Map File
Antique Large 10 Drawer Pine Map File Flat File Cabinet
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very nice antique 10 Drawer pine Map File Cabinet. The cabinet has square nails
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Cabinets
Materials
Pine
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 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 Large 15 Drawer Staking Map Posters Chest Drawing File Walnut Cabinet
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile antique 15 drawer file cabinet posters documents etc, circa 1970's walnut finish large
Category
20th Century American Mission Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$1,978
H 43.5 in W 45.5 in D 35 in
Vintage Cole Steel Metal Industrial Stacking Flat File Map Cabinet w/ 10 Drawers
By Cole Steel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cole Steel Metal Industrial Stacking Flat File Map Cabinet with 10 Drawers. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Steel
$1,800
H 39.25 in W 46.5 in D 35.5 in
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Pine
$12,500
H 41 in W 72.5 in D 16.5 in
Vintage Wooden Flat File with 10 Drawers
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Blueprint / Map / Flat File Cabinet
Overall Dimensions: 31 1/2" deep x 37 1/2" wide x 40
Category
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Washington Corona Coffee Table by David Adjaye for Knoll, Signed
By Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
history, fact file, maps and satellite imagery that come together in a rigorous analysis and
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Recent Sales
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
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 Industrial Printers Flat File Map Cabinet
Located in West Hartford, CT
From the turn of the century, this industrial flat map oak file cabinet holds a lot of history
Category
Vintage 1910s American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Vintage Oak Blueprint / Map / Flat File Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Oak Flat File with 10 Drawers
Overall Dimensions: 31" x 57 1/2" x 40 1/4" high
Inner
Category
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Metal
1920s Quarter Sawn Oak Map or Flat File with Letter Size File Cabinet Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Modular design oak map case or flat file with nice wood grain, brass hardware and 12 drawers. This
Category
Vintage 1920s American Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 59 in W 33 in D 25 in
Antique Oak 26-Drawer Map Flat File, circa 1913
Located in South Bend, IN
Antique oak 26-drawer map flat file
Made by Library Bureau Sole Makers,
USA, circa 1913
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Large Oak Architects Flat File/Map Table from Dutch University
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This large table in oak with three large file/map drawers was used in the geography department of a
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Oak
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 Eight Drawer Oak Map, Art or Print File Cabinet, circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique map, art or print fining cabinet offers oak construction with eight drawers, brass pulls
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Oak
20 Drawer Tiger Oak Map Cabinet or Flat File with Original Brass Hardware
Located in New York, NY
Modular design. Smooth sliding. This can be seen at our 149 Madison Ave store in Manhattan.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Cabinets
H 67.5 in W 30 in D 41.25 in
Oak Multi Drawer/Purpose File Cabinet
Located in Petaluma, CA
drawers, there are four drawers for large flat files/maps and six index file drawers. Beautifully paneled
Category
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Double Stack Oak Flat File Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Oak Map / Blueprint Flat File Cabinet
Overall Dimensions: 28 1/2" x 41" x 34" high
Drawers: 24 1
Category
Late 20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Oak
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
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 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
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 Arts & Crafts Oak Yawman And Erbe 5 Stack File Unit C1910
By Yawman Erbe
Located in Big Flats, NY
construction with five stacks having file and map drawers, c1910
Measures - 74"h x 33"w x 27"d
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Oak
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
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 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
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
Army Green Stacking Flat or Map File Cabinet with Wood Top
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century stacking US Army green flat or map file cabinet. Comes with a well worn
Category
20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Enamel, Steel
19th Century Country French Pine Double-Sided Map File Cabinet or Coffee Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Country French primitive pine double-sided three-drawer map or flat file
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Brass
H 20.38 in W 48.75 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Map / Flat File Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Oak map cabinet.
Overall dimensions: 22" x 25 1/2" x 34 3/4".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Oversize 10 Drawer Oak Flat File Map Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Solid oak early 20th Century flat file map cabinet with the original brass hardware. Oversize
Category
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Country Store 36 Drawer Oak File or Map Cabinet C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Store 36-Drawer Paneled Oak File or Map Cabinet C1920
Measures - 53.75"h x 51"w x 18"d
Category
Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
Vintage 1920s Industrial Globe Wernicke Oak Flat Map Blueprint File Cabinet
Located in Lafayette, IN
This amazing 1920s globe Wernicke cabinet features solid oak construction, panelled sides, original hardware, and re-conditioned original finish with a wonderful time-patinaed red hu...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 60.5 in W 45.5 in D 34.5 in
Unusual Vintage, 1940s Industrial Oak Blueprint Map Flat File Cabinet on Wheels
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a one-of-a-kind rolling flat file cabinet custom made in the late 1940s. Cabinet features
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Iron, Steel
H 72 in W 46 in D 32 in
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
Vintage Army Green Steel Flat File Map and Blueprint Cabinet by Steel Age
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage steel flat file cabinet by Steel Age Corp. 40" in width, 28 1/2" in depth, 42" in height
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage Industrial Army Green Art-Metal Combination Flat File and Filing Cabinet
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage art metal filing cabinet with a storage compartment and flat file map storage. Measures 32
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 46.75 in W 32.75 in D 24.63 in
Vintage Dark Oak Blueprint Flat File
Located in South Bend, IN
A unique architect's blueprint or map flat file. The file is made from solid oak and has beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Vintage Double Stack Flat File with Brass Handles
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Blueprint / Map / Flat File Cabinet with 17 Drawers
Overall Dimensions: 33 1/4" x 51 1/2
Category
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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
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 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 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
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
Large Oak Map Cabinet / Flat File
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a very nice vintage oak flat file with 10 drawers on a pedestal base. The cabinet is made
Category
20th Century Cabinets
Materials
Oak
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
Map Cabinet / Chart Rack
Located in Dallas, TX
All wood map cabinet or chart rack with 40 openings. Previously used to store oil filed maps and
Category
20th Century Cabinets
American Oak Map or Architect's Chest
Located in Bridport, CT
American Large Oak Architects Flat File/Map Chest. For maps, architects blueprints or ocean charts
Category
Vintage 1920s American Maps
Materials
Oak
Civil War Era Officer's Field Desk
Located in Seattle, WA
organizational cubbies, and 6 lovely mustache trimmed vertical file compartments for maps and papers.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Campaign Desks
Materials
Pine
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Map File For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal map file for your home. Each map file for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and brass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer map file, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A map file, designed in the Industrial, Arts and Crafts or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made map file has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Globe Wernicke, Hamilton Products and Library Bureau SoleMakers are consistently popular.
How Much is a Map File?
Prices for a map file can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,250 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,995.
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.
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