Steelcase Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

American

The Michigan-based furniture maker Steelcase has a long and distinguished history, but collectors focus on its vintage office furniture and desk chairs from the 1950s to the ’70s, when, along with such companies as Knoll and Herman Miller, the firm helped define the aesthetics of American mid-century modernism.

Steelcase was founded in Grand Rapids in 1912 as the Metal Office Furniture Company, promoting steel desks and other furnishings as safer, fireproof alternatives to wooden pieces at a time when smoking in the workplace was common. Boston’s first skyscraper — the 32-story Customs House — was furnished by the company in 1915. Frank Lloyd Wright, an American architect and furniture designer whose work had a profound influence on the shape of modern life, turned to the firm in 1937 to fabricate the enameled metal chairs and desks for his Johnson Wax Headquarters in Racine, Wisconsin.

In the 1950s, when Steelcase formally adopted the name it still uses today, the company developed a sleek and functional style employing rectilinear chrome frames for glass-topped tables and upholstered seating pieces. The look is similar to that of the minimal, Bauhaus-inspired designs of Florence Knoll, another icon of furniture design who helped shape the ethos of the postwar business world.

By the 1970s, Steelcase had enlivened its styling, offering such pieces as chairs and side tables designed by Gardner Leaver, with circular bases and curving supports. As you will see on these pages, Steelcase designs offer a perfect foundation for a modernist decor, with a touch of flair.

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Creator: Steelcase

Early Steelcase Wood & Steel Four Drawer File Cabinet, Circa 1920

$1,100

Early Steelcase Wood & Steel Four Drawer File Cabinet, Circa 1920

By Steelcase

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Early Steelcase veneered Wood Four Drawer Filing Cabinet. Room Divider. Featuring a refinished warm Brown and Chestnut grained veneered hardwood to top, and drawer fronts, with side ...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Steelcase Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Steel, Brass

1970's SteelCase 5-Drawer Vertical File Cabinet - Refinished in Green and Cream

$750

1970's SteelCase 5-Drawer Vertical File Cabinet - Refinished in Green and Cream

By Steelcase

Located in Alhambra, CA

Luxury meets utility with this vintage 1970s Steelcase 5 Drawer vertical file, freshly refinished in sage green and cream powdercoat. Give your office space some mid-century flair. ...

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Mid-20th Century American Steelcase Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Steelcase Broadside Lateral File Cabinet on Chrome Base (2 avail)

$2,250 / item

Steelcase Broadside Lateral File Cabinet on Chrome Base (2 avail)

By Steelcase

Located in Hanover, MA

First edition 'Broadside" lateral file cabinet by Steelcase, 1966. Two available. Priced individually. Each yellow filing cabinet has four pull-out divided file drawers in tonal col...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steelcase Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Antique OverSized Pine 12 Drawer Map Flat File Cabinet

$3,200

H 55 in W 44 in D 29.5 in

Antique OverSized Pine 12 Drawer Map Flat File Cabinet

Located in Esperance, NY

For sale is this absolute gorgeous Oversized Primitive Antique large map file.

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Early 1900s American Antique Steelcase Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Tambour Door File Cabinet

$800

H 46 in W 23 in D 16 in

Tambour Door File Cabinet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century style rolling door cabinet with shallow drawers. Great for home or office storage. Please confirm location NY or NJ

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Steelcase Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Teak File Cabinet

$400

H 39 in W 19.75 in D 24 in

Teak File Cabinet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Three drawer mid-century style file cabinet with teak grain wood veneer. Metal gliding rails, finished back and wood handles. The drawers measure 9.25"h...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Steelcase Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak 15-Drawer Filing Cabinet or Apothecary Cabinet, 1900

$3,995

H 36 in W 52.63 in D 12.88 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak 15-Drawer Filing Cabinet or Apothecary Cabinet, 1900

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts 15-drawer card catalog, file cabinet, or apothecary cabinet USA, Early 20th Century Oak, with original iron hardware. Measures: 52.63"...

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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Steelcase Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Rosewood file Cabinet on Casters

$478

H 26 in W 17.75 in D 18 in

Danish Modern Rosewood file Cabinet on Casters

Located in San Diego, CA

Versatile rosewood file cabinet on casters very clean and nice condition circa 1980's a postmodern look . easy glide rosewood veneer . Stamped made in Denmark. very clean refinished ...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Steelcase Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Indiana Furniture Chippendale Style Two-Drawer Lateral Filing Cabinet with Lock

$1,495

H 30 in W 30 in D 20 in

Indiana Furniture Chippendale Style Two-Drawer Lateral Filing Cabinet with Lock

By Indiana Hickory Furniture Company

Located in Germantown, MD

Indiana Desk Furniture Chippendale Style Two-Drawer Lateral Filing Cabinet with Lock. Both drawer lock. One key available Measures 30" in width 20" in de...

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Late 20th Century American Other Steelcase Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Fruitwood

Industrial four-drawer cabinet from the 1970s

$1,058

H 43.71 in W 23.63 in D 13.39 in

Industrial four-drawer cabinet from the 1970s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Bring a touch of vintage industry to your interior with this robust 1970s cabinet. Made of iron and finished in a blue hue with authentic signs of wear, this piece exudes character a...

