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Hamilton Flat File cabinet
Hamilton Flat File cabinet

Hamilton Flat File cabinet

$520Sale Price|20% Off

Hamilton Flat File cabinet

By Hamilton

Located in Pasadena, TX

Hamilton flat file cabinet. It's made in oak in the Mission style of the Arts and Crafts period

Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Vintage Seven Drawer Flat File
Vintage Seven Drawer Flat File

Vintage Seven Drawer Flat File

Located in Oakville, CT

Antique Flat File with Seven Drawers Overall Dimensions: 31 1/4" deep x 44 wide x 34 1/4" high

Category

Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Oversized Flat File Cabinet
Vintage Oversized Flat File Cabinet

Vintage Oversized Flat File Cabinet

Located in Oakville, CT

Antique Pine Flat File / Blueprint / Map / Art Cabinet Overall Dimensions: 31" deep x 40 1/2" wide

Category

Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Metal

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

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

Antique Flat File / Map Cabinet
Antique Flat File / Map Cabinet

Antique Flat File / Map Cabinet

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Blueprint Cabinet with 2 File Drawers & 9 Flat File Drawers Overall Dimensions: 31 1/2

Category

Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Large Antique Tiger Oak Flat File
Large Antique Tiger Oak Flat File

Large Antique Tiger Oak Flat File

Located in Dekalb, IL

This towering and visually arresting antique wooden flat file cabinet was likely used in a drafting

Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Early 20th c. Flat File Map Cabinet c.1940
Early 20th c. Flat File Map Cabinet c.1940

Early 20th c. Flat File Map Cabinet c.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An early 20th century flat file map cabinet with original brass plated metal pulls and label

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Pine

Professor's Flat File by Poul Kjaerholm for Rud Rasmussen
Professor's Flat File by Poul Kjaerholm for Rud Rasmussen

Professor's Flat File by Poul Kjaerholm for Rud Rasmussen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An impeccably detailed and constructed multi-drawer quarter sawn Oregon Pine flat file cabinet

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Professor's Flat File by Poul Kjaerholm for Rud Rasmussen
Professor's Flat File by Poul Kjaerholm for Rud Rasmussen

Professor's Flat File by Poul Kjaerholm for Rud Rasmussen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An impeccably detailed and constructed multi-drawer quarter sawn Oregon Pine flat file cabinet

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Cabinets

Materials

Wood

c. 1920 Painted Wooden Flat File
c. 1920 Painted Wooden Flat File

c. 1920 Painted Wooden Flat File

Located in Dekalb, IL

This is an early 20th-century American flat file cabinet, built for industrial or institutional use

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Double Flat File Drafting Table
Antique Double Flat File Drafting Table

Antique Double Flat File Drafting Table

Located in Dekalb, IL

integrated bank of shallow flat file drawers below. The top presents as a broad drafting surface with visible

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Oak 15-Drawer Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet
Mid-Century Modern Oak 15-Drawer Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet

Mid-Century Modern Oak 15-Drawer Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

blueprint flat file cabinet, map file, or art cabinet In the manner of Globe Wernicke By Charrette USA

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Oak 15-Drawer Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet
Mid-Century Modern Oak 15-Drawer Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet

Mid-Century Modern Oak 15-Drawer Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

blueprint flat file cabinet, map file, or art cabinet In the manner of Globe Wernicke By Charrette USA

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Blueprint Flat File Cabinet, Circa 1900
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Blueprint Flat File Cabinet, Circa 1900

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Blueprint Flat File Cabinet, Circa 1900

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts 40-drawer architect's blueprint flat file cabinet, map

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Antique Painted Oak Flat File Cabinet in Blue
Antique Painted Oak Flat File Cabinet in Blue

Antique Painted Oak Flat File Cabinet in Blue

Located in Dekalb, IL

Large, antique flat file. This piece features two stacks of 5-drawer cabinets plus a third

Category

Early 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Five-Drawer Flat File or Chest of Drawers
Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Five-Drawer Flat File or Chest of Drawers

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Five-Drawer Flat File or Chest of Drawers

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts flat file or five-drawer chest of drawers with pull out writing

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Massive Early 20th Century Oak 13-Drawer Flat File Cabinet
Massive Early 20th Century Oak 13-Drawer Flat File Cabinet

Massive Early 20th Century Oak 13-Drawer Flat File Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

This monumental oak flat file cabinet stands as a commanding example of early 20th-century drafting

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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

