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PL Series Deluxe Pedestal Top Panel

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PBD Furniture

RKB743119

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Vertical File Cabinet 15.5in W x 22in D x 30in H with Lockable

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Potenza Ball-Bearing Vertical File Cabinet 15in W x 22in D x 30in H with 2 Drawers

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Potenza Ball-Bearing Vertical File Cabinet 15in W x 22in D x 30in H with Lockable

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Ball-Bearing Vertical File Cabinet 18.75in W x 22in D x 55in H with 4 Drawers

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Wilshire Furniture

UCA046119

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Vertical File Cabinet 15.5in W x 22in D x 30in H with Lockable

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Vertical File Cabinet 16in W x 24in D x 55in H with 4 Drawers and Impact Resistant

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Vertical File Cabinet 16in W x 24in D x 29in H with 3 Drawers and Impact Resistant

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Ball-Bearing Vertical File Cabinet 18.5in W x 22in D x 30in H with 2 Drawers

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Wilshire Furniture

UCA094119

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PL Series Ball-Bearing Vertical File Cabinet 15in W x 22in D x 26.75in H with 2 Drawers

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RKA867119

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PL Series Ball-Bearing Vertical File Cabinet 15in W x 22in D x 27in H with Lockable

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Ball-Bearing Vertical File Cabinet with 2 Drawers 15in W x 25in D x 28.38in H

$445+ Free Shipping

Ball-Bearing Vertical File Cabinet with 4 Drawers 15in W x 25in D x 52in H

$595+ Free Shipping

Ball-Bearing Vertical File Cabinet with 2 Drawers 18in W x 25in D x 28.38in H

$445+ Free Shipping

Ball-Bearing Vertical File Cabinet with 4 Drawers 18in W x 25in D x 52in H

$635+ Free Shipping

Ball-Bearing Vertical File Cabinet with 2 Drawers 15in W x 26.5in D x 28.38in H

$445+ Free Shipping

Ball-Bearing Vertical File Cabinet with Lockable 15in W x 26.5in D x 52in H

$595+ Free Shipping

Ball-Bearing Vertical File Cabinet with 2 Drawers 18in W x 26.25in D x 28.38in H

$465+ Free Shipping

Ball-Bearing Vertical File Cabinet with 4 Drawers 18in W x 26.5in D x 52in H

$618+ Free Shipping

Ball-Bearing Vertical File Cabinet with 5 Drawers 15in W x 26.5in D x 61.38in H

$727+ Free Shipping

Sonora Vertical File Cabinet 15.5in W x 24in D x 27in H with Lockable

$639+ Free Shipping

Sonora Vertical File Cabinet 15.5in W x 18in D x 27in H with Lockable

$559+ Free Shipping

Sonora Vertical File Cabinet 15.5in W x 24in D x 27in H

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Vertical File Cabinet 15.5in W x 18in D x 27in H

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Neenah Vertical File Cabinet 15.5in W x 22in D x 28in H with Under Desk Filing Pedestal

$429+ Free Shipping

Ball-Bearing Vertical File Cabinet 23.25in W x 24in D x 31in H with Lockable

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Eastwood Ball-Bearing Vertical File Cabinet 18.5in W x 22in D x 30.13in H with 2 Drawers

$539+ Free Shipping

Wilshire Furniture

UCA032119

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Aberdeen Vertical File Cabinet 15.25in W x 26.5in D x 27.5in H with Lockable

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Desk 15.25in W x 26.5in D with 2 Pedestals

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Mayline

VBB791119

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Credenza 15.25in W x 20in D x 27.5in H with 2 Pedestals

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Mayline

VBA501119

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Aberdeen Vertical File Cabinet 15.25in W x 20in D x 27.5in H with Lockable

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Mayline

VBA750119

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File Harbor Cabinet with Three Tiers 36in W x 17.75in D x 38in H

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VBA961119

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Vertical File Cabinet 42in W x 17.75in D x 38in H

$2,469+ Free Shipping

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VBA962119

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Vertical File Cabinet 48in W x 17.75in D x 38in H

$2,569+ Free Shipping

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VBA963119

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Five Tier File Harbor Cabinet 36in W x 17.75in D x 61.5in H

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VBA964119

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Five Tier File Harbor Cabinet 42in W x 17.75in D x 61.5in H

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Vertical File Cabinets FAQ

1. What's a vertical file cabinet?

A vertical file cabinet is a tall, narrow cabinet with file drawers stacked on top of each other, where you face the cabinet from the front and hanging folders go front-to-back inside each drawer. Grab a vertical file when floor space is tight along a wall but you have height to work with. It's the classic office file cabinet.

2. How big are these cabinets?

Vertical file cabinets run 15 to 18 inches wide (letter) or 18 to 20 inches wide (legal), 25 to 28 inches deep, and 28 to 60 inches tall depending on drawer count. The 4 drawer letter at 15 by 28 by 52 inches is the most common buy. Pick the depth before the width — your floor space along the wall determines what fits.

3. Letter or legal?

Letter cabinets hold standard 8.5 by 11 inch hanging folders; legal cabinets hold 8.5 by 14 inch hanging folders. Legal-size cabinets fit letter folders too, but the reverse doesn't work — letter cabinets are too narrow for legal. Grab legal if you have any chance of needing it; the upcharge is small.

4. How many drawers can I grab?

Vertical file cabinets come in 2 drawer (counter-height), 3 drawer (waist-height), 4 drawer (standard, ~52 inches tall), and 5 drawer (tall, ~60 inches) configurations. The 4 drawer is the most common; 2 drawer cabinets double as printer stands or under-counter storage. Pick based on volume and ceiling clearance.

5. Vertical or lateral — what's the difference?

Vertical files are narrow and tall, with folders running front-to-back inside the drawer. Lateral files are wider and shorter, with folders running side-to-side. Grab vertical when you have wall length to spare but limited floor depth; grab lateral when you have floor depth but want lower visual profile.

6. Do they lock?

Yes, most commercial vertical file cabinets lock with a central lock cylinder near the top that secures every drawer with one key turn. Two keys come in the box, and a code on the lock face lets you order replacements later. Grab a locking model if the cabinet holds HR records, financials, or anything sensitive.

7. What about drawer slides?

Commercial vertical file cabinets use ball-bearing full-extension drawer slides that let the drawer pull all the way out so you can reach folders at the back. Cheaper friction-slide drawers only extend 75 percent and bury the back folders. Look for "full extension" on the spec page — it's worth the upgrade.

8. How heavy are they when full?

Empty, a 4 drawer letter vertical file weighs 90 to 120 pounds. Full of paper, it can hit 400 to 500 pounds. Anti-tip mechanisms (which lock the other drawers when one is open) are required on commercial cabinets to prevent tipping. Don't grab a non-anti-tip cabinet for a busy office.

9. Warranty?

Commercial vertical file cabinets built to BIFMA X5.9 storage testing run a 10 to 25-year warranty in the industry versus 1 to 3 years on consumer cabinets, but we offer a Free Lifetime Warranty unless specifically noted. The slides, locks, anti-tip mechanism, and case are all covered. Read the warranty card.

10. Wheelchair access on a vertical file cabinet?

Plan 30 by 48 inches of clear floor in front of the cabinet, with a 36 inch aisle approaching. The top drawer of a 4 drawer vertical file lands around 50 inches off the floor, which is above the ADA forward-reach range. Grab a 2 or 3 drawer cabinet for wheelchair users, or use a lateral file instead.