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Antique Mission Oak Wood 2 Drawer Arts & Crafts Office Lateral File Cabinet. Cir
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak Wood 2 Drawer Arts & Crafts Office Lateral File Cabinet. Circa Early 20th
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Extendable Writing Desk by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960’s. There is plenty of storage with one lateral file drawer, a five more drawers. Also, it has an
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Hekman Exceutive Lateral Two-Drawer Filing Cabinet with Locks
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A two drawer lateral two-Drawer cherry Executive filing cabinet. Two deep drawers independently
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Amuneal’s Collector’s 4 Bay Office Unit
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
with desk, adjustable display shelving, drawers and lateral files. All of the wood on this unit is
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2010s American Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Amuneal's Loft 4 Post Work Suite
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
caddy is supported by a three drawer file / storage unit. A two-drawer lateral file featuring our fully
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Amuneal's Loft 4 Post Work Suite
Amuneal's Loft 4 Post Work Suite
H 106 in W 115.2 in D 73.5 in
Italian wooden and brass office archive dresser with twenty drawers, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian wooden and brass office archive dresser with twenty drawers, 1940s Wooden office filing
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Vintage 1940s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Set Square Walnut Desk
Located in Paris, FR
pull-out shelf and open compartments and with inside pull-out shelf for pencils, with a file drawer
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Set Square Walnut Desk
Set Square Walnut Desk
H 29.53 in W 87.01 in D 33.47 in
Giorgio Collection Office Ebony Makassar Credenza
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
extension file drawers and 2 lateral doors with 1 shelf inside. Glass top of 15mm and chrome steel tops for
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

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Industrial filing cabinet in wood with 30 original cardboard storage boxes
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1920s / filing cabinet / wood and mint site panels, cardboard boxes / mid-century / industrial / vintage design An exquisite filing cabinet in warm dark wood with 30 origi...
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Industrial Cabinets

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Metal

Misha Kahn, Mole Eats Worm Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Misha Kahn [American, b. 1989] Mole Eats Worm 2020 Foam, fabric, steel 38.75 x 107 x 45 inches 99 x 272 x 114 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Steel

Misha Kahn, Mole Eats Worm Sofa
Misha Kahn, Mole Eats Worm Sofa
H 45 in W 107 in D 38.75 in
David Mazel Tov LifeGuard Chair, Handcrafted Maple Coastal Inspiration Seating
By Louie George Michael
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This chair is named in honor of the famous lifeguard. David Mazel Tov is a design focused on perspectives and it allows two people to co-exist in a space with different points of vie...
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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Maple

Belgo Chrome Illuminated Showcase Etagere 23kt Gold-Plated
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Antwerp, BE
23 KT gold -plated showcase - etagere by Belgo Chrome. A Luxurious illuminated console - open showcase - open vitrine - little shelves made in Belgium by Belgo Chrome in the late 2...
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Late 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Vitrines

