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41" Industrial Architectural Metal Flat File Cabinet
41" Industrial Architectural Metal Flat File Cabinet

41" Industrial Architectural Metal Flat File Cabinet

$1,520Sale Price|20% Off

H 31 in W 41 in D 29.5 in

41" Industrial Architectural Metal Flat File Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, TX

41" Industrial Architectural metal flat file cabinet Repurposed architects flat file cabinet

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Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Used Architectural Flat Files

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Metal

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Antique Hamilton 15 drawer Stacking Flat File
Antique Hamilton 15 drawer Stacking Flat File

Antique Hamilton 15 drawer Stacking Flat File

By Hamilton Products

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique Hamilton 15 drawer Stacking Flat File..Wonderful architectural design..3 separate sections

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1940s American Industrial Used Architectural Flat Files

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Wood

Black Architectural Drafting Flat File Cabinet
Black Architectural Drafting Flat File Cabinet

Black Architectural Drafting Flat File Cabinet

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H 42 in W 40.5 in D 29.5 in

Black Architectural Drafting Flat File Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, TX

Vintage black architectural drafting flat file cabinets Restored in a gloss black. 10 drawers with

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Used Architectural Flat Files

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Metal

Yellow Architectural Drafting Flat File Cabinet-Restored
Yellow Architectural Drafting Flat File Cabinet-Restored

Yellow Architectural Drafting Flat File Cabinet-Restored

Located in Pasadena, TX

An eleven-drawer flat file by Mayline Co. Inc in bright yellow finish. With an excellent

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1940s American Industrial Used Architectural Flat Files

Tall Blue Architectural Drafting Flat File Cabinet-Restored

Tall Blue Architectural Drafting Flat File Cabinet-Restored

Located in Pasadena, TX

A vintage, sixteen-drawer flat file by Mayline Co. Inc in bright blue finish. With an excellent

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1940s American Industrial Used Architectural Flat Files

2 Stack Blue Architectural Drafting Flat File Cabinet by Kranco Co
2 Stack Blue Architectural Drafting Flat File Cabinet by Kranco Co

2 Stack Blue Architectural Drafting Flat File Cabinet by Kranco Co

Located in Pasadena, TX

A vintage 2 stack flat file by Kranco Co. Inc in a blue finish. This architectural office piece is

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1960s American Industrial Used Architectural Flat Files

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Metal

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Frank Oelke double bed Pedus, 1970s

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Located in Padova, IT

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

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Original Vintage Large Industrial Oak Wood File Cabinet with Multiple Drawers
Original Vintage Large Industrial Oak Wood File Cabinet with Multiple Drawers

Original Vintage Large Industrial Oak Wood File Cabinet with Multiple Drawers

$7,137Sale Price|20% Off

H 53.55 in W 53.55 in D 32.29 in

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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1930s European Industrial Used Architectural Flat Files

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LU Swing Sconce
LU Swing Sconce

LU Swing Sconce

$1,800 / item

H 15 in W 5 in D 25.25 in

LU Swing Sconce

By Lumfardo Luminaires

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Used Architectural Flat Files

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Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929
Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929

Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Stockholm, SE

Dining set designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929. Birch. Stamped. This rare dining set by the Finish design icon Alvar Aalto is characterised by the combination of...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Used Architectural Flat Files

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Antique French Oak Apothecary Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Antique French Oak Apothecary Cabinet, Early 20th Century

Antique French Oak Apothecary Cabinet, Early 20th Century

$2,678Sale Price|24% Off

H 57.88 in W 53.55 in D 19.3 in

Antique French Oak Apothecary Cabinet, Early 20th Century

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This oak apothecary cabinet with brass hardware was made in the early 20th century in France and was used in a hardware store. It is very well made and it remains in a good restored ...

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1910s French Industrial Used Architectural Flat Files

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Antique Book Press with 4 Drawer Stone Top Flat Art File Cabinet
Antique Book Press with 4 Drawer Stone Top Flat Art File Cabinet

Antique Book Press with 4 Drawer Stone Top Flat Art File Cabinet

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A working antique iron book press which sits atop a four drawer art storage cabinet with two brass identification card holders on each drawer. Three of the drawers have their origina...

