Solid Wood Filing Cabinet
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Filing cabinets are very important for those of us who are organized, who pay the bills, and who file the taxes. and do all of that with the efficiency required of them. And we prefer to do so in a filing cabinet befitting our labors. Enter the solid wood filing cabinet. Such a fetching place to store those important documents. Perhaps your home, and your important papers, could use a solid wood filing cabinet.
Our Picks
Circa 1890s to 1900 victorian antique
This solid wood filing cabinet is suitable to store your documents in every room of your house. It has four drawers closing with the key. This piece of art is a Victorian Antique from circa the 1890s to 1900s.
File cabinet rustic solid wood office
Splash your office with a touch of country appearance thanks to this unique file cabinet. It's crafted of solid wood in a natural finish, offering 2 drawers with cutout holes for handles. Works and looks like a charm.
Rustic storage modular lateral file
This element is a connection of modern construction and classic appearance. It is made of solid mango wood supported on a metal frame with black finish. It has got two dravers that provide a storage space for many items.
Huntington Oxford 4-Drawer Vertical File Cabinet
This beautifully executed file cabinet is the perfect piece of furniture for the office, office or home. Stylishly decorated perfectly fit into any traditional and gustwone interior. Spacious drawers accommodate the necessary documents.
Mission Pasadena 2-Drawer Lateral File
An elegant lateral file that includes two spacious drawers. The natural wood and glowing mission finish create a simple and rustic design. The top drawer locks in order to provide more security.
File cabinet rustic solid wood lateral
If you need just a little more space to organize your documents in the office, but would still like a boost of appeal for your interior then this lateral file made from the sturdiest wood is the way to go.
File cabinet solid wood office filing
Do you need a nice, industrial cabinet to your office or home? Perfect space for documents, made from solid wood. Two sliding, deep cabinets.
Stylistically washed wood, adds a natural, raw climate to this furniture.
Solid wood file cabinet rustic office
File cabinet with antique finish. It is made of wood and consists of 3 drawers arranged vertically. Great solution for organizing documents at home.
Wood file cabinet wooden file drawers 2
A country-looking file cabinet, like this one, can be a great idea for enhancing rustic dens and offices. It's made of solid wood in distressed finish, offering 2 cabinets with cut out holes for handles, for storing letter size files.
This charming vintage project is an old cabinet, combining two various colors of wood. Beige, joined with dark walnut gave a magnificent final effect. The multicipltity of drawers bring an impressive storage space.
Buying Guide
Filing cabinets made of solid wood offer an attractive alternative to the usual metal options. Although wood is susceptible to scratches, the imperfections will simply add to their patina and overall character. In general, wooden filing cabinets are as durable and sturdy as their metal counterparts but they are only the ones that can create a cozy and warm office environment.
If you want to know how to make the right selection, then check out our buying guide below!
What type of storage should you look for in a filing cabinet?
To determine the best solid wood filing cabinet for you, assess the types of files that you need to store. Will the documents be rare and important? If so, then you’d want a cabinet that can offer the most protection against accidents. Look into a solid wood filing cabinet that’s resistant to water damage, impact, as well as other potential hazards.
If you’re in the medical field, you know that patient privacy is important. You, therefore, know that you need to invest in the best wooden file cabinet that can also offer a high level of security. Make sure the locking mechanism your chosen filing cabinet employs is top-notch.
It's also necessary to take into account the size of the files that you’ll be storing. Cabinets made of solid wood can store the standard paper size which is 8.5” X 11”. If you work in a law office, the legal size paper won’t fit inside regular filing cabinets, so make sure the one you get can accommodate larger documents. Also, any archival materials, canvases, and blueprints require flat file cabinets. If you need documents to be stored flat, then check for a model with large drawers.
How to ensure the security of documents in a solid wood filing cabinet?
There are various lock options for solid wood filing cabinets that you can choose from. Your most common options are sliding teeth and cam locks. They’re the standard with high-quality models and they require keys in order to gain access.
Cam locks make use of metal bars in securing the doors of filing cabinets in place. When a key is turned, a cam lock’s metal bar, which is added on the door’s interior, will rotate. The lock is easy to use. It can also be replaced.
As for the sliding teeth lock, it relies on a specific mechanism that’s located inside the cabinet. It's perfect if your cabinet incorporates glass with solid wood. When the door’s unlocked, the sliding section (controlled using a specific key) separates from the lock.
Although the two locks we just mentioned offer protection, you may want something that’s more sophisticated. If so then choose the filing cabinet that has an electronic lock that requires you to have a key code. You may find this rare as an e-lock is often added to a steel filing cabinet. If you happen to find one with this type of lock, then the e-codes from the lock will allow you to record and monitor those who accessed the filing cabinet.
