Library Card Catalog
Mid-Century Nine Drawer Library Card Catalog by Library Bureau Sole Makers
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice nine drawer library card catalog in quarter sawn oak by Library Bureau Sole Makers
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 17.5 in W 23.75 in D 16.75 in
Library Bureau Sole Makers Oak Library Card Catalog Filing Cabinet
Located in West Chester, PA
Library Bureau Sole Makers Oak Library Card Catalog Filing Cabinet
Drawers divided to 9.75” but the
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Brass
No Reserve
H 33.5 in W 25.5 in D 21.7 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Chrome 15-Drawer Library Card Catalog
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare Mid-Century Modern 15-drawer library card catalog or file cabinet
USA, Mid-20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Oak 72-Drawer Library Card Catalog Cabinet, Circa 1950s
By Shaw Walker
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern 72-Drawer library card catalog cabinet
USA, Circa 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 53.5 in W 39.25 in D 19.5 in
Oak Multi-Drawer Library Card Catalog Cabinet, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Evergreen, CO
Reminiscent of the days before libraries tracked their selections with computer systems, this multi
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Cabinets
Materials
Oak
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
Mid-Century Modern Maple 42-Drawer Card Catalog Filing Cabinet by Remington Rand
By Remington Rand
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern 42-drawer library card catalog or file cabinet with two pull-out
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 69.75 in W 33 in D 24 in
Antique Globe Wernicke Apothecary File Card Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Forney, TX
or file cabinet, library card catalog, organize photography supplies, collectibles or speciman
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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Industrial filing cabinet in wood with 30 original cardboard storage boxes
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1920s / filing cabinet / wood and mint site panels, cardboard boxes / mid-century / industrial / vintage design
An exquisite filing cabinet in warm dark wood with 30 origi...
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 88.59 in W 49.22 in D 11.42 in
German Art Deco Oak Filing Cabinet / Bank of Drawers, circa 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
This filing cabinet was produced during the 1950s in Germany. The cabinet features 25 drawers with nice card holders and pulls.
Category
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Oak
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 cabinet
By Hamilton Manufacturing Co.
USA, Circa 1900
Oak, with original iron har...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Iron
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 comes from Artist's Atelie. It is made of high-quality oak wood, which is considered a...
Category
Vintage 1930s European Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
H 53.55 in W 53.55 in D 32.29 in
Lectern / Restaurant Host Station
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique Hamilton Printer's Typeset Cabinet
Overall Dimensions: 21" x 27 1/4" x 52" - 46" high
Materials: Wood & Metal
Category
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Antique Arts & Crafts Ebonized Oak Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Arts & Crafts six-drawer architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet
In the manner of Hamilton Manufacturing Co.
USA, Circa 1900
Oak in ebonized finish, with ori...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 29.5 in W 41 in D 30.13 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Three Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase; Desk & Paw Feet; c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase secretary offers quarter sawn oak construction with three stacks; tow having pull-out glass doors and the third with a drop down desk op...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 55 in W 32 in D 10 in
Antique Arts & Crafts 54-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
By W.C. Heller and Co.
USA, Circa 1900
Solid oak, with brass hardware and metal drawer interiors.
Measu...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 43.25 in W 25.5 in D 11 in
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, Circa 1900
Solid quartersawn oak, with iron hardware.
Measures: 25.5"W x 20.5"D...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 60.25 in W 25.5 in D 20.5 in
Antique Mission Oak Wood 2 Drawer Arts & Crafts Office Lateral File Cabinet. Cir
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak Wood 2 Drawer Arts & Crafts Office Lateral File Cabinet. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 27" H x 18" W x 27.5" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 27 in W 18 in D 27.5 in
Vintage Industrial Haberdashery Kitchen Storage Drawer Unit
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Vintage Industrial Haberdashery Storage Drawer Unit
An amazing statement set of factory drawers. These drawers were salvaged from a disused Hungarian factory. There are 60 drawers s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Sideboards
Materials
Metal
Antique Oak Printer's Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
8FT antique printer's flat file cabinet
Striking 1930s-1940s industrial cabinet featuring 34 drawers.
Rich warm wood with shell metal pulls.
Would be ideal for an artist o...
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Vintage 1930s North American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Neoclassical Pharmacy File Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Neoclassical Pharmacy file cabinet was used to store & organize medicines but could easily be adapted to organize any small items placing them at your fingertips! Taking up a...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Revival Cabinets
Materials
Steel
English Oak Hanging Shelf
Located in Wilson, NC
English oak hanging shelf, the center top section with serpentine shape, the shelves in the center and each end have clearance of 9.5'' (bottom shelf) and 8'' for the one above. T...
