Vintage File Drawers
Vintage industrial 5-drawer filing cabinet
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage industrial 5-drawer filing cabinet
Industrial - Vintage furniture
File cabinet
Measures
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20th Century Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Forest green metal Military filing Cabinet or Chest of Drawers, 1956
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Germany / 1956 / military chest of drawers / metal / industrial / Mid-Century / Vintage
Military
Category
Vintage 1950s German Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
$837
H 29.93 in W 16.54 in D 28.35 in
Vintage Industrial chic Harvey Milner Filing metal cabinet
Located in Markington, GB
Vintage Industrial chic Harvey Milner Filing metal cabinet
A pretty rare early 20th Century steel
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
$549 Sale Price
55% Off
H 51.58 in W 15.75 in D 26.78 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Campaign Style Lift Top 3 Drawer Executive File Chest
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Campaign Style Lift Top 3 Drawer Executive File Chest by Drexel
Vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$1,928
H 29.5 in W 17.5 in D 41.5 in
Vintage Wooden Flat File with 10 Drawers
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Blueprint / Map / Flat File Cabinet
Overall Dimensions: 31 1/2" deep x 37 1/2" wide x 40
Category
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Dental Engineer's Specimen Drawers, English, Admindex, Filing Cabinet
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage dental engineer's specimen drawers. An English, enamelled steel Admindex filing
Category
Mid-20th Century British Cabinets
Materials
Steel
$1,641
H 18.51 in W 10.63 in D 25.2 in
Vintage Industrial English Oak Filing Cabinet with Drawers, 1920s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
solid oak wood. It has four deep drawers with compartments and one smaller under the top. The drawers
Category
Vintage 1920s British Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$2,865 Sale Price
20% Off
H 61.03 in W 24.81 in D 20.87 in
Vintage Herman Miller Executive Credenza by George Nelson - 4 File Drawers
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
. Uncertain of the types of wood used here. Looks to be a different wood used for the filing drawers (Teak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
$9,500
H 25.63 in W 70 in D 18.5 in
Original Vintage Large Industrial Oak Wood File Cabinet with Multiple Drawers
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This large, industrial catalog cabinet with multiple flat drawers was made during the 1930s and
Category
Vintage 1930s European Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
$7,171 Sale Price
20% Off
H 53.55 in W 53.55 in D 32.29 in
Vintage Cole Steel Metal Industrial Stacking Flat File Map Cabinet w/ 10 Drawers
By Cole Steel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cole Steel Metal Industrial Stacking Flat File Map Cabinet with 10 Drawers. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Steel
$1,800
H 39.25 in W 46.5 in D 35.5 in
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Antique Industrial Vintage Oak Filing Cabinet with Drawers, 1920s
Located in Warsaw, PL
solid oak wood. It has four deep drawers with compartments and one smaller under the top. The drawers
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Oak
File Cabinet of Massively Stained Oak with Four Drawers Vintage Office Furniture
Located in Hamburg, HH
File cabinet of massively stained oak with four drawers.
Measures: H. 135, B. 40, D. 71 cm
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 53.15 in W 15.75 in D 27.96 in
1950s Card File Drawers, Refinished in Multi-Colors
Located in Alhambra, CA
We refinished a whole ton of 1950s steel filing drawers in fun colors! These Classic, heavy-duty
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Steel
Vintage Steel Filing Cabinet with Nine Deep Drawers, Stripped and Polished 1940s
Located in Chester, Flintshire
Dating back to the 1940s, this handsome nine-drawer vintage fling cabinet has been professionally
Category
Vintage 1940s British Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 37.8 in W 11.03 in D 16.54 in
Vintage Early 20th Century Haberdashery Chest of Filing Drawers
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
One of our favourites!