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1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Steelcase Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Vintage Two-Drawer Oak Locking Filing Cabinet

$495

H 28 in W 16 in D 17 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 filing cabinet. It has a beautiful oak finish with solid wood trims. The entire cabinet measures 16" x 17" x 28...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Steelcase Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid century Scandinavian oak filing cabinet

$2,193

H 53.5 in W 19.5 in D 27.75 in

Mid century Scandinavian oak filing cabinet

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid century Scandinavian oak filing cabinet circa 1950. Fine quality Swedish oak filing cabinet with brass handles and lock plates. Fitted with 4 deep drawers, each fitted with bra...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Edwardian Steelcase Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Two-Drawer Filing Cabinet

$1,295

H 27 in W 18.5 in D 20.5 in

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Two-Drawer Filing Cabinet

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Two-Drawer Filing Cabinet Measures 18.5" in width, 20.5" in depth and 27" in height.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Steelcase Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Jasper Mahogany Chippendale Executive Lateral Filing Cabinet

$1,495

H 30 in W 36 in D 20 in

Jasper Mahogany Chippendale Executive Lateral Filing Cabinet

Located in Germantown, MD

A Jasper Cabinet Company Mahogany Chippendale Executive Lateral Filing Cabinet in great vintage condition. Measures 36" in width, 20" in depth and 30" in height.

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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Steelcase Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Arts & Crafts Pine 20-Drawer Filing Cabinet or Apothecary Cabinet

$4,500

H 54.5 in W 37.75 in D 13.5 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Pine 20-Drawer Filing Cabinet or Apothecary Cabinet

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Arts & Crafts 20-drawer card catalog, file cabinet, or apothecary cabinet USA, Circa 1900 Pine, with beautiful exposed dovetail joints on the drawers, and or...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Steelcase Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Previously Available Items

Steelcase, Cherrywood, Steel, Sideboard, USA, 2000s

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H 29 in W 91 in D 24.5 in

Steelcase, Cherrywood, Steel, Sideboard, USA, 2000s

By Steelcase

Located in Manhasset, NY

Steelcase, Cherrywood, Steel, Sideboard or Credenza, USA, 2000s A large and impressive Sideboard or Office Credenza. Steelcase Inc. sleek modern design custom made credenza. Solid h...

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Early 2000s Steelcase Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cherry

Walnut Credenza By Steelcase Black Circular Leather Pulls Black Half Moon Base

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H 23 in W 78 in D 26 in

Walnut Credenza By Steelcase Black Circular Leather Pulls Black Half Moon Base

By Steelcase

Located in Monrovia, CA

Walnut Credenza By Steelcase Has A Beautiful Walnut Cabinet With Black Circular Leather Pulls And A Black Half Moon Base. This Steelcase Walnut Cabinet Is Amazing Because It Will Also Store Your Prized Collection Of Vintage Albums...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Steelcase Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Steelcase Broadside Lateral Filing Cabinet on Rolling Base (2 avail)

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H 86.5 in W 42 in D 18 in

Steelcase Broadside Lateral Filing Cabinet on Rolling Base (2 avail)

By Steelcase

Located in Hanover, MA

Two first edition 1966 Steelcase 'Broadside' lateral file cabinets each with four pull-out lateral file drawers and an upper cabinet with a removable single shelf and two sliding doo...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steelcase Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Steel

1970s Steelcase Bookcase Set Modern Chrome Walnut Wood

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H 42 in W 36 in D 15 in

1970s Steelcase Bookcase Set Modern Chrome Walnut Wood

By Steelcase

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1970s Steelcase Bookcase Set Modern Chrome Walnut Wood Listing is for two cases 36 w x 15 d x 42 h 3 shelves 34 x 12.5 d Preowned vintage condition unrestored Refer to images provide...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steelcase Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Steelcase Industrial Metal File Cabinet, circa 1950s

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H 52.5 in W 15 in D 28.5 in

Vintage Steelcase Industrial Metal File Cabinet, circa 1950s

By Steelcase

Located in South Bend, IN

A nice industrial metal file cabinet Procured from the University of Notre Dame By Steelcase USA, Mid-20th Century Measures: 15"W x 28.5"D x 52.5"H. Good original vintage condition. Very heavy and sturdy. Pairs nicely with Steelcase tanker...

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1950s American Industrial Vintage Steelcase Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Walnut Filing Cabinet Unit / Chest of Drawers by Steelcase

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H 29.25 in W 70.75 in L 29.25 in

Mid-Century Walnut Filing Cabinet Unit / Chest of Drawers by Steelcase

By Steelcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Walnut filing cabinet / credenza manufactured by Steelcase (ca. 1950s, USA). Known for the incorporation of steel in their products, Steelcase pi...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steelcase Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Industrial Midcentury Brushed Steel Barrister Cases by Steelcase

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H 65 in W 36 in D 12 in

Industrial Midcentury Brushed Steel Barrister Cases by Steelcase

By Steelcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of industrial, midcentury, barrister bookcase cabinets by Steelcase feature 4 stackable, interlocking cases with sliding, glass front doors. The case interiors measure 12.5 inch...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Steelcase Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Streamlined Industrial Steel Bookcase Display Case

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H 52.5 in W 37.5 in D 15 in

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Streamlined Industrial Steel Bookcase Display Case

By Steelcase

Located in Lafayette, IN

We hand-stripped the outside of this 1950s steelcase bookshelf to showcase the raw steel, spot welds and finishing marks then gave the exterior a semi-polished patina and coat of sem...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steelcase Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Steelcase Bookcase in Walnut

Sold

H 48.5 in W 36 in D 14 in

Steelcase Bookcase in Walnut

By Steelcase

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a vintage bookcase by Steelcase. Two adjustable shelves.

