Antique Oak Filing Cabinet With Internal Pusher Rod System

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Two-tier oak filing cabinet with four equal drawers, each fitted with brass label holders and pulls. The case presents a … Read more Two-tier oak filing cabinet with four equal drawers, each fitted with brass label holders and pulls. The case presents a clean, rectilinear form with a slightly overhung top and a deep, warm finish that highlights the grain throughout. The upper drawers retain their original internal rod and pusher mechanisms-designed to compress and organize file contents-while the lower drawers are now without these components. Drawer interiors are open and utilitarian, with visible wear from long-term office use. The rear panel appears to be a later or replacement board, contrasting slightly with the rest of the case.

These cabinets were produced during the early 20th century as part of the shift toward standardized office systems, with built-in compression hardware helping to manage paper records before widespread use of modern filing methods.

Interior (each drawer): 12" W x 22.75" D x 10.375" H See less