Antique Shaw-Walker Quarter-Sawn Oak 3-Piece 12-Drawer Modular Filing Cabinet System

An Antique Shaw-Walker Quarter-Sawn Oak 3-Piece 12-Drawer Modular Filing Cabinet System, circa between 1902 and 1915. A magnificent example of early 20th-century American craftsmanship, this historic 12-drawer modular filing cabinet system was built by the renowned Shaw-Walker Company. Crafted from premium, heavily figured quarter-sawn (tiger) oak, this striking triple-stack unit showcases the pinnacle of turn-of-the-century office luxury and functional industrial design. Modular Construction & Configuration - True to Shaw-Walker's pioneering modular engineering, this system consists of three interlocking vertical stacks configured side-by-side. - Exterior Finish: The outer facing sides are fully finished in beautifully aged oak, allowing the entire assembled unit to sit freestanding and look spectacular from any angle in a room. - Interior Configuration: The inner sides of the outer stacks and both sides of the center cabinet are open/unfinished, engineered to lock flush against one another to minimize footprint and create a seamless, solid single-piece appearance. Design & Hardware Details - Grain & Patina: Rich, deep golden-brown finish highlighting the dramatic medullary rays characteristic of high-quality quarter-sawn oak. - Hardware: Outfitted with its original, heavy-duty brass card-catalog label holders, integrated pull handles, and lower drawer locks. - Storage: Twelve spacious, smoothly gliding vertical drawers perfectly sized for files, legal documents, or specialized home and office organization. Additional Information: - Comparable Price: $4500 on 1st Dibs, $925 for single cabinet on eBay - Dimensions: 49.5" W x 51.5" H x 27" D - Condition: Excellent antique condition with a warm, authentic patina. Displays minor, character-rich wear consistent with age and historical use. The tops of the cabinets do show staining. Structurally sound, stable, and completely functional.