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Antique Metal Filing Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An antique industrial metal cabinet featuring multiple drawers and a rugged, utilitarian design
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Columbia Steel Co. Industrial Metal Filing Cabinet
By Columbia Steel Equip. Co. 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Terrific example of classic industrial design from Philadelphia's Columbia Steel Equipment Company. American-made design that is built to last. Features a gorgeous natural patina sur...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Unusual Industrial Salvage Colourful Office Metal Filing Cabinet, Graffiti Art
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
Unusual, definitely wacky and possibly artistic. This 1970s retro filing cabinet in the most
Category

Mid-20th Century British Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Forest green metal Military filing Cabinet or Chest of Drawers, 1956
Located in Meulebeke, BE
filing cabinet / chest of drawers made in forest green metal in 1956. This industrial cabinet has five
Category

Vintage 1950s German Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

1920's Original French Industrial Metal Cabinet - Thirty Six Klappets
Located in Hook, Hampshire
heavy weight sheet metal filing cabinet, with thirty six hinged ‘klappet’ compartments. The compartments
Category

Vintage 1920s French Cabinets

Materials

Sheet Metal

1920's French Industrial Metal Cabinet Dark Green - Twenty Seven Klappets
Located in Hook, Hampshire
heavy weight sheet metal filing cabinet, with thirty six hinged ‘klappet’ compartments. The compartments
Category

Vintage 1920s French Cabinets

Materials

Sheet Metal

1920's French Industrial Metal Cabinet Dark Green - Twenty Seven Klappets
Located in Hook, Hampshire
heavy weight sheet metal filing cabinet, with twenty seven hinged ‘klappet’ compartments. The
Category

Vintage 1920s French Cabinets

Materials

Sheet Metal

41" Industrial Architectural Metal Flat File Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
41" Industrial Architectural metal flat file cabinet Repurposed architects flat file cabinet
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Industrial Look Metal Filing Drawers, Collector Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Industrial Look Metal Filing Drawers, Collector Cabinet The wooden Cabinet has 7 metal fronted
Category

Vintage 1970s Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Zinc

Vintage filing cabinet cabinet office furniture 1970s
Located in Lemmer, NL
Vintage filing cabinet cabinet office furniture 1970s Period 1970s Design Unknown Sweden
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Vintage Industrial chic Harvey Milner Filing metal cabinet
Located in Markington, GB
Vintage Industrial chic Harvey Milner Filing metal cabinet A pretty rare early 20th Century steel
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Vintage filing cabinet roller shutter cabinet 1960s Sweden
Located in Lemmer, NL
Vintage filing cabinet roller shutter cabinet 1960s Sweden Period 1960s Design Unknown
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Industrial Steel Metal 30-Drawer Catalogue File Cabinet by Addressograph
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage industrial steel metal 30-drawer catalogue file cabinet by Addressograph, circa mid-20th
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

vintage filing cabinet bookcase Kinnarps Swedish
By Kinnarps
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage filing cabinet bookcase Kinnarps Swedish period 70s design Kinnarps Sweden condition
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Leather-Covered Filing Cabinets, Late 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of leather covered filing cabinets on wheels with four drawers and a round metal inlay on top
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1940s Strafor Filing Cabinet, Original Paint
By Strafor
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s Strafor filing cabinet - original paint 1940s Strafor filing cabinet -made by Forge de
Category

Vintage 1940s Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Columbia Steel Equip Green Metal 10 Drawer Industrial File Cabinet (a)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Columbia Steel Equip Green Metal 10 Drawer Industrial File Cabinet (A). Item features
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Vintage Columbia Steel Equip Green Metal 10 Drawer Industrial File Cabinet 'B'
By Columbia Steel Equip. Co. 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Columbia Steel Equip Green Metal 10 Drawer Industrial File Cabinet (B) Item features
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

British Colonial Teak Filing Apothecary Cabinet wt Metal Pulls & Lock Mechanism
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare solid teak multi-drawer apothecary/file cabinet with locking mechanism and hardware in
Category

Antique 1890s British Indian Ocean Territory Victorian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Antique French Napoleon 13 Drawers File Chest Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Napoleon 13 Drawers File Chest Cabinet Our exceptional French Napoleon Lock-Side
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Metal

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
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Steel

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
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Steel

Vintage Cole Steel Metal Industrial Stacking Flat File Map Cabinet w/ 10 Drawers
By Cole Steel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cole Steel Metal Industrial Stacking Flat File Map Cabinet with 10 Drawers. Item features
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Vintage industrial 5-drawer filing cabinet
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage industrial 5-drawer filing cabinet Industrial - Vintage furniture File cabinet Measures
Category

20th Century Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian 15-Drawers Flat Art Prints File Cabinet
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a wonderful late 1800's Victorian American Art file cabinet with 15 deep drawers and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Black Walnut File Cabinet Hour Glass Pulls Finished Back
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Hard to find Mid-Century file cabinets in walnut with this styling, Two drawer cabinet that fits
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Brazilian Modern Filing Cabinet & Drawers in Rosewood, Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
beauty. This filing cabinet was designed by Jorge Zalszupin and has three drawers with a metal handle
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

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
Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Alvar Aalto for Artek Danish Modern Filing Cabinet or Desk Return
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Birch Filing Cabinet or Desk Return, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland
Category

Vintage 1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Walnut Wood File Cabinet Credenza by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century file cabinet credenza from the Group 8 Collection designed by Jens Risom
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Rare Antique NCR National Cash Register Industrial Iron Steel Index File Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique fireproof patent / assignment / card / index / courthouse catalogue file cabinet from
Category

Early 20th Century American Machine Age Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Steel

Antique NCR National Cash Register Industrial Iron Steel Index File Cabinet 55"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique fireproof card / index / courthouse file catalogue cabinet from NCR headquarters in
Category

