Home & Office File Cabinets
Find the right flat, lateral, vertical or specialty filing cabinet.
From the smallest spaces to the largest offices, we’ve got you covered.
Filing cabinets for home offices, commercial use and everything in between.
What to Consider When Choosing File Cabinets
Before choosing a particular type of office desk or cabinet, users need to consider the files types that require storage. Some files, such as drawings and plans need units that let users store them flat or rolled for added protection. Users need to consider how much wall space is available. Keep in mind that large, deep cabinets require additional floor space to ensure there is enough room to open each drawer fully. Models that are on wheels let users take them from one location to another. Compact designs provide convenient access right under a desk or table without sacrificing valuable floor space in smaller offices.
What are the Differences Between the Models?
Cabinets for files come in vertical, lateral, flat and upright designs. Vertical models have a single row of drawers stacked on top of each other. Lateral cabinets have two or more drawers that each has multiple compartments to maximize storage. Vertical cabinets are available with two or more drawers. The compartment design of lateral file cabinets lets users make use of wall space without requiring extensive room for accessing the entire drawer. Tall, vertical cabinets need less floor space but do require more room to open the deeper drawers.
Flat filing cabinets let users store folders or large blueprints. These models hold the files flat rather than in an up and down configuration, and each one has five or more thinner drawers. Upright cabinets feature individual slots for rolled files such as floor plans and drawings. Consider this type of unit for holding files that are frequently accessed.
Colors and Designs That Work with Most Offices
Cabinets are available in wood and metal in different color choices to increase versatility. Metal options include beige, black, silver and chrome, ensuring a good match with most decor. Wood models come in a range of color choices, including cherry, mahogany, espresso, dark and light wood. Wood cabinets give any space a decorative touch, making them ideal for professional and traditional offices. A file cabinet in burgundy, blue, green or charcoal fits well in contemporary spaces and adds visual interest to the room. Simple steel models match any decor and offer a clean, appealing finish.
What Safety Features are Available?
Filing cabinets are available with additional safety features that increase security. Locking file cabinets keep confidential files and documents safe from unauthorized personnel. These models use a single lock to secure each drawer, making it simple to give out keys to select individuals. Fire-resistant cabinets are ideal for storing important documents and plans. A fire-resistant file cabinet protects the contents from flames for up to one hour, providing optimal time for responders to clear the area. Cabinets that resist fire are also a good choice for storing valuables and irreplaceable documents for added protection in emergency situations.
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The Top 5 File Cabinets for Home and Office
When choosing a file cabinet for your home or office file organization you should consider only the best. Staples has a selection of 1,336 filing cabinets available online or in store. With prices between $7.99 up to $6,769.99, there are many file cabinet options to choose from. See our highest rated file cabinets based on 31,536 reviews:
- Bisley Five Drawer Steel Multidrawer, Navy, Letter/A4 (MD5-NV) - 4.8 stars, 6 customer reviews
- Poppin, Stow File Cabinet, Rolling 3-Drawer, White + Red (100917) - 4.8 stars, 6 customer reviews
- Poppin, Stow File Cabinet, Rolling 3-Drawer, White + Yellow (100916) - 4.8 stars, 6 customer reviews
- Poppin, Stow File Cabinet, Rolling 3-Drawer, White (100915) - 4.8 stars, 6 customer reviews
- Poppin, Stow File Cabinet, 3-Drawer, White + Aqua (100924) - 4.8 stars, 5 customer reviews
Our Highest Rated File Cabinet Types
With a variety of options for file cabinet types like Flat File or Vertical File, finding the best option to suite your needs can be challenging. See our top-rated file cabinet types offered at Staples from the options below:
- Shelf File cabinets - 4.7 star average rating, 6 customer reviews
- File Accessories cabinets - 4.3 star average rating, 299 customer reviews
- Flat File cabinets - 4.1 star average rating, 51 customer reviews
Best Number of Drawers for File Cabinets
The number of drawers you need can vary depending on your space and filing needs. From 1 drawer to 10, Staples offers an extensive selection of filing cabinets. See our highest rated file cabinet drawer counts below:
- 6 Drawers for file cabinets - 4.6 star average rating, 36 customer reviews
- 8 Drawers for file cabinets - 4.6 star average rating, 36 customer reviews
- 5 Drawers for file cabinets - 4.3 star average rating, 1,010 customer reviews
Top File Cabinet Colors
Your next file cabinet doesn’t need to be bland or plain with colors like Charcoal, Red and Maple available. Discover our selection of cabinet colors and finishes with the best reviews from our 33 options.
