Antique Shannon Furniture Company Filing Cabinet

A remarkable and increasingly rare antique filing cabinet by the esteemed Shannon Furniture Company, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and complete with all original hardware. This is a true collector’s piece—beautifully engineered, wonderfully tactile, and highly functional.

The cabinet features:

• 3 upper drawers fitted with the original metal bar mechanisms for securing papers, 9 mid‑section drawers retaining their original patent ring binders, 5 index card drawers, perfect for organising smaller documents and
• 2 deep lower drawers offering generous storage

Altogether, this creates a stunning bank of drawers with a rich patina and timeless character. It’s not only a superb storage solution but also a striking design statement—ideal for a modern home office, creative studio, or study where heritage pieces meet contemporary living.

The Shannon Furniture Company, often referred to as The Shannon File Co. Ltd. or The Shannon Limited, was a renowned manufacturer and retailer of high-quality office furniture, best known for its, and filing systems during the late Victorian and early Edwardian periods. Founded around 1883 with American origins, the company operated on Ropemaker Street in London and specialized in "labor-saving" office equipment.

Dimensions:

• Width 84cm
• Depth 47cm
• Height 98.2cm

Condition:

In good overall antique condition. Some marks to sides commensurate with age. Top shows small signs of delamination which has been secured. Freshly waxed, cleaned and ready for everyday use.

We inspect every product and carry out any needed repairs to ensure that everything leaves us serviced and maintained, ready for many more years of life. All of our vintage and antique products show the rich beauty and history of their life with the knocks and bumps of many years of use and we try to minimise restoration to keep every piece as original as possible.

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Delivery:

We provide a bespoke nationwide in‑house delivery service for all pieces. Share your address details with us prior to purchase and we’ll prepare an accurate delivery quotation.

Delivery to England is typically completed within 7 days. For Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland, delivery usually takes 10–14 days. Overseas delivery is available; however, timings depend on the chosen carrier and border control checks, so transit may take considerably longer.