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Burr Walnut Oxblood Leather Triple Filing Cabinet Chest of Drawers Sideboard
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Burr Walnut triple bank filing cabinet with three
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.93 in W 60.24 in D 24.22 in
Victorian Carved Oak Sewing Chest of Drawers, Card Filing or Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare Antique Oak versatile use Sewing Drawers Solid Wooden 6 in Original Cabinet Case Drawer.
Great
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 19.75 in W 13 in D 17 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
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 17.5 in D 41.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts 74-Drawer Card File Cabinet or Industrial Parts Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Arts & Crafts card file cabinet or industrial parts cabinet
USA, circa 1900
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 41.63 in W 25.5 in D 11.25 in
With Certificate Antique Shannon File Co Victorian Walnut Tambour Desk Must See
By The Shannon File Cabinet
Located in GB
Shannon File Co LTD, tambour fronted desk in Walnut with a certificate of authentication from the British
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Desks
Materials
Walnut
H 41.54 in W 51.97 in D 31.3 in
Early 20th Century, Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
each of the nine drawers have also attained a vintage patina, ranging from bright silver to deep
Category
20th Century German Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
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
H 18.51 in W 10.63 in D 25.2 in
French Apothecary Style Rustic Pine Twelve-Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A fantastic 12-drawer file cabinet or apothecary cabinet with fold down desk or work station
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Exceptionally Rare circa 1860 Walnut Military Officers Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
Officers Campaign chest of drawers
If you’re in the market for the absolute finest campaign drawers ever
Category
Antique 1860s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 40.16 in W 40.16 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Herman Miller Executive Credenza by George Nelson - 4 File Drawers
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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
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
H 53.55 in W 53.55 in D 32.29 in
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
Vintage Industrial Wooden Filling Cabinet, 1940's
Located in Praha, CZ
Exceptional vintage wooden filing cabinet saved from a factory in former Czechoslovakia
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Blue Painted Pine Buffet, Belgium c. 1920
Located in Napa, CA
looking addition to a dining area or kitchen. Could also be used as a commode or flat file. Wonderful
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint, Pine
Vintage Steel Flat File Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Green steel blueprint cabinet
Overall Dimensions: 35" x 45" x 35 1/2" high
Dimensions of Drawers
Category
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Dutch Mahogany Filing Cabinet or Bank of Drawers, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage mahogany bank of drawers dates from the 1920/1930s and was made in the Netherlands. It
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
French Mahogany Filing Cabinet or Bank of Drawers, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage mahogany bank of drawers dates from the 1930s and was made in France. It features a
Category
Vintage 1930s French Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Danish Rosewood Executive Filing Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
unmarked, an original stack of vintage Danish office files helps provide provenance. Please confirm item
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Cabinets
Materials
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
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Cabinets
Materials
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
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
H 5.99 in W 15.16 in D 13.19 in
Teak filing cabinet
Located in Hudson, NY
. With a sliding door and (7) sliding drawers, it is perfect for storing files, books, or any other
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak 12-Drawer Flat File Cabinet or Chest of Drawers
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Arts & Crafts or Late Victorian 12-drawer flat file cabinet or chest of drawers
USA
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 60.25 in W 25.5 in D 20.5 in
Vintage Dutch Oak Apothecary Cabinet or Filing Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary / filing cabinet was produced during the 1950s in the Netherlands. This piece
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Danish Small Chest of Drawers File Cabinet Made from Oak Midcentury Modern 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen, Kurt Østervig
Located in Aarhus C, DK
stuff or placed in a shelf.
The chest of drawers remains in very nice vintage condition with few signs
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak
H 7.09 in W 14.97 in D 12.6 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak 40-Drawer File Cabinet or Chest of Drawers, Circa 1900
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique Arts & Crafts 40-drawer file cabinet or chest of drawers
USA, Circa 1900
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 58.25 in W 38 in D 16.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak 40-Drawer File Cabinet or Chest of Drawers, Circa 1900
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique Arts & Crafts 40-drawer file cabinet or chest of drawers
By The George A
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 60.38 in W 38.13 in D 16 in
1920s French Wooden Cabinet on Wheels
Located in High Point, NC
with handfuls of documents, opening and slamming drawers on this vintage, green patinated filing
Category
Vintage 1920s French Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Arts & Crafts Mahogany 24-Drawer Card Catalog Filing Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful vintage Arts & Crafts style 24-drawer library card catalog or file cabinet
USA, 20th
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Wooden Drawer Bank
Located in High Point, NC
drawers have also attained a vintage patina, ranging from bright silver to deep, oxidized burgundy.
