Mid-Century Modern Filing Cabinets

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Mid-Century Modern chairs and desks get a lot of love and attention in the world of interior design, but those who are in-the-know understand the true allure of Mid-Century Modern filing cabinets. Usually cornered into a closet or obscured under a desk, filing cabinets are normally not viewed as the focal point of home decor. But, a beautifully crafted, modern filing cabinet can act as the unsung hero of any home office environment. Vintage Mid-Century file cabinets are cool and suave, evoking the debonair of workplaces of the past. Like other Mid-Century productions, filing cabinets of the era are crafted out of wood like teak, walnut, and mahogany, and usually feature clean lines and smooth finishes. Some filing cabinets take on a tall shape, with multiple steelcase drawers stacked on top of one another. These variations do well in home offices parallel to a desk or bookcase. Smaller versions like stout, single drawer file cabinets from makers like Raymor are perfect additions to home offices—they take up little space and add just a touch of sophistication. Celebrated Mid-Century Modern designers like Florence Knoll and Milo Baughman threw their hat into the ring and produced filing cabinets in their heyday—many of which are available on Chairish! Look out for sought-after file cabinets designed by iconic makers and other oddities, like the occasional and rare library card file cabinet with dozens upon dozens of drawers.