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Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

Custom Desk with Credenza by Gordon Bunshaft for General Fireproofing Company
By Gordon Bunshaft, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Kansas City, MO
General Fireproofing Company, also know as GF and GoodForm. The best looking wood laminate top we've ever
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Aluminum, Steel

1890s Original Patented Fireproof Large Cabinet by Tanczos of Vienna
By Wien
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1890s original patented fireproof large cabinet by Tanczos Of Vienna 1890s original patented
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1890s Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Wood

Vintage Aluminum Steelcase Stacking Chairs Model #1278 1 White 3 Black Set of 4
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
seating! And they’re conveniently stackable! When company leaves, stack them neatly away in the storage
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Aluminum

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Richard Schultz for Knoll White 'Petal' Coffee Table
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Richard Schultz for Knoll, 'petal' coffee table, aluminum, steel, polyurethane, United States, design 1960 This petal coffee or cocktail table is designed by Richard Schultz in 1960...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Mid-Century Modern Industrial 3-Piece Office Set with Desk by Norman Bel Geddes
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Lafayette, IN
Three pieces of iconic mid-century industrial design combine to complete this fantastic home-office suite. - Simmons dresser/desk (by renowned designer Norman Bel Geddes) - Goof F...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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1960s Sergio Mazza 'Gamma' Sconces for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Gamma' sconce for Artemide. Executed in nickeled brass and pressed opaline glass, Italy. Price is per item. 4 lamps available. Born in Italy in 1931, Sergio Ma...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Nickel, Brass

Iconic Oak Wardrobe by Compactom London
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant oak wood wardrobe by Compactom The two doors wardrobe has several compartments and shelves inside the right side while on the left side there is a coat hanger with its orig...
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1920s English Mid-Century Modern Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Wood, Oak

Iconic Oak Wardrobe by Compactom London
Iconic Oak Wardrobe by Compactom London
H 68.9 in W 49.22 in D 20.48 in
Stunning C.W.S Art Deco Walnut Brown Double Wardrobe on Wheels Part of a Set
By Walnut Cabinet Works
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this gorgeous C.W.S cabinet works Birmingham walnut Art Deco double wardrobe. This piece is a part of a suite, with a ladies' wardrobe, a double...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Walnut

Vintage Eliel Saarinen "Blue" Chairs- a Pair
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Charleston, SC
Eliel Saarinen (1873-1950) was an important figure in the earliest awakenings of Scandinavian Art Nouveau architecture, and was responsible for such masterpieces as the highly regard...
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1980s Finnish Art Deco Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

65 Davis Allen Oak Stainless Credenza
By Davis Allen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Davis Allen joined Skidmore, Owing and Merrill (SOM) in 1950 as a junior architectural designer. In the intervening forty years, and since 1965 with the rank of Associate Partner, S...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Stainless Steel

65 Davis Allen Oak Stainless Credenza
65 Davis Allen Oak Stainless Credenza
H 26 in W 65 in D 20.5 in
Table "Orsay - 54A" by Gae Aulenti for Knoll
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in Conversano, IT
Discover our unique design table with a curved lacquered metal frame and an elegant smoked glass top. This extraordinary piece was created by Gae Aulenti for Knoll in 1976 and is i...
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1970s Italian Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Crystal, Metal

Table "Orsay - 54A" by Gae Aulenti for Knoll
Table "Orsay - 54A" by Gae Aulenti for Knoll
H 29.14 in W 33.86 in D 33.86 in
PAIR of Diamond Chairs by Harry BERTOIA, KNOLL INTERNATIONAL
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Berlin, Berlin
A pair of original Diamond Chairs, designed by Harry Bertoia. U.S.A., Knoll International, 1970s Early production Diamond chairs in white and black painted metal with rust-orange ve...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Metal

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Postmodern Sectional Sofa Bench by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in New York, NY
Phenomenal sectional sofa, bench, or single chair set made by Steelcase, circa 2002. The pieces have tubular chrome feet, which support a thick and heavy board, to which a thick upho...
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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Chrome

19th Century Antique Mahogany Locker Cabinet
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Very special antique mahogany locker cabinet from an English boarding school. The cabinet is completely original and in perfect condition. Nice warm mahogany color. Impressive qualit...
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1860s Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Mahogany

