A lateral file cabinet is a great way to keep paperwork safe, easy to find, and well-organized.

Even the tiniest office or home study may benefit from the design's ease of use and file visibility.

When shopping for a new lateral file cabinet, consider a few things. As far as size and drawers go, they're important. Aesthetics and robustness are equally significant considerations.

Here to aid you is our buyer's guide to lateral filing cabinets. In addition, we've compiled 8 of the best lateral cabinets in a range of sizes and pricing points for your consideration.

1.Devaise Walnut 2-Drawer Wood Lateral File Cabinet

Design and function are well balanced in the Devaise walnut 2-drawer lateral file cabinet. As a result of its sturdy design and reinforced frame, it rests solidly on the floor. Its size is 35.43"W x 15.75"D x 29.33"H. 

It has a sleek, modern appearance that may provide just the right amount of flair to your work environment. Choose from a variety of hues to find the one you like most. When just one drawer may be opened at a time, this solid wood 2-drawer file cabinet gives optimum flexibility and anti-tilting protection.

Pro:

1. Heavy and large enough
2. The faux finish is well applied and looks authentic
3. The drawers glide easily and smoothly

Cons:

• The assembly is a bit time-consuming.

2. INTERGREAT Black Lateral File Cabinet with Lock and 3 Drawer

Larger and deeper than other lateral file cabinets, this one from Intergreat. In terms of dimensions, it measures 17.7 x 28.5 x 40.2 in. Each drawer can hold up to 300 hanging folders, and each drawer is fitted with two adjustable hanging rails that can hold letters, legal, A4, or F4-sized files.

Reinforced with a cold-rolled steel frame, each drawer of the black file cabinet can store 110 lb, resulting in a total weight capacity of 330 lb for the cabinet as a whole. Black file cabinets with six anti-collision reinforcements keep things quiet while yet preserving the cabinet. No more booms and crashes. With two keys, this lateral file cabinet includes a lock that secures all three drawers of the cabinet. Keep your papers and valuables protected with it. When one drawer is opened, the interlocking drawer mechanism stops the other drawer from opening, preventing tipping.

Pros: 

1. Precise manufacture
2. Easy assembly by a single person
3. Sold at a good price

Cons: 

1. It's not a prebuilt cabinet
2. Get what you pay for

3. Bush Furniture Key West 2 Drawer Lateral File Cabinet, Pure White Oak

The Bush Furniture 2 drawer lateral file cabinet is a standout among the others. Its dimensions are 30"W x 20" D x 30"H " and matches the height of Key West collection desks for an extended work surface.

File drawers in the farmhouse style have distinctive X pattern decorations and aged bronze hardware. With ball-bearing slides, drawers open smoothly and fully extend for convenient access to their contents. Three techniques to fit letter and legal-sized files inside file drawers: There are two rows each of letters side-by-side, one legal letter next to the other, and one horizontal letter.

Pros:

1. Cute
2. The instruction is clear

Cons:

1. Some parts are cheap
2. It wobbles.

4.Bush Furniture Fairview 2 Drawer Lateral File Cabinet in Antique Black and Hansen Cherry

All of Bush Furniture's Fairview 2 Drawer Lateral File Cabinets are designed and built to the highest standards. It has a diameter of 20.34 inches "Inches deep, 32 inches wide, and 30.34 inches high.

The gorgeous Antique Pewter hardware and Hansen Cherry top surface complement the distressed finish and framed drawers. When paired with the Fairview Computer Desk (available separately), the height allows for an enlarged work area. " Letter, legal, and A4 files are all easily accessible in full-extension file drawers thanks to their smooth ball bearing slides. Most importantly, the Fairview is backed by a Bush Furniture 6 Year Manufacturer's Warranty and passes ANSI/SOHO quality test requirements for performance and safety.

Pros:

1. Beautiful antique looking
2. Solid
3. Fits in a tight spot

Cons:

1. Hard to assemble
2. Cheap wood

5.Sauder Edge Water Lateral File, Estate Black finish

One of the better non-solid-wood options is Sauder Edge Water Lateral File. Size-wise, it measures 33.31 x 23.47 x 29.37 in. Full-extension slides on the two drawers of this lateral file allow it to handle the letter or legal-sized files. To handle the letter or legal-sized hanging files, full-extension drawers are required. Finished in an elegant Estate Black, this lateral file is both functional and stylish.

Pros:

1. $205 seems like a good price for this
2. Great finish and style.
3. For not being real wood, it's a very heavy and sturdy piece

Cons:

1. Setup took a long time. Well over 3 hours.
2.  The drawer bottoms are made of cardboard rather than MDF.

6.DEVAISE Mobile 3-Drawer Wood File Cabinet

Devaise Mobile 3-Drawer Wood File Cabinet has a lot of uses, and it looks great doing them. Its dimensions are 16"D x 32"W × 26"H "H. There is a large open storage area, a set of file drawers, and a storage cabinet included in this filing cabinet.

It's easy to divide up your workspace with open shelves and a large table for your printer or scanner. With four casters, this printer stand is easy to move around. Brakes on the two front casters help it stay in place and offer stability. This 150-pound-capacity lateral cabinet is built to withstand the rigors of daily use.

Pros:

1. Elegant look
2. The size is perfect for a small room
3.  Easy to assemble
4. It's packed extremely well

Cons:

1. Some holes are just ever-so-slightly off.
2. The back wall is a piece of thick cardboard and not wood

7.Sauder Clifford Place Lateral File, Grand Walnut finish

Keep your office or workstation tidy and stylish with the Sauder Clifford Place Lateral File in great walnut. A measurement of 18.5 x 29.5 x 30.25 inches identifies its dimensions. Full-extension slides open and shut the two large file drawers in this mid-century inspired file cabinet. Your vital documents will always be accessible thanks to the letter or legal size hanging files that fit in each individual drawer. The safety mechanism on this lateral file prevents more than one drawer from being opened at the same time.

Pros:

1. Heavy and sturdy
2. The instruction manual is easy to follow
3. Stunning mid-century modern style

Cons:

1. The plastic hanging guides in the drawers are always slipping out of alignment
2. Difficult to assemble

8. DEVAISE 1-Drawer File Cabinet with Lock, Rustic Wood Lateral Filing Cabinet

A more gleaming finish may be seen on the DEVAISE 1-Drawer File Cabinet with a Rustic Wood Lateral Filing Cabinet. Its dimensions are 15.8 x 36.6 x 25 inches. Little touches like stickers to hide up the hardware and little plastic bits to keep the rear panel in place are thoughtfully included in the design. You can arrange your room and office with this file cabinet, which has one side cabinet and a huge lockable drawer. If you have a small computer desk, you may enlarge your work area by putting a cabinet at the end of it.

Pros:

1. Great design and look
2. The instructions are clear and easy to follow

Cons:

1. Too many pieces
2. Take hours to assemble
3. Some parts are mislabeled