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Lacquer File Cabinet

Connect Filing Cabinet
Connect Filing Cabinet

Connect Filing Cabinet

$21,735 / item

H 34 in W 72 in D 20 in

Connect Filing Cabinet

By New Format Studio, Henry Norris

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

Contemporary Red Lacquered and Ornate Asian Storage and Filing Cabinet on Stand
Contemporary Red Lacquered and Ornate Asian Storage and Filing Cabinet on Stand

Contemporary Red Lacquered and Ornate Asian Storage and Filing Cabinet on Stand

Located in Germantown, MD

A Contemporary Red Lacquered and Ornate Asian Storage cabinet or Filing Cabinet on Stand. Inside

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Unknown Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Felt, Hardwood, Lacquer

Luna Ebony Macassar, File Cabinet by Giorgio Collection
Luna Ebony Macassar, File Cabinet by Giorgio Collection

Luna Ebony Macassar, File Cabinet by Giorgio Collection

By Giorgio Collection

Located in New York, NY

File cabinet with 2 full extension drawers in Ebony Macassar with 6mm filet in Zebra veneer in high

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2010s Italian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Polyester, Ebony

Mid-Century Tall Filing Archive Cabinet in Steel
Mid-Century Tall Filing Archive Cabinet in Steel

Mid-Century Tall Filing Archive Cabinet in Steel

$3,900

H 76.78 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in

Mid-Century Tall Filing Archive Cabinet in Steel

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Filing cabinet, lacquered steel, metal, Germany, 1960s This filing cabinet from the 1960s is

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Steel

Mid-Century Tall Filing Archive Cabinets in Steel
Mid-Century Tall Filing Archive Cabinets in Steel

Mid-Century Tall Filing Archive Cabinets in Steel

$3,900 / item

H 76.78 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in

Mid-Century Tall Filing Archive Cabinets in Steel

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Filing cabinets, lacquered steel, metal, Germany, 1960s These filing cabinets from the 1960s are

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Steel

Solid Cherry Multi Compartment Drop Front Secretary Desk w/ Drawer File Cabinet
Solid Cherry Multi Compartment Drop Front Secretary Desk w/ Drawer File Cabinet

Solid Cherry Multi Compartment Drop Front Secretary Desk w/ Drawer File Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Solid Cherry Multi Compartment Drop Front Secretary Desk w/ Drawer File Cabinet

Category

20th Century American Federal Dressers

Materials

Cherry

Florence Knoll Style Credenza with Matching File Cabinet by by Giacomo Buzzitta
Florence Knoll Style Credenza with Matching File Cabinet by by Giacomo Buzzitta

Florence Knoll Style Credenza with Matching File Cabinet by by Giacomo Buzzitta

By Stow Davis

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful credenza with matching file cabinet designed by Giacomo Buzzittan for Stow Davis. The

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Marble, Steel

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Box Wooton Desk Table File Cabinet Organizer Mint
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Box Wooton Desk Table File Cabinet Organizer Mint

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Box Wooton Desk Table File Cabinet Organizer Mint

By Peter Hvidt, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish Mid-Century Modern teak box wooton desk table file cabinet organizer mint!  

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Maple, Oak, Burl

Drexel Walnut Mid Century Modern Long Credenza Sliding Doors 5 Drawer File MINT!
Drexel Walnut Mid Century Modern Long Credenza Sliding Doors 5 Drawer File MINT!

Drexel Walnut Mid Century Modern Long Credenza Sliding Doors 5 Drawer File MINT!

By American of Martinsville, George Nelson, Jens Risom, Drexel, Florence Knoll

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Drexel Walnut Mid Century Modern Long Credenza Sliding Doors 5 Drawer File MINT! Finished back.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!
Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!

Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!

By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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Modern Minimalist Black Lacquer Filing Cabinet
Modern Minimalist Black Lacquer Filing Cabinet

Modern Minimalist Black Lacquer Filing Cabinet

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H 24.5 in W 17.75 in D 19.75 in

Modern Minimalist Black Lacquer Filing Cabinet

Located in Astoria, NY

Modern Minimalist black lacquer filing cabinet with two drawers, mounted on wheels. Dealer

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cabinets

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Metal

Exquisite 1950's Two Tone Lacquer Filing Cabinet
Exquisite 1950's Two Tone Lacquer Filing Cabinet

Exquisite 1950's Two Tone Lacquer Filing Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique Two Tone Lacquer (Black and Ivory Color) Jewelry Cabinet c. 1950's; Brass Handles; Can Be

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Vintage 1950s American Modern Jewelry Boxes

black lacquered rolling filing cabinet with brass accents
black lacquered rolling filing cabinet with brass accents

black lacquered rolling filing cabinet with brass accents

Located in Los Angeles, CA

black lacquered 1980s rolling filing cabinet with top drawer and polished brass accents.

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair Mid-Century Teak File Cabinets on Casters
Pair Mid-Century Teak File Cabinets on Casters

Pair Mid-Century Teak File Cabinets on Casters

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H 26.75 in W 18.75 in D 20.5 in

Pair Mid-Century Teak File Cabinets on Casters

Located in Pasadena, TX

Pair mid-century teak file cabinets on casters. Nice mid-century on castors. Ample storage.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Antique 28 Drawer Chinese Elm Apothecary Chest Medicine Cabinet Console Filing
Antique 28 Drawer Chinese Elm Apothecary Chest Medicine Cabinet Console Filing

Antique 28 Drawer Chinese Elm Apothecary Chest Medicine Cabinet Console Filing

Located in Dayton, OH

Chinese apothecary, pharmacy or medicine chest, circa 19th century. Made from lacquered elm with

