Skip to main content
Home

Main navigation

  • Free Appraisals
    • Get a Free Appraisal
    • View Appraisals
    • Local Appraisers
  • Classifieds
  • Blog
  • Shows
    • Antique Shows, Flea Markets, & Swap Meets Map
    • Upcoming Shows
User Menu
  • Login
  • Help
  • Register

Breadcrumb

  1. Home

Antique industrial steel drawer cabinet

By sarahcross, 9 December, 2014
Description

I inherited these drawers when I bought my house in rural Victoria, Australia, about 10 years ago. They were tucked away in the back of the shed and because they're so heavy, they've stayed there ever since.

The frame and drawers are made of steel and what appears to be the original hardwood top is in very good condition under a poorly applied laminate overlay. There are no sides, and it would appear that there never has been.

I'm interested to know the age, purpose and value of these drawers as I've never come across anything quite like them.

Category
Other
Medium
Steel and hardwood
Distinguishing marks
I haven't been able to find any distinguishing marks of any kind
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
1100mm wide x 630mm deep x 920mm high
Weight
A lot!
Price Paid (If known)
free
For Sale?
Yes
Photos
Profile picture for user Lovejoy

Lovejoy

10 years 7 months ago

Re: Antique industrial steel drawer cabinet

Values for office cabinets like this in rough condition tend to have modest values as the cost of restoration often exceeds the value of a comparable one in good condition. We see cabinets like this go for less than $75.00 at auction.

No votes yet

sandycarlisle

10 years 5 months ago

Re: Antique industrial steel drawer cabinet

I love this cabinet! I live near San Francisco, and have see cabinets like this listed for $800+ in antique shops, especially with that kind of patina and age showing. I'd take it home in second if I could afford it (lol)

Check out ETSY.COM for similar items listed at much higher prices:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/193217505/antique-seventy-drawer-wood-apothecary?ref=shop_home_active_21

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/177712891/upcycled-repurposed-58-drawer-industrial?ref=sr_gallery_40&ga_search_query=antique+metal+wood+cabinet&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery

much smaller cabinet:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/202851147/wood-metal-apothecary-storage-cabinet?ref=sr_gallery_9&ga_search_query=antique+metal+wood+cabinet&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_view_type=gallery

Hope this helps!

Take care.

No votes yet
  • Log in or register to post comments

Today’s Featured Blog

How to Start a Collection: Tips for Beginners

More Blog articles…

Recent Appraisals

  • Hand painted oval glass
  • Plates
  • Gold cross
  • Locket
  • Desk single pedestal and swivel tilt chair
  • Shell Cameo Brooch
  • Painting in Yosemite on canvas board
  • Lamp
  • Royal Munich Serving Bowl Bavaria
  • English Bench
See more appraisals…

Recent Appraisal Comments

  • Hand painted custom glass
  • I don't knw the history of…
  • Ornate Gold-Tone Cross Necklace
  • Vintage Silver Oval Floral Locket Necklace
  • Antique Single-Pedestal Oak Desk and Cane-Seat Swivel Chair
  • Antique Italian Carved Shell Cameo Brooch (c. 1860–1890)
  • Original Oil Painting by James D. Coleman
  • Art Nouveau/Art Deco Bridge Arm Lamp with Pink Ruffled Shade
  • Silver locket
  • Would like to know value and…

Recent Blog Articles

  • How to Start a Collection: Tips for Beginners
  • Beyond the Price Tag: The Hidden Factors That Influence Antique and Collectible Value
  • Beyond the Price Tag: Unlocking the Hidden Stories in Your Family Heirlooms
  • Antiques as an Investment: Beyond the Hype, What's Actually Worth It?
  • Is it Real or Just Really Old? Your Guide to Spotting Fake Antiques (and How to Protect Yourself)
  • Beyond the Dust: Unearthing the Stories Behind Your Antiques (and Why Knowing Matters)
  • Unlocking Time's Treasures: Your Essential Vintage Watch Value Guide

More Blog articles…

© 1995- InstAppraisal™, Inc. All Rights Reserved Worldwide
Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Terms and Conditions, End User License Agreement