Library Card Drawers
Mid-Century Modern Oak 72-Drawer Library Card Catalog Cabinet, Circa 1950s
By Shaw Walker
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern 72-Drawer library card catalog cabinet
USA, Circa 1950s
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 53.5 in W 39.25 in D 19.5 in
90 Drawer Vintage Library Card Catalogue
By Remington Rand
Located in Pasadena, TX
90 drawer vintage Library card catalogue
Rare and stunning 90 drawer, wooden card file cabinet
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Library Bureau Sole Makers Oak Library Card Catalog Filing Cabinet
Located in West Chester, PA
Library Bureau Sole Makers Oak Library Card Catalog Filing Cabinet
Drawers divided to 9.75” but the
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Oak Multi-Drawer Library Card Catalog Cabinet, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Evergreen, CO
Reminiscent of the days before libraries tracked their selections with computer systems, this multi
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Cabinets
Materials
Oak
1930s Industrial Oak Library Cabinet
Located in Norwalk, CT
. The storage includes three file drawers (one large file and two card drawers) over an impressive
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Early 20th Century European Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique File Card Cabinet with Tambour Door
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique File Card Cabinet with Tambour Door recalls the days prior to computers, when index cards
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Antique Globe Wernicke Apothecary File Card Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Forney, TX
or file cabinet, library card catalog, organize photography supplies, collectibles or speciman
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Arts & Crafts Mahogany 24-Drawer Card Catalog Filing Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful vintage Arts & Crafts style 24-drawer library card catalog or file cabinet
USA, 20th
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Brass
18th/19th Century Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Tapestry-Top Card Games Table
Located in Forney, TX
An elegant antique Louis XV style carved walnut card game table. circa 1790
Born in Continental
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Antique Late 18th Century European Louis XV Game Tables
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
H 27.5 in W 32 in D 32 in
French Louis XV 1790s Walnut Tric Trac Marquetry Game Table with Reversible Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
serves as the perfect platform for hosting card games or puzzles.
Below, a tric trac (backgammon
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Game Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29 in W 39 in D 25.25 in
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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 magazine) storage inside. Manufactured in the post-war era by Dutch furniture making c...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Bookcase in Biedermeier Style, Sliding Doors, Made of Cherrywood
By Morelato
Located in Salizzole, IT
Bookcase made of cherrywood with sliding doors and adjustable shelves, in Biedermeier style.
Custom made on order, different finishes available and custom sizes.
Optionals
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Bookcases
Materials
Cherry
H 102.37 in W 126.78 in D 17.33 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Ebonized Oak Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Arts & Crafts six-drawer architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet
In the manner of Hamilton Manufacturing Co.
USA, Circa 1900
Oak in ebonized finish, with ori...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 29.5 in W 41 in D 30.13 in
German Art Deco Oak Filing Cabinet / Bank of Drawers, circa 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
This filing cabinet was produced during the 1950s in Germany. The cabinet features 25 drawers with nice card holders and pulls.
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Vintage 1950s Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Original Vintage Large Industrial Oak Wood File Cabinet with Multiple Drawers
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This large, industrial catalog cabinet with multiple flat drawers was made during the 1930s and comes from Artist's Atelie. It is made of high-quality oak wood, which is considered a...
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Vintage 1930s European Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
H 53.55 in W 53.55 in D 32.29 in
Lectern / Restaurant Host Station
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique Hamilton Printer's Typeset Cabinet
Overall Dimensions: 21" x 27 1/4" x 52" - 46" high
Materials: Wood & Metal
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Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Metal
1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Perpignan, FR
Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Antique Oak 24-Drawer Flat File Printer's Cabinet or Collector's Cabinet
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts 24-drawer flat file printer's cabinet or collector's cabinet
By Hamilton Manufacturing Co.
USA, Circa 1900
Oak, with original iron har...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Vintage Barrister 2 Drawer File Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Barrister 19? 2 Drawer File Cabinet
Classic oak 2-drawer file cabinet with locking mechanism. Brass handles & ID plates.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Herbal Pharmacy Cabinet with Named Drawers, Early 19th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique pharmacy / herbalist cabinet with many small drawers and visible part in the base, dark green lacquered with mustard greens, identifying writings of the various essences on s...