19th Century Antique Mahogany Locker Cabinet
19th Century Antique Mahogany Locker Cabinet
H 96.46 in W 55.12 in D 19.3 in
Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Cherry and Black Leather
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, cherry, chrome-plated metal, black leather, United States, 1970s. This writing table with two drawers and an extendable panel was designed b...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Metal, Chrome

PH Office Desk, Red Painted, Emerald Green Leather, Chrome, Satin Matte Drawers
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bold and colorful, this desk will add style and character too your working day. Poul Henningsen designed this masterpiece in 1935. A harmony of striking aesthetics and practicality, ...
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Leather, Wood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Dining Chair in Ocher Yellow Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair model 72, plywood, fabric, United States, design 1948, later production An organic shaped chair designed by Eero Saarinen. A flui...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Fabric, Wood

Florence Knoll Custom Wall-Mounted Cabinet by Knoll Associates
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll custom wall-mounted cabinet by Knoll Associates for H.J. Heinz Co, Pittsburgh. This custom wall-mounted cabinet with a Calcutta marble top and six drawers, 4 doors co...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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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
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1940s Industrial Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

Used Industrial "All Steel" Faux Grain Cabinet
Industrial "All Steel" Faux Grain Cabinet
H 55.13 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Cerused Oak and Chrome Credenza by Davis Allen
By Davis Allen, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
ample storage, the three drawers on each end flank a large compartment with adjustable shelf. The chrome
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1970s Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

General Fireproof 2 Draw Cabinet
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Great General Fireproof two draws cabinet. This rarely seen example has a glass door on top and
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1940s American Art Deco Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Metal

General Fireproof 2 Draw Cabinet
General Fireproof 2 Draw Cabinet
H 41.5 in W 33.5 in D 15.75 in
General Fireproofing Co. Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
General Fireproofing Co. vintage industrial green 5 drawer cabinet Overall dimensions: 28" x 24" x
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Mid-20th Century American Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Brass, Steel

General Fireproofing Co. Cabinet
General Fireproofing Co. Cabinet
H 42 in W 24 in D 28 in
1950s American Steel and Walnut Credenza by General Fireproofing
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Sagaponack, NY
, and accenting bright chrome door pulls. Manufactured by GF / General Fireproofing Co. Unsigned.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Steel

Industrial Style Stackable Metal Filing Cabinets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
File" "The General Fireproofing Co." "Youngstown, Ohio". Stack of four cabinets as shown is $750 (50.5
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1940s American Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Metal

35mm Film Roll Cabinet of the 'Teatro Ariston Sanremo', Early 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
"Fireproof" metal cabinet for 35mm film rolls, early 20th century From the Italian cinema "Teatro
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Early 20th Century Italian Industrial Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Metal

Rare Mid 20th Century Stackable Filing Unit
By Allsteel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Heavy duty file cabinet made by the General Fireproofing Company. Newly restored in a bare metal
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1950s American Industrial Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

George Nelson Credenza
By Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Nelson to reinvent the metal (fireproof) furniture of the 1930s. Please use the Contact Dealer button if
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1950s American Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

George Nelson Credenza
George Nelson Credenza
H 25 in W 54 in D 19 in
George Nelson Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
grasscloth courtesy panel. A good effort by Nelson to reinvent the metal (fireproof) furniture of the 1930s
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1960s American Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

George Nelson Desk
George Nelson Desk
H 29.5 in W 60 in D 30 in
Vintage Aluminum Steelcase Stacking Chairs Model 1278 Yellow Gold Plastic Set 10
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
storage closet. Steelcase was founded as the Metal Office Furniture Company in 1912 by Peter M. Wege
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Aluminum

Gordon Bunshaft Mid-Century Modern Italic Desk for General Fireproofing Co.
By General Fireproofing Company, Gordon Bunshaft
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
) and manufactured by the General Fireproofing Company. This desk is made of aluminium with a woodgrain
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Aluminum

Industrial Double Draw Steel File Cabinet c.1940
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A very solidly built all steel 11 drawer file cabinet with double drawers and the original
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Early 20th Century Industrial Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Metal, Steel

