Japanese Industrial Metal Filing Cabinet, 1950s

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Compact Japanese metal filing cabinet with a clean industrial look and ten shallow drawers, originally used in an office or … Read more Compact Japanese metal filing cabinet with a clean industrial look and ten shallow drawers, originally used in an office or administrative setting for organizing paper, forms, and documents.

Dimensions: height 35 cm, width 50 cm, depth 32 cm.

The restrained grey-blue finish, the metal handles, and the original paper labels give this piece plenty of character. The surviving Japanese inscriptions refer to writing paper, carbon paper, reports, and submitted documents, giving the cabinet an authentic office context.

This piece works especially well as a compact storage unit in a study, atelier, or hobby room. Ideal for paper, drawing materials, prints, documents, collage or printmaking supplies, but also useful for organizing small collections or work materials. Thanks to its industrial design and the graphic rhythm of the drawers, it fits effortlessly into a contemporary interior, from minimalist to more eclectic.

In good condition in relation to its age, with normal signs of use consistent with its original functional purpose.

A characterful and highly practical object with a strong industrial presence and an authentic Japanese office history. See less