As long as paper remains a part of our business world, there will always be a need for filing cabinets. HON lateral filing cabinets are among the top-selling filing cabinets available today, and with good reason. Not only are they built with quality and durability in mind, but they also come in a wide variety of styles, colors and finishes to suit virtually any need and taste.

Whether you're considering new or used HON lateral file cabinets, they're a great alternative to vertical filing cabinets for 3 primary reasons:

1. HON lateral filing cabinets are wide rather than deep, meaning they take up more wall space than "outward" floor space, and they easily fit in with existing furniture

2. They are more stylish than vertical cabinets and, at the right height, create desktop-like workspace not easily accessed on vertical file cabinets

3. HON lateral cabinets can easily hold both legal and letter-size files

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Decide where your HON lateral filing cabinet will go

HON lateral filing cabinets are available in a variety of widths and heights. It's a good idea to measure your available space both vertically and horizontally to determine exactly what will fit within your dimensions. Keep in mind, there are many varieties of HON vertical filing cabinets, in the case that they would fit your needs better.

I recommend: HON lateral filing cabinets come in sizes to fit every need. The smallest is 30 inches wide with 2 drawers, and the largest is 42 inches wide with 5 drawers. Consider 2 or 3 file cabinets of varying heights side by side for a modular look.

Make your HON lateral filing cabinet fit your style

Whatever your office style or environment, HON filing cabinets are available in designs, colors and finishes that can blend right in and become part of your furniture.

I recommend: In addition to a variety of steel colors such as gray, putty, charcoal and black, you may like HON wood vertical filing cabinets, which come in laminate wood finishes such as oak. Traditional styling with drawer pulls are also an option.

Explore your options

HON furniture lateral filing cabinets offer more options than traditional vertical filing cabinets. Pull-out drawers, receding doors and shelves and built-in storage space are a few features you might want to consider.

I recommend: A HON lateral filing cabinet with a storage cabinet on top is stylish, yet functional. For high-volume use, receding doors are a great choice. Frequent file retrieval might call for an open-shelf filing system. Consider your needs, and let form follow function.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  If you're ready to buy HON lateral filing cabinets for your entire office, many retailers offer quantity discounts; remember to ask for yours.
• •  New filing cabinets may not be in your budget. Used HON lateral file cabinets are available through many HON lateral filing cabinet vendors.
• •  Explore your options; even though you are interested in lateral filing cabinets, HON vertical filing cabinets might suit your needs just as well.