Vintage Triple Stack Flat File with 15 Drawers

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Oak Blueprint / Map Cabinet with Brass Handles Overall Dimensions: 36″ x 47″ x 52 1/2″ high Drawer Dimensions: 30 1/2" deep x 42 1/2" wide x 1 1/2" high Materials: Oak & B...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique OverSized Pine 12 Drawer Map Flat File Cabinet
Antique OverSized Pine 12 Drawer Map Flat File Cabinet

Antique OverSized Pine 12 Drawer Map Flat File Cabinet

Located in Esperance, NY

For sale is this absolute gorgeous Oversized Primitive Antique large map file.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Antique Oak Architect's Blueprint File Cabinet by Hamilton, Circa 1900
Antique Oak Architect's Blueprint File Cabinet by Hamilton, Circa 1900

Antique Oak Architect's Blueprint File Cabinet by Hamilton, Circa 1900

By Hamilton Manufacturing Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts 16-drawer architect's blueprint flat file cabinet or

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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

Antique Oak Printer's Cabinet

$8,800Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Oak Printer's Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, TX

8FT antique printer's flat file cabinet Striking 1930s-1940s industrial cabinet featuring 34

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage Blue Painted Pine Buffet, Belgium c. 1920
Vintage Blue Painted Pine Buffet, Belgium c. 1920

Vintage Blue Painted Pine Buffet, Belgium c. 1920

Located in Napa, CA

looking addition to a dining area or kitchen. Could also be used as a commode or flat file. Wonderful

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint, Pine

Vintage Card Catalogue Cabinet
Vintage Card Catalogue Cabinet

Vintage Card Catalogue Cabinet

$1,368Sale Price|28% Off

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 Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Oak Mail Sorting Cabinet
Early 20th Century Oak Mail Sorting Cabinet

Early 20th Century Oak Mail Sorting Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

Large two-piece oak cabinet featuring a double-bank of flat file drawers below and a gridded cubby

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian 15-Drawers Flat Art Prints File Cabinet
Antique Victorian 15-Drawers Flat Art Prints File Cabinet

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

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...

Category

Antique 19th Century Rustic Scientific Instruments

Materials

Stone, Brass, Iron

1970s Industrial Wooden Filing Cabinet with Multiple Drawers
1970s Industrial Wooden Filing Cabinet with Multiple Drawers

1970s Industrial Wooden Filing Cabinet with Multiple Drawers

Located in Marbella, ES

aesthetic. The interior of the drawers offers ample flat surfaces ideal for filing, artwork, posters, or

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Belgian Architects Flat File
Belgian Architects Flat File

Belgian Architects Flat File

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Unusual architects flat file from Belgium with open sides.

Category

Antique 19th Century Dressers

Double Sided Flat File Cabinet
Double Sided Flat File Cabinet

Double Sided Flat File Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

• Flat file oak cabinet • 24 drawers • Antiqued brass drawer pulls • American Midwest, • late

Category

Early 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Hans J. Wegner Flat File Cabinet
Hans J. Wegner Flat File Cabinet

Hans J. Wegner Flat File Cabinet

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Hans J. Wegner Unik flat file cabinet made on special order by Johannes Hansen. Made in teak

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Rare Poul Kjærholm Flat File Cabinet by Rud Rasmussen
Rare Poul Kjærholm Flat File Cabinet by Rud Rasmussen

Rare Poul Kjærholm Flat File Cabinet by Rud Rasmussen

By Rud Rasmussen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Poul Kjærholm. Rare flat file cabinet in solid Oregon pine. Original inventory from the School

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Hamilton Map Cabinet Flat File Industrial Cabinet Architects Cabinet
Hamilton Map Cabinet Flat File Industrial Cabinet Architects Cabinet

Hamilton Map Cabinet Flat File Industrial Cabinet Architects Cabinet

By Hamilton

Located in Newtown, CT

Hamilton map file cabinet in great condition from the 1920s. 15 drawers with base. It is 27.75

Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Flat File Coffee Table in High Gloss White with Reclaimed Wood
Flat File Coffee Table in High Gloss White with Reclaimed Wood

Flat File Coffee Table in High Gloss White with Reclaimed Wood

Located in Alhambra, CA

Vintage architect's flat file cabinet repurposed for use as a coffee table. Refinished in high

Category

Vintage 1970s American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Steel Flat File Cabinet
Steel Flat File Cabinet

Steel Flat File Cabinet

Located in Stamford, CT

An industrial flat file cabinet on wheels that can be used as a coffee table.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Large Oak Flat File
Large Oak Flat File

Large Oak Flat File

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Large 18 drawer Flat File on casters. Good for flat art storage. Total of 5 sections: 1 top, 1

