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Oak Mid-Century Cabinet with Tambour Door, Storage and Orange Filing Rack
By Nipu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Nipu credenza or office cabinet with sliding tambour door, multiple cubbies and a
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

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
Category

Vintage 1930s European Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Antique Oak Printer's Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
8FT antique printer's flat file cabinet Striking 1930s-1940s industrial cabinet featuring 34
Category

Vintage 1930s North American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Printer's Cabinet
Antique Oak Printer's Cabinet
H 92.5 in W 50.5 in D 20 in
Edouard Colonna Art Nouveau Paris "Bibliotheque Victor Hugo" Cabinet
By Edouard Colonna
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Nouveau cabinet by Edouard Colonna, 1900-1901, identified in numerous period sources as
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Other

Italian wooden archive cabinet with a shutter opening and metal handle, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Wooden archive cabinet with a shutter opening and metal handle, 1940s Office filing archive
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Attributed to G. Viardot, France, Circa 1880
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in PARIS, FR
A Japanese style carved wood cabinet attributed to G. Viardot. A painted decor imitating Japanese
Category

Antique 1880s French Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Att. to Perret & Vibert, France, circa 1880
By Perret et Vibert
Located in PARIS, FR
greatest artists, such Gallé and Rousseau for glass- and ceramic wares, and the cabinet-makers Lièvre and
Category

Antique 1880s French Japonisme Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Superb Wall Unit with Adjustable Desk by Dean Santner
By Dean Santner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
are 4 shelves plus a display shelf, organizer, compact desk, and file cabinet. Classic Arts and Crafts
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Superb Wall Unit with Adjustable Desk by Dean Santner
By Dean Santner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
featuring 8 shelves (one with removable file cabinet / organizer). A drop down desk is highlighted by
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Glass Table by Maison Alphonse Giroux, Paris
By Maison Giroux
Located in Dublin, IE
, p. 77 (illustrated). Artists Biograpy: Alphonse Giroux, "the merchant of the princes", is an
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Shelves

Materials

Ormolu

"The File, " Acrylic on Parchment Paper signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"The File" is an original acrylic painting on parchment paper by Reginald K. Gee. The artist signed
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1990s Contemporary Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Parchment Paper, Acrylic

Cabinet of Wonders, Persistence and the Fugitive
By Greg Garvey
Located in Darien, CT
This flat file installation is a kind of Wunderkammer – a Cabinet of Wonder or Curiosity containing
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2010s Conceptual Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Video, Found Objects

Art Investment Report
By Mary Bauermeister
Located in New York, NY
the bottom of the page. The first two drawings of the upper portion resemble that of a filing cabinet
Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Aesthetic Phase Pre-Raphaelite Movement Late 19th Century. Sanguine Red Chalk
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
original sanguine red chalk portrait drawing on paper is by the English female artist Alice Mary Chambers
Category

Late 19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Chalk

Émile GALLE (1846-1904) "Paysage Vosgien" Glass Lamp circa 1900
By Emile Gallé
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
the family business and extended his activities to the cabinet-office in 1885. Already noticed at the
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

E.Gallé (1846-1904) French Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase « Anemones» circa 1900
By Emile Gallé
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
business and extended his activities to the cabinet-office in 1885. Already noticed at the Exposition de la
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Divination by Needle
By Rachel Phillips
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Each Cabinet Card is unique, and the image above details the front and back of the card. A handmade
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Divination by Cloud
By Rachel Phillips
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Each Cabinet Card is unique, and the image above details the front and back of the card. A handmade
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper

Divination by Mirror
By Rachel Phillips
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Each Cabinet Card is unique, and the image above details the front and back of the card. A handmade
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Divination by Time
By Rachel Phillips
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Each Cabinet Card is unique, and the image above details the front and back of the card. A handmade
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Divination by Book
By Rachel Phillips
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Each Cabinet Card is unique, and the image above details the front and back of the card. A handmade
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Divination by Mountain
By Rachel Phillips
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Each Cabinet Card is unique, and the image above details the front and back of the card. A handmade
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper

Divinations by Stranger
By Rachel Phillips
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Each Cabinet Card is unique, and the image above details the front and back of the card. A handmade
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper

Divination by Key
By Rachel Phillips
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Each Cabinet Card is unique, and the image above details the front and back of the card. A handmade
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Divination by Shadow
By Rachel Phillips
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Each Cabinet Card is unique, and the image above details the front and back of the card. A handmade
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Divination by Raindrop
By Rachel Phillips
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Each Cabinet Card is unique, and the image above details the front and back of the card. A handmade
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Divination by Phillips
By Rachel Phillips
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Each Cabinet Card is unique, and the image above details the front and back of the card. A handmade
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper

