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Stölzenberg filing cabinet
Stölzenberg filing cabinet

Stölzenberg filing cabinet

Located in MILL, NL

Stolzenberg Chest of Drawers / Filing Cabinet. From Germany, mid-20th century. In very good condition!

Category

Mid-20th Century Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Tiger Oak File Cabinet Circa. 1900 (24) Drawers
Tiger Oak File Cabinet Circa. 1900 (24) Drawers

Tiger Oak File Cabinet Circa. 1900 (24) Drawers

By The Shannon File Cabinet

Located in Fulton, CA

An American tiger oak file cabinet with 24 individual drawers. Circa. 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Teak File Cabinet
Teak File Cabinet

Teak File Cabinet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Three drawer mid-century style file cabinet with teak grain wood veneer. Metal gliding rails, finished back and wood handles.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Vintage filing cabinet
Vintage filing cabinet

Vintage filing cabinet

Located in Lemmer, NL

Vintage filing cabinet cabinet office furniture 1970s Period 1970s Design Unknown Sweden Condition Good Minor signs of wear Size 117 x 84 x 45 cm (H x W x D) Details Wood...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Tall File Cabinet
Tall File Cabinet

Tall File Cabinet

$2,855 / item

Tall File Cabinet

Located in Annville, PA

A superb piece of craftsmanship this high quality Mahogany Tall File Cabinet from Niagara Furniture is made with figured mahogany.

Category

2010s Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

6 Knoll Reff File Cabinets
6 Knoll Reff File Cabinets

6 Knoll Reff File Cabinets

Located in Pasadena, TX

Knoll Reff File Cabinets

Category

20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Hamilton Flat File cabinet
Hamilton Flat File cabinet

Hamilton Flat File cabinet

$520Sale Price|20% Off

Hamilton Flat File cabinet

By Hamilton

Located in Pasadena, TX

Hamilton flat file cabinet. It's made in oak in the Mission style of the Arts and Crafts period.

Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Two Drawer File Cabinet
Two Drawer File Cabinet

Two Drawer File Cabinet

Located in Annville, PA

A high quality piece of office furniture from Niagara Furniture our Two Drawer File Cabinet is made with figured mahogany. The top of the cabinet is covered in a full grain brown lea...

Category

2010s Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Connect Filing Cabinet
Connect Filing Cabinet

Connect Filing Cabinet

By Henry Norris, New Format Studio

Located in Vancouver, BC

The Connect Filing Cabinet was created to be equally elegant and functional in an office setting.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

4 Drawer Painted Wood File Cabinets
4 Drawer Painted Wood File Cabinets

4 Drawer Painted Wood File Cabinets

$1,360Sale Price / item|20% Off

4 Drawer Painted Wood File Cabinets

Located in Pasadena, TX

These file cabinets are antiquated and have 4 drawers.

Category

20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Oak single door filing cabinet
Oak single door filing cabinet

Oak single door filing cabinet

$1,808Sale Price|20% Off

Oak single door filing cabinet

Located in Cheshire, GB

Solid oak filing cabinet the square top with moulded edge above a panelled door opening to reveal nine drawers.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Executive Chippendale Locking Filing Cabinets
Executive Chippendale Locking Filing Cabinets

Executive Chippendale Locking Filing Cabinets

Located in Germantown, MD

Striking two-drawer Chippendale filing cabinets in great condition. For both Legal and letter size hanging file folders.

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

41" Industrial Architectural Metal Flat File Cabinet
41" Industrial Architectural Metal Flat File Cabinet

41" Industrial Architectural Metal Flat File Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, TX

41" Industrial Architectural metal flat file cabinet Repurposed architects flat file cabinet featuring 15 drawers.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1950s filing cabinet with roller doors
1950s filing cabinet with roller doors

1950s filing cabinet with roller doors

Located in MILL, NL

1950s filing cabinet with roller doors A beautiful filing cabinet / flap cabinet / roller-door cabinet.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Oak Four-Drawer Filing Cabinet
Contemporary Oak Four-Drawer Filing Cabinet

Contemporary Oak Four-Drawer Filing Cabinet

Located in Germantown, MD

Contemporary Oak Four-Drawer Filing Cabinet with locking top drawer. Measures 16" in width, 16.75" in depth and 51.75" in height.

Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Mid century Scandinavian oak filing cabinet
Mid century Scandinavian oak filing cabinet

Mid century Scandinavian oak filing cabinet

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid century Scandinavian oak filing cabinet circa 1950. Fine quality Swedish oak filing cabinet with brass handles and lock plates.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Two-Drawer Executive Locking Filing Cabinet
Two-Drawer Executive Locking Filing Cabinet

Two-Drawer Executive Locking Filing Cabinet

Located in Germantown, MD

Executive style filing cabinet. Two drawers. Top and bottom drawers lock with key.