Category
Vintage 1910s English Shelves
Materials
Brass
Superb American Stacking Filing Cabinet by Yawman and Erbe
By Yawman Erbe
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Superb American Stacking Filing Cabinet by Yawman and Erbe
This is a superb Example of an American Stacking System Waterfall Filing Cabinet, this handsome and unusual piece, dates ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Secretaires
Materials
Oak
MCM 1 Piece Kroehler China Hutch Cabinet Glass Shelves Carved Handles
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Mid-Century Modern one-piece Kroehler china cabinet or hutch with adjustable glass shelves, brass plated sculpted handles and hinges, lights, vertical carved door handles with...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
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Midcentury 72-Drawer Library Card Catalog
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional midcentury library card catalog cabinet. The card catalog features beautiful wood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Midcentury 72-Drawer Library Card Catalogs
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare pair of midcentury library card catalog cabinets procured from the library at Western
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Custom Color Block Modular Library Card Catalog Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular, midcentury, maple, library, card catalog cabinet is custom finished in white matte lacquer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Restored 40-Drawer Library Card Catalog
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century 40-drawer library card catalog. The catalog features solid maple
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Maple 72-Drawer Library Card Catalog Cabinet, circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco 72-drawer library card catalog cabinet
USA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern 35-Drawer Library Card Catalog by Remington Rand
By Remington Rand
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern 35-drawer library card catalog
By Remington Rand
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Shaw Walker Midcentury Industrial Age 54-Drawer Metal Library Card Catalog
By Shaw Walker
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and unique Mid-Century Modern industrial age metal library card catalog by Shaw Walker. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 63.63 in W 36 in D 18.88 in
Mid-Century Modern 30-Drawer Oak Library Card Catalog by Gaylord Bros.
By Gaylord Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern 30-drawer library card catalog
By Gaylord Bros.
USA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 56.88 in W 33.13 in L 56.88 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
Mid-Century Modern 40-Drawer Oak Library Card Catalog by Gaylord Bros.
By Gaylord Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern 40-drawer library card catalog
By Gaylord Bros.
USA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Maple 60-Drawer Library Card Catalog Cabinet by Gaylord Bros.
By Gaylord Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco 60-drawer library card catalog cabinet
By
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
H 60.75 in W 33 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern 40-Drawer Oak Library Card Catalogs by Gaylord Bros., Pair
By Gaylord Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional pair of mid-century modern 40-drawer library card catalogs
By Gaylord Bros
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 65 in W 33 in D 17 in
Antique Oak Library Card Catalog by Weis
Located in South Bend, IN
A very nice antique oak card catalog. The catalog comes in three stacking units (base and two 2
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Vintage Midcentury Oak Library Card Catalogue Console by Gaylord Co.
By Gaylord Brothers
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage midcentury oak library card catalog console by Gaylord Co.
Oak library card catalog
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Oak 1920s Library Bureau Sole Maker Card Catalog Cabinet 105 Drawer
By Library Bureau Makers
Located in Stamford, CT
Oak 1920s library bureau sole maker card catalog cabinet. This is a large and impressive 105 drawer
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Six-Drawer Card Catalog by Remington Rand
By Remington Rand
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice six-drawer library card catalog by Remington Rand, circa 1940s. The piece is in very
Category
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Brass
American Arts & Crafts Tiger Oak 75-Card Library Catalog, circa 1915
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very finely crafted solid quarter-sawn oak library card catalog from the first quarter of the
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Oak
George Nelson for Herman Miller Card Cabinet
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid-Century Modern library card catalog cabinet designed by George Nelson and made by Herman
Category
Vintage 1970s American Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Jens Risom Card Catalog in Quarter Sawn Oak+Brass, Mid-Century Modern Cabinet
By Jens Risom
Located in Decatur, GA
Rare Mid-Century Modern library card catalog in quarter sawn oak and solid brass by Jens Risom
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 66 in W 44 in D 22 in
Chest on Stand with 32 Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive chest features 32 drawers reminiscent of a library card catalog and two retractable
Category
20th Century Chinese Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Chest on Stand with 20 Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This chest features 20 drawers reminiscent of a library card catalog and two retractable shelves
Category
20th Century Chinese Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Tiger Oak Card Catalog Box by Library Bureau Makers
By Library Bureau Makers
Located in San Diego, CA
A handsome antique tiger oak catalog drawer manufactured by “Library Bureau Makers”, a company
Category