Solid wood haberdashery shop unit/plan chest/filing drawers dating from the
Category
Vintage 1920s English Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Danish Filing Chest of Drawers Vintage, 1960’s
Located in London, GB
A stunning and top quality vintage filing chest of drawers. This was made in Denmark, it dates from
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
vintage filing cabinet apothecary cabinet chest of drawers the 30's
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage filing cabinet apothecary cabinet chest of drawers the 30's
period the 30's
designs
Category
Vintage 1930s German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Lovely Vintage Flamed Hardwood Green Leather Top Office Filing Cabinet Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this exquisite twin drawer flamed mahogany, green leather topped filing
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 30.71 in W 22.25 in D 24.02 in
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
vintage filing cabinets cupboards Kinnarps Swedish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage filing cabinets cupboards Kinnarps Swedish
period 70s
design Kinnarps Sweden
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Vintage British Kenrick & Jefferson Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in Calgary, Alberta
This vintage oak filing cabinet was made by Kenrick & Jefferson Ltd of West Bromwich, UK. They
Category
Vintage 1930s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Danish Vintage Filing Chests by Bodil Kjaer
By Bodil Kjaer, E. Pedersen & Søn
Located in London, GB
An incredibly stylish and exceptionally rare pair of Danish vintage filing chests by Bodil Kjaer
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Arts & Crafts Oak Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet by Hamilton
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Arts & Crafts style oak architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet
Recently
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 27.88 in W 43.25 in D 30.25 in
Vintage Oak 18-Drawer Library Card Catalog or File Cabinet with Book Rack
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A fantastic oak 18-drawer library card catalog or file cabinet with book or magazine rack on top
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
H 61.38 in W 33.25 in D 18 in
Solid Walnut Mid-Century Modern Desk with File Drawers
By Drexel, Jens Risom
Located in Chattanooga, TN
front and back sides. There are five drawers, including two file drawers. Maximize your home office
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Vintage Oak Blueprint / Map / Flat File Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Oak Flat File with 10 Drawers
Overall Dimensions: 31" x 57 1/2" x 40 1/4" high
Inner
Category
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Vintage Oak Filing Chest of Drawers from France, circa 1940
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage solid oak filing chest of drawers from France, circa 1940. Solid construction with original
Category
Vintage 1940s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Vintage Arts & Crafts Oak Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Arts & Crafts style oak architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet
USA, Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Oak Two Drawer File Cabinet
Located in Astoria, NY
his vintage oak two drawer file cabinet is a stylish and functional storage solution for your home
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Pine Wood Four drawers File Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Beautiful and solid wood file cabinet.
Original and good condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s British Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Vintage Double Stack Flat File with 10 Drawers
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Oak Blueprint / Map Cabinet with Brass Handles
Overall Dimensions: 36" x 47" x 35 1/2
Category
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hardwood & Brass Military Campaign Style Office Filing Cabinet Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
hardwood filing cabinet
A good looking and well made piece, it was used as a tipple drawer in an office
Category
20th Century English Campaign Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 30.12 in W 19.3 in D 17.52 in
Rare Vintage Industrial Metal File Modular Cabinet with 10 Flat Drawers, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
other, and a separate base. Each module has five flat drawers. The cabinet is entirely made of metal. It
Category
Vintage 1970s European Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 35.83 in W 39.77 in D 27.17 in
Coffee table from vintage file drawers, wood top
Located in Houston, TX
coffee table from vintage steel file drawers, reclaimed wood top with
3 functioning drawers
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage 11-Drawer Flat File
Located in Alhambra, CA
Rare configuration flat file. Great for the office!
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage Steel File Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
vintage american steel file drawers with brass detailing, breaks in to 5 pieces
Category
20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Steel, Brass
Vintage Industrial Steel Legal Filing Cabinet with 30 Drawers by Art Metal
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Pau, FR
Large Industrial painted steel legal filing cabinet with 30 drawers, made by Art Metal, Jamestown
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 79 in W 32.88 in L 79 in
Industrial Filing Cabinet on Wheels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage filing cabinet with 36 drawers on wheels. Fully operational.
Category
Vintage 1940s Belgian Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Large Oak Map Cabinet / Flat File
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a very nice vintage oak flat file with 10 drawers on a pedestal base. The cabinet is made
Category
20th Century Cabinets
Materials
Oak
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one drawer.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vanities
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A vintage round slate table with a base that is made up of two interlocking pieces. These pieces come from the Ardennes area of France.
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20th Century French Side Tables
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Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a very old Japanese drawer.
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Located in London, England
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Vintage handmade 22 Drawer Wooden Flat File Cabinet
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage handmade 22 Drawer Wooden Flat File Cabinet
Craft cabinet with drawers - Industrial
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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Vintage Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Front, 1960s.
By Bjerringbro Kontormøbler
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Front, 1960s.
Small vintage Danish teak cabinet with tambour door by Bjerringbro Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s.
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Pair of Art Deco Italian Stained Glass Panels, 1935 circa.
Located in Sacile, PN
Two decorated stained glass panels, completely restored, dated, circa 1935.
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Windows
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Metal
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Vintage File Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage file drawers available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and oak, all vintage file drawers available were constructed with great care. Vintage file drawers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage file drawers made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs.
How Much are Vintage File Drawers?
Prices for vintage file drawers start at $416 and top out at $3,800 with the average selling for $1,775.
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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 Vintage File Drawers
- What is a file drawer?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The term “file drawer” likely refers to filing cabinets. This is a type of office furniture that is used for storing paper documents in file folders. The two most common forms of filing cabinets are lateral filing cabinets and vertical filing cabinets. Shop for a variety of antique and vintage filing cabinets and other storage solutions on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023How 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.
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