What is the difference between a vertical and lateral file cabinet?

Vertical file cabinets are narrower (15"–18" wide) and deeper (25"–29"), with files arranged front-to-back. Lateral file cabinets are wider (30"–42") and shallower (18"–20"), with files arranged side-to-side. Lateral cabinets provide faster access to a larger volume of files and double as desk-height credenzas. Vertical cabinets fit in tighter spaces and cost less per drawer of filing capacity. At OfficeFurniture2go.com, we carry both — call 1-800-460-0858.