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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

Remington Rand Style Mid-Century Modern Oak Library Card Catalog, Circa 1960s
Remington Rand Style Mid-Century Modern Oak Library Card Catalog, Circa 1960s

Remington Rand Style Mid-Century Modern Oak Library Card Catalog, Circa 1960s

By Remington Rand

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Mid-Century Modern 30-drawer library card catalog or file cabinet with two pull-out

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Guido Faleschini Mariani L-Shaped Executive Desk-Black Leather, Italy 1970s
Guido Faleschini Mariani L-Shaped Executive Desk-Black Leather, Italy 1970s

Guido Faleschini Mariani L-Shaped Executive Desk-Black Leather, Italy 1970s

By Guido Faleschini

Located in Den Haag, NL

that slide within a unique recessed channel. A three drawer filing cabinet with extension on the left

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Victorian Tiger Oak Parquetry Sewing or Desk Top Chest of Drawers
Victorian Tiger Oak Parquetry Sewing or Desk Top Chest of Drawers

Victorian Tiger Oak Parquetry Sewing or Desk Top Chest of Drawers

Located in Germantown, MD

A rare, exquisite Victorian Sewing drawers or desktop filing cabinet in oak parquetry and tiger oak

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Rosewood Cabinets by Bjerringbro Savværk, 1960s. Set of 2.
Danish Modern Rosewood Cabinets by Bjerringbro Savværk, 1960s. Set of 2.

Danish Modern Rosewood Cabinets by Bjerringbro Savværk, 1960s. Set of 2.

By Bjerringbro Kontormøbler

Located in Asaa, DK

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern filing cabinets in Rosewood/palisander. Made in Denmark in the 1960s by

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Art Deco Oak Double Tambour Archive Cabinet, 1930s.
Danish Art Deco Oak Double Tambour Archive Cabinet, 1930s.

Danish Art Deco Oak Double Tambour Archive Cabinet, 1930s.

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Art Deco Oak Double Tambour Archive Cabinet, 1930s. Stunning filing cabinet in solid and

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Industrial Chest of Drawers, 1940s by Acior Maison Desoer Liège, Belgium
Industrial Chest of Drawers, 1940s by Acior Maison Desoer Liège, Belgium

Industrial Chest of Drawers, 1940s by Acior Maison Desoer Liège, Belgium

Located in Antwerp, BE

Acior Maison Desoer Liège - Industrial chest of drawers very solidly built all steel 35 drawer file

Category

Vintage 1940s Belgian Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian mid-century modern archive cabinet in wood and red metal, 1940s
Italian mid-century modern archive cabinet in wood and red metal, 1940s

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

c. 1910s Oak Wood Long Drawer Apothecary Cabinet
c. 1910s Oak Wood Long Drawer Apothecary Cabinet

c. 1910s Oak Wood Long Drawer Apothecary Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1910s-1920s; Oak Multi-Drawer Apothecary / Filing Cabinet Quarter-sawn oak cabinet fitted with

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Modular Teak Wall Units by Finn Juhl for France & Son
Modular Teak Wall Units by Finn Juhl for France & Son

Modular Teak Wall Units by Finn Juhl for France & Son

By Finn Juhl, France & Søn

Located in Denton, TX

underside. Details Modular wall units including two file cabinets, one drawer cabinet, three doored

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Italian modern walnut wood archive cabinet with brass details, 1940s
Italian modern walnut wood archive cabinet with brass details, 1940s

Italian modern walnut wood archive cabinet with brass details, 1940s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern walnut wood archive cabinet with brass details, 1940s. Office filing cabinet in

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1950s Mid Century Walnut Credenza by Florence Knoll
1950s Mid Century Walnut Credenza by Florence Knoll

1950s Mid Century Walnut Credenza by Florence Knoll

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in North Hollywood, CA

convenient pull-out drawers and three spacious shelves in the middle. On either side, you'll find a file

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Baker Furniture Style Chinese Chippendale Carved Mahogany Étagère or Bookcase
Baker Furniture Style Chinese Chippendale Carved Mahogany Étagère or Bookcase

Baker Furniture Style Chinese Chippendale Carved Mahogany Étagère or Bookcase

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

oak filing cabinets, card index files, and office furniture. Located in Wabash, Indiana, they were

Category

Early 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Pierre Paulin Maple "Model 250" Executive Desk with Cabinets for Dassas, France
Pierre Paulin Maple "Model 250" Executive Desk with Cabinets for Dassas, France

Pierre Paulin Maple "Model 250" Executive Desk with Cabinets for Dassas, France

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very rare "Model 250" executive desk with detached rolling filing cabinets designed by Pierre

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

1920's Original French Industrial Metal Cabinet - Thirty Six Klappets
1920's Original French Industrial Metal Cabinet - Thirty Six Klappets

