Steelcase 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 ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Steelcase Cabinets

Materials

Steel, Brass

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...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steelcase Cabinets

Materials

Steel

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...

Category

Late 20th Century American Other Steelcase Cabinets

Materials

Fruitwood

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...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Steelcase Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Steelcase Cabinets

Materials

Teak

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

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Steelcase Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Antique Oak 8 Drawer Filing Print Architect's Blueprint Cabinet Flat File 1900

$3,495

H 31.25 in W 52.75 in D 37.5 in

Antique Oak 8 Drawer Filing Print Architect's Blueprint Cabinet Flat File 1900

Located in Portland, OR

A good large antique eight drawer architect's blueprint cabinet or art flat file, circa 1900. This very handsome antique flat file cabinet ...

Category

Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Steelcase Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Shaw Walker Faux Wood 1940s File Cabinet

$1,290

H 27 in W 18 in D 27 in

Shaw Walker Faux Wood 1940s File Cabinet

By Shaw Walker

Located in Pasadena, TX

Heavy duty 1940s 2-drawer steel file cabinet made in the USA by Shaw Walker, with a faux wood or faux bois printed finish. In very good vintage condition, working well and sturdy wit...

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steelcase Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Teak Filing Cabinet

$525

H 29 in W 17 in D 19 in

Mid-Century Modern Teak Filing Cabinet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A mid-century modern teak filing cabinet featuring clean lines and warm wood grain. The piece is accented with elegant brass handles and offers practical storage in a compact footpri...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Steelcase Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Early 20th Century 4-Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet

$1,596

H 52 in W 20.75 in D 27.75 in

Early 20th Century 4-Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet

Located in Germantown, MD

1920s oak panelized four drawer file cabinet. Heavy duty. Had been refinished and looks great with age patina. All drawers working smoothly. Deep enough for both legal and letter size file folders...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Steelcase Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Tiger Oak File Cabinet Circa. 1900 (24) Drawers

$3,500

H 48 in W 35.25 in D 18 in

Tiger Oak File Cabinet Circa. 1900 (24) Drawers

By The Shannon File Cabinet

Located in Fulton, CA

An American tiger oak file cabinet with 24 individual drawers. Circa. 1900. Retains makers label "Shannon Filing Cabinet". Beautiful wood grain and dept...

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Steelcase Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Oversized Flat File Cabinet

$2,800

H 53.5 in W 40.5 in D 31 in

Vintage Oversized Flat File Cabinet

Located in Oakville, CT

Antique Pine Flat File / Blueprint / Map / Art Cabinet Overall Dimensions: 31" deep x 40 1/2" wide x 53 1/2" high Drawer Dimensions: 27" deep x 35 1/2" wide x 2 1/2 high 10 Drawer...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Steelcase Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Four Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet

$1,295

H 50.5 in W 16 in D 17 in

Mid Century Four Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid Century Four Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet. Keys ( 2) and lock present and functional. Measures 16" in with, 17" in depth and 50.5" in height.

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Steelcase Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique filing cabinet with roller doors

$3,561

H 68.51 in W 35.83 in D 13.39 in

Antique filing cabinet with roller doors

Located in MILL, NL

Filing cabinet / rolling cabinet Very handy for storing documents. From Belgium, early 20th century, 1900–1930. Made from solid oak. All the roller shutters run smoothly, but the s...

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Steelcase Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Previously Available Items

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

Sold

H 59 in W 15 in D 28.5 in

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. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Steelcase Cabinets

Materials

Steel

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

Sold

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...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steelcase Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Vintage Steelcase Industrial Metal File Cabinet, circa 1950s

Sold

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...

Category

1950s American Industrial Vintage Steelcase Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Industrial Midcentury Brushed Steel Barrister Cases by Steelcase

Sold

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Steelcase Cabinets

Materials

Steel

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.

Category

20th Century American Steelcase Cabinets

Materials

Steel

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Questions About Steelcase 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.