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19th Century Rustic Used Architectural Flat Files

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Stone, Brass, Iron

Vintage Triple Stack Flat File with 15 Drawers
Vintage Triple Stack Flat File with 15 Drawers

Vintage Triple Stack Flat File with 15 Drawers

$3,800

H 52.5 in W 47 in D 36 in

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Located in Oakville, CT

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Vintage Card Catalogue Cabinet
Vintage Card Catalogue Cabinet

Vintage Card Catalogue Cabinet

$1,368Sale Price|28% Off

H 54.25 in W 17.5 in D 34 in

Vintage Card Catalogue Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, TX

Vintage card catalogue cabinet Rare narrow footprint card catalogue or flat file cabinet. 9 drawers with removable partitions for a wider range of use. Oak with brass pulls. Fini...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Architectural Flat Files

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Early 20th Century Steelworkers Blueprint Cabinet
Early 20th Century Steelworkers Blueprint Cabinet

Early 20th Century Steelworkers Blueprint Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

This massive industrial cabinet was recovered from a decommissioned foundry in Milwaukee, WI. The cabinet housed thousands of blueprints dating back to as early as 1900 - each descri...

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Early 1900s American Industrial Used Architectural Flat Files

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Vintage Raw Industrial Metal Factory Cabinet with Shelves, 1950s
Vintage Raw Industrial Metal Factory Cabinet with Shelves, 1950s

Vintage Raw Industrial Metal Factory Cabinet with Shelves, 1950s

$2,724Sale Price|20% Off

H 53.55 in W 25.6 in D 14.18 in

Vintage Raw Industrial Metal Factory Cabinet with Shelves, 1950s

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This industrial factory cabinet was produced during the 1950s. It is made of metal. It has four shelves closed with a magnetic latch. All shelves has been cleaned and finished in bla...

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$1,785 / set

H 25.99 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in

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. Signs of age and use.

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Used Architectural Flat Files

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Large Filing or Drawing Cabinet, Early 20th Century, 10 Drawers
Large Filing or Drawing Cabinet, Early 20th Century, 10 Drawers

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$4,285Sale Price|21% Off

H 46.07 in W 59.06 in D 33.86 in

Large Filing or Drawing Cabinet, Early 20th Century, 10 Drawers

Located in Wrocław, Poland

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Exquisite 20th Century Bakery Cabinet - Benjamin LLobet, Spain
Exquisite 20th Century Bakery Cabinet - Benjamin LLobet, Spain

Exquisite 20th Century Bakery Cabinet - Benjamin LLobet, Spain

Located in Barcelona, ES

Exquisite 20th Century Bakery Cabinet - Benjamin LLobet, Spain Immerse yourself in history with this stunning bakery cabinet, an authentic 20th-century piece crafted by the renowned...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Used Architectural Flat Files

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Wood

Antique Oak Printer's Cabinet
Antique Oak Printer's Cabinet

Antique Oak Printer's Cabinet

$8,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 92.5 in W 50.5 in D 20 in

Antique Oak Printer's Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, TX

8FT antique printer's flat file cabinet Striking 1930s-1940s industrial cabinet featuring 34 drawers. Rich warm wood with shell metal pulls. Would be ideal for an artist o...

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1930s North American Industrial Used Architectural Flat Files

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Oak

Egyptian Revival Collector's Cabinet on Stand
Egyptian Revival Collector's Cabinet on Stand

Egyptian Revival Collector's Cabinet on Stand

$10,000

H 56.75 in W 32.75 in D 15.5 in

Egyptian Revival Collector's Cabinet on Stand

Located in El Monte, CA

This is a highly unique hand-painted and inlaid Egyptianesque collector's cabinet that pays homage to ancient Egyptian motifs. The cabinet features a rounded top and bottom, and open...

