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Library Bureau Sole Makers Oak Library Card Catalog Filing Cabinet
Library Bureau Sole Makers Oak Library Card Catalog Filing Cabinet

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

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Midcentury Maple 72-Drawer Library Card Catalog Cabinet, circa 1940s
Midcentury Maple 72-Drawer Library Card Catalog Cabinet, circa 1940s

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
Mid-Century Modern 35-Drawer Library Card Catalog by Remington Rand

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

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern 30-Drawer Oak Library Card Catalog by Gaylord Bros.
Mid-Century Modern 30-Drawer Oak Library Card Catalog by Gaylord Bros.

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

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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 Catalog by Gaylord Bros.
Mid-Century Modern 40-Drawer Oak Library Card Catalog by Gaylord Bros.

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

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Oak 72-Drawer Library Card Catalog Cabinet, Circa 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Oak 72-Drawer Library Card Catalog Cabinet, Circa 1950s

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

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Oak 72-Drawer Library Card Catalog Cabinet, Circa 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Oak 72-Drawer Library Card Catalog Cabinet, Circa 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Oak 72-Drawer Library Card Catalog Cabinet, Circa 1960s

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern 72-Drawer library card catalog cabinet Procured from

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern 40-Drawer Oak Library Card Catalogs by Gaylord Bros., Pair
Mid-Century Modern 40-Drawer Oak Library Card Catalogs by Gaylord Bros., Pair

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

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Oak 18-Drawer Library Card Catalog or File Cabinet with Book Rack
Vintage Oak 18-Drawer Library Card Catalog or File Cabinet with Book Rack

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

Mid-Century Modern Maple 60-Drawer Library Card Catalog Cabinet by Gaylord Bros.
Mid-Century Modern Maple 60-Drawer Library Card Catalog Cabinet by Gaylord Bros.

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Antique American Globe Wernicke Apothecary 18 Drawer Library Card Catalog Chest
Antique American Globe Wernicke Apothecary 18 Drawer Library Card Catalog Chest

Antique American Globe Wernicke Apothecary 18 Drawer Library Card Catalog Chest

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Forney, TX

-drawer apothecary library card catalog / small chest of drawers / desktop filing cabinet by the renowned

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern 20-Drawer Library Card Catalog by Remington Rand
Mid-Century Modern 20-Drawer Library Card Catalog by Remington Rand

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1960s 55-Drawer Dark Mahogany Stain Library Card Catalog Cabinet
1960s 55-Drawer Dark Mahogany Stain Library Card Catalog Cabinet

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

Midcentury File Card Catalog Cabinet of Oak Used in Library, 150 Drawers
Midcentury File Card Catalog Cabinet of Oak Used in Library, 150 Drawers

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

American Schoolhouse - Library Index File Drawer Cocktail Table
American Schoolhouse - Library Index File Drawer Cocktail Table

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

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By Carlo Zappa

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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 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.