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Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

Vintage Barrister 2 Drawer File Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Barrister 19? 2 Drawer File Cabinet Classic oak 2-drawer file cabinet with locking
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Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Wood

Vintage Two-Drawer Oak Locking Filing Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Attractive and useful are two words to describe this nice oak 2-drawer file cabinet. It has a
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Brass

Vintage Two Drawer Oak Locking Filing Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Attractive and useful are two words to describe this nice oak 2-drawer file cabinet. It has a
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Brass

Vintage Two Drawer Oak Locking Filing Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Attractive and useful are two words to describe this nice oak 2-drawer file cabinet. It has a
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Custom Studio Craft American 7 Drawer Solid Maple Desk
By George Nakashima Studio, Alvar Aalto
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Unique American Studio craft custom woodworker made 7 drawer knee hole Solid Blonde Maple
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Maple

Fantastic Vintage MCM Executive Walnut Asymmetric Desk By Jens Risom
Located in Seattle, WA
with Adjustable Dividers. Deep File Drawer. Floating Top Design. Original Jens Risom Label. Dimensions
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Wood

Chinoiserie Style Desk & Chair by Drexel Heritage, USA 1960's
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
exotic charm to your workspace. To the right you have a filing drawer and two smaller drawers, to your
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1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Brass

Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak Made in Denmark
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
in very good condition. The interior has (1) lower adjustable Shelf and (1) lower large file drawer
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Wood, Teak

Mid century danish modern teak desk with 3 drawers
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
drawers and (1) lower deep file drawer. The top has a beautiful teak wood grain with the legs being a
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Teak, Oak

Important 1939 Walnut Art Deco Modern "Dashboard" Desk by Alexis De Sakhnoffsky
By Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky
Located in Lafayette, IN
indicator, electric clock, tray for typewriter, combination file and plenty of drawer space. Price $115
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Walnut

Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This attractive original magic box desk, cabinet/desk
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Teak

Vintage Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
H 45.3 in W 64.5 in D 20.38 in
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
pedestal cabinets below: each with 2 standard drawers and 1 file drawer, front and back. Polished Stainless
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Stainless Steel

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Tall Oak Eeka File Cabinet with Tambourd Door and Record Storage
By EEKA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall, Mid-Century file cabinet with locking tambour door, stacking birch drawers and record (or magazine) storage inside. Manufactured in the post-war era by Dutch furniture making c...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Wood

Crackled Ceramic Planter or Vase by Boch Freres, 1930s
By Boch Freres Keramis
Located in New York, NY
Boch Freres Crackled ceramic planter or vase in alternating ribbed and smooth glazed finish. Signed, Belgium 1930s Dimensions : 6 diameter x 5 H.
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Ceramic

Pennsylvania House Executive Chippendale Solid Cherry Filing Cabinet, Pair 1970s
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Germantown, MD
Pennsylvania House Executive Solid Cherry Filing Cabinets with keys, Pair 1970s Very good condition Measures 18"W x 28"D x 22"H W1053122.  
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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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 Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing 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
Oak and Mahogany 36-Drawer Museum Collector’s Cabinet
Located in Glasgow, GB
A good quality large oak collector’s cabinet with mahogany interior and dating to circa 1930. With three full length locking doors concealing a total of 36 drawers with inset militar...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Brass

Early 20th Century Wood Large French File Cabinet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Unearth the charm of a vintage file cabinet hailing from the early 20th century, an intriguing creation by an unknown French manufacturer. This exquisite piece carries the whispers o...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Metal

Early 20th Century Wood Large French File Cabinet
Early 20th Century Wood Large French File Cabinet
No Reserve
H 76.38 in W 63 in D 25.2 in
Danish Modern Teak Double Door File Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish modern file cabinet, circa 1960's. Double tambour door locking cabinet with contrasting black handles. No internal drawers, repurpose to suit your needs!
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Teak

French Oak Apothecary Cabinet / Filing Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary / filing cabinet was produced during the 1920/30s in France. It features 16 drawers from oak with brass pulls. The interior dimensions of the drawers are: D x W x H 3...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Oak

Early 20th Century Scandinavian Filing Cabinet Solid Oak with Two Drawers
By Martin Nyrop
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Vintage Scandinavian filing cabinet made from solid oak with a dark patina. It's most likely made in the early 20th century, ca 1920s. A beautiful detail are the finger tapped jo...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Arts and Crafts Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Metal

DS-51 Swiveling Taupe Leather Polished Chrome Lounge Chair & Ottoman by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Chicago, IL
De Sede has its origins in a small but skilled saddler's workshop in Klingnau, Switzerland. The craftsmen there committed themselves to transforming the best possible leather into se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Leather

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 Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Oak

Vintage Card Catalogue Cabinet
Vintage Card Catalogue Cabinet
H 54.25 in W 17.5 in D 34 in
Walnut California Studio Craft Filing Cabinet #3
By Jim Sweeney
Located in Oakland, CA
California studio craft filing cabinet designed by Jim Sweeney, Berkeley, circa 1983. The cabinet is handcrafted of solid black walnut, and features two filing drawers with boldly ex...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Wood, Walnut

