Eight Drawer Green Flat File
Sold|$1,800
Eight Drawer Green Flat File
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eight Drawer Green Flat File
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Vintage Industrial Flat File Cabinate
Sold|$2,950
Vintage Industrial Flat File Cabinate
Located in Oakland, CA
Striking steel flat file from printers shop. Restored and ready for re-assignment to home or office. On casters for easy mobility.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Cabinets
Vintage Double Flat File in Pine
Sold|$3,600
Vintage Double Flat File in Pine
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Double flat file, nice bin pulls
Category
20th Century Unknown Cabinets
Materials
Pine
HEART PINE MULTI DRAWER FLAT FILE
Sold|$3,800
HEART PINE MULTI DRAWER FLAT FILE
Located in Round Top, TX
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Category
20th Century Argentine Cabinets
Antique Cartographer's Flat File
Sold|$4,995
Antique Cartographer's Flat File
Located in Chicago, IL
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 11-Drawer Flat File
Sold|$1,500
Vintage 11-Drawer Flat File
Located in Alhambra, CA
Rare configuration flat file. Great for the office!
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Painted Wood Flat File
Sold|$2,299
Antique Painted Wood Flat File
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique flat file. Original painted finish as found. Patinated finish.
Category
20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Oak Flat File Drawer on Legs
Sold|$2,200
Oak Flat File Drawer on Legs
Located in Round Top, TX
Two tier six drawer oak flat file on legs. Comes apart in sections.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Vintage Green Flat File Storage Cabinet
Sold|$5,200
Vintage Green Flat File Storage Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully graphic and colorful flat file storage cabinet with a beautifully worn and muted green painted surface.
Category
Vintage 1940s American More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
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 part case has eight full width drawers with interior brass retaining bars for keepi...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry wood collectors cabinet
Sold|$6,500
Cherry wood collectors cabinet
Located in Hudson, NY
Solid cherrywood multidrawer cabinet, with glass vitrine top for display. silk lined drawers, and flat file sized bottom drawers.
Category
20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Cherry
Rare Combo Fille Cabinet by AllSteel
Sold|$6,400
Rare Combo Fille Cabinet by AllSteel
By Allsteel
Located in Oakland, CA
The modular design consists of a single barrister book section, a safe, a set of small drawers, 2 standard size file cabinets, and a set of 4 flat file drawers.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Cabinets
Rare Antique Oak Flat File Cabinet
Sold|$7,500
Rare Antique Oak Flat File Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage ten-drawer oak flat file cabinet. Beautiful original patina. Rare and striking, completely refurbished including the hardware.
Category
Vintage 1930s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Hamilton Flat File Cabinet
Sold|$975
Hamilton Flat File Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
An oak flat file drafting cabinet by Hamilton Manufacturing Company.
Category
20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Oak Flat File Cabinet
Sold|$8,450
Oak Flat File Cabinet
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This solid golden oak turn-of-the-1900s flat file is humongous and features 23" x 48.5" flat file drawers that are flanked with an additional 13 assorted drawers. Seven on the left a...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Schoolhouse Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Polished Steel and Brass Flat File Cabinet.
Sold|$4,850
Polished Steel and Brass Flat File Cabinet.
Located in Oakland, CA
*This item is eligible for FREE domestic shipping through December. Please contact Polished Modern for details.* Exceptionally handsome steel cabinet with brass hardware. Excellent f...
Category
Vintage 1940s Industrial Dressers
Rustic Drafting Office Flat File Cabinet, circa 1920s
Located in Portland, OR
Salvaged from libraries, offices and general stores, our collection of vintage multi-drawer cabinets may have had specific uses in their day, but each has been restored and revitaliz...
Category
Vintage 1920s Industrial Cabinets
Danish Teak Tambour Flat Filing Cabinet by Frej-Odense, 1960s
By Frej-Odense
Located in Amherst, NH
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Danish teak tambour front flat file and storage cabinet by Frej-Odense, circa 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Oak Hamilton Type Tray Cabinet, circa 1920s
Sold|$2,600
Oak Hamilton Type Tray Cabinet, circa 1920s
Located in Portland, OR
This handsome solid oak flat file cabinet features very few decorative flourishes, but is truly overflowing with character.
Category
Vintage 1920s Industrial Cabinets
Flat File Coffee Table in High Gloss White with Reclaimed Wood
Located in Alhambra, CA
Vintage architect's flat file cabinet repurposed for use as a coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Extra-Large Oak Hamilton Cabinet with Angled Composing Surface, circa 1910
Located in Portland, OR
This handsome solid oak flat file cabinet features very few decorative flourishes, but is truly overflowing with character.
Category
Vintage 1910s Industrial Cabinets
Antique 1920's Double Set of Steel Flat Files
Located in Hudson, NY
A very handsome double set of antique 1920's steel flat files, in their original dark green/black painted finish. each case has five wide drawers, some divided, some full width. each...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Steel
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Flat File Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the flat file cabinet you’re looking for. Each flat file cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and oak. If you’re shopping for a flat file cabinet, we have 72 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a flat file cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each flat file cabinet bearing Industrial, Mid-Century Modern or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. Mayline Co., Library Bureau SoleMakers and Cole Steel each produced at least one beautiful flat file cabinet that is worth considering.
How Much is a Flat File Cabinet?
Prices for a flat file cabinet start at $900 and top out at $50,000 with the average selling for $2,775.
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 Flat File Cabinet
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023A flat file cabinet is used for storing and organizing paperwork. Most are generously proportioned and designed specifically for blueprints, artwork, maps and other large items. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of flat file cabinets.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A hanging file drawer in a desk is often a good alternative to filing cabinets. You can also find carts, boxes and bins designed for storing files and paperwork. On 1stDibs, shop a range of desks and filing cabinets.
- What is the best filing cabinet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021When choosing a file or filing cabinet, size is the most significant consideration. Typically, file cabinets include drawers that are ideal for papers that are legal or letter size. Be sure the material of your cabinet is durable and that it is lightweight so that it can be moved around. Shop a range of antique filing cabinets on 1stDibs.
- What is a file cabinet used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A file cabinet is a necessary piece of office furniture for keeping documents and files organized and easily accessible. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary file cabinets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- How tall are filing cabinets?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Filing cabinets are anywhere from 29 inches to 60 inches tall. The height of these cabinets is dependent on the number of drawers. The width of these cabinets are 15” or 18 ¼ inches wide for legal size.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The best maker of filing cabinets is really a matter of personal preference. On 1stDibs, you'll find a range of filing cabinets from Andrew Forseth, Matt Richmond, Blake Tovin and other well-known designers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To 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, 2022Yes, you can remove filing cabinet drawers from most cabinets. However, the methods of doing so vary. Some cabinets feature track hardware that allows you to pull the drawers out. With others, you need to shake the cabinet to dislodge the drawers. Shop a range of vintage and antique filing cabinets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To 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, 2023How tall a four-drawer file cabinet is varies. However, most are at least 52 inches to accommodate four levels of standard-size hanging file folders, which are around 9.25 inches high. Find a variety of filing cabinets on 1stDibs.
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