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Filing Cabinet Stackable

Antique Weis Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Stacking Letter File Cabinet - 3 Stack
By Weiss
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Stacking Index Card Letter File Cabinet by Weis - 3 Stack. Circa
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Early 20th Century Unknown Mission Cabinets

Materials

Oak

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
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Vintage Triple Stack Flat File with 15 Drawers
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Oak Blueprint / Map Cabinet with Brass Handles Overall Dimensions: 36″ x 47″ x 52 1/2
Category

Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Triple Stack Flat File with 15 Drawers
Vintage Triple Stack Flat File with 15 Drawers
$3,800
H 52.5 in W 47 in D 36 in

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"Veteran Series" Green Index Metal Filing Drawers, Stackable
Located in London, GB
condition. The total of 12 drawers can be stacked whichever way you want. Each single drawer can be
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Vintage 1950s British Industrial Cabinets

Rare Stack File Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial metal file cabinet with two barrister bookcases on casters. Striped and lacquered for a
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20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

Rare Stack File Cabinet
Rare Stack File Cabinet
H 55 in W 36 in D 20 in
Industrial Stacked Card File Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Heavy duty metal file cabinet, striped to bare metal and lacquered for a handsome industrial chic
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Cabinets

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
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Late 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Double Stack Oak Flat File Cabinet
Double Stack Oak Flat File Cabinet
H 34 in W 41 in D 28.5 in
Industrial Metal Double Stack Flat File Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large metal flat file cabinet with double handles and card holders. This is two five file units
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Cabinets

Arts & Crafts Stacking Mahogany Barrister's Filing Cabinet
By Globe Furniture
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Exquisite solid Mahogany filing cabinet with brass hardware. Stacking mechanism for ease of
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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Dorsey Printing Co Stacking Card File / Printing File Cabinet
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very rare!! Dorsey Printing Co. cabinet, established in 1884 in Dallas. This
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Vintage 1920s American Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Rare Stack Library File Cabinet On Casters
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multi-purpose vintage cabinet marked "Library Bureau Sole Makers". Rich stained wood with original
Category

Vintage 1930s American Cabinets

Mid Century Stacking Barristers Bookcase or Filing Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mid Century Stacking Barristers Bookcase or Filing Cabinet This is a good quality Bookcase, all
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Sapele Wood

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Three-Stack Filing Cabinet, C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts fining cabinet offers oak construction with three stacks having upper with
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Five-Stack Industrial File Cabinet by Library Bureau SoleMakers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial file cabinets, features great variety of file and flat file cabinets, all with brass
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Cabinets

Superb American Stacking Filing Cabinet by Yawman and Erbe
By Yawman Erbe
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Superb American Stacking Filing Cabinet by Yawman and Erbe This is a superb Example of an
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Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Stacking Oak Globe Wernicke Barristers Bookcase or Filing Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Stacking oak globe Wernicke barristers bookcase or filing cabinet. This is a good quality
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Industrial Shaw Walker Stacking File Cabinets Six in Original Green
By Shaw Walker
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Stacking file cabinets which can be reconfigured in numerous ways. Each piece is 24.5 x 13 x 13
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

1930s Stackable 90-Drawer Tiger Oak Card Catalog Filing Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Solid quarter sawn or "Tiger" oak card catalog filing cabinet with original brass pulls and card
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Vintage 1930s American Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Globe Wernicke Mission Oak Stacking File Cabinet with Three Drawers
Located in Big Flats, NY
Wernicke Mission Oak Stacking File Cabinet With 3 Drawers C1920. 40 7/8" x 16 3/8" x 17 1/2". This
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Early 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Globe Wernicke American Oak Stacking File Card Catalogue Index Cabinets
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Dayton, OH
1930s Globe Wernicke two drawer stacking file card / index cabinet. Made from quartersawn oak with
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Vintage 1930s Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Stacked Macey 24-Drawer Library File Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique oak mission Arts & Crafts 72" stacked Macey 24-drawer library file cabinet. Item features
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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Pair of Stacking Filing Cabinet Drawers, Side Tables, or Large Coffee Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of stacking filing cabinet drawers, side tables, or large coffee table. These attractive
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Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Cabinets

Mid-Century Modern Simon Russell for Kartell 8-Drawer Stacking File Cabinet
By Kartell
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible, eight-drawer, stacking file cabinet, by Simon Russell for
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Plastic