Divination by Cards
By Rachel Phillips
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Each Cabinet Card is unique, and the image above details the front and back of the card. A handmade
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Divination by Palm
By Rachel Phillips
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Each Cabinet Card is unique, and the image above details the front and back of the card. A handmade
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Divination by Wind
By Rachel Phillips
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Each Cabinet Card is unique, and the image above details the front and back of the card. A handmade
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Divination by Wax
By Rachel Phillips
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Each Cabinet Card is unique, and the image above details the front and back of the card. A handmade
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

NATURA MORTA OVALE CON VERDE ORIENTALE - Mixed Media on Canvas
By Bruno Donzelli
Located in Napoli, IT
these years have as their central theme the 'filing cabinet of art', an expression that encompasses the
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Carol Diehl, Aida, 2011, powder pastel on Masonite, 9 x 12 inches, Abstract
By Carol Diehl
Located in Darien, CT
ODETTA is pleased to present works by Carol Diehl as our Flat File Feature Artist. Opening each
Category

2010s Suprematist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Pastel, Board

Carol Diehl, Alexandrinus, 2011, powder pastel on Masonite, 9x12 in, Abstract
By Carol Diehl
Located in Darien, CT
ODETTA is pleased to present works by Carol Diehl as our Flat File Feature Artist. Opening each
Category

2010s Suprematist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Pastel, Board

Carol Diehl, Adriana, 2011, powder pastel on Masonite, 9 x 12 inches, Abstract
By Carol Diehl
Located in Darien, CT
ODETTA is pleased to present works by Carol Diehl as our Flat File Feature Artist. Opening each
Category

2010s Suprematist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Pastel, Board

Carol Diehl, Aki, 2011, powder pastel on Masonite, 9 x 12 inches, Abstract
By Carol Diehl
Located in Darien, CT
ODETTA is pleased to present works by Carol Diehl as our Flat File Feature Artist. Opening each
Category

2010s Suprematist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Pastel, Board

Carol Diehl, Aharon, 2011, powder pastel on Masonite, 9 x 12 inches, Abstract
By Carol Diehl
Located in Darien, CT
ODETTA is pleased to present works by Carol Diehl as our Flat File Feature Artist. Opening each
Category

2010s Suprematist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Pastel, Board

Carol Diehl, Albia III, 2011, powder pastel on Masonite, 9 x 12 inches, Abstract
By Carol Diehl
Located in Darien, CT
ODETTA is pleased to present works by Carol Diehl as our Flat File Feature Artist. Opening each
Category

2010s Suprematist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Pastel, Board

Transparent City #32 – Michael Wolf, Chicago, USA, City, Rooftops, Skyscraper
By Michael Wolf
Located in Zurich, CH
people inhabit these immense cellular buildings, these boxy hives, these human filing cabinets, and
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

Transparent City #25 – Michael Wolf, Chicago, USA, City, Rooftops, Skyscraper
By Michael Wolf
Located in Zurich, CH
people inhabit these immense cellular buildings, these boxy hives, these human filing cabinets, and
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
pedestal cabinets below: each with 2 standard drawers and 1 file drawer, front and back. Polished Stainless
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Transparent City #87A – Michael Wolf, Chicago, USA, City, Rooftops, Skyscraper
By Michael Wolf
Located in Zurich, CH
people inhabit these immense cellular buildings, these boxy hives, these human filing cabinets, and
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

Transparent City #87B – Michael Wolf, Chicago, USA, City, Rooftops, Skyscraper
By Michael Wolf
Located in Zurich, CH
people inhabit these immense cellular buildings, these boxy hives, these human filing cabinets, and
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

Transparent City #118 – Michael Wolf, Chicago, USA, City, Rooftops, Skyscraper
By Michael Wolf
Located in Zurich, CH
Realty, invited Michael Wolf as an artist-in-residence to document this phenomenon. Bringing his unique
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

Transparent City #11 – Michael Wolf, Chicago, USA, City, Rooftops, Skyscraper
By Michael Wolf
Located in Zurich, CH
Realty, invited Michael Wolf as an artist-in-residence to document this phenomenon. Bringing his unique
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

