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In terms of durability, metal filing cabinet will last longer so it will be a better choice but if you are more on the appearance, an office with wooden furniture looks more elegant but depends on individual preferences and if there are existing furniture to match

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Store where decent wooden filing cabinets are sold.?

For all your filing needs, Office Depot carries both metal and wood filing cabinets. Both vertical and lateral filing cabinets can organize your files.


When did metal office furniture start replacing wood?

Wood dominated the market until the 1930s, when metal filing cabinets and desks became popular (and cheaper) substitutes for the old wooden models.


What are visually attractive alternatives to filing cabinets?

In order to look more modern you will want to consider wooden filing cabinets or to put in built in units with drawers or doors on them. It will be less work to replace your metal filing cabinets with wooden ones and you can get them in all types of woods, styles and colors of stain that will blend in with the rest of your decor. If you want it to blend in even more you can put in built in units and put doors on them or drawers in them. You can get organizer files that fit inside these units for your files.


What type of metal is a standard file cabinet made out of?

Standard metal filing cabinets are typically composed of steel and aluminum. However, the peripheral components of most filing cabinets may be made of plastic.


Which retailers sell metal filing cabinets?

Many retailers sell metal filing cabinets. Major retailers such as Staples, Walmart and Target sell them. They can also be found at any office supply store.


Where can one buy used metal filling cabinets online?

Used metal filing cabinets can be purchased from Barrys Office Furniture, National Office Liquidators, or Office Pros Online. One may also find used filing cabinets on Kijiji or Craigslist.


Does IKEA sell metal file cabinets?

IKEA has several metal filing cabinets available. Check their website for available options: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/


Lateral File Cabinets For the Home?

Lateral File Cabinets are used mostly in an office environment. They are a smart choice for filing because of their size and the many more files that can be stored inside these cabinets. However, a lot of people don't think about using lateral file cabinets inside the home. These cabinets can be purchased in either a wooden style or metal. The metal cabinets are safer from fiire and theft, and these would work perfectly in a gameroom or basement to store important papers and other items. A wooden lateral file cabinet would be more attractive and could be used upstairs in a den or even in the dining or living room. This could be an attractive addition to an already attractive room.


Are metal filing systems effective?

Metal filing cabinets are extremely effective for organizing your files at an aoffice, and they are offered cheaply at places like http://www.amazon.com/Flat-Bastard-Cut-Metal-File/dp/B003AOMXAS


Where can I buy a large metal file case?

There are numerous locations to buy a large metal file case. For instance, Staples offers a wide variety of filing cabinets. http://www.staples.com/File-Storage-Cabinets/cat_CG34


Are metal cabinets best for office storage space?

It depends on what you are looking for in a file cabinet. If you are looking for a durable, trustworthy cabinet, metal cabinets would be the right choice for you. However, most wood cabinets look better in a home office than metal cabinets.


Does Wal-Mart sell metal cabinets?

Wal-Mart carries a wide range of metal filing cabinets (some lateral ones with multi-shelved storage cabinets on top) as well as a tall stainless steel bathroom storage cabinet. These are all available through their website.