Materials

Wood, Mirror, Smoked Glass

Antique 19th Century Flame Mahogany Rope Twist Abatante Secretary Desk
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Biedermeier style abatante secretary desk, unbranded. Mahogany with flame mahogany veneers, decorative overhang to top, later added white marble top, brass keyhole escutch...
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Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vittorio Dassi Wall Unit / Dry Bar for Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950-60
By Vittorio Dassi, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Sophisticated and very rare wall unit by Vittorio Dassi for Mobili Cantù - Italy, circa 1950-60. The inside of the cabinets and drawers are covered very luxuriously in Birch venee...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Modern Conchula Armchair, Swivel, Pink Bouclé, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Conchula Swivel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Conchula armchair is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, comprehensive antique George V English sterling silver Jesmond pattern flatware service for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our flatware co...
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Flat File Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Cole Steel Flat File Overall Dimensions: 36 1/2" x 46 1/2" x 39" high Top Dimensions: 35 1/2" x 46 1/2" Inner Drawer Dimensions: 31 1/2 x 43" Materials: Steel
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Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Vintage Flat File Cabinet
Vintage Flat File Cabinet
H 39 in W 46.5 in D 36.5 in
Executive Teak Writing Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Denmark 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
Executive Writing desk in Teak wood by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Model 509, 1960s This right angle teakwood desk is perfect for a dynamic workspace with ample space on the desk top and...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Modern Platform Bed in Walnut
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This modern platform bed is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each is hand-made from solid walnut (or the wood of your choice) and finished with a beautiful commer...
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2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Modern Platform Bed in Walnut
Modern Platform Bed in Walnut
H 31 in W 106 in D 85.25 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Omann Jun Model 76 Teak Writing Desk
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Scandinavian Model 76 desk by Omann Jun, circa 1970's. A clean linear design that will compliment any decor. Writing desk is finished on both sides, if placed in the center of a...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish rosewood desk, 1960s
Located in Braga, Braga
Mid century rosewood desk. Denmark in the 1960s. Desk features three drawers on each side and one in the center (three lockable) on the front. A closed bar cabinet and bookshelves on...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Danish rosewood desk, 1960s
Danish rosewood desk, 1960s
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 28.35 in
Vintage Industrial English Oak Filing Cabinet with Drawers, 1920s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This antique cabinet was manufactured in England in first half of the 20th century. It is made from solid oak wood. It has four deep drawers with compartments and one smaller under t...
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Vintage 1920s British Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak 40-Drawer File Cabinet or Chest of Drawers, Circa 1900
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique Arts & Crafts 40-drawer file cabinet or chest of drawers By The George A. Williams Co. USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter-sawn oak, with brass hardware. Measure...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pitch Pine Grey-Stained Outdoor Wide Lounger with Egyptian-Style Upholstery
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
Pitch pine wood outdoor deep and wide lounger with Egyptian-Style Upholstery Chill out and enjoy the weather with our Fresh Breeze outdoor deep lounger. It has generous and voluptu...
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2010s Egyptian Modern Daybeds

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Upholstery, Pine

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Polished Steel Two-Drawer Lateral File Cabinet
Located in Oakland, CA
have multiple sizes of lateral file which can be restored to order. Please inquire.
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Late 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Boulevard Desk in Black Lacquered with Leather Top by Boca do Lobo
By Boca Do Lobo
Located in New York, NY
cast brass handle finished in black. The attached drawer file unit has ample storage and is covered in
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Regence Period Bureau, "The Dionysian Procession", 18th Century, circa 1725
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
era of the desk. The wood and bronzes have been subjected to scientific analysis by CIRAM. Full file
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Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Desks

Materials

Bronze

Bespoke Leather Chair with Hand-Cast Brass Base, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser
Located in Bangkok, TH
follows your every lateral move and the pre-curved back offers great comfort and support. However, this
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 10 Brass and Leather Chairs, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser
Located in Bangkok, TH
follows your every lateral move and the pre-curved back offers great comfort and support. However, this
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Sand Cast Brass Chair in Vieux Rose Leather, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser
Located in Bangkok, TH
follows your every lateral move and the pre-curved back offers great comfort and support. Combine with
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Collection of Ten Brass and Leather Chairs, Made to Order by P.Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser
Located in Bangkok, TH
follows your every lateral move and the pre-curved back offers great comfort and support. However, this
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Industrial Flame Mahogany Filing Cabinet by Shaw Walker
By Shaw Walker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
mahogany, modular pieces; lateral filing cabinet, document safe, and file cabinet with legs and crown, with
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Campaign Style Midcentury Console Bookcase
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual campaign style mahogany console with book or storage space over two lateral file drawers
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Three-Piece Desk w/ Original Leatherette
Located in East Hampton, NY
Karpen of California Desk in oak and turquoise leatherette. American, c. 1950. Lateral file
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Faux Leather

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Lateral Record File Cabinet
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller mid century lateral record file cabinet This cabinet measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

Vintage All Steel Inc. Modern Armchair Original Orange Hopsacking & Chrome Frame
Located in Topeka, KS
company. All-Steel-Equip pioneered the lateral file in 1967 and became a huge commercial success. The
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Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pierre Jeanneret Teak 5 Space File Rack with Markings
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in San Francisco, CA
file rack is compartmentalized in four central and one high lateral spaces. This model was made for
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Vintage 1950s Indian Shelves

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Rosewood 6 Space File Rack with Markings
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in San Francisco, CA
, the file rack is compartmentalized in four central and two high lateral spaces. This model was made
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Vintage 1950s Indian Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Pierre Jeanneret File Rack '1955' with Original Stencil Marks D.I.H.2
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
This original 1957 "File Rack" by famed designer Pierre Jeanneret features a low double-sided
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Archive Cabinet Walnut Italy XVIII Century
Located in Milano, IT
Double body filing cabinet. The broken front is punctuated by carved pilasters with capitals and
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Other Cabinets