Category
Antique 19th Century European Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
10 Drawer Tiger Oak Card Catalogue, Late 19th Century
Located in Madison, WI
This is such an adorable small set of handsome Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Antique Drawers. It is a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Vintage Walnut 48 Drawer File Cabinet, Cupboard, Scotland 1920, H204
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage Walnut 48 drawer file cabinet, cupboard, Scotland 1920, H204
Scotland, 1920
Solid Walnut
Category
Vintage 1920s Scottish Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Herman Miller Executive Credenza by George Nelson - 1 File Drawer
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
H 25.63 in W 70 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Industrial Steel Metal 30-Drawer Catalogue File Cabinet by Addressograph
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage industrial steel metal 30-drawer catalogue file cabinet by Addressograph, circa mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 41 in W 20 in D 24 in
Two-Drawer Executive Locking Filing Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Executive style filing cabinet. Two drawers. Top and bottom drawers lock with key. Comes with one
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Cole Steel Industrial Steel Metal Gray Stacking Work File Card Cabinet
By Cole Steel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cole Steel industrial steel metal gray stacking work file card cabinet. Item features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 36.5 in W 19 in D 16 in
1940s Strafor Filing Cabinet, Original Paint
By Strafor
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s Strafor filing cabinet - original paint
1940s Strafor filing cabinet -made by Forge de
Category
Vintage 1940s Shelves
Materials
Metal
Teak Four Drawer Vertical Locking Filing Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Teak four drawer vertical locking filing cabinet. Two keys available lock all 4 drawers. Build-in
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
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
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Antique Oak 24-Drawer Flat File Printer's Cabinet or Collector's Cabinet
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts 24-drawer flat file printer's cabinet or collector's
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Iron
SUPER RARE ANTIQUE GLOBE WERNICKE HABERDASHERY SHOPS CABINET FiLING BOOKCASE
By Globe Wernicke
Located in GB
then have two butlers serving trays or sorting shelves, finally you have metal lined filing drawers
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 75.99 in W 41.54 in D 18.12 in
Antique Arts & Crafts 36-Drawer File Cabinet by American Cabinet Co., Circa 1900
By American Cabinet Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Arts & Crafts or Victorian solid oak 36-drawer file cabinet or chest of drawers
By
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 60.5 in W 44.5 in D 14 in
Italian mid-century modern office filing cabinet in wood and red metal, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Office filing cabinet in wood and red metal, 1940s
Office filing cabinet
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 75.6 in W 35.44 in D 16.54 in
Lovely Pair of Brown Hardwood Filing Cabinets with Green Gold Leaf Leather Top
Located in GB
.
Since the drawers are a vintage pair, there are signs of use such as a small mark on the top surface
Category
20th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 31.3 in W 20.08 in D 23.82 in
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak, Oak
Italian wooden and brass office archive dresser with twenty drawers, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian wooden and brass office archive dresser with twenty drawers, 1940s
Wooden office filing
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 74.22 in W 38.98 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Crocodile Leather Open Library Bookcases with Drawers & Record Slots
Located in GB
drawers to the base and Crocodile / Alligator leather finish
A very good looking well made and
Category
20th Century European Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 75.99 in W 39.18 in D 13.39 in
Brazilian Modern Desk in Hardwood with Floating Drawers, Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
with four floating drawers and an impressive large wood top. The quality of the Rosewood is nothing
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
H 29.5 in W 78.7 in D 35.4 in
LOVELY BLACK LEATHER SURFACE PEDESTAL DESK EIGHT DRAWERS ON PLiNTH BASE
Located in GB
with 8 functional drawers (there is one filing cabinet, see picture) with classic swan design handles
Category
20th Century English Victorian Desks
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 29.93 in W 53.94 in D 29.93 in
Burr Walnut Sideboard TV Stand Drawers Designed to House Computer Part of Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning burr walnut sideboard cabinet with drawers on
Category
20th Century English Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
H 25.6 in W 47.25 in D 16.74 in
Vintage Card Catalogue Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage card catalogue cabinet
Rare narrow footprint card catalogue or flat file cabinet. 9
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Desk
By P.S. Heggen
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
, checkerboard top, large filing cabinet drawer, three smaller drawers for storage, original teak pulls, a
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
90 Drawer Vintage Library Card Catalogue
By Remington Rand
Located in Pasadena, TX
90 drawer vintage Library card catalogue
Rare and stunning 90 drawer, wooden card file cabinet
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Vintage WWII Folding Military Field Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
down. It has a deep drawer for files on the left and 2 drawers on the right,
The dimensions are
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Industrial Desks
Materials
Aluminum
74" Vintage Stow Davis Credenza with Leather Top
By Stow Davis
Located in Pasadena, TX
storage unit has six small pencil drawers and three filing drawers.
Measures: Width 74" x depth 20.5" x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Vintage "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage “Biscayne” floating top walnut desk by Drexel and manufactured in the United
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
leg room, and three drawers for storage of files and odds and ends. A beautiful vintage piece that
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
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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 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.
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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