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 93.31 in W 68.12 in D 18.12 in
19th Century Antique Mahogany Locker Cabinet
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Very special antique mahogany locker cabinet from an English boarding school. The cabinet is completely original and in perfect condition. Nice warm mahogany color. Impressive qualit...
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Antique 1860s Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Materials
Spruce
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H 88.59 in W 145.67 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Walnut 48 Drawer File Cabinet, Cupboard, Scotland 1920, H204
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage Walnut 48 drawer file cabinet, cupboard, Scotland 1920, H204
Scotland, 1920
Solid Walnut
Original finish
Moulded top with large flared out cornice
48 pull out dovetailed fil...
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Vintage 1920s Scottish Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Mahogany Filing / Apothecary Cabinet by Chouanard, Ca 1900
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This unique filing cabinet / bank of drawers was designed and made around the turn of the century in France. The piece is made from mahogany with bronze hardware. The interior dimens...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 64.57 in W 35.83 in D 15.75 in
Antique Arts & Crafts 74-Drawer Card File Cabinet or Industrial Parts Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Arts & Crafts card file cabinet or industrial parts cabinet
USA, circa 1900
Solid oak, with brass hardware and metal drawer interiors.
Measures: 25.5"W x 11.2...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 41.63 in W 25.5 in D 11.25 in
Bed Demi-Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Green Painted & Gilded Leather 6ft 180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, With Gold Velvet & Gilt Embroidered Bedspread, sol...
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Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
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George III Coromandel Lacquer, Gilt Brass-Mounted Serpentine Commode
By Pierre Langlois
Located in London, Middlesex
conforming floral and diaper decorated borders; the interior with three long graduated drawers outlined with
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Renaissance Revival Style Oak Bookcase with Drink Bar Beginning of 20th Century
Located in Liverpool, GB
sculptures depicting putti. In the base deep and massive drawers with richly carved faces.
The library is
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Early 20th Century European Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Walnut
H 79.14 in W 120.87 in D 20.87 in
Midcentury Maple 72-Drawer Library Card Catalog Cabinet, circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco 72-drawer library card catalog cabinet
USA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern 35-Drawer Library Card Catalog by Remington Rand
By Remington Rand
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern 35-drawer library card catalog
By Remington Rand
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Oak 1920s Library Bureau Sole Maker Card Catalog Cabinet 105 Drawer
By Library Bureau Makers
Located in Stamford, CT
Oak 1920s library bureau sole maker card catalog cabinet. This is a large and impressive 105 drawer
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern 30-Drawer Oak Library Card Catalog by Gaylord Bros.
By Gaylord Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern 30-drawer library card catalog
By Gaylord Bros.
USA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 56.88 in W 33.13 in L 56.88 in
American Arts & Crafts Tiger Oak 75-Card Library Catalog, circa 1915
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very finely crafted solid quarter-sawn oak library card catalog from the first quarter of the
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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern 40-Drawer Oak Library Card Catalog by Gaylord Bros.
By Gaylord Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern 40-drawer library card catalog
By Gaylord Bros.
USA
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern 40-Drawer Oak Library Card Catalogs by Gaylord Bros., Pair
By Gaylord Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional pair of mid-century modern 40-drawer library card catalogs
By Gaylord Bros
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 65 in W 33 in D 17 in
Vintage Oak 18-Drawer Library Card Catalog or File Cabinet with Book Rack
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A fantastic oak 18-drawer library card catalog or file cabinet with book or magazine rack on top
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
H 61.38 in W 33.25 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Maple 60-Drawer Library Card Catalog Cabinet by Gaylord Bros.