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20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Used Architectural Flat Files

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Used Architectural Flat Files For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of used architectural flat files for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct used architectural flat files — often made from metal, bentwood and fabric — can elevate any home. Used architectural flat files have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. industrial and modern used architectural flat files are consistently popular styles. Many used architectural flat files are appealing in their simplicity, but Steelcase produced popular used architectural flat files that are worth a look.

How Much are Used Architectural Flat Files?

Prices for used architectural flat files can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used architectural flat files begin at $300 and can go as high as $8,400, while the average can fetch as much as $1,500.

A Close Look at Industrial Furniture

Industrial floor lamps, bar stools, desks and other industrial-style furnishings have experienced a resurgence in popularity with the rise of interest in minimalist design.

It's a look that celebrates the past even as it suggests vigor, productivity and brawn. The newly chic industrial style of decor repurposes the simple, sturdy furniture of an earlier world of commerce — brushed-metal storage cabinets and display shelves, task lamps and pendant lights with enameled shades, work tables with worn wooden tops and cast-iron bases — and couples them with aesthetic touches emblematic of energy and optimism, from bright upholstery fabrics to flowers.

The rise in prominence of the industrial style has come hand-in-hand with the residential repurposing of former manufacturing and warehouse districts throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. In many loft apartments created in shuttered factories, the architectural envelope has been left intact.

Industrial-style interiors feature elements like raw brick walls, exposed steel beams and oak floors whose history is written in every pit and gouge. Iron and glass transom windows give definition and interest to small kitchen areas anchored by kitchen islands made of marble, steel and brass, while taxidermy or vintage neon signs serve as wall art in living rooms dotted with leather club chairs. Patina is the keynote to a decor in sync with such surroundings. 

On 1stDibs you will find industrial furniture designs that wear their age beautifully — and were built to last.

Finding the Right Cabinets for You

Although traditionally used in the bedroom to store garments that would not be hung in a closet, an antique or vintage cabinet can easily find a purpose in rooms throughout your entire house.

The world's first storage cabinets, reportedly constructed in Renaissance-era Europe, were demonstrative of excellence in carpentry and the work of master carvers. These robust bureaus or sophisticated chests of drawers were typically built from common woods, such as oak or walnut. Although they were fairly uniform in structure and lacked the bright colors of modern-day furniture, case pieces and storage cabinets that date from the 18th century and earlier were often found in the homes of nobility.

Their intricate carvings and various embellishments — adornments made from ivory, ornate lacquer work and, later, glass shelvings — reflect the elegance with which these decorative furnishings were associated. Given its valuable purpose and the beauty of the early furnishings' designs, the storage cabinet is an investment that will never go out of style.

The practical design that defines the earliest storage cabinets has inspired the creation of household must-haves, like minimalist drink trolleys and marble wood bookcases. From hiding outdoor gear in the mudroom to decluttering your kitchen with a tall kitchen pantry cabinet, these versatile furnishings have now become available in enough sizes, styles and colors to accommodate any space. After all, these aren't your run-of-the-mill filing cabinets.

A sophisticated storage cabinet — wood storage cabinets with doors and shelves, for example — can serve as a room divider when necessary, while the right vintage wall unit or floor-to-ceiling cabinetry solutions can seamlessly become part of any space without disrupting the energy of the room. And although you may hide items away in its drawers, bookworms might prefer a storage cabinet with open shelving for displaying favorite books or other media.

One-of-a-kind solutions for the modern consumer abound, but enthusiasts of understated, classical beauty may turn to Baroque-style storage cabinets. Elsewhere, admirers of mid-century modernism looking to make a statement with their case pieces will warm to the dark woods and clean lines of vintage storage cabinets by Paul McCobb, Florence Knoll or Edward Wormley.

Sometimes the best renovation is a reorganization. If you're ready to organize and elevate your space, a luxury storage cabinet is the addition you need.

Find a variety of vintage and antique storage cabinets on 1stDibs, including unique Art Deco storage cabinets, chinoiserie cabinets and more.