Flat file cabinet makeover

A beaten up filing cabinet is prime for a new life. Check out this upcycled filing cabinet turned portable storage. Fun and Fun-ctional!

Back in April, my employer sent out an email that they were selling old filing cabinets for $5 each. Can you believe it?? What a bargain! ...

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Refreshing an old metal filing cabinet with a new coat of paint isn't as complicated as it seems with the right tricks.

I’ve wanted flat file storage for so long. When you hoard paper like I do, and you’ve got large pieces of art paper, you want a place to put them. I looked into buying flat file cabinets like the ones that architects use for blueprints, and they are super expensive. Plus, they’re heavy and humongous. […]

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"This flat file is sold, let me find one for you and customize to your specs!! Black Vintage architect's flat file cabinet repurposed for use as a coffee table, 1960's. 4 drawers, top drawer is a double large drawer. Solid brass handles. Rolling caster wheels. 40\" wide 28\" deep 21\" tall Shipping is not included with this item. Shipping is not 500.00 will change price after agreeing on quote for shipping. Please contact with zip code for shipping quote. Or pickup in person available…

Today I'm talking about furniture that looks like it would be in a vintage laboratory or library that has stacks of tiny drawers you would never be able to fold a sweater into. You have probably seen these around and may have coveted them like I have. You may have heart them referred to as card catalogs, specimen drawers, apothecary cabinets, or cartographer's drawers. There are some fantastic tutorials out there that show you how to make your own from scratch or by repurposing easy-to-find…