What is a lateral file cabinet?

A lateral file cabinet stores files left-to-right across a wide, shallow drawer — the opposite of a deep, narrow vertical cabinet. Most laterals accommodate both letter and legal files. A 36" lateral drawer holds 60–75% more than a standard vertical drawer. At OfficeFurniture2go.com, we carry a full range of lateral cabinets in 2- through 5-drawer configurations — call 1-800-460-0858.