Vintage Shaw-walker 5-drawer Metal File Cabinet- Immaculate Condition!!!

US $800

  • Evanston, Illinois, United States
  • Jun 11th
Vintage Shaw-Walker 5-Drawer Gray Metal File Cabinet - Immaculate Condition!!! Over 50 years old. Each drawer has the vintage lock-release lever (see photos). Drawers and adjustable file supports all in excellent working order. Only superficial scratches in the paint on the exterior. It has been in an attic for over 50 years! Dimensions: 15" W x 27" D x 57.5” H I have 11 other similar file cabinets. We're estimating the cabinet weighs about 100 lbs. About the Shaw Walker Furniture Factory: In 1899, 2 men from Muskegon, A.W. Shaw and L.C. Walker formed Shaw-Walker and opened shop originally in the Opera House block. Their equipment consisted of 2 presses, a cutting machine and tabbers on which they printed and cut 3 x 5" index cards. This led to their first product line called a "system" housing the cards in small wooden cabinets with drawers. They focused on developing record-keeping systems and office equipment to help all types of business. Steel filing cabinets made an appearance early in the century and Shaw-Walker introduced the first "Built Like a Skyscraper" steel cabinet in 1913. Shortly after, in 1929, they introduced "A work-organizing Desk." The real revolution came in 1937 with the launch of the new- "Low Desk for Comfort" with a new working height of 29" vs. the old industry standard of 30 1/2". Throughout Shaw-Walker's history, amazing advances in office equipment occurred as a result of their persistence, engineering and ideas. The Shaw-Walker Company played an integral role in the introduction of labor and space-saving equipment into the business office.
Condition:
Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...
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Material Metal
MPN Does Not Apply
Brand Shaw-Walker
Country/Region of Manufacture United States
Type Vertical
Number of Drawers 5
Features Vintage
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