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How do I tell if my filing cabinet is fireproof?
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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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024
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Refurbished 1960's General Fireproofing Tanker Desk
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s General Fireproofing "Modemaker" single-pedestal tanker desk, newly refurbished with a gloss white (WH 12) powder-coat. The desktop has a lowered section (which was originally ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Swivel Tilt Office Desk Chair by the Good Form General Fireproofing Company
By GoodForm, General Fireproofing Company
Located in New York, NY
Architectural design, commercial quality swivel, tilt desk, office chair by Good Form, General Fireproofing. This example has a four leg aluminum base, with vinyl upholstered seat an...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Desk by General Fireproofing GoodForm, Industrial
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Miami, FL
Desk by General Fireproofing with eight drawers. Comes with glass top. Good condition with some normal wear.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1979 40/4 Stacking Chair in Black by David Rowland for General Fireproofing Co.
By David Rowland, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 40/4 Side Chair, initially designed by David Rowland in 1964. This particular chair dates to 1979. This iconic form has been praised as one of the most ingenious modern designs of the 20th century, and has been credited for being the first truly stackable chair.
This example is important as it was formerly utilized in Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill's Chase Manhattan Bank project. The chair maintains its original tags. SOM was the firm that originally helped to make the 40/4 chair a viable product. They ordered 17,000 of them for UIC Chicago, which helped Roland and the product thrive afterward.
The chair has a solid steel sled base, and has a black plastic seat and back. This example was manufactured by GF Business Equipment...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Adjustable Drafting Stool by General Fireproofing GoodForm
By General Fireproofing Company, GoodForm
Located in New York, NY
Classic Industrial, Mid Century, Machine Age style drafting stool by General Fireproofing, Good Form. The stool has a squared aluminum frame structure, vinyl seat and back rest. It ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Materials
Aluminum
1970s "40/4” Chairs in Red by David Rowland for General Fireproofing Co
By David Rowland, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (multiple chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair) 40/4 chair, originally designed by David Rowland in 1964. This iconic chair has been praised as one of the most ingenious modern designs of the 20th century, and has been credited for being the first truly stackable chair. Each chair has a solid steel sled base, and has a red enameled steel seat. These particular examples were manufactured by GF Business Equipment (part of General Fireproofing Co...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Enamel, Steel