Antique Oak Stacking Bookcase / Filing Cabinet by Macey US, Ca 1920
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This bookcase / filing cabinet was produced by Macey in the US around 1920. It features stackable
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Arts & Crafts Oak 4-Section Stack Filing Cabinet by Shaw Walker, circa 1910
By Shaw Walker
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Arts & Crafts stack filing cabinet by Shaw and Walker offers oak paneled construction with a
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage Army Green Steel Metal Industrial Narrow Stack File Cabinet by Art Metal
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage army green steel metal industrial narrow stacking file cabinet by Art Metal. Item features
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Vintage Shaw Walker File Cabinet
By Shaw Walker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1930s Shaw Walker Stackable file cabinet with brass hardware.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Shaw Walker File Cabinet
Vintage Shaw Walker File Cabinet
H 65 in W 37 in D 28 in
Antique Hamilton 15 drawer Stacking Flat File
By Hamilton Products
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique Hamilton 15 drawer Stacking Flat File..Wonderful architectural design..3 separate sections
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Rare Mid 20th Century Stackable Filing Unit
By Allsteel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Heavy duty file cabinet made by the General Fireproofing Company. Newly restored in a bare metal
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Cabinets

Stunning Architectural Quartered Oak Stackable File, Yawman & Erbe
By Yawman Erbe
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning architectural design, quartered oak stackable file or storage cabinet, by Yawman & Erbe
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Vintage 1910s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Massive Stack Metal File System by "Y & E"
By Yawman Erbe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage file unit made by Yawman & Erbe with assorted cabinet sizes. Detailed with brass trimming
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Vintage 1950s Industrial Cabinets

Tall Oak Eeka Filing Cabinet with Tambour Door
By Coen de Vries, EEKA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall Eeka file cabinet with locking Tambour door, stacking birch drawers and record (or magazine
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birch

Tall Oak Eeka Filing Cabinet with Tambour Door
Tall Oak Eeka Filing Cabinet with Tambour Door
H 44.5 in W 15.5 in D 18.625 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Yawman And Erbe 5 Stack File Unit C1910
By Yawman Erbe
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts filing cabinet by Yawman and Erbe offers quarter sawn oak paneled
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Impressive Industrial Multi-Unit Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large industrial metal stacking file cabinet in a striking lacquered bare metal finish. Various
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Rare Metal Stack Card File
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage industrial metal nine drawer file cabinet. Each level stacks, nice brass accenting card
Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Cabinets

Rare Metal Stack Card File
Rare Metal Stack Card File
H 31 in W 20 in D 21 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Four-Drawer Stack File Cabinet Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts stack filing cabinet offers quarter sawn oak construction in panel form
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts 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
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20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Antique Oak Arts & Crafts Stacked Card Catalog Filing Cabinet, Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts library research card catalog filing cabinet offers paneled oak
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

2 Stack Blue Architectural Drafting Flat File Cabinet by Kranco Co
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage 2 stack flat file by Kranco Co. Inc in a blue finish. This architectural office piece is
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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Cole Steel Industrial Steel Metal Gray Stacking Work File Card Cabinet
By Cole Steel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cole Steel industrial steel metal gray stacking work file card cabinet. Item features a
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Antique Arts & Crafts Shaw Walker Oak Three-Section Stack File Cabinet, c1910
By Shaw Walker
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts filing cabinet by Shaw Walker Oak offers paneled quarter sawn oak
Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Modern Teak File Cabinet
By Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder, Ole Wanscher
Located in Garnerville, NY
for stacking other file cabinet units. The cabinet was not meant to lock. Approximately 32.88" deep
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Teak File Cabinet
Scandinavian Modern Teak File Cabinet
H 26.38 in W 18.13 in D 32.88 in
Early 20th Century Four Stack Oak File Boxes
By P. A. Wetzel Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Vintage, modular, stackable, raised panel four-piece Oak File Cabinet manufactured by P. A. Wetzel
Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Double Stack Flat File with 10 Drawers
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Oak Blueprint / Map Cabinet with Brass Handles Overall Dimensions: 36" x 47" x 35 1/2
Category

Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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

Tall Oak Eeka Filing Cabinet with Tambour Door
By EEKA, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall Eeka file cabinet with locking tambour door, stacking birch drawers and record (or magazine
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birch, Oak