Industrial Double Draw Steel File Cabinet c.1940
Industrial Double Draw Steel File Cabinet c.1940
H 53.75 in W 19.25 in D 29.25 in
Vintage 1940s Industrial Raw Steel File Cabinet Card Catalog End Table
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Lafayette, IN
cabinet has the authentic Industrial charm you want and the storage/utility you need. Works well as a
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1940s American Industrial Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Brass, Steel

Tall Industrial, Steel Barrister Bookcase with Five Sections in Faux Wood Finish
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in New York, NY
of storage space. Marked "GF YOUNGSTOWN OHIO" also bears decal from the State of New York Dept. of
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Steel

60" Vintage Oak Stainless Steel GF Davis Allen Credenza
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
drawers including three files for easy storage of items. Several available. Can be stained in other
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Chrome

Industrial Brushed Steel Document Cabinet by Allsteel
By Allsteel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, midcentury, document storage cabinet by Allsteel The General Fireproofing Co. features
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1940s American Industrial Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Steel, Brass

Vintage Industrial Green Steel Autohaus Garage Stand Mechanics Desk
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Older fireproof Industrial furniture, mechanics bay desk. In enameled green steel, appears to be
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1940s American Industrial Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Steel

Florence Knoll - Art Metal Credenza with Sliding Doors
By Knoll, Florence Knoll, Art Metal Co.
Located in South Charleston, WV
. The credenza is fireproof, ideal for total protection of items and documents. Art Metal purchased
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Steel

Industrial Brushed Steel and Brass Printer's Work Station by Allsteel
By Allsteel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Co features three-drawer cabinet storage with brass pulls. The work surface height is 28in and the
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1930s American Industrial Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Steel, Brass

Polished Steel Desk by General Fireproofing
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Oakland, CA
Handsome single bank steel tanker desk with turquoise blue formica top. This is from the Generalaire line from 1964 and features high build quality and simple modern lines. Laminate ...
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1960s American Industrial Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Formica

General Fireproofing File Cabinet
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Early (for metal) office file with unusual modular side loading file configuration. Each section locks individually. Polished and sealed with automotive laquer.
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1930s American Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Steel, Brass

General Fireproofing File Cabinet
General Fireproofing File Cabinet
H 48 in W 35 in D 30 in
Mode-Maker Tanker Desk by Raymond Loewy for General Fireproofing Co.
By Raymond Loewy, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
Fireproofing Co. Newly refinished in Moon Blue with a black linoleum top. Brushed aluminum hardware. Features
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

Gold Credenza by General Fireproofing
Located in New York, NY
Large gold credenza by General Fireproofing (Good Form) their Italic line. Five large drawers and
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20th Century American Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Metal

Gold Credenza by General Fireproofing
Gold Credenza by General Fireproofing
H 26.5 in W 102.5 in D 19.5 in
Steel Desk by General Fireproofing
Located in Oakland, CA
Handsome and well built, this single bank tanker desk is from the "Mode Modern" line which debuted in 1964. Features blue and black specked formica top and relatively compact foot...
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1960s American Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Formica

Steel Desk by General Fireproofing
Steel Desk by General Fireproofing
H 30.5 in W 50 in D 30 in
General Fireproofing "Mode Moderne" Executive Desk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
General Fireproofing promoted this series (Mode Moderne) as their "Top of the Line" in 1952
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1950s American Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

Antique Steel & Brass Industrial Storage File Cabinet
Located in Hudson, NY
an exceptional antique 1940's dark green industrial steel storage file cabinet, with brass trim and
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1940s American Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Steel, Brass

General Fireproofing Card Catalog
Located in Seattle, WA
Made by General Fireproofing Company in Youngstown, Ohio, this vintage card catalog has a unique
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1950s American Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Steel

General Fireproofing Card Catalog
General Fireproofing Card Catalog
H 44 in W 35 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Low Boy Steel Office Cabinet, Refinished
By Mcdowell-Craig, Cole Steel, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
Rare 1960s office cabinet with locking door and storage shelf. We refinished this tanker-style unit
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

Vintage Steel Lawyer Bookcase, Refinished
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
Three stack vintage lawyer bookcase refinished in a gray metallic powder coat. Glass doors lift and slide into each box for easy access to books or collectibles. A classic piece for ...
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Steel

Late 1920's "Combination" File Cabinet
Located in Treasure Island, CA
of wood. Manufacturer's really pushed the fireproof aspect of it's product. Nice brass hardware.
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Early 20th Century American Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Brass

