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We Know: How to Buy a Filing Cabinet
About Filing Cabinets
Most filing cabinets are metal, and constructed with aluminum. Some cabinets are pre-assembled
while others you will have to assemble yourself. Some office supply stores sell floor models which
are fully assembled and may even be available at a discount.
Prices range from $100-$600, depending on the cabinet's size, the material used, and
the manufacturer.
Filing Cabinet Options and Features
Filing cabinets come with a variety of options and features, including the
following:
- Number of drawers. Most cabinets have from two to five drawers.
- Color. Black, grey, and tan are the most common, but there are other colors available
that can blend in with your existing furniture and room decor.
- Horizontal or vertical. Depending on how you need to arrange your work space, filing
cabinets can have drawers stacked horizontally or vertically. The top surface of horizontal
cabinets can also serve as a work space.
- Material. Though the majority of filing cabinets are made of metal, some are wood
such as oak or maple.
- Locking drawers. For security purposes, some cabinets have drawers that are lockable.
- Drawer size. Some are letter size, while others are legal size, and some can
accommodate
both.
- High drawer sides or hanging file bars. Either method can make it possible to hang
folders. Check the manufacturer's description to be certain which folder sizes will work.
Filing Cabinet Manufacturers
Several office supply manufacturers supply filing cabinets, including the following:
- Global.
- ProSource.
- Staples.
- Smead.
- Z-Line.
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