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Early 20th Century Oak Flat File Cabinet with Side Storage

$4,150
£3,146.49
€3,673.38
CA$5,934.09
A$6,025.59
CHF 3,439.73
MX$72,808.95
NOK 40,405.21
SEK 40,294.97
DKK 27,461.46

About the Item

Quarter-sawn oak flat file cabinet constructed for the organized storage of maps, blueprints, engineering drawings, prints, and other oversized documents. The cabinet features seven wide graduated drawers fitted with integral wooden pulls and brass key escutcheons, along with a full-height side compartment concealed behind a paneled door. An additional small drawer is incorporated within the side compartment, providing storage for drafting instruments or related accessories. The substantial plank top offered a convenient work surface for reviewing plans or preparing documents, making cabinets of this type common fixtures in architect's offices, engineering firms, print shops, and industrial drafting rooms. Each drawer interior: 29" W x 22.75" D x 3.25" H
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.5 in (87.63 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)Depth: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)
  • Style:
    American Classical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Shows moderate to heavy wear consistent with decades of institutional use. Top exhibits scattered scratches, abrasions, stains, finish wear, edge losses, and numerous ink and pencil marks from drafting work. Cabinet retains a well-worn surface.
  • Seller Location:
    Dekalb, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 216601stDibs: LU10033251042802

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