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Furniture ➔ File Cabinet
Identifier:
2006.1.47Description:
This metal file cabinet was manufactured by the Metal Office Furniture Company around 1935. It features four drawers with silver pulls and label frames and is painted to look simulate wood. In the early 20th century, offices contained mostly wood furniture, making them fire hazards due to smoking indoors. To make workplaces safer, businesses such as the Metal Office Furniture Company began to manufacture steel furnishings painted to look like wood. This lowered the fire risk while allowing customers to enjoy their "wood" furniture.This file cabinet was used by Frank Dumond, Director of the Grand Rapids Public Museum when it was located at 54 Jefferson Avenue, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Marks and Labels
-"Steelcase | Metal Office Furniture Co. | Grand Rapids": Metal label on the top front of the cabinet
-"B1": Handwritten on the interior of the cabinet
-"Metal Office Furn. Co. | Grand Rapids, Mich.": In relief on the side of the file drawer
-Miscellaneous markings on the drawer hardware
Date:
circa 1935Materials:
MetalDimensions:
52.25" h 15" w 29.75" dCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Museum CollectionRelated Entity:
Metal Office Furniture Company (creator)Alternate names: Steelcase, Incorporated