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

Japanese Cabinet with Drawers, Japan, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century
Japanese Cabinet with Drawers, Japan, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century

Japanese Cabinet with Drawers, Japan, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

This Japanese file cabinet embodies both utility and understated elegance. Originally designed for

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Open Bookcase In Mahogany William IV Circa 1830-england With Secret Drawer
Open Bookcase In Mahogany William IV Circa 1830-england With Secret Drawer

Open Bookcase In Mahogany William IV Circa 1830-england With Secret Drawer

Located in Brussels, Brussels

with simple lines Original shelves with a depth of 30 cm allow you to place filing cabinets, which is

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Northern Italy Polychrome Lacca Povera Wood Antique Table Cabinet
18th Century Northern Italy Polychrome Lacca Povera Wood Antique Table Cabinet

18th Century Northern Italy Polychrome Lacca Povera Wood Antique Table Cabinet

Located in Forney, TX

museum quality example Keywords: European antiques rare cartonnier file cabinet bargueño contador

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Pine, Paint

Professionally Restored Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Executive Walnut Desk
Professionally Restored Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Executive Walnut Desk

Professionally Restored Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Executive Walnut Desk

Located in Las Vegas, NV

× 0.75" H File Cabinet Drawer: 12" W × 24" D × 10" H Bottom Drawer: 14" W × 24" D × 4" H Desk has been

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

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

1960s Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk by Florence Knoll
1960s Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk by Florence Knoll

1960s Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk by Florence Knoll

By Florence Knoll

Located in North Hollywood, CA

. Four sleek pull-out drawers and a built-in filing cabinet offer smart, streamlined storage, while the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Louis XV Style Kingwood Floral Marquetry Cartonnier with Bronze Mounts
Louis XV Style Kingwood Floral Marquetry Cartonnier with Bronze Mounts

Louis XV Style Kingwood Floral Marquetry Cartonnier with Bronze Mounts

Located in Nashville, TN

contain documents and correspondence in an early and elaborate forerunner of a filing cabinet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Rare 1970s Gianni Walnut & Lucite Floating Executive Desk
Rare 1970s Gianni Walnut & Lucite Floating Executive Desk

Rare 1970s Gianni Walnut & Lucite Floating Executive Desk

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

organizing elements for smaller items on top drawer and one large file cabinet on the right side. Very deep

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Jacques Quinet Desk
Jacques Quinet Desk

Jacques Quinet Desk

By Jacques Quinet

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

stitching and fully swiveling drawers on both sides including a filing cabinet with leather handles. Rare

Category

Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Industrial Look Metal Filing Drawers, Collector Cabinet
Industrial Look Metal Filing Drawers, Collector Cabinet

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

Antique File Card Cabinet with Tambour Door
Antique File Card Cabinet with Tambour Door

Antique File Card Cabinet with Tambour Door

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique File Card Cabinet with Tambour Door recalls the days prior to computers, when index cards

Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Tall Asian Style Campaign Chest & Secretary Desk With Brass Fittings
Tall Asian Style Campaign Chest & Secretary Desk With Brass Fittings

Tall Asian Style Campaign Chest & Secretary Desk With Brass Fittings

Located in Locust Valley, NY

are perfectly sized for use as a file cabinet, offering ample space for organized document storage

Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons Italian Walnut Asymmetrical Desk
Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons Italian Walnut Asymmetrical Desk

Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons Italian Walnut Asymmetrical Desk

By M. Singer & Sons, Bertha Schaefer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

three drawers to the left (two drawers and a bottom filing cabinet drawer). Sleek design with sharp

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

SUPER RARE ANTIQUE GLOBE WERNICKE HABERDASHERY SHOPS CABINET FiLING BOOKCASE
SUPER RARE ANTIQUE GLOBE WERNICKE HABERDASHERY SHOPS CABINET FiLING BOOKCASE

SUPER RARE ANTIQUE GLOBE WERNICKE HABERDASHERY SHOPS CABINET FiLING BOOKCASE

By Globe Wernicke

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Globe Wernicke, haberdashery shops filing bookcase cabinet Please note the delivery fee listed is just

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts White Painted Flat File Printer's Cabinet, Circa 1900
Antique Arts & Crafts White Painted Flat File Printer's Cabinet, Circa 1900

Antique Arts & Crafts White Painted Flat File Printer's Cabinet, Circa 1900

By Hamilton Manufacturing Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare antique primitive Arts & Crafts 18-drawer flat file printer's cabinet In the manner of

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century MOD Jean Maneval Inspired Chunky White Desk with Rolling Storage
Mid-Century MOD Jean Maneval Inspired Chunky White Desk with Rolling Storage

Mid-Century MOD Jean Maneval Inspired Chunky White Desk with Rolling Storage

By Jean Maneval

Located in Los Angeles, CA

file cabinet. Visible scratching to the top and sides as well as chipping to the corners and places of

