Tooled Leather Top

19th Century English Oak Pedestal Desk with Green Tooled Leather Top

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A Classic 19th century English pedestal desk in oak with original leather top. Offers a total of 8 drawers, including a file drawer on the bottom right. Desk surface has the original...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Leather, Oak

French Oak Notary Luxurious Multi-Drawer File Cabinet from E.Chouanrad, Paris
French Oak Notary Luxurious Multi-Drawer File Cabinet from E.Chouanrad, Paris

French Oak Notary Luxurious Multi-Drawer File Cabinet from E.Chouanrad, Paris

Located in Roubaix, FR

Two parts French notary or lawyer solid oak brass and metal incredible quality and luxurious drawer file cabinet.

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Brass, Iron

Antique Architects or Artists Flat File Cabinet
Antique Architects or Artists Flat File Cabinet

Antique Architects or Artists Flat File Cabinet

Located in Hudson, NY

a beautiful antique architects flat file in oak, perfect for a wide variety of storage - drawings, blueprints, maps, etc. very well made with coffered details on the sides and back, ...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Oak

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By Clairtone

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

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Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...

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Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet

Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet

$1,995

H 30.25 in W 27.5 in D 23.5 in

Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet

By ASH NYC

Located in New York, NY

The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...

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2010s Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Velvet

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

$1,250 / item

H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Brass

Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra

Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra

$3,850 / item

H 20 in W 22 in D 22 in

Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...

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2010s American Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Zebra Hide

Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020

Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020

$1,772 / item

H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in

Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020

Located in Roma, Lazio

This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Brass

Modern English Sofa in a Heavy Weight Stone Washed Natural Hemp & Down Cushion
Modern English Sofa in a Heavy Weight Stone Washed Natural Hemp & Down Cushion

Modern English Sofa in a Heavy Weight Stone Washed Natural Hemp & Down Cushion

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Modern English Arm Sofa Introducing the English Arm Sofa, crafted with heavy weight hemp boasting a soft hand feel for added luxury. This sofa features a down feather wrapped seat cu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Linen, Wood, Down

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Located in London, GB

*Winner of the 2022 Masterpiece Fair Furniture Highlight* The 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Bog Yew Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin Carved entirely from Irish bog yew wood, ...

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19th Century Irish Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Upholstery, Yew

20th Century Mahogany Display Cabinet, c. 1920
20th Century Mahogany Display Cabinet, c. 1920

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$2,043

H 32.29 in W 31.89 in D 20.48 in

20th Century Mahogany Display Cabinet, c. 1920

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-20th Century mahogany and glass display cabinet. The cabinet features double doors with two glass shelves inside, it has been later modified to accomodate electric ligh...

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20th Century Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Glass, Pine

Vintage Dutch Oak / Mahogany Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1930s
Vintage Dutch Oak / Mahogany Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1930s

Vintage Dutch Oak / Mahogany Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1930s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. This piece features 24 paper covered drawers in mahogany with mostly original glass fronts, mahogany handl...

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1930s Dutch Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Mahogany

Antique Industrial 90 Drawer Hardware Store Cabinet
Antique Industrial 90 Drawer Hardware Store Cabinet

Antique Industrial 90 Drawer Hardware Store Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

This impressive antique 90-drawer hardware cabinet was originally used in a workshop or general store, this towering piece was built to keep countless small components—such as nuts, ...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Wood

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104" Historic Tiffany Window "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after Mantegna c1890

104" Historic Tiffany Window "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after Mantegna c1890

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Big Flats, NY

Magnificent historic Tiffany Studios framed window, "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after the 1460 work by Italian Renaissance painter Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506). Incorporating a harm...

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Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Stained Glass

Chest of drawers 'Flora' model 1050 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
Chest of drawers 'Flora' model 1050 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn

Chest of drawers 'Flora' model 1050 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn

By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn

Located in Stockholm, SE

Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn in the late 1930s, the Flora chest of drawers, model 1050, is one of the most poetic expressions of Scandinavian design. This vintage chest o...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen with Palace Attendants
Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen with Palace Attendants

Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen with Palace Attendants

Located in Miami, FL

Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen — Provenance: Perret Vibert, Paris Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen with Palace Attendants and Schola...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Paint, Wood

Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros
Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros

Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Portland, OR

A rare & important pair of antique American Art Nouveau with Gothic frames stained glass doors/windows, by Povey Brothers, Portland Oregon, circa 1900. Over 6.5' in height. Povey Bro...

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer

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Stained Glass

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Early Meiji Period Japanese Elm Shadona Cabinet

Early Meiji Period Japanese Elm Shadona Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

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Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique oak file cabinet 2 drawer available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of oak, wood and metal, every antique oak file cabinet 2 drawer was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique oak file cabinet 2 drawer, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique oak file cabinet 2 drawer bearing Arts and Crafts, Industrial or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique oak file cabinet 2 drawer that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hamilton, Library Bureau SoleMakers and Hamilton Products produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Oak File Cabinet 2 Drawer?

An antique oak file cabinet 2 drawer can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,187, while the lowest priced sells for $220 and the highest can go for as much as $8,156.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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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