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

vintage filing cabinet  bookcase  Kinnarps  Swedish
vintage filing cabinet  bookcase  Kinnarps  Swedish

vintage filing cabinet bookcase Kinnarps Swedish

By Kinnarps

Located in Lemmer, NL

vintage filing cabinet bookcase Kinnarps Swedish period 70s design Kinnarps Sweden condition good minor signs of use size 181 x 104 x 41 (hxbxd) details oak; metal; ite...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Antique filing cabinet with roller doors
Antique filing cabinet with roller doors

Antique filing cabinet with roller doors

Located in MILL, NL

Filing cabinet / rolling cabinet Very handy for storing documents.

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Lock-Side 13 Drawer Filing Cabinet
Antique Lock-Side 13 Drawer Filing Cabinet

Antique Lock-Side 13 Drawer Filing Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Lock-Side 13 Drawer Filing Cabinet with Opening Side Panel Antique early 20th-century lock-side filing cabinet featuring 13 document drawers and hinged side panels.

Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Handsome Black Leather Wrapped Office File Cabinet
Handsome Black Leather Wrapped Office File Cabinet

Handsome Black Leather Wrapped Office File Cabinet

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Handsome functional two drawer file cabinet wrapped in black leather with attractive contrasting white stitching.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Teak Filing Cabinet
Mid-Century Modern Teak Filing Cabinet

Mid-Century Modern Teak Filing Cabinet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A mid-century modern teak filing cabinet featuring clean lines and warm wood grain.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Leather-Covered Filing Cabinets, Late 20th Century
Leather-Covered Filing Cabinets, Late 20th Century

Leather-Covered Filing Cabinets, Late 20th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Pair of leather covered filing cabinets on wheels with four drawers and a round metal inlay on top.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1940s Strafor Filing Cabinet, Original Paint
1940s Strafor Filing Cabinet, Original Paint

1940s Strafor Filing Cabinet, Original Paint

By Strafor

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940s Strafor filing cabinet - original paint 1940s Strafor filing cabinet -made by Forge de Strasbourg.

Category

Vintage 1940s Shelves

Materials

Metal

Jasper Mahogany Chippendale Executive Lateral Filing Cabinet
Jasper Mahogany Chippendale Executive Lateral Filing Cabinet

Jasper Mahogany Chippendale Executive Lateral Filing Cabinet

Located in Germantown, MD

A Jasper Cabinet Company Mahogany Chippendale Executive Lateral Filing Cabinet in great vintage condition.

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Four Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet
Mid Century Four Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet

Mid Century Four Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid Century Four Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet. Keys ( 2) and lock present and functional.

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Cabinets

Materials

Oak

French Walnut Apothecary Cabinet / Filing Cabinet, 1920s
French Walnut Apothecary Cabinet / Filing Cabinet, 1920s

French Walnut Apothecary Cabinet / Filing Cabinet, 1920s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This filing cabinet was made around the 1920s in France.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Pedestal Filing Cabinet, Reception Desk Greeter
Victorian Pedestal Filing Cabinet, Reception Desk Greeter

Victorian Pedestal Filing Cabinet, Reception Desk Greeter

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian Pedestal Filing Cabinet, Reception Desk Greeter This is a very versatile piece, it is made in mahogany with a fold away reading stand to the top and it has a long tambour...

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Maria Yee "Metro" Office Organizer Filing Cabinet
Maria Yee "Metro" Office Organizer Filing Cabinet

Maria Yee "Metro" Office Organizer Filing Cabinet

By Maria Yee Inc.

Located in Astoria, NY

Maria Yee "Metro" Chestnut Office Organizer Filing Cabinet, with glass top and slide writing surface above two drawers. 30" H x 26" W x 20" D.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Chestnut

Vintage Dutch Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, 1930s
Vintage Dutch Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, 1930s

Vintage Dutch Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, 1930s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This apothecary / filing cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands.

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Yawman & Erbe Oak File Cabinet, c.1910
Yawman & Erbe Oak File Cabinet, c.1910

Yawman & Erbe Oak File Cabinet, c.1910

By Yawman Erbe

Located in Savannah, GA

A Yawman & Erbe oak modular file cabinet, circa 1910. Three parts; top section with smaller drawers on left and larger divided drawers on right. 33 ¼ inches wide by 18 ½ inc...

Category

Vintage 1910s American Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Shaw Walker Faux Wood 1940s File Cabinet
Shaw Walker Faux Wood 1940s File Cabinet

Shaw Walker Faux Wood 1940s File Cabinet

By Shaw Walker

Located in Pasadena, TX

Heavy duty 1940s 2-drawer steel file cabinet made in the USA by Shaw Walker, with a faux wood or faux bois printed finish.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Antique Dutch Hardwood Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, 1920s
Antique Dutch Hardwood Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, 1920s

Antique Dutch Hardwood Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, 1920s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This filing cabinet was produced during the 1920/30s in the Netherlands.