By Gaylord Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco 60-drawer library card catalog cabinet
By
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
H 60.75 in W 33 in D 16 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Library Filing Cabinet and Bookshelves, circa 1910
By Library Bureau Makers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
serves a broad array of purposes, first with six card-catalogue drawers situated over six filing drawers
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 47.75 in W 60.5 in D 28.75 in
Vintage Midcentury Library Card Catalogue Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage midcentury library card catalogue cabinet.
Rare walnut version on chrome base.
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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Cupboards
Materials
Wood
Midcentury 72-Drawer Library Card Catalog
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional midcentury library card catalog cabinet. The card catalog features beautiful wood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Midcentury 72-Drawer Library Card Catalogs
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare pair of midcentury library card catalog cabinets procured from the library at Western
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Custom Color Block Modular Library Card Catalog Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular, midcentury, maple, library, card catalog cabinet is custom finished in white matte lacquer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Restored 40-Drawer Library Card Catalog
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century 40-drawer library card catalog. The catalog features solid maple
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Midcentury Oak Library Card Catalogue Console by Gaylord Co.
By Gaylord Brothers
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage midcentury oak library card catalog console by Gaylord Co.
Oak library card catalog
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Shaw Walker Midcentury Industrial Age 54-Drawer Metal Library Card Catalog
By Shaw Walker
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and unique Mid-Century Modern industrial age metal library card catalog by Shaw Walker. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 63.63 in W 36 in D 18.88 in
Vintage Oak Index Card Catalog by Library Bureau Sole Makers, 20th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This is a very attractive vintage library card catalogue from the first half of the 20th century
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 51.5 in W 21.38 in D 28 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Card Cabinet
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid-Century Modern library card catalog cabinet designed by George Nelson and made by Herman
Category
Vintage 1970s American Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Chest on Stand with 20 Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This chest features 20 drawers reminiscent of a library card catalog and two retractable shelves
Category
20th Century Chinese Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Chest on Stand with 32 Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive chest features 32 drawers reminiscent of a library card catalog and two retractable
Category
20th Century Chinese Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Jens Risom Card Catalog in Quarter Sawn Oak+Brass, Mid-Century Modern Cabinet
By Jens Risom
Located in Decatur, GA
Rare Mid-Century Modern library card catalog in quarter sawn oak and solid brass by Jens Risom
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 66 in W 44 in D 22 in
Antique William IV 6 Drawer Partners Writing Table Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This monumental early William IV antique partners library / writing table is crafted from beautiful
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Antique 1840s William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 31.11 in W 72.05 in D 41.34 in
Antique William IV Rosewood Writing or Sofa Table, circa 1830
Located in London, GB
This is a sublime antique William IV rosewood library writing table, which can also be used as a
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Antique 1830s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern 20-Drawer Library Card Catalog by Remington Rand
By Remington Rand
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare Mid-Century Modern 20-drawer library card catalog or file cabinet
By Remington Rand
USA
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Library Bureau Sole Makers Inc. Factory 8-Drawer Steel File Cabinet, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
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A very solidly built 8-drawer file cabinet with brass pulls, brass card holders, brass lock
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
H 51.25 in W 12.25 in D 25.5 in
Vintage Midcentury Library Card Catalogue Console
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage midcentury library card catalogue
Smaller version of a Classic library card catalogue
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Oak
Vintage Midcentury Library Card Catalogue Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage midcentury library card catalogue cabinet.
Rare walnut version on chrome base.
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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Cupboards
Materials
Wood
Vintage Oak 60-Drawer Library Card Catalog Cabinet
Located in Topeka, KS
! This is a fabulous vintage library card catalog. Beautiful oak double section cabinet with 30 drawers
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Laminate, Oak
Midcentury 72-Drawer Library Card Catalog, One Available
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare midcentury library card catalog cabinet procured from the library at Western Michigan
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
1960s 55-Drawer Dark Mahogany Stain Library Card Catalog Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
1960s library card catalog cabinet with 55 drawers and brass hardware. One pull missing. Some
Category
Vintage 1960s American Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Library Card Catalog with Cast Bronze Pulls
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Mid-Century Modern vintage library card catalog comprised of walnut finished wood and 60
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
H 40.25 in W 41.25 in D 17.75 in
Antique Oak Forty-Drawer Country Store or Library Card Filing Cabinet, C 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique card catalog 40 drawer filing cabinet offers paneled oak case with four drawer columns
Category
20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 77.5 in W 64.5 in D 17.75 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gold Console Table with Two Drawers "Golden Calf"
By John Seubert
Located in Chicago, IL
"Golden" and "Calf" and antique metal library card-catalogue drawer pulls.
