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Large Filing or Drawing Cabinet, Early 20th Century, 10 Drawers
Large Filing or Drawing Cabinet, Early 20th Century, 10 Drawers

Large Filing or Drawing Cabinet, Early 20th Century, 10 Drawers

Located in Wrocław, Poland

This large two-part filing or drawing cabinet was made around early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Filing Cabinets Antique

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Walnut Neoclassical Nightstands with Large Crest
19th Century French Walnut Neoclassical Nightstands with Large Crest

19th Century French Walnut Neoclassical Nightstands with Large Crest

Located in Miami, FL

19th century French walnut neoclassical file cabinet is truly an unusual find! Appearing to be, at first glance, a large nightstands, features a single exterior drawer above a cabine...

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Filing Cabinets Antique

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th century solid oak filing chest of drawers
Early 20th century solid oak filing chest of drawers

Early 20th century solid oak filing chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century solid oak filing chest of drawers circa 1910. We are pleased to offer this practical and functional everyday antique.  Made in solid oak and fitted with 13 gradua...

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1910s Swedish Edwardian Filing Cabinets Antique

Materials

Oak

Tall Victorian Wellington Chest Filing Storage
Tall Victorian Wellington Chest Filing Storage

Tall Victorian Wellington Chest Filing Storage

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Tall Victorian Wellington Chest Filing Storage This is a classic of its time, the chest has 7 filing drawers and a locking side overhang which keeps all the drawers locked togeth...

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19th Century Filing Cabinets Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Large Bank of French Art Deco Filing Drawers, circa 1930s
Large Bank of French Art Deco Filing Drawers, circa 1930s

Large Bank of French Art Deco Filing Drawers, circa 1930s

Located in Miami, FL

Large bank of French Art Deco filing drawers, circa 1930s. - solid oak drawers and frame - oak ply panels on the sides - geometric cup handles.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Filing Cabinets Antique

Materials

Oak

Pair of English Painted Pine File Drawers
Pair of English Painted Pine File Drawers

Pair of English Painted Pine File Drawers

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This pair of 19th-century English pine file drawers would be a unique addition to any space. The tops are made from single planks of pine that are painted with faux wood grain and t...

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19th Century English Victorian Filing Cabinets Antique

Materials

Brass

French Post Office Filing Shelf A useful rustic piece in pine
French Post Office Filing Shelf A useful rustic piece in pine

French Post Office Filing Shelf A useful rustic piece in pine

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Post Office Filing Shelf A useful rustic piece in pine, a sectioned shelf with pigeon holes, tall ones wide ones and 2 drawer at the bottom The shelf is 26”high, 32” wide an...

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Early 1900s Rustic Filing Cabinets Antique

Materials

Pine

Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment
Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment

Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment

Located in Rockaway, NJ

English Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment. Beautiful burl wood cabinet.

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19th Century English Victorian Filing Cabinets Antique

Materials

Maple, Oak, Burl

19th Century French Flat File, Pine Wood, Six Drawers, Good Condition
19th Century French Flat File, Pine Wood, Six Drawers, Good Condition

19th Century French Flat File, Pine Wood, Six Drawers, Good Condition

Located in Kent, CT

A monumental 19th Century French flat file with six drawers. Five drawers are fit with brass hardware; the top drawers features turned wood pulls. Each drawer slides smoothly, and th...

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19th Century Filing Cabinets Antique

Materials

Pine

English Office Cabinet or Shops Cabinet, circa 1910
English Office Cabinet or Shops Cabinet, circa 1910

English Office Cabinet or Shops Cabinet, circa 1910

Located in Hixson, TN

The top divided into eight sections. Filing or shirts. Great cabinet for a clothing store.

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Filing Cabinets Antique

Materials

Mahogany

French Notary Cabinet
French Notary Cabinet

French Notary Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautiful and rare piece came from a Parisian lawyer office to hold the confidential files. French oak cabinet with 24 removable cardboard drawers/boxes with brass latches (box ...

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1850s French Louis Philippe Filing Cabinets Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Five-Drawer Flat File or Chest of Drawers
Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Five-Drawer Flat File or Chest of Drawers

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Five-Drawer Flat File or Chest of Drawers

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts flat file or five-drawer chest of drawers with pull out writing desk In the manner of Globe Wernicke USA, Circa 1900 Beautiful carved solid quarte...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Filing Cabinets Antique

Materials

Oak

Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Display Cabinet, Bureau, Book Case
Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Display Cabinet, Bureau, Book Case

Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Display Cabinet, Bureau, Book Case

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Display Cabinet, Bureau, Book Case This is a beautiful and very useful piece, an Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Double Display cabinet with centre Students Bu...