Late 20th Century Danish Modern Teak Two-Drawer Rolling Filing Cabinet
By Bent Silberg Mobler
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th Century Danish Modern Teak Two-Drawer Rolling Filing Cabinet attributed to Bent Silberg Mobler. Built-in file folders rails and 5 rolling casters. Very good vintage cond...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Wood, Teak

Executive Chippendale Locking Filing Cabinets
Located in Germantown, MD
Striking two-drawer Chippendale filing cabinets in great condition. For both Legal and letter size hanging file folders. Comes with key. Each drawer independently locking. Measures 1...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Hardwood

Campaign Style Filing Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Campaign style verdigris brass bound filing pedestal chest of drawers, with three drawers, on bun feet. Suitable for A4, Legal and Letter Hanging Folders Dimensions: 20" W x 15.25...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Wood

Campaign Style Filing Cabinet
Campaign Style Filing Cabinet
H 39.75 in W 20 in D 15.5 in
Antique Oak Wabash Filing Cabinet with 24 Filing Drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Antique oak filing cabinet with 24 filing drawers  from the American firm Wabash Cabinet Company. Entirely in very good and usable condition. The drawers still have the original labe...
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Early 1900s American Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Oak

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Country Craft Mahogany Chippendale Style 2-Drawer Locking Filing Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
For Letter and Legal size hanging file folders. Comes with 2 keys. Measures 16"W x 19"D x 30"D
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Late 20th Century Chippendale Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Brass

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern 2-Drawer Teak Rolling Filing Cabinet with Key
By Bombay Furniture Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern teak Two-Drawer Rolling Filing Cabinet. Filing cabinet measures
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Late 20th Century Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Brass

Vintage Wood Flat File Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Wood Flat File Cabinet. Brass Handles. More Available. Inside drawer dimensions on
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20th Century American Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Brass

Vintage Wood Flat File Cabinet
Vintage Wood Flat File Cabinet
H 33.25 in W 89.5 in D 35 in
Alvar Aalto for Artek Birch Drawer Cabinets, Set of 2
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Alvar Aalto in the 1940s, Artek continued to produce the drawer cabinet for
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1990s Finnish Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Birch

KENNEDY HARRODS MILiTARY CAMPAIGN OFFICE DRAWERS FILLING CABINET J1 (2/2)
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Kennedy Harrods Military Campaign Office Filing Cabinet
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20th Century British Campaign Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Brass

Wooden Printing Storage Cabinet by Hamilton
Located in Oakville, CT
storage cabinet. Each drawer has dividers and inside dimensions are 30 1/2" x 19" x 2 1/4" in height. All
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Wood

Wooden Printing Storage Cabinet by Hamilton
Wooden Printing Storage Cabinet by Hamilton
H 40.13 in W 34 in D 26.13 in
2 Tones Desk with Tambour Doors by Sligh-Lowry
Located in Pasadena, CA
file drawer on the left side and 2 drawers on the right. The handle are silvered.
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1950s American Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Metal

1950s George Nelson Vintage Walnut Credenza for Herman Miller Mid-Century Modern
By George Nelson
Located in Monrovia, CA
Sideboard Is Clean Inside And Out. Walnut Cabinet Has 2 Black Masonite Sliding Door Fronts. Aluminum Trim
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Aluminum, Steel

Professional Art Deco Midcentury Desk by Stow and Davis
By Attributed to Stow-Davis
Located in Oakland, CA
cabinet size drawer, one shallow stationary drawer, 2 smaller drawers, and 4 average size drawers. Great
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Brass

Rosewood Executive Desk by CADO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning executive desk by Cado with extra large floating top and two floating side cabinets with 2
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20th Century Danish Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Rosewood, Mahogany, Walnut

Cantilevered Walnut and Chrome Desk by Glenn of California
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
surface with 1 file drawer and 2 shallow drawers on sides. Desk has large inset black leather blotter on
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20th Century American Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Chrome, Steel

Michael Taylor for Baker Walnut Credenza or Buffet, Signed
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stunning wood grain, cylinder shaped brass spacers that connect the top to the cabinet and bares the
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Brass

Floating Executive Walnut and Lacquer Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in South Charleston, WV
to hold smaller objects and file folders within easy reach (appears black in photos but is also
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Chrome, Stainless Steel

Early Polished Steel and Tiger Stripe Maple Desk Attributed to Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Highclere, Newbury
the whole cabinet including the drawer fronts. You’ll also see it has an inset glass shelf in the back
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Steel

Robert Donovan Walnut Executive Desk, circa 1950s - 1960s
Located in New York, NY
rear. There are 2 file drawers, 1 medium sized drawer, 2 shallow drawers (one has a carved out holder
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20th Century American Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Metal

Wooden Chest of Drawers with 7 Drawers, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
cabinet with 6 drawers and under 1 larger drawer. Each drawer has 2 black metal handles. It's great
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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Wood

Wooden Chest of Drawers with 7 Drawers, 1950s
Wooden Chest of Drawers with 7 Drawers, 1950s
H 44.69 in W 47.45 in D 31.11 in
Vintage Industrial Hamilton Wood Flat File Multi Drawer Storage Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial Hamilton wood flat file multi drawer storage cabinet. Overall dimensions measure
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Steel