Early 20th Century American Machine Age Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Steel

1960s Danish Sigurd Hansens Extendable Rosewood Executive Desk & File Cabinet
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in Monrovia, CA
Matching Rosewood File Cabinet. This Is A Gorgeous Vintage Rosewood Executive / Presidential Desk by
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Filing Cabinet with One Roller Louver Door & Five Shelves
Located in Miami, FL
This French filing cabinet is another good example of the quality furniture that was made in those
Category

Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Filing Cabinet With One Roller Louver Door & Five Shelves
Located in Miami, FL
This French filing cabinet is another good example of the quality furniture that was made in those
Category

Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Metal and Plastic File Rack, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
File rack designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950. Manufactured in France, circa 1950. Moulded
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Wooden Flat File with 10 Drawers
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Blueprint / Map / Flat File Cabinet Overall Dimensions: 31 1/2" deep x 37 1/2" wide x 40
Category

Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Monumental Mid-Century P.E. Guerin NY Signed Cartonnier File Cabinet Table Chest
By P. E. Guerin
Located in Forney, TX
oldest decorative hardware firm in the United States, and the only metal foundry in New York City. The
Category

Mid-20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Italian wooden archive cabinet with a shutter opening and metal handle, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Wooden archive cabinet with a shutter opening and metal handle, 1940s Office filing archive
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Italian mid-century modern archive cabinet in wood and red metal, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern archive in wood and red metal, 1940s Office filing cabinet in solid wood
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Italian mid-century modern brown metal wall filing cabinet card holder, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern brown metal wall filing cabinet card holder, 1960s Rectangular
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

1940s Tansad “De Luxe V.26” Swivel Office Chair – Red Leather & Enamel Grey.
Located in Alton, GB
, industrial loft, or heritage study settings, it pairs beautifully with walnut desks, metal filing cabinets
Category

Mid-20th Century European Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Scandinavian Filing Cabinet Solid Oak with Two Drawers
By Martin Nyrop
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage Scandinavian filing cabinet made from solid oak with a dark patina. It's most likely made
Category

Early 20th Century Scandinavian Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Modern Steelcase Orange Node Task Chair w/Work Surface & 5 Prong Base
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Metal Office Furniture Company's first products included fireproof metal safes and four-drawer filing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Modern Steelcase Orange Node Task Chairs w/Work Surface & 5 Prong Base
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Office Furniture Company's first products included fireproof metal safes and four-drawer filing cabinets
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Steelcase Chrome & Red Swivel Rolling Chair #454 Style Charles Pollock
By Steelcase, Charles Pollock
Located in Topeka, KS
included fireproof metal safes and four-drawer filing cabinets which Wege invented and manufactured for the
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Brown Vinyl Faux Leather Pair Steelcase 451 Rolling Office Chairs Style Pollock
By Steelcase, Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Furniture Company's first products included fireproof metal safes and four-drawer filing cabinets which Wege
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Steelcase Chrome Tube Cantilever Base & Gray Faux Leather Chairs set of 4
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
first products included fireproof metal safes and four-drawer filing cabinets which Wege invented and
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair Modern Chrome Cantilever Chairs Oatmeal Hopsacking Steelcase Model 421 482
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
first products included fireproof metal safes and four-drawer filing cabinets which Wege invented and
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Modern Vecta Contract Brown Leather & Chrome Cantilever Pair of Chairs
By Vecta Group
Located in Topeka, KS
Metal Office Furniture Company's first products included fireproof metal safes and four-drawer filing
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Aluminum Steelcase Stacking Chairs Model #1278 1 White 3 Black Set of 4
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
four-drawer filing cabinets which Wege invented and manufactured for the Macey Company. In 1914, the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Art Metal Construction Company Filing Cabinet Distressed Paint
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Newtown, CT
Very heavy well-made Art Metal Construction Company filing cabinet in distressed original paint
Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

"Veteran Series" Green Index Metal Filing Drawers, Stackable
Located in London, GB
If shipped to the US or EU, no import tax applies. These drawers come in their original condition. The total of 12 drawers can be stacked whichever way you want. Each single d...
Category

Vintage 1950s British Industrial Cabinets

Art Deco Utilitarian 1940 French Quarter Sawn Oak 4 Chest Drawers Filing Cabinet
Located in Dorking, Surrey
Utilitarian 1940s French quarter sawn oak filing cabinet. This cabinet is made of oak on the front
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Other

Danese Milano, Hanging File, Brown
By Danese Milano
Located in New Milford, CT
The Smith Storage System from Danese Milano is a hanging file with wheels and seat, a multi-purpose
Category

Early 2000s Desks

Materials

Sheet Metal

Industrial "All Steel" Faux Grain Cabinet
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Great 1940s-1950s "All Steel General Fireproofing Co." metal office cabinet containing file drawers
Category

Vintage 1940s Industrial Cabinets

Metal Filing Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Burnished metal filing cabinet with brass pulls.
Category

20th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

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Metal Filing Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the metal filing cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each metal filing cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and steel. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect metal filing cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each metal filing cabinet bearing Industrial, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made metal filing cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charlotte Perriand, Library Bureau SoleMakers and Globe Wernicke are consistently popular.

How Much is a Metal Filing Cabinet?

A metal filing cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,781, while the lowest priced sells for $85 and the highest can go for as much as $11,166.

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.

Questions About Metal Filing Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Filing 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, 2023
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    When 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    A 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, 2023
    The 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, 2024
    To 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, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2024
    To 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, 2023
    How 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can do a number of things with metal kitchen cabinets. They can provide storage space not only in a kitchen, but also in other rooms of the home. To enhance their appearance, consider refinishing them or installing new hardware. Find a variety of metal kitchen cabinets on 1stDibs.

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