WWII-Era Fireproof Filing Cabinet — 4-Drawer Industrial Steel Safe on Casters (55.75”H)

A striking piece of American industrial history, this WWII–early Cold War era fireproof filing cabinet brings authentic character, weight, and presence to any space. Built for U.S. military and government departments between 1938 and 1954, it features ultra-heavy steel construction with fireproof insulation, a working Yale AS cylinder lock, olive-drab interiors, and cast-iron casters.

This 4-drawer vertical cabinet measures 55.75” high × 20.5” wide × 30.5” deep, offering substantial storage capacity. Each drawer extends fully on its original military-grade slides, revealing clean OD-green interiors designed for secure document storage during wartime. The exterior patina—an organic blend of oxidation, wear, and time—is visually stunning and completely authentic.

Perfect as a functional design statement in a studio, office, retail store, home library, or as a sculptural object in modern interiors. Its weight, history, and craftsmanship set it apart from ordinary cabinets.

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• Authentic WWII–Korean War era U.S. government fireproof filing cabinet

• Measures 55.75”H × 20.5”W × 30.5”D

• Heavy-gauge fireproof steel body

• Original olive-drab military drawer interiors

• Yale AS lock with key

• Full-extension wartime-spec drawer hardware

• Cast-iron casters for mobility

• Dramatic, untouched industrial patina

• Ideal for lofts, studios, retail displays, and industrial-inspired interiors

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