Materials

Chestnut, Walnut

Archive Cabinet Walnut Italy XVIII Century
Archive Cabinet Walnut Italy XVIII Century
H 107.49 in W 174.02 in D 27.17 in
Antique American Renaissance Revival Rosewood Carved Music Cabinet, Circa 1870
Located in Portland, OR
lateral and one horizontal storage files, below is a single locking bow shaped drawer, with the original
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Antique 1860s American Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Maple, Rosewood

Mahogany Lateral File Cabinet by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a lateral file cabinet by Leighton Hall. It features two drawers and two lateral file
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2010s Chippendale Credenzas

Materials

Mahogany

National Mount Airy Mahogany Executive Lateral File Cabinet
By National Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
A very rare of National Mount Airy mahogany executive lateral filing cabinets. Great for home or
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

National Mount Airy Mahogany Executive Lateral Filing Cabinets with lock
By National Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
Price is per each. A fabulous of National Mount Airy Mahogany Executive Lateral Filing Cabinets
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Two-Drawer Lateral File Cabinet in Walnut by Hardwood House
By George Nelson, Jens Risom
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern two-drawer lateral file cabinet in walnut by Hardwood House Inc. of
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Metal Lateral File Storage Cabinet Vintage Industrial Table Worn Leather Top
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial distressed metal five-drawer lateral flat file storage cabinet or table with
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Copper, Steel

Custom Pecos File Cabinet
By Ernest Thompson
Located in Albuquerque, NM
skilled craftsmen with lateral file storage in the bottom drawer. It is the perfect complement to any
Category

2010s American Other Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Custom Pecos File Cabinet
Custom Pecos File Cabinet
H 29 in W 27 in D 26 in
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak 2 Drawer Lateral Locking File Cabinet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Scandinavian Modern teak veneer lateral locking file or console cabinet with solid
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

72″ Sligh Mahogany Kneehole Credenza/Desk
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
credenza, lateral file or computer desk signed by noted maker, "Sligh." Size is 72" long, 19" deep and 30
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Victorian Oak Roll Top 'S Curve' Tambor Desk, circa 1880
Located in Portland, OR
drawers and vertical and lateral files and two pull-out pen trays. The twin pedestal base having a single
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Oak

Vintage Metal Mayline '5' Drawer Lateral Flat Filing Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mayline Company, Inc. Vintage metal Mayline drawer lateral flat filing cabinet Rare
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique F Parker & Sons Ltd Claw & Ball Chesterfield Brown Leather Bench Stool
By William Parker
Located in GB
laterally sprung ‘tension suspension’, and in 1931 at the British Industries Fair the new brand of Parker
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Stools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Art Deco Lateral File Cabinet
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Stylish lateral files of this era are quite hard to find.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Lateral File Cabinet
Art Deco Lateral File Cabinet
H 64 in W 28 in D 12 in
Polished Steel Lateral File by Yaman Erbe
Located in Oakland, CA
Rare and excellent deco file cabinet, by Yaman Erbe Rochester, NY
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Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Pair of Yawman and Erbe Lateral Files
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Designs from this outfit are seldom seen and usually have "special" detailing, such as futuristic jet-like handles on this model. Priced individually.
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Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

Vintage steel file cabinet
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Fascinating deco styling, with airplane like handles. Lateral file
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Vintage 1940s American Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Vintage steel file cabinet
Vintage steel file cabinet
H 48 in W 28 in D 13 in
Warren Platner Modernist Executive Desk in Leather, Teak and Steel, 1970s, USA
By Warren Platner
Located in Denver, CO
made to order in 1983 at a cost of $18,500. Measures: 84" x 40" x 29.5" high One massive lateral
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bespoke Chair in Leather and Polished Solid Bronze by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser
Located in Bangkok, TH
lateral move and the pre-curved back offers great comfort and support. However, this flexibility of the
Category

2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze

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Lateral Filing For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the lateral filing you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A lateral filing — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a lateral filing, we have 2 options in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the lateral filing you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each lateral filing bearing mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made lateral filing has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser, Amuneal and Ernest Thompson are consistently popular.

How Much is a Lateral Filing?

Prices for a lateral filing start at $2,400 and top out at $55,843 with the average selling for $13,900.

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