A substantial vintage five-drawer steel filing cabinet by Yawman & Erbe Mfg. Co., finished in an olive green tone with original pulls, label holders, interior hardware, and casters intact. This is a legitimate early industrial design piece with real functional integrity and a strong, honest presence.

What sets it apart is not just the look, but the fact that it still works as intended. Each drawer opens by pressing the original release button, and all of them function properly. Inside, each drawer retains its sliding metal partition with lever adjustment, and those mechanisms still work as they should. The casters are sturdy and roll properly. It is increasingly rare to find a heavily used piece of this type that remains so complete, functional, and untouched.

The cabinet shows the kind of wear that only comes from decades of real use: scratches, scuffs, surface variation, and patina throughout. Nothing feels decorative or contrived about it. It has the kind of industrial character that cannot be replicated by refinishing or artificial distressing. A remaining drawer label for the San Francisco Examiner adds another layer of visual interest and workplace history.

This piece is fully functional, structurally solid, and presents exactly as the real thing should.

Dimensions:
18" W x 29" D x 52.5" H


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. Surface shows scratches, scuffs, paint loss, and patina consistent with long-term use. Interior drawers show expected wear. Original hardware, drawer releases, sliding file partitions, and casters are intact and functioning well. Untouched, honest condition.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Steel

Details:
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. Surface shows scratches, scuffs, paint loss, and patina consistent with long-term use. Interior drawers show expected wear. Original hardware, drawer releases, sliding file partitions, and casters are intact and functioning well. Untouched, honest condition.