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Vertical File Cabinet

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
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Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Vertical Two-Drawer Teak Mobile Filing Cabinet with Removable Glass Top
Located in Germantown, MD
This stylish modern file cabinet includes two filing drawers and can be placed beside a desk to
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Teak

Antique Art Deco Inlaid Marquetry Walnut 24 Drawer Filing Collectors Cabinet
Located in Portland, OR
vertical files, the cabinet is raised on bracket feet with a shaped skirt. The cabinet is in very good
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Ebony, Satinwood, Walnut, Burl

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1960s 4-Drawer Vertical Filing Cabinet, Custom Refinished to Order
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic 1960s tanker style filing cabinet in a 4-drawer vertical configuration. Refinished in a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Antique Mission Oak Wood Four Drawer Vertical 29" Deep Office File Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak Wood Four Drawer Vertical 29" Deep Office File Cabinet. Four deep drawers
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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage Danish Teak 14 Drawer Filing Cabinet with Tambour Door, 1960s.
By Bjerringbro Kontormøbler
Located in Asaa, DK
Modern file cabinet with vertical sliding tambour front in teak made by Bjerringbro Savværk, Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Teak Cabinet with Vertical Silidind Doors by Bjerringbro Savværk, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
MCM Danish modern double filing cabinet with vertical sliding tambour front in teak made by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Cabinet with Tambour Doors, 1950s
By Nipu
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish cabinet with tambour doors by Nipu, Denmark 1950s Large double filing cabinet with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Danish Cabinet with Tambour Doors, 1950s
Vintage Danish Cabinet with Tambour Doors, 1950s
H 60.83 in W 39.18 in D 15.56 in
Vintage Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Front, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak cabinet with tambour front, 1960s Danish modern large double filing cabinet
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Front, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak cabinet with tambour front, 1950s Danish modern large filing cabinet with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Front, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak cabinet with tambour front, 1960s Tall Danish modern filing cabinet with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Doors, 1960s
By Bjerringbro Kontormøbler
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak cabinet with tambour doors, 1960s Danish modern large double filing cabinet
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Doors, 1960s
By Bjerringbro Kontormøbler
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak cabinet with tambour doors, 1960s Danish modern large double filing cabinet
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Doors, 1960s
By Bjerringbro Kontormøbler
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak cabinet with tambour doors, 1960s. Danish modern double filing cabinet with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller Executive Modular Desk
By Bruce Burdick
Located in Seattle, WA
a cabinet, two vertical file organizers, two flat file organizers, cup holder, rotating side desk
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Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of American metal vertical file cabinets
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of American metal vertical file cabinets by Art Metal Construction Co. Jamestown, NY
Category

Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Two-Drawer Vertical Teakwood Filing Cabinet on Wheels
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consideration sideration is this clean two-drawer teak filing cabinet on wheels. Build in
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Teak

Turn of the Century Mahogany Finish Globe-Wernicke Lawyer's Cabinet, circa 1905
By Globe Wernicke
Located in San Francisco, CA
Henry Yeiser and is best known for their vertical filing cabinets and sectional filing cabinets. The
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Early 20th Century Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Metal

Vintage Danish Teak Filing Cabinet 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak filing cabinet 1960s. Large double sided filing cabinet with vertical tambour
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Beech, Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Filing Cabinet 1960s
Vintage Danish Teak Filing Cabinet 1960s
H 60.63 in W 34.65 in D 14.97 in
Vintage Danish Oak Cabinet with Tambour Front, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish stained oak cabinet with tambour front, 1960s Danish modern filing cabinet with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Front, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak cabinet with tambour front, 1960s Danish modern filing cabinet with vertical
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Front, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak cabinet with tambour front, 1960s Tall Danish modern filing cabinet with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller Executive Modular Desk
By Herman Miller, Bruce Burdick
Located in Pasadena, TX
a cabinet, two vertical file organizers, two flat file organizers, cup holder, rotating side desk
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller Executive Modular Desk
By Bruce Burdick
Located in Seattle, WA
a cabinet, two vertical file organizers, two flat file organizers, cup holder, rotating side desk
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

1930's American metal vertical file cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's American metal vertical file cabinet
Category

Vintage 1930s American Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1930's American metal vertical file cabinet
1930's American metal vertical file cabinet
H 34.25 in W 20.25 in D 14.25 in
3 Drawer Vertical Filing Cabinet
Located in Alhambra, CA
Vintage 3-drawer filing cabinet with recessed handles
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Vintage 1970s American Cabinets