- Yellow color file cabinets - 4.8 star average rating, 6 customer reviews
- Pink color file cabinets - 4.5 star average rating, 6 customer reviews
- Aluminum color file cabinets - 4.5 star average rating, 1 customer reviews
Find the Best File Cabinet Finishes and Materials
Whether you are looking for Aluminum, Laminate or another filing cabinet finish, Staples has you covered. We have selected the highest rated file cabinet materials from 31,536 customer reviews below:
- Mesh Finish file cabinets - 4.5 star average rating, 3 customer reviews
- Nylon Finish file cabinets - 4.5 star average rating, 1 customer reviews
- Aluminum Finish file cabinets - 4.4 star average rating, 3,383 customer reviews
The Most Affordable File Cabinets
Finding the best prices on File Cabinets shouldn’t cost you more time and money. Staples has 1,336 filing cabinets available from $7.99, so finding the lowest cost filing cabinet isn’t a chore. See our most affordable filing cabinets below:
- Staples Brand Vertical File Cabinet File Follower, 2 Pack - 3.0 stars, 7 customer reviews
- MBI Front to Back Lateral File Rails - 1.8 stars, 4 customer reviews
- Hon Optional Double Hanging File Rack, Letter/Legal (HON519495) - 3.0 stars, 1 customer reviews
- Staples Brand Lateral Front to Back File Rails, 2 Pack - 3.2 stars, 11 customer reviews
- HON® Core Removable Lock Kit, Black - 3.0 stars
File Cabinet Types with the Lowest Prices
Looking for the best prices on a variety of file cabinets types? Whether you are looking for the lowest cost flat file or one of our other cabinet types, see our best prices on these file cabinet types below:
- File Accessories cabinets - 4.3 star average rating, 299 customer reviews
- Flat File cabinets - 4.1 star average rating, 51 customer reviews
- Vertical File cabinets - 4.1 star average rating, 24,549 customer reviews
Best Priced File Cabinets by Number of Drawers
Find more drawers for less with our best prices of Filing Cabinets with a variety of drawers. Whether you are looking for a 1 drawer cabinet or more, we have found the best priced file cabinets based on the drawer count below:
- 8 File Drawers - 4.6 star average rating, 36 customer reviews
- 1 File Drawers - 4.1 star average rating, 317 customer reviews
- Open File Drawers - 3.7 star average rating, 24 customer reviews
Discover Deals on File Cabinet Colors
Find the best prices on file cabinet colors from Charcoal to Maple and more, available at Staples. With a great selection of 33 file cabinet colors, see our lowest priced options below:
- Dark Wood color - 4.2 star average rating, 16 customer reviews
- Cappuccino color - 4.2 star average rating, 5 customer reviews
- Orange color - 4.2 star average rating, 41 customer reviews
Top Discounts on File Cabinet Finishes
Discover our lowest prices on file cabinet materials like wood, metal or one of other amazing file cabinet finishes. See our best deals on file cabinet finishes and materials below:
- Mesh finish file cabinets - 4.5 star average rating, 3 customer reviews
- Polypropylene finish file cabinets - 3.0 star average rating, 79 customer reviews
- Plastic/Poly finish file cabinets - 4.5 star average rating
Our 5 Most Popular File Cabinets
Looking for a popular new file cabinet for your home or office? Look no further than Staples, with 31,536 customer reviews on over 1,336 file cabinets. See our most popular file cabinets selected from our most reviewed products below:
- Staples 4-Drawer Letter Size Vertical File Cabinet, Black (26.5-Inch) - 4.5 stars, 1,594 customer reviews
- Staples 4-Drawer Letter Size Vertical File Cabinet, Putty (26.5-Inch) - 4.5 stars, 1,594 customer reviews
- Staples 4-Drawer Letter Size Vertical File Cabinet, Light Grey (26.5-Inch) - 4.5 stars, 1,594 customer reviews
- Office Designs 2 Drawer Vertical File, Charcoal,Letter, 14.25''W (14443/17783) - 3.9 stars, 1,267 customer reviews
- Hirsh Industries 2 Drawer Vertical File, Pearl White,Letter, 14.25''W (19634) - 3.8 stars, 736 customer reviews
Staples Customers’ Favorite Type of File Cabinet
Looking for the most popular type of file cabinet for home or office? See our most reviewed file cabinet styles from over 6 file cabinet types:
- Vertical File cabinets - 4.1 star average rating, 24,549 customer reviews
- Lateral File cabinets - 4.1 star average rating, 4,583 customer reviews
- File Accessories cabinets - 4.3 star average rating, 299 customer reviews
The Most Popular File Cabinets by Number of Drawers
Find our most popular number of drawers for file cabinets based on 31,536 customer reviews. Whether you are looking for file cabinets with 10 drawers or one of our other options, see our most popular options below:
- 2 Drawers - 3.9 star average rating, 13,662 customer reviews
- 4 Drawers - 4.3 star average rating, 11,084 customer reviews
- 3 Drawers - 3.9 star average rating, 3,257 customer reviews
File Cabinet Colors with the Most Reviews
Looking for popular filing cabinet colors? Discover our highest reviewed colors for filing cabinets available at Staples from over 31,536 customer reviews.
- Black color file cabinets - 4.1 star average rating, 8,912 customer reviews
- Putty/Beige color file cabinets - 4.2 star average rating, 7,316 customer reviews
- Gray color file cabinets - 4.2 star average rating, 6,839 customer reviews
The Most Popular File Cabinet Materials
Find our most popular file cabinet materials and finishes from our selection of 17 file cabinet finishes. See our favorite filing cabinet finishes based on customer reviews below:
- Metal finish file cabinets - 4.1 star average rating, 478 cabinets available
- Aluminum finish file cabinets - 4.4 star average rating, 15 cabinets available
- Laminate finish file cabinets - 3.7 star average rating, 65 cabinets available