Two available - available to be purchased separately

A clever utilitarian vintage Kardex filing cabinet, originally designed for organised storage in industrial, office, or workshop environments. Constructed in solid metal with a weathered gunmetal grey finish, these cabinets carry all the honest charm of functional design, now finding renewed appeal as striking and highly practical pieces for modern interiors.

Each cabinet features eight shallow pull-out drawers, complete with original industrial labels, metal pulls, and their original filing/index cards still present inside — a wonderful nod to their working history. For those wanting a more versatile use, the dividers and cards can be removed, allowing the drawers to adapt to a variety of storage needs.

Despite their compact footprint, the drawers are surprisingly practical, with an internal width of 22.5cm, comfortably accommodating A4 sized documents. Their shallow profile also makes them ideal for organising artwork, photographs, stationery, jewellery, collectibles, sewing materials, craft supplies, small tools, or studio essentials.

Rich in authentic industrial character, the cabinets showcase decades of honest use through their weathered finish, original tags, and beautifully aged surfaces. Their understated, utilitarian form lends itself effortlessly to loft style, modern eclectic, workshop inspired, or creative interiors.

Condition:

Presenting in honest vintage condition, with age related wear, scratches, areas of finish loss, and surface patina throughout, all consistent with decades of practical use and adding to their authentic industrial appeal. Structurally sound and very heavy, with drawers functioning as intended and original fittings retained.

Dimensions:

27.5cm W x 61cm D x  29cm H

Drawer inside width 22.5cm W

Shipping Information:

If you are purchasing an item and you are based in Cape Town, Durban, or any area outside Gauteng, please select the 'LOCAL PICK-UP' option at check-out and do not choose a shipment option.

Please be aware that we cannot reserve any items until transportation or shipping arrangements have been finalized. Therefore, it is important to purchase the item and proceed with the checkout process. 

After your purchase is complete, you are welcome to arrange your own method of transport. If you require our assistance, we can help you obtain a shipping quote based on the dimensions & volumetric weight of the item(s) you have bought.

Please email us at [email protected] so we can provide cost estimates for shipping to your area from our preferred suppliers. For more detailed information, please refer to our shipping policy. 

Note/Disclaimer:

Our images form part of the item description. While we make every effort to restore our furniture to its original state, most pieces date from the 1950s to the late 1970s. As a result, and despite restoration, signs of their vintage nature and previous life may still be visible. Light traces of restoration may remain visible, consistent with authentic vintage furniture. In some cases, minor adjustments may also have been made during the restoration process to ensure the piece remains functional and usable. We will point out any notable aspects where possible. We encourage in-store viewing or careful review of photographs before purchase.

Transport & Handling Note:

All items are carefully wrapped and prepared for transport by us (not the courier) to ensure safe handling. Once items leave our premises, we cannot take responsibility for their treatment by third-party transporters. We strongly recommend arranging goods-in-transit insurance for comprehensive protection.

Due to the fragility of glass, we do not recommend shipping glass items outside of Gauteng.

For the full shipping policy, please refer to our Shipping Policy for more information: https://retrend.co.za/policies/shipping-policy