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8 Best Filing Cabinets for Function & Style

Ok, let's get real: most of your documents aren't actual papers anymore. They're in cloud storage — email inboxes, e-doc managers and the like. But for what's left over, for those extra-important documents that need to be held and kept tucked away in physical folders, we've got you. These best filing cabinets are designed for letter or legal size documents and will make life easier with glide-open compartments. Search the list to find the file-organizer you've been looking for, touted with extra-special praises by our designer Brynna Evans, and backed up by glowing customer reviews.

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1. Mariko Rolling

Best Features: - small file cabinet space solution for office supplies - for a limited office space - solid wood best-seller

Size: 18"W x 22"D x 24"H

Filing for Success: "This has an anti-tip function built within it, as only one drawer can open at a time. I'm also loving the wood knobs, which is not something you see everyday." - Brynna Evans, LS Designer

Featured Review: "Beautiful piece. The drawers only allow one to open at a time which prevents things from getting stuck or the cabinet from tipping over." - emily1995

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2. Whistler Mobile

Best Features: - two-drawer mobile file cabinet - casters that glide - holds letter-size files and other important documents

Size: 20.08"W x 23.62"D x 23.62"H

Filing for Success: "The acacia wood is the selling point, and the metal frame adds industrial style. The extra drawer adds to an organizing-friendly attitude, and the filing space is easy to fill." - Brynna Evans, LS Designer

Featured Review: "We received the filing cabinet and delivery was done quickly.... desk was put together well. We have been pleased with the cabinet." - GMason

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Most Durable Filing Cabinet

3. Whistler Mobile

Best Features: - storage cabinet - file storage - best type of filing cabinet to add to your Mid-Century Modern home office

Size: 20.08"W x 23.62"D x 23.62"H

Filing for Success: "There's actually a matching filing cabinet that goes with this. It's a little bigger, and when paired with this one, is my absolute favorite way to organie a home office." - Brynna Evans, LS Designer

Featured Review: "Perfect piece. Both functional and beautiful. Very well made. Love it!" - - BrenSam

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4. Voyage Natural

Best Features: - office file cabinet with three drawers -multiple number of drawers for legal-sized files and letter-size files

Size: 18"W x 22"D x 27"H

Filing for Success: "Nate & Jeremiah's collections always bring the most sleek styles that meet modern home needs. This is no exception." - Brynna Evans, LS Designer

Featured Review: "Perfect complement to my office space. Solid piece; well made. Color is as shown and beautiful. File cabinet fits fully beneath the desk." - Anonymous

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Most Stylish Filing Cabinet

5. Aberdeen Combo

Best Features: - chic storage space - 2-drawer lateral file cabinet - good for small spaces

Size: 40.75"W x 21"D x 31"H

Filing for Success: "It's a hallway console, antique credenza or bedroom nightstand for all you know. The appearances here are of a classic furniture piece." - Brynna Evans, LS Designer

Featured Review: "Good storage. Attractive and well built. Works well with the rest of the desk set." - Mortons

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Most Durable Filing Cabinet

6. Whistler Mobile

Best Features: - heavy-duty feel wood file cabinet with storage space

Size: 20.08"W x 23.62"D x 23.62"H

Filing for Success: "These side metal glides keep the drawers on track, so no matter how often you need to refer to your paperwork, opening and closing is a breeze." - Brynna Evans, LS Designer

Featured Review: "Fit is perfect with desk and holds all items very well." - Ken B

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Best Two-Drawer Filing Cabinet

7. Mariko Rolling

Best Features: - vertical file cabinet for office furniture - good for small floor space - includes rails for hanging file folders

Size: 18"W x 22"D x 24"H

Filing for Success: "Even looking at the reviews, you'll see this style is versatile for any age. School years (for homework) to first apartment to first home to refined home office, this transitional style is timeless." - Brynna Evans, LS Designer

Featured Review: "My daughter loves it for keeping school supplies and binders organized. She loves the matching desk. It seems really high quality." - skjinroseville

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8. Aberdeen

Best Feature: - storage solution for workspaces

Size: 18"W x 22"D x 24"H

Filing for Success: "Tax documents, legal paperwork, certificates, anything that needs to be perserved and locked away safe: I can't recommend this enough. It's like the cabinet version of those decorative boxes that look like books — it's just furniture on the outside, but inside it's a locked filing system." - Brynna Evans, LS Designer

Featured Review: "Love the cabinet, the finish, style and the color." - Balasa

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