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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
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Flat Files

Materials

Steel

Retro Flat File Cabinet
Vintage Flat File Cabinet
H 39 in W 46.5 in D 36.5 in
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 Retro Flat Files

Materials

Metal

Vintage Oak Blueprint / Flat File Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
12 Drawer Oak Blueprint / Flat File Cabinet Overall Dimensions: 25 1/4" x 33 1/4" x 43" high Top
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Flat Files

Materials

Brass

Retro Oak Blueprint / Flat File Cabinet
Vintage Oak Blueprint / Flat File Cabinet
H 43 in W 33.25 in D 25.25 in
Burled Maple Cabinet Secretary with Drawers / Flat File, USA, 1960's
By Edward Wormley
Located in Austin, TX
depths, designed to replicate an architect's flat file. Interior includes electric outlet with plug on
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Flat Files

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hamilton Flat File Coffee Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Blueprint Cabinet Overall Dimensions: 40 1/2" x 53 1/4" x 20 1/4" high Inner Drawer Dimensions: 37 1/2" x 49 1/4" x 2" Materials: Oak
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Flat Files

Materials

Oak

Retro Hamilton Flat File Coffee Table
Vintage Hamilton Flat File Coffee Table
H 20.25 in W 53.25 in D 40.5 in
Henning Korch Rosewood Danish Modern Jewelry Lingerie Chest Dresser Flat File
By Henning Korch
Located in Wayne, NJ
Henning Korch rosewood Campaign chest. Can have many uses. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip code, as we may be able ...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Flat Files

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Card Catalogue Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage card catalogue cabinet Rare narrow footprint card catalogue or flat file cabinet. 9
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Flat Files

Materials

Oak

Retro Card Catalogue Cabinet
Vintage Card Catalogue Cabinet
H 54.25 in W 17.5 in D 34 in
5FT Herman Miller Credenza
By Herman Miller, Geoff Hollington
Located in Pasadena, TX
Miller. Credenza features 8 small drawers on the sides, and 2 large flat file drawers in the middle. 10
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Flat Files

Materials

Wood

Retro 5FT Herman Miller Credenza
5FT Herman Miller Credenza
H 28 in W 60 in D 22 in
Secret File Hollywood
Located in London, GB
was directed by Rudolph Cusumano. This poster is conservation paper backed, It would be shipped flat
Category

1960s American Retro Flat Files

Materials

Paper

Retro Secret File Hollywood
Secret File Hollywood
H 22 in W 28 in D 0.1 in
Gorbachev's Head
By Ivan Chermayeff
Located in New York, NY
, the publisher - Serigrafia/Ambassador Arts - discovered a few remaining ones in a flat file, and Ivan
Category

1990s Pop Art Retro Flat Files

Materials

Screen

Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Ingrid Dessau
By Ingrid Dessau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Ingrid Dessau Size: 7'0" × 10'10" (213 × 330 cm) A mid-20th
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flat Files

Materials

Wool

Large Harry Bertschmann Swiss American Abstract Expressionist Outsider Painting
By Harry Bertschmann
Located in Surfside, FL
series of large flat files. His total output of unique artworks approaches that of Pablo Picasso. In 1997
Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Retro Flat Files

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Large Conceptual "Last Book of Life" Photo Etching 1970s Pop Art
By Les Levine
Located in Surfside, FL
framed stored in flat files. Les Levine (born 1935) is a naturalized American Irish artist known as a
Category

1970s Conceptual Retro Flat Files

Materials

Etching, Photogravure

Large Conceptual "Last Book of Life" Photo Etching 1970s Pop Art
By Les Levine
Located in Surfside, FL
framed stored in flat files. Les Levine (born 1935) is a naturalized American Irish artist known as a
Category

1970s Conceptual Retro Flat Files

Materials

Etching, Photogravure

Large Conceptual "Last Book of Life" Photo Etching 1970s Pop Art
By Les Levine
Located in Surfside, FL
framed stored in flat files. Les Levine (born 1935) is a naturalized American Irish artist known as a
Category

1970s Conceptual Retro Flat Files

Materials

Etching, Photogravure

Large Conceptual "Last Book of Life" Photo Etching 1970s Pop Art
By Les Levine
Located in Surfside, FL
. A fine impression and in good condition throughout never framed stored in flat files. Les Levine
Category

1970s Conceptual Retro Flat Files

Materials

Etching, Photogravure

Large Conceptual "Last Book of Life" Photo Etching 1970s Pop Art Photograph
By Les Levine
Located in Surfside, FL
framed stored in flat files. Les Levine (born 1935) is a naturalized American Irish artist known as a
Category

1970s Conceptual Retro Flat Files

Materials

Etching, Photogravure

Untitled-052 mixed media on paper by John Von Wicht
By John von Wicht
Located in Hudson, NY
"the day they were created" condition as possible. This piece has remained archivally stored in flat
Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Retro Flat Files

