Solid Wood Lateral File Cabinets

Buy the best solid wood lateral file cabinets selected and recommended by interior designers. By Chloe Hughes.

Over the years, you may have accumulated many important pieces of paper which are now taking over every bit of spare counter space. A cabinet is one thing, but a solid wood lateral file cabinet will hold all of those irritating yet necessary documents whilst adding a little something extra to your living space. Solid wood is an in-demand material due to its long-lasting and high-quality finish. It will last for decades if you look after it properly with wood-specific cleaning products to help it shine.

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Solid Wood Lateral File Cabinets

Buying Guide

We live in a digital world. Yet, if you walk into any office, school or healthcare center, you’ll still see a row of classy, solid wood lateral file cabinets neatly stacked against the wall. That’s because come what may, there will always be papers, files, documents, media and other Knick knacks that beg to be organized.

Lateral file cabinets serve a dual purpose. They organize them and they also allow you easy access to them when you are short on time. More importantly, they fit into compact spaces unlike vertical cabinets. And they are available in a variety of sizes and designs that you can choose from, depending on your needs.

To select the most suitable design of a solid wood lateral file cabinet, two things need to be considered first:

  • The type of documents that will be stored. Will you be using the cabinets mainly to store legal-sized documents only, which are bigger than letter-sized ones? There are cabinets that can accommodate both mind you. But you can buy a more compact one, if it will be used solely to store letter-sized documents. The files can be stored both, side by side, or front to back. There will be hanging folders to neatly organize and catalog the contents.
  • The necessary number of drawers. Solid wood lateral file cabinets mostly have two drawers. But you can also go for ones with four or six drawers if you have the room to accommodate it and if your document storage needs might increase in the future.

Depending on the nature of the documents being stored in the cabinets and whether it will be used in an office set up or in a home, you can select from one or more of the following features.

  • Security: A lockable drawer or multiple ones can be used in an office setup to lock business sensitive documents that only selected employees will have access to.
  • Caster wheels: Swiveling caster wheels make it easy to move the solid wood file cabinet around office or home if the need arises. The last thing you need is to lift a heavy solid wooden cabinet filled to the brim with files.
  • Stackable: Stackable cabinets extend your storage space if the need arises. And they connect seamlessly looking like a single unit with multiple drawers.

When it comes to aesthetics, solid wood is a no-brainer choice. It looks stunning and there are so many ways in which you can customize it to blend with the existing décor. Stained mahogany, polished cherry, dark oak, red maple or just plain chalk or milk paint, all of them look elegant.

For office use, most people prefer to go the tried and tested way. Plain, boxy designs, clean lines that give a formal and organized look.

But you can always go against the grain and experiment with the design. For example, two old wooden crates can be connected to rails to create a bespoke lateral file cabinet. You just need to think outside the box.

For a classic look, you can club them with brass handles. Use some sand paper on paint to create a retro, distressed look. By the way, these days you can also source actual reclaimed wood to create your bespoke furniture.

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Oak wood lateral file cabinet with 4 drawer

Oak wood lateral file cabinet with 4 Drawer

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Lateral solid cherry wood filing cabinet with two capacious drawers, each equipped with two lateral handles. Dark brown hardware gives a contemporary feel to a naturally light colored wood construction.

Oak lateral file cabinet

Made from solid, dark wood, this lateral file with trim enchants with its classic appeal. It offers a considerable storage space, divided between 2 drawers. A smooth addition to one's bedroom furniture.

Pro linea assembled lateral file in white modern filing cabinets

Pro linea assembled lateral file in white modern filing cabinets

An aesthetic modern file cabinet entirely finished in white. Its rectilinear body is made of wooden materials but low straight angular legs are of metal. It's equipped with 2 large drawers with metal bar pulls. A lock secures both drawers.

Walnut filing cabinet 2 drawer

This solid wood lateral file cabinet with hutch constitutes a great proposition for one's office or library. Beautifully-lacquered and densely-grained wood will add a traditional character to the space.

Huntington Oxford 2-Drawer Lateral File Cabinet

Huntington Oxford 2-Drawer Lateral File Cabinet

This cabinet would be a perfect choice for efery kind of office or living room, especially if you're a fan of traditional and classical solutions. Check it out and enjoy the perfect design together with functionality.

Mission Pasadena 2-Drawer Lateral File

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.

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Wooden Lateral File Cabinets

Workstyles lateral file

Workstyles - Lateral File

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Tribeca Loft Two Drawer Lateral File Cabinet

Tribeca Loft Two Drawer Lateral File Cabinet

Elegant cabinet with 2 drawers for the organization documents. Construction is made of wood with small metal parts on handles. Includes 2 large drawers. Only one drawer is lockable.

Rustic storage modular lateral file

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.

Belham Living Belham Living Hampton Two Drawer Lateral Filing Cabinet - White/Oak, Wood

Its two drawers can accommodate letter- and legal-sized files, and its strong metal drawer-glides make sure those drawers open smoothly for easy access. The versatile, transitional style will fit into both traditional and modern interiors.

White Lateral File Cabinet

White Lateral File Cabinet

For a boost of both style and function this file cabinet is simply a superb choice, sporting two drawers, a lock and a full extension drawers to ensure extreme functionality and maximum comfort of usage.

BUSH FURNITURE Bush Furniture Buena Vista 2-Drawer Lateral File

This lateral file cabinet includes 2 storage drawers with hanger bars, which operate on full-extension ball bearing drawer slides. Each drawer accommodates letter or legal sized documents, and is secured by anti-tip mechanism for opening one drawer at a time.

Real wood file cabinets

Arts and Crafts become more fashionable than ever. This simple solid wood lateral file cabinet can be more decorative than you think. Lightness and versatility of walnut wood, 4 the same drawers with metal sub-handles. You do not need anything else.

Solid wood fifth avenue two drawer lateral file cabinet

Solid Wood Fifth Avenue Two Drawer Lateral File Cabinet

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Lateral file cabinet with wooden construction in mahogany finish. This element of commercial or home office provides two large and wide drawers for files and other important documents. The lower one is lockable with key.

Tribeca Loft 2 Drawer Lateral File

Tribeca Loft 2 Drawer Lateral File

This 2-Drawer Lateral File in White Finish is crafted from hardwood solids, strengthened by decorative, cast iron hardware. The unit includes 2 lateral legal/letter drawers that operate on full suspension ball bearing glides, with the top drawer equipped with a lock to secure your files.

Jesper office woodland lateral file cabinet in solid natural cherry

Jesper office woodland lateral file cabinet in solid natural cherry

This cabinet is a functional piece of furniture created for use in the office. Its frame is made of durable wood with a natural cherry finish. The product includes two drawers designed for large files and other documents.

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Sauder harbor view lateral file cabinet in distressed antiqued white

Sauder harbor view lateral file cabinet in distressed antiqued white

This file cabinet includes a solid lateral construction finished in white color. Its lower area includes a wide and spacious file drawer. Upper area includes small compartments for different devices and materials.

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