Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany 18 Drawer Index File Cabinet With Brass Hardware

With our highest compliments Bay Colony Antiques takes the utmost pleasure in offering this exceptional index file cabinet. This is a rare example of one of the most popular office furnishings which have been commonplace in libraries, businesses, and home offices since the late 19th century. Often these cabinets are much smaller or considerably larger, it is quite unusual to find an index file of this size or configuration. The size of this cabinet makes it the perfect desk companion for an office space with an overall height that fits well beside a traditional desk and a flat top that can support a printer or any other office necessity. Typically, these cabinets are made from oak as many institutions and businesses wanted them to match existing filing cabinets, office desks, and desk chairs. Since the Victorian era oak has been preferred due to abundancy. The fact that this index file was made from a premium grade of mahogany with boldly figured grain and a rich depth of color speaks to just how rare and unique this cabinet truly is. The drawers are all fitted with antique brass label holders with pull tabs which have become prized by individuals missing hardware on their own index file cabinets. It is sadly common now for dealers to switch out the antique brass hardware for similar reproduction hardware and to sell the antique brass online for additional profit. We feel the need to highlight this practice so that the next owner of this cabinet appreciates the full value of this untouched specimen. The case features a dovetailed top and a raised panel back which are both indications of premium construction and quality. Overall, this index file measures 20″ wide x 16 1/2″ deep (which includes the protruding brass hardware) x 24″ tall and the drawers have usable space measuring 5 1/2″ wide x 3 1/2″ tall.