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Untitled-005 mixed media on paper by John Von Wicht
By John von Wicht
Located in Hudson, NY
"the day they were created" condition as possible. This piece has remained archivally stored in flat
Category

1950s Abstract Expressionist Retro Flat Files

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Untitled-059 mixed media on paper by John Von Wicht
By John von Wicht
Located in Hudson, NY
"the day they were created" condition as possible. This piece has remained archivally stored in flat
Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Retro Flat Files

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Untitled-113 mixed media abstraction on paper by John Von Wicht
By John von Wicht
Located in Hudson, NY
possible. Each work has remained archivally stored in flat files, allowing purchasers to work directly with
Category

1950s Abstract Expressionist Retro Flat Files

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Untitled-009 Abstraction in Reds mixed media painting by John Von Wicht
By John von Wicht
Located in Hudson, NY
possible. Each work has remained archivally stored in flat files, allowing purchasers to work directly with
Category

1950s Abstract Expressionist Retro Flat Files

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Milo Baughman Desk for Directional Furniture
By Milo Baughman
Located in Toledo, OH
. Flat black frame with walnut top. Cabinet has file drawer and 2 storage drawers. 48" long x 24" wide x
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Flat Files

Materials

Walnut

Hermès Dark Brown Leather Briefcase, Hermes Attache, Hermes Bag
By Hermès
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
Paris in gold. When it is open, its interior reveals an all brown leather interior and a flat pocket to
Category

Late 20th Century French Retro Flat Files

Vintage Indian Dhurrie Striped Blue Rug
Located in New York, NY
before your eyes is simple and classic. Its main filed carries an allover pattern of stripes. The design
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flat Files

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Indian Dhurrie Striped Rug
Located in New York, NY
vintage Dhurrie before your eyes is simple and classic. Its main filed carries an allover pattern of
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flat Files

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Indian Dhurrie Striped Rug
Located in New York, NY
before your eyes is simple and classic. Its main filed carries an allover pattern of stripes in beige and
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Retro Flat Files

Materials

Cotton

Romweber Burled Walnut and Brass Campaign-Modern Credenza
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
double pedestal base, radiused front with flat back. Brass welting to the lower front file drawers and
Category

1970s American Retro Flat Files

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Bookmatched Walnut W/ Tapered Leg Boca Desk by Leon Rosen for Pace
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in New York, NY
at the bottom substantial enough to hold files with two additional shallow drawers ideal for writing
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Flat Files

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Hermès Beige Leather Briefcase, Hermes Attache, Hermes Bag
By Hermès
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
reveals a magnificent all matching beige leather interior and a flat pocket to store files and paperworks
Category

Late 20th Century French Retro Flat Files

A Hammered Sterling Silver and Enamel Vase by Karen Pierce
Located in New York, NY
one side ending in a flat base. Inner walls of vase are coated with blue and gold enamel with a blue
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Flat Files

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Midcentury Indian Dhurrie Striped Blue Cotton Rug
Located in New York, NY
alike. The vintage Dhurrie before your eyes is simple and classic. Its main filed carries an all-over
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flat Files

Materials

Cotton

CARTIER Vintage 18k/Platinum Diamond and Ruby Cuban Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Narberth, PA
maker Cartier! Made of vibrant 18kt yellow gold and platinum, this amazing piece is comprised of filed
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Flat Files

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum

Figurative photograph nude fine art print, Contemporary black white - Sandrine
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Limited edition of 5 Woman lounging naked at the window of an old flat in Brittany, France. The negative
Category

1990s Modern Retro Flat Files

Materials

Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, ...

Signed limited edition nude photography, Contemporary black white - Sandrine
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
at a window of an old flat in Brittany, France. Sensual view of her swaying hips and ass. Provenance
Category

1990s Modern Retro Flat Files

Materials

Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, ...

Figurative photograph nude fine art print, Contemporary black white - Sandrine
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sanderson’s Estate Woman lounging naked at the window of an old flat in Brittany, France. The negative was
Category

1990s Modern Retro Flat Files

Materials

Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, ...

"Rock, Mirror Lake, CA (Yosemite), " Photograph signed by Tom Ferderbar
By Thomas Ferderbar
Located in Milwaukee, WI
forest behind it. Framed to conservation standards in a flat modern silver finish with a black inlaid
Category

1950s Contemporary Retro Flat Files

Materials

Archival Ink, Inkjet, Archival Pigment, Black and White

1970s Nightclubs of Chicago South Side - Black woman striptease dancer
Located in London, GB
City Files Press (2015). His photographs are in major collections including the Smithsonian, the Art
Category

1970s Contemporary Retro Flat Files

Materials

Wood, Glass, Silver Gelatin, Photographic Paper, Archival Paper, Photogr...

