Birch File Cabinet
Danish File Cabinet in Oak 1950s / 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Danish tambour door file cabinet with 15 drawers. Made in oak and drawers in birch wood. Prod
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Materials
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Fred K. Ullmer London Double 32 Drawer Map Makers Flat File Printers Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare Antique Fred K. Ullmer London Double 32 Drawer Map Makers Flat File Printers Cabinet. Item
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cabinets
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Birch, Pine
H 41 in W 72.5 in D 16.5 in
1940's, Advocat Atelier Klappet Cabinet, Twenty Klappets
Located in Hook, Hampshire
legal offices for practical filing. The cabinet is principally made in well grained and figured birch
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Vintage 1940s English Shelves
Materials
Wood
1960's Large Mid Century Desk - Cabinet - Up Zavody
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Large Mid Century Desk -Cabinet - Up Zavody.
Superb practical piece of mid century storage
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Vintage 1960s Czech Shelves
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Oak
ModernMates Desk by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in Dorchester, MA
from solid birch, the case sits on splayed feet and has a protective Formica writing surface. On the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Formica, Birch
Carl Malmsten Swedish Grace Executive Desk
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Atlanta, GA
An inlaid rosewood and flame birch desk with locking drawer, filing cabinet and pullout drawers
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Functionalist Birch Desk by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1930s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
right and a filing cabinet to the left with a jalousie door.
Ink spots inside the top drawer.
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Birch
Writers Desk in Oak w/ Acid Etched Bronze Frame by Harry Lunstead Designs, 1970s
By Paul Evans, Harry Lunstead
Located in Deland, FL
his unique use of acid-etching solid bronze coupled with natural materials like oak and birch Harry
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Bronze
H 28 in W 47.25 in D 27 in
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Art Deco wrought iron pelican bookends by Edgar Brandt, France 1924.
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By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Perpignan, FR
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Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
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Scandinavian Modern Office Chair, Model 3217, by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen
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Located in Lejre, DK
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Located in Seattle, WA
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Danish Modern Teak Double Door File Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish modern file cabinet, circa 1960's. Double tambour door locking cabinet with contrasting black handles. No internal drawers, repurpose to suit your needs!
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1940's Pollards Fifteen Drawer Brass Haberdashery Cabinet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
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Vintage Italian Beech Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Tambour Door File Cabinet/Bookcase
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Located in Topeka, KS
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Brazilian Modern Cabinet with Three Drawers in Rosewood, Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Debenham, Suffolk
standard file size drawers, with metal handle and label attachment. Side with contrasting darker birch
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Located in Debenham, Suffolk
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By EEKA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall Eeka file cabinet with Locking Tambourd door. And stacking birch drawers inside. In good
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Tall Oak Eeka Filing Cabinet with Tambour Door
By Coen de Vries, EEKA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Tall Mid-Century Swedish Roll-Front File Cabinet
Located in Madrid, ES
Tall roll-front birch cabinet painted in black. Interior shelves and pull-out drawers. Lockable
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Tall Oak Eeka File Cabinet with Tambourd Door
By EEKA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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By EEKA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Alvar Aalto for Artek Birch Drawer Cabinets, Set of 2
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Streamlined Machine Age Birch Heywood Wakefield Kneehole desk in Champagne 1950s
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By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Alvar Aalto Artek-Pascoe 1940s Desk and Chair
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Located in Kalamazoo, MI
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By Raymond Loewy, Brunswick Co.
Located in Pasadena, CA
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By G.V. Møbler
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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By Stow Davis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Hudson, NY
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Located in Bellport, NY
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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1960s Frej-Odense Danish Modern Storage Cabinet Flat File
Located in Washington, DC
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in San Diego, CA
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By Bernhardt
Located in Pasadena, TX
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Located in St. Louis, MO
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Florence Knoll Credenza with Dynamic Color Scheme in Lacquer
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in South Charleston, WV
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An Art Deco Secretary
Located in New York, NY
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By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Farnham, Surrey
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Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
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Located in Scarsdale, NY
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By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Farnham, Surrey
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Located in BOSTON, MA
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Located in Sacramento, CA
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1960s expandable desk with lamp in beautifully grained rosewood cabinet with rosewood & birch
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Scandinavian Desk-Home Office System
By Selfile Systemer Oslo 1
Located in Miami, FL
drawer, retractable supports,
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Teak Executive's Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Cambridge, MA
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Original Early Second Generation Eames ESU Desk with Return
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
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Danish Teak Tambour Flat Filing Cabinet by Frej-Odense, 1960s
By Frej-Odense
Located in Amherst, NH
, circa 1960s. Cabinet features two pull down tambour doors that reveal ten beach wood & birch filing
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Teak
Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Secretarial Desk & Return Model #1543
By Florence Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Knoll Associates USA, 1955 laminate, birch veneer, enameled metal. Desk features three drawers, two
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Birch File Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the birch file cabinet you’re looking for. Frequently made of birch, wood and hardwood, every birch file cabinet was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer birch file cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A birch file cabinet made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made birch file cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Alvar Aalto, Artek and EEKA are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Birch File Cabinet?
A birch file cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,321, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $3,495.
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.
Questions About Birch 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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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Violet Ceramic Vase
Black Walnut Log
Birch Filing Cabinet
Sandwich Ceramic
Ceramic Inlaid Pair
Conant Ball Modernmates
Retro Hairpin Desk
Knoll Model 32
Desk With Outlet
Italian Fire Places Marble
Antique Chinese Floor Vase
Oyster Veneered Box
Oyster Veneer Box
Chinese Rosewood Altar
Chinese Jade Cabinet
Antique Chinese Mother Of Pearl Inlaid Furniture
Oyster Veneer Boxes
Trump Box