Transparent City #62 – Michael Wolf, Chicago, USA, City, Rooftops, Skyscraper
By Michael Wolf
Located in Zurich, CH
cellular buildings, these boxy hives, these human filing cabinets, and Wolf’s stealthy, intrusive lens
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

Transparent City #12 – Michael Wolf, Chicago, USA, City, Facade, Skyscraper, Art
By Michael Wolf
Located in Zurich, CH
Realty, invited Michael Wolf as an artist-in-residence to document this phenomenon. Bringing his unique
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

Jim Shaw - Stocks Painting - Signed and Dated Oil on Canvas
By Jim Shaw
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
books, records, and psychedelic posters. The artist’s Oism project, initiated in the late 1990s
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bodhi Surfer Cabinet / Credenza 4-Door, Steel and Oak, Jordan Mozer, USA, 2013
By Jordan Mozer
Located in Chicago, IL
the artist. Process and Materials Made in Chicago. Computer milled hot rolled steel, hand filed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sideboards

Materials

Cut Steel

Bodhi Surfer Cabinet/Credenza in Steel + Oak/2-Door/ Jordan Mozer USA 2013
By Jordan Mozer
Located in Chicago, IL
cabinets in contrast with their long, thin legs allude to the body of a surfer in swim trunks. The artist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sideboards

Materials

Cut Steel

Swedish Art Deco Desk by Carl Malmstein
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous desk was designed and built by Carl Malmsten, and appears in a book on the artist
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Desks

Materials

Birch, Fir, Oak, Satinwood, Mahogany

Swedish Art Deco Desk by Carl Malmstein
Swedish Art Deco Desk by Carl Malmstein
H 29 in W 70.75 in D 30.5 in
Blonde Marilyn Monroe Leaf Shelf by Mark Levin
By Mark Levin
Located in Albuquerque, NM
worked by hand with files, rasps, and scrapers. The two stems are mortised into the top and then sculpted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Brunette Marilyn Monroe Leaf Shelf in Walnut by Mark Levin
By Mark Levin
Located in Albuquerque, NM
worked by hand with files, rasps, and scrapers. The two stems are mortised into the top and then sculpted
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Industrial Romantic Étagère; Steel Shelves and White Oak, Jordan Mozer, USA 2013
By Jordan Mozer
Located in Chicago, IL
" wide x 26" long x 75" tall (76 cm wide x 66 cm wide x 190 cm tall). Collection of the artist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sideboards

Materials

Cut Steel

CARLO DE CARLIbedroom suite
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
by The Italian artist Mario Radice. OVERALL LENGHT WITH DESK 118 INx22 IN DEEP x 73 IN HIGH
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

CARLO DE CARLIbedroom suite
CARLO DE CARLIbedroom suite
H 73 in W 118 in D 22 in
Les Tambours De Valmy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Toubon Guy, born in Marseille in 1931. Painter, draftsman, printmaker, filing cabinet (tapestries
Category

20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Massive 1930s Oak Artist's Flat File
Located in Garnerville, NY
Solid oak construction with 10 flat drawers. The piece is comprised of two 5 drawer units that stack onto a sturdy footed base and a "drop in" top. Ten slim line drawers that have Ma...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Schoolhouse Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Massive 1930s Oak Artist's Flat File
Massive 1930s Oak Artist's Flat File
H 35.5 in W 45.75 in L 35.5 in
Early 20h Century Small Chest of Drawers / Art Deco Era Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique 1930s dismountable filing cabinet for small cards and alike. From a local artist with too
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Metal

White Nordens Flora Cabinet
Located in Madrid, ES
Flora cabinet. Interior lined with shelves and three file drawers.
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Paper, Wood

White Nordens Flora Cabinet
White Nordens Flora Cabinet
H 49.41 in W 52.37 in D 18.12 in
A Pair of Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Wood Cabinets by Gillow
Located in Sheffield, MA
movable drawers and partitions, like early filing cabinets, and it even made a bureau bedstead that served
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Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

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Artist File Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of artist file cabinets is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and oak, all artist file cabinets available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of artist file cabinets available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of artist file cabinets to choose from, but at 1stDibs, industrial, Art Deco and Art Nouveau artist file cabinets are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made artist file cabinets over the years, but those made by Betjemanns & Sons, Edouard Colonna and Frank Gehry are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Artist File Cabinets?

Artist file cabinets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,371, while the lowest priced sells for $700 and the highest can go for as much as $130,000.
Questions About Artist File Cabinets
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.