Industrial Plan File Cabinet

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Industrial style plan file cabinet (c.1950)
Dimensions: Length: 120 cm Depth: 89 cm Height: 113 cm
Style: Vintage
Materials and … Read more Industrial style plan file cabinet (c.1950)
Dimensions: Length: 120 cm Depth: 89 cm Height: 113 cm
Style: Vintage
Materials and techniques: Beech and pine wood
Place of origin: Czech Rep.
Epoch: Mid-20th century
Date of manufacture: Around 1900
Condition: Good. Wear commensurate with age and use.

This industrial drawer cabinet comes from a Škoda factory, where it was used to store and organize technical drawings, mechanical plans, and engineering documentation during the late decades of the twentieth century. In the design offices and workshops of the automotive industry, furniture like this was an essential working tool for engineers and draftsmen.Its solid structure houses a series of wide, shallow drawers specifically designed to hold large-format drawings. Inside, removable wooden dividers allowed documents to be sorted and protected without folding. The integrated wooden handles reflect a practical approach to design, combining durability with simplicity. The warm tone of the wood contrasts with the darker base, giving the piece a balanced presence that sits between industrial functionality and understated elegance. Marks of use and subtle variations in patina speak of its long working life in the technical environment for which it was built. Today, cabinets like this easily find a second life in contemporary interiors — in architecture studios, creative workshops, or homes where objects with history and purpose are valued. More than a storage unit, it is a quiet witness to the world of European industrial design of the twentieth century.The state of conservation is optimal, except for the characteristic imperfections of any antique produced by the passage of time. Give a point of originality to your home with this unique piece, which merges with the contemporary style, bringing personality to your home. You can combine this industrial-style filing cabinet with any of our stools or with our antique chairs available. See less