Industrial Metal Filing Cabinet with Drawers by Y.A. Chauvin, Paris, France, 1940s

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Industrial metal filing cabinet.

this vertical, four-drawer filing cabinet is made in france and signed y.a. Chauvin, a parisian manufacturer … Read more Industrial metal filing cabinet.

this vertical, four-drawer filing cabinet is made in france and signed y.a. Chauvin, a parisian manufacturer located at 6 rue aux ours in paris. The structure is entirely metal, with a frame painted in dark slate gray and drawer fronts in light gray-green, a color characteristic of french office furniture from the 1940s and 1950s.

each drawer is equipped with a rectangular glass-fronted label holder and an industrial-style metal handle. The black enamel metal nameplate features an art deco-style winged logo, and the pre-1963 parisian-style telephone number (tur 84-35) confirms a date between the 1940s and 1950s.

the piece is sold as is: the furniture shows visible signs of wear—rust on the handles, chipped paint, and scratches on the top and sides—which attest to its professional use and lend the piece its industrial authenticity. No restoration has been carried out.

an authentic piece of industrial furniture, ideal for a loft, workshop, or any space with a strong vintage aesthetic. It can be used as is or restored to your liking.

dimensions: h. 132.5 cm × w. 72 cm × d. 40 cm. Weight: 50 kg. Appropriate transport will be required. This piece has an attribution mark,
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