Antique Arts and Crafts Quarter-Sawn Oak Slant-Front Flat-File Cabinet

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An impressive antique flat-file or document cabinet crafted from richly figured quarter-sawn oak. The substantial case features a slanted work … Read more An impressive antique flat-file or document cabinet crafted from richly figured quarter-sawn oak. The substantial case features a slanted work surface positioned above seven shallow drawers with integral wooden pulls and key escutcheons. Its broad drawers were likely designed to organize maps, architectural drawings, printing materials, or educational charts, while the angled top provided a convenient surface for writing and sorting.

A narrow full-height compartment at the left adds specialized storage. It includes a slim pull-out upper drawer and an enclosed vertical compartment behind a hinged door, likely intended for rolled documents, rulers, drafting tools, or related equipment.

Paneled oak sides and rear, straightforward joinery, and restrained ornamentation reflect the utility-driven character of early-20th-century Arts and Crafts institutional furniture. Offering unusual storage and an appealing architectural form, the cabinet would make a distinctive addition to a studio, library, office, workshop, or retail environment.

40" W × 30" D × 38" H
Drawers (7): 29" W × 20" D × 3" H each
Upper cubby drawer: 3" W × 15" D × 4.75" H
Tall side compartment: 4" W × 23.5" D × 26" H

MM - 20930 - 052026
LV - 091526 See less