Like with most pieces of furniture, the large bulk of the price heavily depends on the type of material used in the assembly, as well as the dimensions of the product. It goes without saying that if you're looking for extra protection from impacts and fires as well as a design which rivals all others then you're going to have to dish out a good handful of cash for it. Remember that when it comes to a storage or filing cabinet, what comes first is safety of the items or documents, and thus your focus should be primarily turned towards getting good protection rather than good style.

There are two mainstream types of such cabinets; the vertical one (standing thin and tall) and the horizontal one (standing short and wide). Most of the models on the market will contain anywhere from two to six drawers, each one big enough in size to handle all types of items, and especially masses of legal documentations.

You can't simply purchase whatever meets the eye. You need to perform some careful analysis and inspection on what you're going to purchase; you should check the solidity of the materials which were used. The best way to do so would be to examine the suspension mechanism of the drawers; you should pack a drawer with heavy objects until it's either full or when it reaches the recommended load limit. If the drawer still closes and opens smoothly, then consider it of worthy quality. You should also verify whether or not it's equipped with an anti-tip mechanism which puts in a place a counterweight, preventing the cabinetry from falling over, even when placed on unsteady and uneven floors.

If you want to go for the cream of the crop, you should get yourself some fire resistant cabinets (mostly made of steel)… however this could add anywhere from $500 to $ 1000 to your purchase, depending on where you're buying from of course.