Signed limited edition nude fine art print, Contemporary black white - Sandrine
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sanderson’s Estate Woman lounging naked at the window of an old flat in Brittany, France. The negative was
Category

1980s Contemporary Retro Flat Files

Materials

Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, ...

Jet Desk / Igl-Jet by Ernest Igl aka Ernest Hoffmann for Wilhelm Werndl, 1970s
By Wilhelm Werndl, Ernest Igl
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
studio. his principle: to reduce ideas from three-dimensionality to two-dimensional flatness by unwinding
Category

1970s Czech Space Age Retro Flat Files

Materials

Metal

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 Retro Flat Files

Materials

Chrome

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 Retro Flat Files

Materials

Chrome

MOSCHINO COUTURE! Repetita Juvant S/S 1994 Khaki Beauty Tools "Survival Jacket"
By Moschino Couture, Moschino
Located in Munich, DE
, nail polish, hairbrush, comb, toothbrush, nail file, and cuticle snippers. Of course, there's also room
Category

1990s Italian Retro Flat Files

#114, 1970s Nightclubs of Chicago South Side - Rare Vintage Silver Gelatin Print
Located in London, GB
was released by Chicago-based Chicago City Files Press (2015). His photographs are in major
Category

1970s Contemporary Retro Flat Files

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

#112, 1970s Nightclubs of Chicago South Side - Rare Vintage Silver Gelatin Print
Located in London, GB
Files Press (2015). His photographs are in major collections including the Smithsonian, the Art
Category

1970s Performance Retro Flat Files

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin, Photographic Film

Vintage Modern Vecta Contract Brown Leather & Chrome Cantilever Pair of Chairs
By Vecta Group
Located in Topeka, KS
filing cabinets which Wege invented and manufactured for the Macey Company. In 1914, the company received
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Retro Flat Files

Materials

Chrome

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

Late 20th Century American Modern Retro Flat Files

Materials

Metal

#05, 1970s Nightclubs of Chicago South Side - Rare Vintage Silver Gelatin Print
Located in London, GB
Lust From Chicago’s South Side was released by Chicago-based Chicago City Files Press (2015). His
Category

1970s Contemporary Retro Flat Files

Materials

Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

#19, 1970s Nightclubs of Chicago South Side - Rare Vintage Silver Gelatin Print
Located in London, GB
Lust From Chicago’s South Side was released by Chicago-based Chicago City Files Press (2015). His
Category

1970s Contemporary Retro Flat Files

Materials

Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

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 Retro Flat Files

Materials

Aluminum

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

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Flat Files

Materials

Metal

8 Modern Classic Steelcase Warren Snodgrass Dining Chairs Light Oak Bentwood
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 Retro Flat Files

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Bentwood

Hans J. Wegner Flat File Cabinet
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner Unik flat file cabinet made on special order by Johannes Hansen. Made in teak
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Flat Files

Materials

Steel

Hans J. Wegner Flat File Cabinet
Hans J. Wegner Flat File Cabinet
H 37.41 in W 32.29 in D 20.08 in
Untitled (4) Oil on Paper, (Classically Romantic Woman)
By Walter Quirt
Located in Seattle, WA
the artist's flat files completely unseen and unavailable from the time of their completion in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Flat Files

Materials

Oil

Untitled (Standing Figure in Pastels) Work on Paper
By Walter Quirt
Located in Seattle, WA
paper is that upon their completion, they resided unframed in the artist's flat files completely unseen
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Retro Flat Files

Materials

Acrylic

Untitled 122 Acrylic on Paper, (Two Black Horses)
By Walter Quirt
Located in Seattle, WA
paper is that upon their completion, they resided unframed in the artist's flat files completely unseen
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Retro Flat Files

Materials

Acrylic

Untitled (Standing Sgraffito Figure) Work on Paper
By Walter Quirt
Located in Seattle, WA
that upon their completion, they resided unframed in the artist's flat files completely unseen and
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Retro Flat Files

Materials

Acrylic

Rare T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Desk
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
drawer suitable for file folders w/2 compartments, & a top sliding flat-surface piece
Category

1950s American Retro Flat Files

Rare T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Desk
H 29.5 in W 72 in D 27 in
Awesome Large Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk beautifully crafted
By Dyrlund
Located in London, GB
central top section containing three flat drawers all suspended on the flat curved top sides, below on the
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Flat Files

Materials

Rosewood

George Nelson "Omni" Wall-Mounted Walnut Modular Desk Unit, USA
By George Nelson
Located in Denver, CO
(circa 1960s), the desk is constructed of walnut and chrome steel with a stunning "flat white" Formica
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Flat Files

Materials

Chrome

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Retro Flat Files For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of retro flat files available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and steel, all retro flat files available were constructed with great care. Retro flat files have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Retro flat files are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, industrial and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Retro flat files have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Steelcase, Herman Miller and Dyrlund are consistently popular.

How Much are Retro Flat Files?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,250, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $33,000 highest priced.
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  • 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.