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Large Art Deco filing cabinet – Barcelona 1930
Large Art Deco filing cabinet – Barcelona 1930

Large Art Deco filing cabinet – Barcelona 1930

Located in Girona, Girona

Spectacular large Art Deco filing cabinet, fully removable, base and cap in solid mahogany, sides and sliding doors in walnut veneer, interior composed of 66 small drawers and 12 lar...

Category

Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Drawer Card File Cabinet with Curtain Door
Antique Drawer Card File Cabinet with Curtain Door

Antique Drawer Card File Cabinet with Curtain Door

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this Antique Drawer Card File Cabinet with Curtain Door. Made in solid oak with brass handles.

Category

Vintage 1910s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Jens Risom 1970s Paldao Wood Modernist File Cabinet
Jens Risom 1970s Paldao Wood Modernist File Cabinet

Jens Risom 1970s Paldao Wood Modernist File Cabinet

By Jens Risom

Located in New York, NY

Rare 1970s Mid-Century Modern paldao wood file cabinet designed by Jens Risom, fully restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Executive Chippendale Style Two-Drawer Locking Filing Cabinet
Executive Chippendale Style Two-Drawer Locking Filing Cabinet

Executive Chippendale Style Two-Drawer Locking Filing Cabinet

Located in Germantown, MD

Elegant Executive Chippendale style two-drawer locking filing cabinet in good vintage condition. Comes with two keys Measures 16"W x 19"D x 30"H W6053022.

Category

Late 20th Century Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Two-Drawer Oak Locking Filing Cabinet
Vintage Two-Drawer Oak Locking Filing Cabinet

Vintage Two-Drawer Oak Locking Filing Cabinet

Located in Germantown, MD

Attractive and useful are two words to describe this nice oak 2-drawer filing cabinet. It has a beautiful oak finish with solid wood trims.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Edwardian Walnut Six Drawer Shannon Filing Cabinet Co New York 1910
Antique Edwardian Walnut Six Drawer Shannon Filing Cabinet Co New York 1910

Antique Edwardian Walnut Six Drawer Shannon Filing Cabinet Co New York 1910

By The Shannon File Cabinet

Located in Portland, OR

An good antique Edwardian Period walnut six drawer filing cabinet by The Shannon File Company Ltd, New York, circa 1910.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Acre Modern Filing Cabinet in Rift White Oak
Acre Modern Filing Cabinet in Rift White Oak

Acre Modern Filing Cabinet in Rift White Oak

Located in Longmont, CO

Airy and clean, elegant and stout. The Acre filing cabinet is a beautiful piece for the home or work office built for longevity.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Midcentury File Cabinet in Teak, Danish Design, 1960s
Midcentury File Cabinet in Teak, Danish Design, 1960s

Midcentury File Cabinet in Teak, Danish Design, 1960s

Located in Lejre, DK

File cabinet in teak and oak, designed and made in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Pine Filing Cabinet Drawers, Coffee Table
19th Century Pine Filing Cabinet Drawers, Coffee Table

19th Century Pine Filing Cabinet Drawers, Coffee Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Pine Filing Cabinet Drawers, Coffee Table This attractive Pine Filing Cabinet has 6 drawers, 4 of these have dividers inside, they can be used as a side table or coffe...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Art Nouveau Filing Cabinet or Bookcase, 1900s
Art Nouveau Filing Cabinet or Bookcase, 1900s

Art Nouveau Filing Cabinet or Bookcase, 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Art Nouveau filing cabinet or bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Industrial 5-Drawer Filing Cabinet in Wood and Metal
Vintage Industrial 5-Drawer Filing Cabinet in Wood and Metal

Vintage Industrial 5-Drawer Filing Cabinet in Wood and Metal

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Vintage industrial 5-drawer filing cabinet Industrial - Vintage furniture File cabinet Measures : 31.5x43.5 H:100cm Materials : Wood - Metal

Category

20th Century Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Antique Dutch Oak Locker / Filing Cabinet, 1920/30s
Antique Dutch Oak Locker / Filing Cabinet, 1920/30s

Antique Dutch Oak Locker / Filing Cabinet, 1920/30s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This Dutch oak locker / filing cabinet with 3 doors was made around the 1920/30s in the Netherlands.