Materials

Steel

3 Drawer Vertical Filing Cabinet
3 Drawer Vertical Filing Cabinet
H 42 in W 15 in D 28 in
Tall Polished Industrial Vertical File Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, CA
Tall Polished Industrial Vertical Cabinet with 24 drawers that have brass handles and trim.
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Vintage 1930s American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Industrial Steel and Brass Vertical File Cabinet
Located in Madison, WI
Steel file cabinet in striking deep green hails from the county office building in Green Bay, WI
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Steel, Brass

McDowell & Craig 5-Drawer Vertical File
Located in Alhambra, CA
McDowell & Craig 5-drawer vertical filing cabinet. Letter sized. Refurbished with natural steel
Category

Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

1960s Vertical Flat File Cabinet Refinished in Gloss White
Located in Alhambra, CA
Midcentury flat file in an uncommon vertical configuration. All steel frame newly powder coated in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Globe Wernicke Stacking Cabinet
Located in Spokane, WA
Quarter sawn oak with original, red mahogany finish, vertical, stacking file cabinet. 53 metal
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Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Globe Wernicke Stacking Cabinet
Globe Wernicke Stacking Cabinet
H 90 in W 41.5 in D 17 in
One-Door Small Painted Cupboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
This sweet one-door French cupboard was actually a filing cabinet and has vertical files inside the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Cupboards

Materials

Wood

One-Door Small Painted Cupboard
One-Door Small Painted Cupboard
H 30.5 in W 23 in D 18 in
1930s Vertical File Cabinet by Peerless Steel Equiptment Co., Refinished
By Peerless
Located in Alhambra, CA
1930s steel file cabinet by Peerless Steel Equipment Co., Philadelphia. This uncommon 4-drawer
Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel, Brass

1900s American Industrial Metal File Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Great 1900's American original industrial vertical metal file cabinet.
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass, Steel

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George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Tambour Door File Cabinet
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H 46 in W 23 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Danish Teak Sliding Top Desk
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Located in Baltimore, MD
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Mid-Century Danish Teak Sliding Top Desk
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Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Two-Drawer Rolling Filing Cabinet with Lock
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Teak

Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern 4-Drawer Lateral Teak Rolling Filling Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
A MidCentury Scandinavian Modern 4-Drawer Lateral Teak Rolling Filling Cabinet. Features two top drawers above two side-by-side filing drawers, adjustable for letter size folders as...
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Teak

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By Poul Hundevad
Located in Pasadena, TX
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Teak

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Aluminum

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Vertical File Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vertical file cabinet you’re looking for. A vertical file cabinet — often made from wood, hardwood and metal — can elevate any home. There are 12 variations of the antique or vintage vertical file cabinet you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the vertical file cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right vertical file cabinet, those designed in mid-century modern, Art Deco and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. Bjerringbro Kontormøbler, Boyd & Allister and Gillows of Lancaster & London each produced at least one beautiful vertical file cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vertical File Cabinet?

Prices for a vertical file cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $636 and can go as high as $24,591, while the average can fetch as much as $2,252.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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 Vertical File Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Filing cabinets are anywhere from 29 inches to 60 inches tall. The height of these cabinets is dependent on the number of drawers. The width of these cabinets are 15” or 18 ¼ inches wide for legal size.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A hanging file drawer in a desk is often a good alternative to filing cabinets. You can also find carts, boxes and bins designed for storing files and paperwork. On 1stDibs, shop a range of desks and filing cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    When choosing a file or filing cabinet, size is the most significant consideration. Typically, file cabinets include drawers that are ideal for papers that are legal or letter size. Be sure the material of your cabinet is durable and that it is lightweight so that it can be moved around. Shop a range of antique filing cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A file cabinet is a necessary piece of office furniture for keeping documents and files organized and easily accessible. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary file cabinets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    A flat file cabinet is used for storing and organizing paperwork. Most are generously proportioned and designed specifically for blueprints, artwork, maps and other large items. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of flat file cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best maker of filing cabinets is really a matter of personal preference. On 1stDibs, you'll find a range of filing cabinets from Andrew Forseth, Matt Richmond, Blake Tovin and other well-known designers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To find your filing cabinet brand, start with the front, as some makers place stickers above the lock or in the bottom corners. If you don't find any markings there, look on the back and then search inside the drawers. If you still cannot locate a brand name, remove the drawers from the cabinet and check the frame behind them. In addition, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer may be of assistance if you're trying to determine the brand of an antique or vintage filing cabinet. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of filing cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if your filing cabinet is fireproof, look on the back, inside and behind the drawers. Some fireproof file cabinets will feature a mark that begins with "UL," such as "UL 350" or "UL 150." This marking indicates that pieces in the filing cabinet gained fireproof certification from Underwriters Laboratories. Even if your piece doesn't bear a UL marking, it still may be fireproof. Conduct online research on your specific model using trustworthy resources or contact the manufacturer to verify. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of filing cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    How 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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