Filing Cabinets & File Storage

Tall and slim, vertical filing cabinets store files within their drawers from front to back. Some people find that this design provides easier access to files than lateral filing options, but it is mostly a matter of personal preference. This design makes better use of floor space than a lateral cabinet, but does tend to protrude away from a wall a little more.

Wider than a vertical filing cabinet, a lateral filing cabinet organizes files from left to right instead of front to back. Lateral filing cabinets are designed to lie more flat against the wall, but tend to be less tall than vertical filing cabinets, though this is a trend instead of a rule.

For additional convenience, some filing cabinets are mounted to rolling casters or wheels, making them mobile and more versatile. Most casters are equipped with a locking function to prevent unwanted rolling, but it is always best to ensure that the casters lock before making a purchase.

Useful for storing particularly wide files, a flat filing cabinet features drawers that are long instead of tall. This design is perfect for laying maps, charts, sketches, and other wide documents flat against the bottom of each drawer instead of standing them up inside.

Filing cabinets are most often made from sheet metal for durability and professional neatness. One added benefit of a metallic filing cabinet is that magnets can be used to decorate the exterior or hang additional files on it like a fridge. Sheet metal filing cabinets come in a wide variety of neutral finish options to match any modern office decor.

Providing all the contemporary utility of a metal filing cabinet paired with the rustic charm of wooden furniture, a filing cabinet made from wood is a handsome and practical storage option for any workspace. As with other wooden furniture, a wide variety of finishes and colors are available to help you find exactly what you need.