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

1940s French Wooden Filing Cabinet/Pigeon Hole Clapet Cabinet
1940s French Wooden Filing Cabinet/Pigeon Hole Clapet Cabinet

1940s French Wooden Filing Cabinet/Pigeon Hole Clapet Cabinet

By Romeo Paris

Located in London, Lambeth

Classic French wooden filing cabinet with a set of 16 pigeon holes with clapet Doors in oak with a fantastic worn look, brass handles and label holders, circa 1940s.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Statton Trutype Americana Chippendale Solid Black Cherry Lateral Filing Cabinet
Statton Trutype Americana Chippendale Solid Black Cherry Lateral Filing Cabinet

Statton Trutype Americana Chippendale Solid Black Cherry Lateral Filing Cabinet

By Statton Trutype

Located in Germantown, MD

A late 20th Century Statton Trutype Americana Chippendale Style Solid Black Cherry Lateral Filing Cabinet. Bottom prepared for wheels should want a rolling filing cabinet.

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Drexel Chippendale Walnut Locking Drawer Filing Cabinet
Mid Century Drexel Chippendale Walnut Locking Drawer Filing Cabinet

Mid Century Drexel Chippendale Walnut Locking Drawer Filing Cabinet

By Drexel

Located in Germantown, MD

Mid Century Drexel Chippendale Walnut Locking Drawer Filing Cabinet. Measure 31" in width, 19" in depth and 29" in height.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Two-Drawer Filing Cabinet
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Two-Drawer Filing Cabinet

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Two-Drawer Filing Cabinet

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Two-Drawer Filing Cabinet Measures 18.5" in width, 20.5" in depth and 27" in height.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

French Oak Apothecary Cabinet / Filing Cabinet, 1920/30s
French Oak Apothecary Cabinet / Filing Cabinet, 1920/30s

French Oak Apothecary Cabinet / Filing Cabinet, 1920/30s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

Very nice French oak filing cabinet with two small and three large drawers with brass hardware.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Italian Mahogany Filing Cabinet with Tooled Leather Slides
Italian Mahogany Filing Cabinet with Tooled Leather Slides

Italian Mahogany Filing Cabinet with Tooled Leather Slides

Located in Worcester, GB

Italian Mahogany Filing Cabinet with Tooled Leather Slides, late 20th c.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Handsome Large Antique Amberg File & Index Company Letter File Cabinet
Handsome Large Antique Amberg File & Index Company Letter File Cabinet

Handsome Large Antique Amberg File & Index Company Letter File Cabinet

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Large functional and rich with character multi drawer walnut letter file cabinet by the Amberg File & Index Company. 3 rows of 8 working drawers for letter documents.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Dutch Oak Apothecary Cabinet or Filing Cabinet, 1930s
Antique Dutch Oak Apothecary Cabinet or Filing Cabinet, 1930s

Antique Dutch Oak Apothecary Cabinet or Filing Cabinet, 1930s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This apothecary / filing cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands.

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Bombay Furniture Late 20th Century Chippendale Mahogany 2-Drawer Filing Cabinet
Bombay Furniture Late 20th Century Chippendale Mahogany 2-Drawer Filing Cabinet

Bombay Furniture Late 20th Century Chippendale Mahogany 2-Drawer Filing Cabinet

By Bombay Furniture Co.

Located in Germantown, MD

Late 20th century Chippendale Mahogany Two-Drawer Filing Cabinet by the Bombay Furniture Company. Filing cabinet measures 20" in width, 15" in depth and stands 30" tall.

Category

Late 20th Century Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century 3-Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet
Early 20th Century 3-Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet

Early 20th Century 3-Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet

Located in Miami, FL

1920s oak panelized four drawer file cabinet. Heavy duty. Had been refinished and looks great with age patina.

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Teak Filing Cabinet by Flexi Møbler, Danish Design, 1960s
Vintage Teak Filing Cabinet by Flexi Møbler, Danish Design, 1960s

Vintage Teak Filing Cabinet by Flexi Møbler, Danish Design, 1960s

By Flexi Møbler

Located in Lemmer, NL

vintage filing cabinet tambour cabinet 60s Danish (2) Rare filing cabinet from the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century 4-Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet
Early 20th Century 4-Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet

Early 20th Century 4-Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet

Located in Germantown, MD

1920s oak panelized four drawer file cabinet. Heavy duty. Had been refinished and looks great with age patina.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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File Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of file cabinets available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and oak, all file cabinets available were constructed with great care. Find 583 antique and vintage file cabinets at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. File cabinets have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. File cabinets are generally popular furniture pieces, but Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Arts and Crafts styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some file cabinets are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller file cabinets, measuring 6.5 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made file cabinets over the years, but those made by Library Bureau SoleMakers, Pierre Jeanneret and Jens Risom are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are File Cabinets?

Prices for file cabinets start at $85 and top out at $50,000 with the average selling for $1,994.

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 File Cabinets
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To 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 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 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 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 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
    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 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To 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 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 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.

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What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?

The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.

This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once

Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.

Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.