Bombay Furniture Late 20th Century Chippendale Mahogany 2-Drawer Filing Cabinet
By Bombay Furniture Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 20th century Chippendale Mahogany Two-Drawer Filing Cabinet by the Bombay Furniture Company
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Late 20th Century Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Brass

Antique Wood File Card Cabinet
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage file/card cabinet. Solid wood with exposed dove tail joints
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1940s American American Craftsman Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Brass

Antique Wood File Card Cabinet
Antique Wood File Card Cabinet
H 21.5 in W 13.75 in D 16 in
Vintage Two Drawer Oak Locking Filing Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Attractive and useful are two words to describe this nice oak 2-drawer file cabinet. It has a
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Brass

Danish Modern Tambour Door File Cabinet with Multi Drawer and Lock Key
Located in San Diego, CA
, drawers finish in birch wood, hard to find piece, each drawer. Measures: 12" X 17" X 2".
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Teak

L&J G Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oakwood Two-Drawer Office File Cabinet
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
L&J G Stickley Arts & Crafts mission oakwood two-drawer office file cabinet. Item features a solid
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Late 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Oak

Vintage Hamilton Wooden Flat File Storage Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Hamilton oak 20 drawer flat file storage cabinet. In six sections, four cabinets, top and
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20th Century American Industrial Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Brass

Vintage Wooden Flat File Storage Cabinet by Hamilton
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique wood flat file cabinet made by Hamilton. Measure: 26 3/4" in width, 21 1/2" in depth, and
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Metal

Vintage Hamilton Wooden Flat File Storage Cabinet Distressed Industrial
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage 20-drawer wood flat file storage cabinet by Hamilton. Features metal feet, numbered drawers
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Metal

Wooden Storage Flat File Cabinet or Coffee Table Industrial Modern
Located in Oakville, CT
Wooden storage flat file cabinet or table, Industrial Modern. Overall dimensions measure 53 1/2" in
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Wood

Peter Protzmann Zebra Wood and Chrome Desk for Herman Miller
By Peter Protzmann
Located in Pasadena, TX
. Made from exotic African zebra-wood and supported by a chrome frame and 2 file drawers plus a center
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Zebra Wood

Midcentury Eames Contract Storage 'ECS' Unit
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
” wide x 22 1/2” deep. The desktop has a pull out drawer and a file bin in the back. The three above
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Steel, Chrome

Vladimir Kagan Attributed Floating Desk
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
with notch bronze lined pulls one drawer can be used as a file drawer, the other 2 drawers have locking
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1970s American Minimalist Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Lucite, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Floating Top Teak Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
side, there's a large drawer that can be used as a file drawer, giving you optimal storage space. The
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1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Teak

Jens Risom Left Hand Return Floating Desk and Wall Storage Unit
By Jens Risom
Located in South Charleston, WV
more akin to a CSS Nelson unit with floating desk. The desk houses within the pedestal a file drawer
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Steel

Vintage Tomlinson French Louis XV Style Cherry Bedside End Table Nightstand
By Tomlinson
Located in Dayton, OH
along the side, an inner cubby, dovetailed drawer and long tapered legs leading to slender stump feet
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1960s Louis XV Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Cherry

George Nelson Comprehensive Storage System (css)
Located in Cathedral City, CA
ARM LAMP 1 2 DRAWER FILE CABINET WITH MINOR SCRATCHING,18" DEPTH 1 4 DRAWER CABINET,18
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1950s American Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Aluminum

Modern Oystered Veneer Walnut Desk
Located in Charlottesville, VA
base. Very finely constructed. One file drawer, 2 drawers with pull-out glass-covered work surfaces.
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20th Century American Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Chrome

Modern Oystered Veneer Walnut Desk
Modern Oystered Veneer Walnut Desk
H 29.75 in W 78 in D 36 in
Stow Davis Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Desk by Stow Davis. Left side has 2 drawers and a file drawer. The middle has an adjustable shelf
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1960s American Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Metal

Stow Davis Desk
Stow Davis Desk
H 29 in W 84 in D 21 in
M.F. Harty Space Age “Tomorrow” Desk for Stow Davis
By M. F. Harty
Located in Tulsa, OK
file drawer to the left and two clutter drawers to the right. The bottom right drawer has the original
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1970s American Modern Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Chrome

Pair Danish Cabinets
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair walnut 2-drawer file cabinets with walnut legs. Great nightstands!
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1960s Danish Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet

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Wood

Pair Danish Cabinets
Pair Danish Cabinets
H 30 in W 15.75 in D 17 in
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Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage 2 drawer wood filing cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A vintage 2 drawer wood filing cabinet — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage 2 drawer wood filing cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage 2 drawer wood filing cabinet bearing mid-century modern, modern or industrial hallmarks is very popular. A well-made vintage 2 drawer wood filing cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bombay Furniture Co., Charles Eames and Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage 2 Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet?

The average selling price for a vintage 2 drawer wood filing cabinet at 1stDibs is $1,724, while they’re typically $380 on the low end and $50,000 for the highest priced.

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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