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Metal and Plastic File Rack, 1960s
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Metal and Plastic File Rack, 1960s

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Metal and Plastic File Rack, 1960s

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare file rack designed by Charlotte Perriand and produced in France in the 1950s. Two black

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Exquisite 1950s Two-Tone Lacquer Filing Cabinet
Exquisite 1950s Two-Tone Lacquer Filing Cabinet

Exquisite 1950s Two-Tone Lacquer Filing Cabinet

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H 57.25 in W 33.5 in D 18.5 in

Exquisite 1950s Two-Tone Lacquer Filing Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Most unique and amazing restored two-tone lacquer (black and ivory color) filing cabinet, circa

Category

Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Black Lacquered Art Nouveau File Cabinet by H.P.  Mutters & Zoon Den Haag, 1900s
Black Lacquered Art Nouveau File Cabinet by H.P.  Mutters & Zoon Den Haag, 1900s

Black Lacquered Art Nouveau File Cabinet by H.P. Mutters & Zoon Den Haag, 1900s

By H.P. Mutters and Zoon 1

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare Art Nouveau file cabinet. Design by H.P. Mutters & Zoon Den Haag. Striking

Category

Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Charles Webb Solid Cherry File Cabinet
Charles Webb Solid Cherry File Cabinet

Charles Webb Solid Cherry File Cabinet

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H 28 in W 17 in D 25 in

Charles Webb Solid Cherry File Cabinet

By George Nakashima, Charles Webb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern solid cherry Nakashima style studio made file cabinet by Charles Webb.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Cherry

Small Danish Modern Teak Credenza with Concealed File Cabinet
Small Danish Modern Teak Credenza with Concealed File Cabinet

Small Danish Modern Teak Credenza with Concealed File Cabinet

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Nice Mid-Century Modern teak credenza with a small file cabinet.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Pair of Two Teak 3 and 2-Drawer File Cabinet Pedestals
Pair of Two Teak 3 and 2-Drawer File Cabinet Pedestals

Pair of Two Teak 3 and 2-Drawer File Cabinet Pedestals

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of high grade teak file cabinets pedestals. With a right glass top for a desk of your own

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Teak

4 Drawers Embossed Leather Top Burl Wood File Cabinet Credenza w/ Key MINT
4 Drawers Embossed Leather Top Burl Wood File Cabinet Credenza w/ Key MINT

4 Drawers Embossed Leather Top Burl Wood File Cabinet Credenza w/ Key MINT

By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Brass pulls 4 drawers embossed leather top burl wood file cabinet credenza w/ key MINT!.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Double Pedestal Brass Hardware Walnut Desk File Drawer Mint
Double Pedestal Brass Hardware Walnut Desk File Drawer Mint

Double Pedestal Brass Hardware Walnut Desk File Drawer Mint

By National Mt. Airy

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Double Pedestal Brass Hardware Walnut Desk File Drawer Mint

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Danish Modern Oiled Walnut Desk File Drawer
Mid Century Danish Modern Oiled Walnut Desk File Drawer

Mid Century Danish Modern Oiled Walnut Desk File Drawer

By George Nelson, Jens Risom

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Sharp design mid-century modern walnut desk on solid walnut legs. Amazing architectural look.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Midcentury Abstract Marble Top Credenza Black Lacquer by Stow Davis
Beautiful Midcentury Abstract Marble Top Credenza Black Lacquer by Stow Davis

Beautiful Midcentury Abstract Marble Top Credenza Black Lacquer by Stow Davis

By Stow Davis, Florence Knoll

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Beautiful and sophisticated Stow Davis low credenza in black lacquer. Featuring two deep lower file

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Marble, Chrome

Alvar Aalto / Artek 296 Lacquered Birch Chest of Drawers or Filing Cabinet
Alvar Aalto / Artek 296 Lacquered Birch Chest of Drawers or Filing Cabinet

Alvar Aalto / Artek 296 Lacquered Birch Chest of Drawers or Filing Cabinet

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Farnham, Surrey

An absolutely stunning vintage Alvar Aalto / Artek 296 lacquered birch chest of drawers or filing

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Alvar Aalto / Artek 296 Lacquered Birch Chest of Drawers or Filing Cabinet
Alvar Aalto / Artek 296 Lacquered Birch Chest of Drawers or Filing Cabinet

Alvar Aalto / Artek 296 Lacquered Birch Chest of Drawers or Filing Cabinet

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Farnham, Surrey

An absolutely stunning vintage Alvar Aalto / Artek 296 lacquered birch chest of drawers or filing

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Wonderful Art Deco Desk with Filing Cabinet
Wonderful Art Deco Desk with Filing Cabinet

Wonderful Art Deco Desk with Filing Cabinet

Located in Kingston, NY

in a high gloss black lacquer and chrome finishes. The pieces comes accompanied by a filing cabinet

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Filing Cabinet by John Kapel for Glenn of California
Filing Cabinet by John Kapel for Glenn of California

Filing Cabinet by John Kapel for Glenn of California

By Glenn of California, John Kapel

Located in Hollywood, CA

A Simplistic Walnut filing cabinet by John Kapel for Glenn of California. Clean modern lines

Category

Vintage 1960s American Cabinets

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer, Satin

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Lacquer File Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the lacquer file cabinet you’re looking for. Each lacquer file cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. If you’re shopping for a lacquer file cabinet, we have 12 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect lacquer file cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right lacquer file cabinet, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Charles Webb, Giorgio Collection and Glenn of California each produced at least one beautiful lacquer file cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Lacquer File Cabinet?

The average selling price for a lacquer file cabinet at 1stDibs is $3,800, while they’re typically $1,600 on the low end and $11,250 for the highest priced.

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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