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Aluminum Leather Propeller Office Chair By Shaw Walker
Mid-Century Aluminum Leather Propeller Office Chair By Shaw Walker

Mid-Century Aluminum Leather Propeller Office Chair By Shaw Walker

By Shaw Walker

Located in Brooklyn, NY

office chairs, desks, and filing cabinets. This desk chair features a brushed aluminum frame with stained

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller Executive Desk, Burdick Group System
Vintage Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller Executive Desk, Burdick Group System

Vintage Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller Executive Desk, Burdick Group System

By Bruce Burdick, Herman Miller

Located in Palm Desert, CA

configurable set includes the main desk plus a modular filing cabinet/drawer unit and movable accessories

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel, Steel

ViNTAGE OAK OFFICE PEDESTAL DESK BROWN LEATHER TOP PART OF SUITE
ViNTAGE OAK OFFICE PEDESTAL DESK BROWN LEATHER TOP PART OF SUITE

ViNTAGE OAK OFFICE PEDESTAL DESK BROWN LEATHER TOP PART OF SUITE

Located in Pulborough, GB

, this desk also has available a matching dwarf bookcase and two filing cabinets, creating a cohesive

Category

20th Century British Pedestals

Materials

Leather, 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

U-Shape Burdick Desk for Herman Miller with Floating Table
U-Shape Burdick Desk for Herman Miller with Floating Table

U-Shape Burdick Desk for Herman Miller with Floating Table

By Bruce Burdick, Herman Miller

Located in Pasadena, TX

this set includes two filing cabinets, a waste basket, one swiveling writing surface, and two paper

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Onyx, Granite, Aluminum

MCM 1 Piece Kroehler China Hutch Cabinet Glass Shelves Carved Handles
MCM 1 Piece Kroehler China Hutch Cabinet Glass Shelves Carved Handles

MCM 1 Piece Kroehler China Hutch Cabinet Glass Shelves Carved Handles

By Kroehler Mfg. Co.

Located in Topeka, KS

furniture and file cabinets for the USO offices. But by the mid-1940s Kroehler was the second largest

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Canaan Desk by Marcel Breuer produced by Gavina spa in 1962
Canaan Desk by Marcel Breuer produced by Gavina spa in 1962

Canaan Desk by Marcel Breuer produced by Gavina spa in 1962

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT

Canaan desk by Marcel Breuer, produced by Gavina spa in 1962. Desk with drawers and filing

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Steel Double Stack Flat File
Antique Steel Double Stack Flat File

Antique Steel Double Stack Flat File

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Green Steel Flat File with 10 Drawers by Lyon, Aurora, IL Overall Dimensions: 29" deep x

Category

Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

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

Located in Wrocław, Poland

This large two-part filing or drawing cabinet was made around early 20th century. It is made of

Category

Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

MCM Teak Index Card File / Box
MCM Teak Index Card File / Box

MCM Teak Index Card File / Box

$120Sale Price|20% Off

MCM Teak Index Card File / Box

Located in San Diego, CA

MCM teak index card file box, circa 1970s. The box is in great vintage condition and measures: 5.5

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak, Paper

Rare Executive Tubular Steel Desk by Mücke-Melder, 1930s
Rare Executive Tubular Steel Desk by Mücke-Melder, 1930s

Rare Executive Tubular Steel Desk by Mücke-Melder, 1930s

By Mücke & Melder

Located in Wien, AT

filing cabinet. A remarkable opportunity to acquire a complete executive office ensemble from the golden

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

19th Century French Walnut Neoclassical Nightstands with Large Crest
19th Century French Walnut Neoclassical Nightstands with Large Crest

19th Century French Walnut Neoclassical Nightstands with Large Crest

Located in Miami, FL

19th century French walnut neoclassical file cabinet is truly an unusual find! Appearing to be, at

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

English sectional Filing Chest
English sectional Filing Chest

English sectional Filing Chest

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1940 English sectional Filing Chest (Would make a good wine rack cabinet) sku 219 W55 x D48 x

Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

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Used Filing Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of used filing cabinets for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct used filing cabinets — often made from wood, metal and oak — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of used filing cabinets available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Used filing cabinets bearing mid-century modern or industrial hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made used filing cabinets over the years, but those made by Pierre Jeanneret, Herman Miller and George Nelson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Used Filing Cabinets?

Used filing cabinets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,200, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $245,000.

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 Filing 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.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A hutch cabinet is a multifunctional piece of furniture. It can be used to serve tea and coffee while also storing your favourite china and other larger serving dishes. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic hutch cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Also known as a sideboard, a buffet table is mostly used for storage of large dining pieces, like a gravy boat, or everyday pieces, such as plates and flatware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You may still find some apothecary cabinets being used today in small pharmacies but they were a commonplace element in the 1800s, and a very efficient way for physicians and pharmacists to store and categorize their medications. Shop a collection of vintage and antique apothecary cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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