Architect File Cabinet
1950s Drawer Cabinet, Architect's Filing Cabinet
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful drawer cabinet from the 1950s. High-quality corpus made of block board in dark stained
Category
Vintage 1950s German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash
Antique Victorian Walnut 15-Drawer Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
map flat file cabinet or collector's cabinet
USA, Late 19th Century
Measures: 32.5"W x 15.75"D x
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Iron
$3,995
H 55.5 in W 32.5 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Arts & Crafts Oak 13-Drawer Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional vintage Arts & Crafts 13-drawer architect's blueprint flat file cabinet, map file
Category
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$5,995
H 48.25 in W 45.63 in D 35.38 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak 16-Drawer Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts 16-drawer architect's blueprint flat file cabinet, map
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$4,500
H 42.75 in W 27.13 in D 21.63 in
Antique Oak 25-Drawer Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet by Hamilton
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts 25-drawer architect's blueprint flat file cabinet or
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Iron
$4,995
H 45.25 in W 26.75 in D 22 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak 15-Drawer Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts 15-drawer architect's blueprint flat file cabinet, map
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$3,995
H 43.75 in W 20 in D 16.38 in
Antique Georgian Drawing Print Architect's Plan File 7 Drawer Chest Cabinet 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Georgian Country House seven drawer lock-sided architect's plan or print chest circa
Category
Antique 1820s Irish Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$2,595
H 31.5 in W 40 in D 25.75 in
41" Industrial Architectural Metal Flat File Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
41" Industrial Architectural metal flat file cabinet
Repurposed architects flat file cabinet
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
$1,520 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31 in W 41 in D 29.5 in
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Hamilton Map Cabinet Flat File Industrial Cabinet Architects Cabinet
By Hamilton
Located in Newtown, CT
Hamilton map file cabinet in great condition from the 1920s. 15 drawers with base. It is 27.75
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Belgian Architects Flat File
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Unusual architects flat file from Belgium with open sides.
Category
Antique 19th Century Dressers
Flat File Coffee Table in High Gloss White with Reclaimed Wood
Located in Alhambra, CA
Vintage architect's flat file cabinet repurposed for use as a coffee table. Refinished in high
Category
Vintage 1970s American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Vintage Arts & Crafts Oak 15-Drawer Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional vintage Arts & Crafts 15-drawer architect's blueprint flat file cabinet, map file
Category
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 54 in W 46.75 in D 33.75 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 46.5 in W 45.5 in D 35.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet
USA
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 32.13 in W 49 in D 38.75 in
Antique Oak 20-Drawer Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet by Hamilton
By Globe Wernicke, Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts 20-drawer architect's blueprint flat file cabinet or
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 43.25 in W 37.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique Pine Architect's Blueprint 16-Drawer Flat File Cabinet, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts architect's blueprint or map 16-drawer flat file
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Pine
H 55 in W 44.75 in L 55 in
Arts & Crafts Oak 15-Drawer Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet by Hamilton
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional vintage Arts & Crafts oak stacking architect's blueprint flat file cabinet
By
Category
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 47.75 in W 45.5 in D 34.5 in
19th Century Architect’s Filing Drawers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century architect’s filing drawers,
Filing cabinet with 30 shallow drawers
This attractive
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Oak Arts & Crafts Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet
USA
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 49.13 in W 50.75 in D 29.5 in
Vintage Arts & Crafts Oak Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet by Hamilton
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Arts & Crafts style oak architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet
Recently
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 27.88 in W 43.25 in D 30.25 in
Antique Architect's Blueprint Cabinet or Map Flat File with Drafting Table Top
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts walnut architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 31.75 in W 45 in D 34 in
Antique Pine 12-Drawer Blueprint Flat File Cabinet by Hamilton, Circa 1900
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet
By
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 34.5 in W 35.75 in D 21.5 in
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
H 23.75 in W 48 in D 29.75 in
Antique Oak 17-Drawer Printer's Cabinet or Flat File by Hamilton, circa 1900
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
A unique Arts & Crafts antique architect's printer's cabinet or flat file cabinet
By Hamilton
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 39.75 in W 35.88 in D 24 in
Antique Oak 16-Drawer Blueprint Flat File Cabinet by Hamilton, circa 1900
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet
By
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
H 42.75 in W 27 in D 21.5 in
Antique Oak 20-Drawer Blueprint Flat File Cabinet by Hamilton, Circa 1900
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Arts & Crafts antique architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet
By
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 43.13 in W 26 in D 21.5 in
George VI Eight-Drawer Tiger Oak Map / Plans Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
An English George VI period stacking map cabinet / architect's flat file. Two (2) section cabinet
Category
20th Century English Georgian Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Vintage Architect's File Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
Unique Architect's plans cabinet with lift-top black leather top. Leather has some wear and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Walnut Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
map flat file cabinet or collector's cabinet
