When should I buy a storage cabinet instead of a lateral filing cabinet?

Buy a storage cabinet (vs. lateral file) when: you need to store a mix of items beyond just hanging files (supplies, equipment, books alongside some files), you want more shelf flexibility than a filing cabinet's fixed drawer configuration provides, you need to store items too large for standard file drawers, or you need a taller unit (storage cabinets go to 78 inches; lateral files typically max at 60-65 inches). Buy a lateral file when: your primary storage need is hanging files in letter or legal format, you want the efficiency of multiple drawers, and all (or nearly all) your storage is paper-based. FindOfficeFurniture.com - 888-719-4960.