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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Filing Cabinets Antique

Materials

Oak

Arts & Crafts Bookcase Sideboard Cabinet w. Cockatoo Bird's
Arts & Crafts Bookcase Sideboard Cabinet w. Cockatoo Bird's

Arts & Crafts Bookcase Sideboard Cabinet w. Cockatoo Bird's

By Napoleon le Grand

Located in Lisse, NL

This handcrafted antique cabinet can be used as a sideboard, as a dry bar, as an office cabinet for files, as a bookcase and even partially as a display cabinet.

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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Filing Cabinets Antique

Materials

Brass

French Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry Bonheur du jour
French Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry Bonheur du jour

French Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry Bonheur du jour

Located in Forney, TX

Finely hand crafted in France in the early 20th century, finished in luxurious Louis XV taste, this exceptionally executed Parisian work features exotic Kingwood parquetry inlays, an...

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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Filing Cabinets Antique

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter

Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

This is a very attractive piece in good condition and an ideal reception station where space may be at a premium otherwise it would make a very attractive file storage cabinet. The R...

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19th Century Filing Cabinets Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Restoration Period Console Table Made for King Louis-Philippe, circa 1830
Restoration Period Console Table Made for King Louis-Philippe, circa 1830

Restoration Period Console Table Made for King Louis-Philippe, circa 1830

By Jean-Christophe Fischer

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

Exhibitions: Museum of Decorative Arts, Masterpieces of the great cabinetmakers, n.51 a desk with filing cabinet and chair, circa 1835. Bibliography: Denise LeDoux-Lebard, 'Les éb...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Filing Cabinets Antique

Materials

Bronze

Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig & Gino Levi Montalcini for F.I.P. Desk in Buxus
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig & Gino Levi Montalcini for F.I.P. Desk in Buxus

Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig & Gino Levi Montalcini for F.I.P. Desk in Buxus

Located in Waalwijk, NL

They designed a total of sixty-seven furniture models, all conceived within a coherent design language, including chairs, desks, filing cabinets, telephone stands, shelves, tables, a...

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1920s Italian Modern Filing Cabinets Antique

Materials

Wood

Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig & Montalcini for F.I.P. Curved Chairs in Black Buxus
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig & Montalcini for F.I.P. Curved Chairs in Black Buxus

Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig & Montalcini for F.I.P. Curved Chairs in Black Buxus

By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig

Located in Waalwijk, NL

They designed a total of sixty-seven furniture models, all conceived within a coherent design language, including chairs, desks, filing cabinets, telephone stands, shelves, tables, a...

Category

1920s Italian Art Deco Filing Cabinets Antique

Materials

Wood

Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig & Gino Levi Montalcini Chairs in Black Buxus
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig & Gino Levi Montalcini Chairs in Black Buxus

Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig & Gino Levi Montalcini Chairs in Black Buxus

Located in Waalwijk, NL

They designed a total of sixty-seven furniture models, all conceived within a coherent design language, including chairs, desks, filing cabinets, telephone stands, shelves, tables, a...

Category

1920s Italian Art Deco Filing Cabinets Antique

Materials

Wood

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Filing Cabinets Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal filing cabinets antique for your home. A filing cabinets antique — often made from wood, oak and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer filing cabinets antique, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each filing cabinets antique bearing Industrial, Arts and Crafts or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made filing cabinets antique over the years, but those crafted by Library Bureau SoleMakers, Yawman and Erbe and Globe Wernicke are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Filing Cabinets Antique?

A filing cabinets antique can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,200, while the lowest priced sells for $220 and the highest can go for as much as $55,000.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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 Filing Cabinets Antique

  • 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For an item to be considered antique, it needs to be 100 years or older. It can be tricky to determine the age of a cabinet on your own. The best way to determine the value and age of your china cabinet is to work with a certified appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted antique china cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much an antique china cabinet is worth depends on the style of the cabinet, age and condition. Any additional features/decorative touches might increase the worth of the cabinet. That is, a cabinet with hand painting or carving will cost more in general. Also, the older the cabinet, the more its value. An antique china cabinet can be purchased for $1500 onwards. Find a collection of antique china cabinets today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How much an antique record player cabinet is worth depends on a variety of factors. The age, materials, maker and condition all impact value. If the record player remains inside the cabinet, and whether or not it is operational will also affect the price you can expect to receive for it. Having the cabinet evaluated by a certified appraiser is a simple way to find out how much your piece is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of record players.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Look at the listing's noted origin, period and materials; hand-cut dovetail joinery and hand-lettered drawer labels are common signs of age.

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