Vintage Library Card Catalog Cabinet

This remarkable piece of salvaged furniture is a vintage library card catalog cabinet, originally designed to organize and store the physical index cards that once served as a gateway to the world’s knowledge. Crafted from richly patinated wood and featuring a variety of drawer sizes, this cabinet offers a striking blend of form and function. The lower section boasts 20 small drawers with metal label holders and pulls, perfect for organizing tools, art supplies, hardware, or collectibles. The upper portion features four large drawers with deep brass cup handles—ideal for storing bulkier items.

Its substantial footprint—measuring 3 feet 6 inches wide, 1 foot 2 inches deep, and 3 feet 3 inches high (3’6″ W x 1’2″ L x 3’3″ H)—makes it a standout piece for anyone looking to add vintage charm and practical storage to a home, office, or studio. The worn finish, visible joinery, and utilitarian drawer pulls all speak to its former life in an academic or archival setting, lending it an authentic industrial aesthetic.