Early 20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Vintage Oak Index Card Catalog by Library Bureau Sole Makers, 20th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This is a very attractive vintage library card catalogue from the first half of the 20th century
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 51.5 in W 21.38 in D 28 in
Thirty Drawer Oak Library Card Catalog File
Located in Pasadena, TX
Super unique oak, library card catalog file. This cabinet features metal drawer pulls and dovetail
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Vintage Oak 60-Drawer Library Card Catalog Cabinet
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage double section 60-drawer library card catalog cabinet in oak with a laminate top
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Laminate, Oak
Mid-Century Nine Drawer Library Card Catalog by Library Bureau Sole Makersqqqaa-
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice nine drawer library card catalog in quarter sawn oak by Library Bureau Sole Makers
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 17.5 in W 23.75 in D 16.75 in
1960s 55-Drawer Dark Mahogany Stain Library Card Catalog Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
1960s library card catalog cabinet with 55 drawers and brass hardware. One pull missing. Some
Category
Vintage 1960s American Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Midcentury Sixty Drawer Library Card Catalog by Gaylord Brothers, Inc
By Gaylord Brothers
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice sixty drawer library card catalog in blond wood (maple?) by Gaylord Brothers, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Midcentury 72-Drawer Library Card Catalog, One Available
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare midcentury library card catalog cabinet procured from the library at Western Michigan
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern 20-Drawer Library Card Catalog by Remington Rand
By Remington Rand
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare Mid-Century Modern 20-drawer library card catalog or file cabinet
By Remington Rand
USA
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Library Card Catalog with Cast Bronze Pulls
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Mid-Century Modern vintage library card catalog comprised of walnut finished wood and 60
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
H 40.25 in W 41.25 in D 17.75 in
Oak Library Card Catalog File Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oak, library, eight-drawer, card catalog, file cabinet with brass handle plates and painted green
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern 35-Drawer Maple Library Card Catalog by John E. Sjöström Co.
By Gaylord Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare Mid-Century Modern 35-drawer library card catalog cabinet
By John E. Sjöström Co.
USA
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 50.13 in W 33 in D 17 in
British Colonial Teak Wood Filing Cabinet with 20 Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive chest features 20 drawers reminiscent of a library card catalog and two retractable
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian British Colonial Cabinets
Materials
Teak
British Colonial Teak Wood Filing Cabinet with Thirty-Two Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive chest features 32 drawers reminiscent of a library card catalog and two retractable
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian British Colonial Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Library Bureau Sole Makers Inc. Factory 8-Drawer Steel File Cabinet, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
illustrated catalog was widely distributed.
During the late 1800s and early 1900s, the Library Bureau
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
H 51.25 in W 12.25 in D 25.5 in
Antique Oak Arts & Crafts Stacked Card Catalog Filing Cabinet, Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts library research card catalog filing cabinet offers paneled oak
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Oak Forty-Drawer Country Store or Library Card Filing Cabinet, C 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique card catalog 40 drawer filing cabinet offers paneled oak case with four drawer columns
Category
20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 77.5 in W 64.5 in D 17.75 in
Midcentury Romweber Viking Oak Round Pedestal Dining Breakfast Game Card Table
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
) dovetailing. An iconic piece from the mid century era that is great for office, home or library use.
Viking
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Vintage 1970s Gothic Center Tables
Materials
Oak
H 28 in W 42 in D 42 in
Card Catalog File Cabinet from Chicago Library, Solid Oak, Early 20th Century
Located in Madison, WI
Card catalog, file cabinet, solid oak from Chicago library, early 20th century. 96 drawers with
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 67.5 in W 53.5 in D 16 in
Midcentury File Card Catalog Cabinet of Oak Used in Library, 150 Drawers
Located in Madison, WI
Midcentury file cabinet of oak, formerly used in library. Houses 150 sliding drawers with brass
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Large Standing Card Catalog with Blue Painted Finish, circa 1935
Located in Portland, OR
organize, store and display your prized possessions. From oak card catalog cabinets, to steel barrister’s
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Vintage 1930s Industrial Cabinets
Oak Card Catalog Serving Table, Cast Iron Supports, France circa 1890
Located in Houston, TX
section is an original card catalog filing system constructed entirely of oak from a French library that
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Ten-Drawer Pine Architect's Cabinet, circa 1920
Located in Portland, OR
organize, store and display your prized possessions. From oak card catalog cabinets, to steel barrister’s
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Vintage 1920s Cabinets
Walnut Dresser with Bookmatched Drawers, circa 1850s
Located in Portland, OR
organize, store and display your prized possessions. From oak card catalog cabinets, to steel barrister’s
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Antique 1850s Federal Dressers