USA, Late 19th Century
Measures: 44.5"W x 29.5"D x
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Arts & Crafts Oak Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Arts & Crafts style oak architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet
USA, 20th
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Oak
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 29.5 in W 41 in D 30.13 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Arts & Crafts antique architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet
USA
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 51.13 in W 57.5 in D 33.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts English Pine 12-Drawer Architect's Blueprint File Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
flat file cabinet, map file, or art cabinet
In the manner of Hamilton
England, Circa 1900
Measures
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 53 in W 43.25 in D 29.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Pine 10-Drawer Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts 10-drawer pine architect's blueprint flat file cabinet
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Pine
H 40.25 in W 40.5 in D 22 in
Antique Oak 24-Drawer Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet by Hamilton
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts 24-drawer architect's blueprint flat file cabinet or
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 44 in W 36.75 in D 24.13 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Pine Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts nine-drawer architect's blueprint or map flat file
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 35.5 in W 49.75 in D 39.25 in
Vintage Arts & Crafts Oak Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Arts & Crafts style oak architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet
USA, Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique Oak 25-Drawer Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet by Hamilton, 1900
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts 25-drawer architect's blueprint flat file cabinet or
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 43.25 in W 36.88 in D 21.63 in
Oak Industrial 13 Drawer Flat File.Architects, , map.pull out writing tray
By Hamilton Products
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Oak Industrial 13 Drawer Flat File.Architects.artist,,map cabinet,,.pull out writing tray
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Oak 25-Drawer Blueprint Flat File Cabinet by Hamilton, circa 1900
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet
By
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Immense Cherrywood Twenty-Drawer Flat File Cabinet Chest
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent twenty-drawer cherrywood architects flat file cabinet that features ten drawers on each
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Vintage Army Green Steel Flat File Map and Blueprint Cabinet by Globe Wernicke
By Globe Wernicke, Globe Wernicke
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage steel flat file blueprint / architect cabinet by Globe Wernicke. Features twelve drawers
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Steel, Metal
H 51 in W 33 in D 25.25 in
Custom Flat File Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique stainless steel coffee table with glass top. Re-purposed architects flat file cabinet, made
Category
20th Century Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rare Scandinavian Architect's filing cabinet
Located in Scarsdale, NY
This magnificent cabinet was custom made for an architect. The drawers are removable. Function
Category
Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Wooden Chest of Drawers with 7 Drawers, 1950s
Located in Retie, BE
Great looking large wooden chest of drawers with 7 drawers or architect's file cabinet.
A storage
Category
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
1960s High Modernist File Cabinet by Swiss Architect Fritz Haller
By Fritz Haller
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Fritz Haller (USM)
Swiss
File Cabinet from the Haller (USM) modular furniture system
1960
Two
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Flat File Cabinet Coffee Table in High Gloss White with Brass Hardware
Located in Alhambra, CA
We refinished this vintage architect's flat file cabinet for use as a coffee table. It's perfect
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel, Brass
Flat File Coffee Table in High Gloss White
Located in Alhambra, CA
Vintage architect's flat file cabinet repurposed for use as a coffee table. Refinished in high
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Flat File Coffee Table in Gloss White with Glass Top, Custom Order
Located in Alhambra, CA
Vintage architect's flat file cabinet repurposed for use as a coffee table. Refinished in high
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Flat File Coffee Table in High Gloss White with Reclaimed Wood
Located in Alhambra, CA
Vintage architect's flat file cabinet repurposed for use as a coffee table. Refinished in high
Category
Vintage 1970s American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Architect File Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal architect file cabinet for your home. Each architect file cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and mahogany. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer architect file cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An architect file cabinet, designed in the Arts and Crafts, Industrial or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Fritz Haller, Hamilton Products and Hamilton each produced at least one beautiful architect file cabinet that is worth considering.
How Much is a Architect File Cabinet?
Prices for an architect file cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $8,850, while the average can fetch as much as $3,175.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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.
Questions About Architect File Cabinet
- How tall are filing cabinets?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Filing 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, 2023A 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.
- What is the best filing cabinet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021When 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.
- What is a file cabinet used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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, 2023A 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, 2023The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024To 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, 2023How 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.
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Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.
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In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
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