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Industrial Steel Ten Door Filing Cabinet
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Industrial Steel Ten Door Filing Cabinet

1900 - 1920
Description

A tall French industrial filing cabinet dating from around the 1920s, attributed to Strafor, the metal furniture brand of Les Forges de Strasbourg.

Constructed in pressed steel, the cabinet is arranged with ten individual drop-front compartments, each fitted with a simple black metal handle and brass label holder. Brass corner protectors to the top and base add a particularly good period detail, contrasting with the dark bronzed finish of the steel.

Each compartment opens independently, originally intended for the organised storage of documents, files or records. The narrow proportions make it an unusually practical piece, offering a large amount of storage without taking up much floor space.

The cabinet retains a good untouched industrial character, with surface marks, scratches and general wear consistent with age and previous commercial use.

A distinctive piece of early 20th-century French office furniture, equally suited to an interior, studio or retail setting.

H: 192 W: 46 D: 37 cm

Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Industrial Steel Filing Cabinet to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
192cm (75.59")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245145
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Description
A tall French industrial filing cabinet dating from around the 1920s, attributed to Strafor, the metal furniture brand of Les Forges de Strasbourg.
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Constructed in pressed steel, the cabinet is arranged with ten individual drop-front compartments, each fitted with a simple black metal handle and brass label holder.
D and A Binder Ltd

Brass corner protectors to the top and base add a particularly good period detail, contrasting with the dark bronzed finish of the steel.

fig 1. A tall, narrow dark steel filing cabinet featuring ten vertical drop-down door compartments with brass index handles and brass corner fittings.
fig 1. Industrial Steel Ten Door Filing Cabinet

Each compartment opens independently, originally intended for the organised storage of documents, files or records. The narrow proportions make it an unusually practical piece, offering a large amount of storage without taking up much floor space.

fig 2. A tall, narrow dark steel filing cabinet featuring ten vertical drop-down door compartments with brass index handles and brass corner fittings.
fig 2. Industrial Steel Ten Door Filing Cabinet

The cabinet retains a good untouched industrial character, with surface marks, scratches and general wear consistent with age and previous commercial use.

A distinctive piece of early 20th-century French office furniture, equally suited to an interior, studio or retail setting.

H: 192 W: 46 D: 37 cm

Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Industrial Steel Filing Cabinet to the 1920s.

Height
192cm (75.59")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245145
D and A Binder Ltd
D and A Binder Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2015
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Archive I A tall, narrow dark steel filing cabinet featuring ten vertical drop-down door compartments with brass index handles and brass corner fittings.

Industrial Steel Ten Door Filing Cabinet

Archive II A tall, narrow dark steel filing cabinet featuring ten vertical drop-down door compartments with brass index handles and brass corner fittings. View II
Archive III A tall, narrow dark steel filing cabinet featuring ten vertical drop-down door compartments with brass index handles and brass corner fittings. View III
Archive IV A tall, narrow dark steel filing cabinet featuring ten vertical drop-down door compartments with brass index handles and brass corner fittings. View IV
Archive V A tall, narrow dark steel filing cabinet featuring ten vertical drop-down door compartments with brass index handles and brass corner fittings. View V
Archive VI A tall, narrow dark steel filing cabinet featuring ten vertical drop-down door compartments with brass index handles and brass corner fittings. View VI
Archive VII A tall, narrow dark steel filing cabinet featuring ten vertical drop-down door compartments with brass index handles and brass corner fittings. View VII
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D and A Binder Ltd

D and A Binder Ltd
Telephone 020 7609 6300 or 07944 356 180
Location
101 Holloway Road
London
N7 8LT
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/danda
Verified Since May 2015
Items For Sale 155
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D and A Binder Ltd
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A tall, narrow dark steel filing cabinet featuring ten vertical drop-down door compartments with brass index handles and brass corner fittings.
Industrial Steel Ten Door Filing Cabinet
Ref: SA1245145
A tall, narrow dark steel filing cabinet featuring ten vertical drop-down door compartments with brass index handles and brass corner fittings.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFiling Cabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleIndustrial
  • MaterialSteel, Brass, Iron
  • ColourDark Steel
  • MotifsTen drop-down compartments, Brass index card holders, Brass corner brackets, Vertical column construction
  • SizeH 192 cm (76 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 37 cm (15 in)

This 1920s French industrial filing cabinet from Strafor is built in pressed steel with a dark bronzed finish and measures 192 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 37 cm deep. The vertical column construction incorporates ten drop-down compartments, each fitted with a black metal handle and a brass index card holder. Additional details include brass corner brackets on the top and base, alongside visible surface marks, scratches, and general wear from its commercial past. The tall, narrow proportions provide substantial vertical storage while occupying minimal floor space, making it well-suited for organising papers in a home study, office, or living area. The practical drop-front design allows each compartment to open independently, maintaining an untouched utilitarian character that complements loft-style and industrial interiors.

FAQs

Industrial steel office furniture from this era is characterised by utilitarian sheet steel construction, riveted or welded joints, folded metal edges, and functional brass or steel hardware designed for heavy daily commercial use.

These cabinets were predominantly fabricated from cold-rolled sheet steel coated in protective lacquer or enamel finishes, frequently accented with cast brass or iron pull handles, index label frames, and corner reinforcements.

Authentic period examples exhibit original folded sheet metal construction, integrated card index slots, natural patina or surface oxidisation, authentic brass hardware, and heavy gauge steel frame structures.

A vertical steel cabinet can be placed in a home office, hallway, or living space to add structural height and textural contrast against natural timber, exposed brickwork, or neutral painted plaster walls.

Metal surfaces should be dusted with a dry microfibre cloth and treated periodically with microcrystalline wax to prevent moisture build-up and corrosion, while brass components can be left unpolished to retain natural patination.
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