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steelcase Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Brushed Metal Tanker Desk By Steelcase w/ Chair

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H 30 in W 70 in D 36 in

Mid Century Modern Brushed Metal Tanker Desk By Steelcase w/ Chair

By Steelcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Industrial metal double pedestal desks by Steelcase with great mid-century modern Good Form chair. We have multiple sets, perfect for stocking an offi...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steelcase Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Steelcase File Cabinet

Sold

H 29 in W 15 in D 28.5 in

Steelcase File Cabinet

By Steelcase

Located in San Francisco, CA

Polished Steel two drawer file cabinet by Steelcase. Does not have lock and key.

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20th Century American Steelcase Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Steelcase case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Steelcase case pieces and storage cabinets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets by Steelcase were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 1970s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider case pieces and storage cabinets by Dixie Furniture Co., Bernhardt, and Unagusta. Prices for Steelcase case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,600 and can go as high as $1,600, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,600.

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Questions About Steelcase Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Why is Steelcase so expensive?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
There are a few reasons why Steelcase is so expensive. Steelcase was founded in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1912 as the Metal Office Furniture Company, promoting steel desks and other furnishings as safer, fireproof alternatives to wooden pieces at a time when smoking in the workplace was common. The company invests heavily in research and development to continue to make advancements in ergonomic design that make its furniture more durable and comfortable. Steelcase also uses quality materials that cost more to source. Plus, demand for Steelcase tends to be high, contributing to high price points. Explore a selection of Steelcase furniture on 1stDibs.
Where is Steelcase headquarters?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
Steelcase headquarters is in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Peter Martin Wege established the furniture company there in 1912. The organization built its current headquarters in the city in 1989. Find a wide range of Steelcase furniture from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
Is Coalesse a Steelcase company?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
Yes, Coalesse is a Steelcase company. Known for producing contemporary furniture for the workplace, the brand offers seating, desks, workstations and other furnishings. Coalesse debuted at the NeoCon World's Trade Fair in Chicago, Illinois, in June 2008 and has its headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Coalesse furniture.
Are Steelcase chairs any good?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
Yes, Steelcase chairs are generally considered to be good. In online reviews, many people report that the brand's chairs are durable and capable of holding up to the effects of daily use. Many individuals also tout the adjustability of Steelcase office chairs and describe them as comfortable to use. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Steelcase chairs.
How can I tell what model my Steelcase is?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
To find out what model your Steelcase is, look for its serial number. If you’re researching a vintage Steelcase chair, for example, you can usually locate it at the bottom of the chair’s seat. The first three characters in the serial number correspond to the Steelcase model number. Once you have this number, you can use trusted online resources to find out the model’s name. Explore a selection of Steelcase chairs on 1stDibs.
What kind of company is Steelcase?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
Steelcase is a publicly traded company that manufactures furniture. It has its headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where Peter Wege founded it as the Metal Office Furniture Company in 1912. Today, Steelcase produces furnishings under a few brand names, including Steelcase, AMQ, Coalesse, Orangebox and Viccarbe. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Steelcase furniture.
How can you tell if a Steelcase chair is real?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
To tell if a Steelcase chair is real, look for the serial number. You will usually find it located on a label on the underside of the seat. Once you have the number, contact Steelcase customer service to confirm that the chair is authentic. If you have difficulty locating the serial number, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can assist you with authentication. Find a diverse assortment of Steelcase chairs on 1stDibs.
How can I tell what model my Steelcase chair is?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
To tell what model your Steelcase chair is, turn it over and examine the underside of the seat. There, you will typically find the Steelcase name and a long number. The first three digits of this number correspond to your chair's model number. You can use trusted online resources to find out the model name based on this number. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Steelcase chairs.
Does Steelcase make good office chairs?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
Yes, Steelcase makes good office chairs, according to many people who own and love them. Online reviewers rave about the comfortable cushioning and padding that the chairs provide and describe how their adjustability makes it possible to customize the chairs to suit your height and posture. In addition, users often say that the chairs are durable and capable of holding up to regular use in workplaces. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Steelcase office chairs.
What is the difference between Steelcase Grade A and Grade B?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between Steelcase Grade A and Grade B is condition. A previously owned chair that has been inspected by Steelcase and found to be in like-new condition receives the Grade A designation. On the other hand, a piece that has minor issues, such as scuffs on the frame, receives a Grade B classification. Shop a collection of Steelcase chairs on 1stDibs.

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