Late 1920's "Combination" File Cabinet
Late 1920's "Combination" File Cabinet
H 53.5 in W 16 in D 26.75 in
Large Industrial Raw Steel Cabinet, circa 1910s
Located in Portland, OR
Durable and fireproof, metal furnishings were commonly found in hospitals and doctor's offices from
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1910s Industrial Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

Petite Steel Medical Cabinet by Lee Smith & Son, circa 1920s
Located in Portland, OR
Durable and fireproof, metal furnishings were commonly found in hospitals and doctor's offices from
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1920s Industrial Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

Outstanding Medical Cabinet with Greek Key Motif, circa 1900
Located in Portland, OR
Durable and fireproof, metal furnishings were commonly found in hospitals and doctor's offices from
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Early 1900s American Classical Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

Enormous Steel and Glass Medical Cabinet with Cabriole Legs, circa 1900
Located in Portland, OR
Durable and fireproof, metal furnishings were commonly found in hospitals and doctor's offices from
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Early 1900s Industrial Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

Cerused Oak and Chrome Credenza by Davis Allen
By Davis Allen, Florence Knoll, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
storage with nine drawers in the center an additional two on each end, and a open compartment behind each
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Late 20th Century Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

French Industrial Steel Cabinet by Strafor-Forges de Strasbourg, circa 1920
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
solicitors 30 door steel cabinet by Strafor-Forges de Strasbourg France circa 1920, this exquisite fireproof
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1920s French Industrial Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Steel

French Industrial Steel Cabinet by Strafor-Forges de Strasbourg, circa 1920
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
solicitors 30 door steel cabinet by Strafor-Forges de Strasbourg France circa 1920, this exquisite fireproof
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1920s French Industrial Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Steel

Gordon Bunshaft Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
locking file drawer. General Fireproofing Co. label.
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1950s American Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

Gordon Bunshaft Credenza
Gordon Bunshaft Credenza
H 30 in W 80 in D 19.5 in
Two Drawer Steel Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Two Drawer Polished Steel Desk manufactured by the General Fireproofing Company in Youngstown
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20th Century American Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Steel, Metal

Two Drawer Steel Desk
Two Drawer Steel Desk
H 30 in W 72 in D 34 in
Custom Kaiser Aluminum Desk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
in 1957. A custom variation of General Fireproofing's "Italic Style" line, this desk features
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1950s American Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Aluminum, Steel

Custom Kaiser Aluminum Desk
Custom Kaiser Aluminum Desk
H 29 in W 66 in D 36 in
Stripped Steel Dresser with Mirror by Simmons, circa 1928
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Portland, OR
Durable and fireproof, the Simmons Manufacturing Company was best known for making pressed steel
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1920s Industrial Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

Steel Sheraton-Style Simmons Dresser with Mirror, circa 1928
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Portland, OR
Durable and fireproof, the Simmons Manufacturing Company was best known for making pressed steel
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1920s Industrial Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

Rare Norman Bel Geddes Dresser with Original Bakelite Pulls, circa 1939
By Simmons Company Furniture, Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Portland, OR
has been stripped away to reveal the incredibly mottled raw steel below. Durable and fireproof, the
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1930s Streamlined Moderne Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

Metal Writing Desk by Simmons, circa 1928
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Portland, OR
Durable and fireproof, the Simmons Manufacturing Company was best known for making pressed steel
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1920s American Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

Streamline Medical Cabinet with Lit Interior, circa 1935
Located in Portland, OR
Durable and fireproof, metal furnishings were commonly found in hospitals and doctor's offices from
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1930s Streamlined Moderne Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

Petite Steel Desk bi General Fireproofing
Located in Oakland, CA
Handsome single bank steel tanker desk with oxblood formica top. This is from the Generalaire line from 1964 and features high build quality and simple modern lines.
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet

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Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal used fireproof storage cabinet for your home. Frequently made of metal, steel and laminate, every used fireproof storage cabinet was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a used fireproof storage cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A used fireproof storage cabinet made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. General Fireproofing Company, Davis Allen and Gordon Bunshaft each produced at least one beautiful used fireproof storage cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Used Fireproof Storage Cabinet?

Prices for a used fireproof storage cabinet start at $375 and top out at $8,850 with the average selling for $1,750.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.

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