Category

20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Early American Flat File
Early American Flat File

Early American Flat File

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage industrial flat file Overall dimensions: 28" x 41 1/2" x 41" high Inside dimensions of

Category

Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Industrial Metal Flat File Cabinet
Industrial Metal Flat File Cabinet

Industrial Metal Flat File Cabinet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Double stacked ten drawer flat file, stripped to bare metal finish.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Vintage Industrial Metal Flat File Cabinet
Vintage Industrial Metal Flat File Cabinet

Vintage Industrial Metal Flat File Cabinet

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Industrial Metal Flat File Cabinet

Category

20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mayline Five Drawer Flat File
Vintage Mayline Five Drawer Flat File

Vintage Mayline Five Drawer Flat File

Located in Pasadena, TX

A vintage flat file made by Mayline in oak with five drawers.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Professors Flat File by Poul Kjaerholm
Professors Flat File by Poul Kjaerholm

Professors Flat File by Poul Kjaerholm

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A quartersawn pine multi-drawer "Professors flat file" cabinet. (From Poul Kjaerholm's personal

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Vintage Wood Flat File Cabinet
Vintage Wood Flat File Cabinet

Vintage Wood Flat File Cabinet

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Wood Flat File Cabinet. Brass Handles. More Available. Inside drawer dimensions on

Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

circa 1940 Industrial Flat File Cabinet
circa 1940 Industrial Flat File Cabinet

circa 1940 Industrial Flat File Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1940s Vintage hardwood flat file cabinet with additional hideaway shelving. This impressive

Category

Vintage 1940s American Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Quarter Sawn Oak Flat File Cabinet
Quarter Sawn Oak Flat File Cabinet

Quarter Sawn Oak Flat File Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Handsome quarter sawn oak flat file cabinet with original hardware and a light patina throughout

Category

Early 20th Century Cabinets

Cole Steel Vintage Flat File Cabinet
Cole Steel Vintage Flat File Cabinet

Cole Steel Vintage Flat File Cabinet

By Cole Steel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Industrial metal flat file cabinet made by Cole Steel with original label pulls. Ten total sliding

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Cabinets

Large Vintage Steel Flat File Cabinet
Large Vintage Steel Flat File Cabinet

Large Vintage Steel Flat File Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, TX

A large, industrial flat file cabinet. Olive drab painted steel with brass hardware. A base

Category

Vintage 1940s American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Steel, Brass

Mid Century 9 Drawer Flat File Cabinet
Mid Century 9 Drawer Flat File Cabinet

Mid Century 9 Drawer Flat File Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, TX

Finely crafted, architect's, Danish Modern, 9 drawer, flat file cabinet.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Double Stack Oak Flat File Cabinet
Double Stack Oak Flat File Cabinet

Double Stack Oak Flat File Cabinet

Located in Oakville, CT

Oak Map / Blueprint Flat File Cabinet Overall Dimensions: 28 1/2" x 41" x 34" high Drawers: 24 1

Category

Late 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage Oak Blueprint / Flat File Cabinet
Vintage Oak Blueprint / Flat File Cabinet

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 Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Ten Drawer Oak Mayline Flat File Cabinet
Ten Drawer Oak Mayline Flat File Cabinet

Ten Drawer Oak Mayline Flat File Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, TX

A vintage oak flat file cabinet with ten drawers in two sections made by Mayline.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Flat File Cabinet
Early 20th Century Flat File Cabinet

Early 20th Century Flat File Cabinet

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Beautiful flat file cabinet made of solid oak wood. This cabinet is made up of three parts, “plus

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Thirteen Drawer Oak Flat File Cabinet On Legs
Thirteen Drawer Oak Flat File Cabinet On Legs

Thirteen Drawer Oak Flat File Cabinet On Legs

Located in Pasadena, TX

A unusual flat file made of nicely figured oak. The cabinet has eleven lower flat file drawers and

Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Industrial Metal Double Stack Flat File Cabinet
Industrial Metal Double Stack Flat File Cabinet

Industrial Metal Double Stack Flat File Cabinet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large metal flat file cabinet with double handles and card holders. This is two five file units

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Cabinets

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Used Flat Files For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of used flat files available for sale. Each of these unique used flat files was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and oak. Used flat files have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of used flat files to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Arts and Crafts used flat files are of considerable interest. Many used flat files are appealing in their simplicity, but Mayline Co., Library Bureau SoleMakers and Cole Steel produced popular used flat files that are worth a look.

How Much are Used Flat Files?

Prices for used flat files can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used flat files begin at $900 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,717.

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 Used Flat Files
  • 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 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.

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