Tall Oak Eeka File Cabinet with Tambourd Door and Record Storage
By EEKA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall, Mid-Century file cabinet with locking tambour door, stacking birch drawers and record (or
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Oak Flat File
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Double stack flat file cabinet with golden oak wood and brass hardware. Drawer dimensions: 42"w 32
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Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Flat File
Antique Oak Flat File
H 30 in W 46.5 in D 36 in
Tall Eeka Cabinet with Tambour Door
By EEKA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall Eeka file cabinet with stacked birch drawers and magazine storage rack behind locking tambour
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Tall Eeka Cabinet with Tambour Door
Tall Eeka Cabinet with Tambour Door
H 47.5 in W 18.88 in D 15.5 in
Mahogany Stacking File / Flat File Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany stacking file cabinet with four file cabinets, ten flat files and one glass covered book
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Antique 19th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Industrial Style Stackable Metal Filing Cabinets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique vintage stacking metal file cabinets in army green. Units are very versatile and can be
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Vintage 1940s American Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Five Piece Stackable American Oak File Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
Five Piece Stackable American Oak File Cabinet with bras and steel fittings
Category

20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Handsome Stacked Oak File
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Very handsome Oak file with nice brass pulls
Category

Early 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Handsome Stacked Oak File
Handsome Stacked Oak File
H 47 in W 36 in D 20 in
Globe Wernicke Stacking Cabinet
Located in Spokane, WA
Quarter sawn oak with original, red mahogany finish, vertical, stacking file cabinet. 53 metal
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Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Globe Wernicke Stacking Cabinet
Globe Wernicke Stacking Cabinet
H 90 in W 41.5 in D 17 in
B275 Antique Quarter Sawn Oak Multi Drawer Stacking File Cabinet Vancouver Made
Located in Vancouver, BC
Canada, 1920. Quarter sawn oak. Original finish. Cabinet comes in three main sections plus top
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Vintage 1920s Canadian More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Oak

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Steel

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Charles Eames DCM Dining Chair
$980
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 22.05 in
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Antique Oak Apothecary Filing Cabinet With Brass Handles
Antique Oak Apothecary Filing Cabinet With Brass Handles
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Heals and Son. An Arts and Crafts oak bookcase or side table
By Heal's
Located in London, GB
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Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Side Tables

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Oak

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase with Raised Panels, c1910
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Filing Cabinet Stackable For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the filing cabinet stackable you’re looking for. Frequently made of oak, wood and metal, every filing cabinet stackable was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a filing cabinet stackable — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right filing cabinet stackable, those designed in Industrial, Arts and Crafts and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one filing cabinet stackable that is appealing in its simplicity, but Yawman and Erbe, Kartell and Shaw Walker produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Filing Cabinet Stackable?

A filing cabinet stackable can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,200, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $8,455.

Finding the Right Cabinets for You

Although traditionally used in the bedroom to store garments that would not be hung in a closet, an antique or vintage cabinet can easily find a purpose in rooms throughout your entire house.

The world's first storage cabinets, reportedly constructed in Renaissance-era Europe, were demonstrative of excellence in carpentry and the work of master carvers. These robust bureaus or sophisticated chests of drawers were typically built from common woods, such as oak or walnut. Although they were fairly uniform in structure and lacked the bright colors of modern-day furniture, case pieces and storage cabinets that date from the 18th century and earlier were often found in the homes of nobility.

Their intricate carvings and various embellishments — adornments made from ivory, ornate lacquer work and, later, glass shelvings — reflect the elegance with which these decorative furnishings were associated. Given its valuable purpose and the beauty of the early furnishings' designs, the storage cabinet is an investment that will never go out of style.

The practical design that defines the earliest storage cabinets has inspired the creation of household must-haves, like minimalist drink trolleys and marble wood bookcases. From hiding outdoor gear in the mudroom to decluttering your kitchen with a tall kitchen pantry cabinet, these versatile furnishings have now become available in enough sizes, styles and colors to accommodate any space. After all, these aren't your run-of-the-mill filing cabinets.

A sophisticated storage cabinet — wood storage cabinets with doors and shelves, for example — can serve as a room divider when necessary, while the right vintage wall unit or floor-to-ceiling cabinetry solutions can seamlessly become part of any space without disrupting the energy of the room. And although you may hide items away in its drawers, bookworms might prefer a storage cabinet with open shelving for displaying favorite books or other media.

One-of-a-kind solutions for the modern consumer abound, but enthusiasts of understated, classical beauty may turn to Baroque-style storage cabinets. Elsewhere, admirers of mid-century modernism looking to make a statement with their case pieces will warm to the dark woods and clean lines of vintage storage cabinets by Paul McCobb, Florence Knoll or Edward Wormley.

Sometimes the best renovation is a reorganization. If you're ready to organize and elevate your space, a luxury storage cabinet is the addition you need.

Find a variety of vintage and antique storage cabinets on 1stDibs, including unique Art Deco storage cabinets, chinoiserie cabinets and more.

Questions About Filing Cabinet Stackable
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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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.