Tall Raw Steel Filing Cabinet with Brass Hardware, circa 1920s
Located in Portland, OR
organize, store and display your prized possessions. From oak card catalog cabinets, to steel barrister’s
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Vintage 1920s Industrial Cabinets
Paneled Oak Arts & Crafts Cabinet, circa 1905
Located in Portland, OR
organize, store and display your prized possessions. From oak card catalog cabinets, to steel barrister’s
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Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Rustic General Store Drawer and Cubby Cabinet, circa 1920s
Located in Portland, OR
organize, store and display your prized possessions. From oak card catalog cabinets, to steel barrister’s
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Vintage 1920s Industrial Cabinets
Solid Oak J.D. Warren Filing Cabinet with 21 Lift Drawers, circa 1920
Located in Portland, OR
organize, store and display your prized possessions. From oak card catalog cabinets, to steel barrister’s
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Vintage 1920s Revival Cabinets
Tall Oak Flat File Cabinet by Globe, circa 1895
Located in Portland, OR
organize, store and display your prized possessions. From oak card catalog cabinets, to steel barrister’s
Category
Antique 1890s Industrial Cabinets
Antique Card File Cabinet
Located in Culver City, CA
This wooden, 18-drawer card catalog cabinet has brass tab pull handles and label frames on each
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Raw Steel 48-Drawer Post Office Cabinet, circa 1920s
Located in Portland, OR
organize, store and display your prized possessions. From oak card catalog cabinets, to steel barrister’s
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Vintage 1920s Industrial Cabinets
Rustic Drafting Office Flat File Cabinet, circa 1920s
Located in Portland, OR
organize, store and display your prized possessions. From oak card catalog cabinets, to steel barrister’s
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Vintage 1920s Industrial Cabinets
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Library Card Catalog For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the library card catalog you’re looking for. Each library card catalog for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are many kinds of the library card catalog you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A library card catalog is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Arts and Crafts and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Library Bureau Makers, Gaylord Brothers and Library Bureau SoleMakers each produced at least one beautiful library card catalog that is worth considering.
How Much is a Library Card Catalog?
Prices for a library card catalog start at $450 and top out at $4,995 with the average selling for $2,700.
Finding the Right cabinets for You
Although traditionally used in the bedroom to store garments that would not be hung in a closet, an antique or vintage cabinet can easily find a purpose in rooms throughout your entire house.
The world's first storage cabinets, reportedly constructed in Renaissance-era Europe, were demonstrative of excellence in carpentry and the work of master carvers. These robust bureaus or sophisticated chests of drawers were typically built from common woods, such as oak or walnut. Although they were fairly uniform in structure and lacked the bright colors of modern-day furniture, case pieces and storage cabinets that date from the 18th century and earlier were often found in the homes of nobility.
Their intricate carvings and various embellishments — adornments made from ivory, ornate lacquer work and, later, glass shelvings — reflect the elegance with which these decorative furnishings were associated. Given its valuable purpose and the beauty of the early furnishings' designs, the storage cabinet is an investment that will never go out of style.
The practical design that defines the earliest storage cabinets has inspired the creation of household must-haves, like minimalist drink trolleys and marble wood bookcases. From hiding outdoor gear in the mudroom to decluttering your kitchen with a tall kitchen pantry cabinet, these versatile furnishings have now become available in enough sizes, styles and colors to accommodate any space. After all, these aren't your run-of-the-mill filing cabinets.
A sophisticated storage cabinet — wood storage cabinets with doors and shelves, for example — can serve as a room divider when necessary, while the right vintage wall unit or floor-to-ceiling cabinetry solutions can seamlessly become part of any space without disrupting the energy of the room. And although you may hide items away in its drawers, bookworms might prefer a storage cabinet with open shelving for displaying favorite books or other media.
One-of-a-kind solutions for the modern consumer abound, but enthusiasts of understated, classical beauty may turn to Baroque-style storage cabinets. Elsewhere, admirers of mid-century modernism looking to make a statement with their case pieces will warm to the dark woods and clean lines of vintage storage cabinets by Paul McCobb, Florence Knoll or Edward Wormley.
Sometimes the best renovation is a reorganization. If you're ready to organize and elevate your space, a luxury storage cabinet is the addition you need.
Find a variety of vintage and antique storage cabinets on 1stDibs, including unique Art Deco storage cabinets, chinoiserie cabinets and more.
Questions About Library Card Catalog
- What is a card catalog called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A card catalog could also be called a library catalog. It was typically a large chest featuring many tiny drawers, designed to hold note cards listing available books in the library. It was most often organized according to the Dewey Decimal System. Browse an array of card catalog chests on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The dimensions of a card catalog drawer depend on what kind of card the drawer is designed to hold. Different standards exist, most of them codified in the 19th century. On 1stDibs, shop antique card catalog filing cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers.
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