Flat File Cabinets
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A different way to organize files, or perhaps a new and better way to organize manuscripts, these handsome, flat file cabinets are certainly different. The wide but short drawers are deep into the impressive file cabinet structure, and because they are so thin, you can get a cabinet with quite a few drawers, making certain storage available in one unit. Many styles available.
Our Picks
Vintage Industrial Antique Dietzgen 20 Drawer Wood Blueprint Flat File Cabinet
Splash your home decor with the drop of vintage charm by choosing this antique Dietzgen file cabinet with twenty drawers. Well, it's large, interesting and I think that it can e used at the home office.
Five-Drawer Flat File Filing Cabinet
Wide cabinet with 5 narrow drawers for safe storing documents. Construction is made of steel. Each drawer has a label to identify the contents. A good solution for organizing documents in the office and more.
Elegant charcoal stained flat file box provides the perfect place for your special stationery, award letters, and other paper items that are best stored flat. The shallow drawers prevent stacking damage, and can even allow one item per drawer storage.
A practical solution for indoors, with a beautiful antique design, and hardwood construction in distressed finish. The chest comes with 15 map drawers - each equipped with a white name plaque and a pair of stylish pull-knobs.
Enjoy the look of vintage brass and wood flat filing. This flat file cabinet is a floor model with plenty of room for important items that need to retain seals or similar ornamentation. Also, a good place to keep your stationery.
Hamilton Oak Flat File Cabinets from Metro Retro Furniture
Emanating with industrial accents, this sofa table features a low-profile design with small caster wheels for easy mobility. Covered in a distressed oak finish and crafted of hardwood, the table also includes a square top, and 3 elongated drawers with name plaques and wood pull-handles.
Vintage style filing cabinets offering up to 8 storage compartments. The piece is made from wood and features a stunning finish that will add a farmhouse-inspired appeal into your home. The cabinet also comes in a flat countertop that you can use for additional storage.
File cabinet consisting of 15 drawers with labels for content identification. Construction is made of wood with antique finish. Suitable for residential and commercial premises.
Flat file cabinet featuring a sturdy support base and immense storage. The piece is constructed from wood and finished in a neat stained finish. Each drawer is fitted with dark brown metallic pulls for brilliant accent value. The cabinet offers an array of different storage compartments that should be enough for your needs.
Buying Guide
How many drawers should my flat file cabinet have?
The number of drawers you choose will depend on how many documents, stationery, letters, and other paper items you want to store. If you only have a couple of important items to store, 3 - 10 drawers may be enough for you. However, if your work involves writing a lot of reports and keeping records in order, you may want to go for a flat file cabinet with at least 15 drawers.
How can you tell a flat file cabinet's quality?
A flat file cabinets quality is determined by the materials used in its manufacturing. Wood filing cabinets are popular choices due to their aesthetics and durability, however, they are prone to scratches.
Wooden cabinets also make for a warmer environment while being sturdy and reliable too. Aluminium cabinets are malleable due to their light and cheap nature, while plastic cabinets are a temporary solution and need to be replaced often.
Metal flat filing cabinets, on the other hand, are the most durable options on the market. They can withstand years of use while resisting warping, wear and tear as well as sagging and this makes them the ideal quality for a long-lasting and reliable flat filing cabinet.