John Seubert
Golden Calf
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Reclaimed Wood, Paint
British Colonial Teak Wood Filing Cabinet with 20 Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive chest features 20 drawers reminiscent of a library card catalog and two retractable
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian British Colonial Cabinets
Materials
Teak
British Colonial Teak Wood Filing Cabinet with Thirty-Two Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive chest features 32 drawers reminiscent of a library card catalog and two retractable
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian British Colonial Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Vintage J. Taylor Library Card Filling Cabinet
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage J. Taylor Library Card Filling Cabinet.
A wonderful early 20th century golden oak twelve
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Vintage 1920s Irish Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Oak Card Catalog Serving Table, Cast Iron Supports, France circa 1890
Located in Houston, TX
section is an original card catalog filing system constructed entirely of oak from a French library that
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Midcentury File Card Catalog Cabinet of Oak Used in Library, 150 Drawers
Located in Madison, WI
Midcentury file cabinet of oak, formerly used in library. Houses 150 sliding drawers with brass
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Card File Cabinet by Library Bureau
Located in Culver City, CA
This American library filing cabinet, circa 1908, has 60 drawers with associated name card, handles
Category
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Card Catalog File Cabinet from Chicago Library, Solid Oak, Early 20th Century
Located in Madison, WI
Card catalog, file cabinet, solid oak from Chicago library, early 20th century. 96 drawers with
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 67.5 in W 53.5 in D 16 in
Oak Plan Chests
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Fabulous Quality oak Plan Chests.
Manufactured for a National Library In the best quality Oak
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20th Century Welsh Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Double Ended Plan Chest
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
drawers to both ends, Bronze drawer pulls and card holders.
1950s.
Six Available , Price is per
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20th Century Welsh Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Large Plan Chest
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Fabulous Quality oak Plan Chests.
Manufactured for a National Library In the best quality Oak
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20th Century Welsh Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
American Schoolhouse - Library Index File Drawer Cocktail Table
Located in Bedford, NY
Unusual cocktail table made of 5 library Index file card drawers
with typical identification
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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Large Standing Card Catalog with Blue Painted Finish, circa 1935
Located in Portland, OR
drawers are oak-fronted with metal construction.
41 drawers, with card, hanging and vertical filing
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Vintage 1930s Industrial Cabinets
Walnut Dresser with Bookmatched Drawers, circa 1850s
Located in Portland, OR
Salvaged from libraries, offices and general stores, our collection of vintage multi-drawer
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Antique 1850s Federal Dressers
Solid Oak J.D. Warren Filing Cabinet with 21 Lift Drawers, circa 1920
Located in Portland, OR
Salvaged from libraries, offices and general stores, our collection of vintage multi-drawer
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Vintage 1920s Revival Cabinets
Exceptionally Rare Regency Brass-Mounted Rosewood Table
By John Mclean
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
The pierced galleried top with inset connemara marble above four cedar-lined frieze drawers above
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
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Library Card Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of library card drawers available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct library card drawers — often made from wood, oak and metal — can elevate any home. Library card drawers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Library card drawers made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with louis xv — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many library card drawers are appealing in their simplicity, but Gaylord Brothers and Globe Wernicke produced popular library card drawers that are worth a look.
How Much are Library Card Drawers?
Prices for library card drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, library card drawers begin at $1,450 and can go as high as $9,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,723.
Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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 Library Card Drawers
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The dimensions of a card catalog drawer depend on what kind of card the drawer is designed to hold. Different standards exist, most of them codified in the 19th century. On 1stDibs, shop antique card catalog filing cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers.
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