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Whether you need a little file storage or a lot, the two sizes of our Open-Top File Boxes can do the job beautifully. Each box features channels for letter-size hanging file folders. Integrated handles make them easy to carry.
Made from the clearest, virtually unbreakable, acid-free polypropylene available
Description:
Storing your small essentials is twice as fun
with our Two-Sided Compartment Storage Boxes. Each side has multiple compartments and its own snap-shut lid. It's perfect for taming school and art supplies, crafts, office supplies or scrapbooking materials. The compact design fits nicely in a backpack or tote, and ...
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Lend a touch of polish in your home
or office with our Lacquered Storage Box. A variety of lush colors can add a stylish accent when displayed on a dresser, nightstand, vanity or desk. Use it to hold everything from cherished jewelry to office supplies. It's also an inspired choice ...
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The understated style of our Stockholm Office Storage
Boxes adds a touch of sophistication to your home office routine. Mix and match colors for a one-of-a-kind solution. Metal label holders make it easy to identify what you've stored inside and they coordinate with the entire Stockholm Collection. Letter Box ...
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Add a touch of literary elegance to your
office with our Bigso Marten Office Storage Boxes. The textured exterior looks and feels like canvas, while the real leather handle calls to mind fine, leather-bound classics. They coordinate perfectly with the other elements of our Marten Desktop Collection. Letter Box ...
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Our large capacity, stackable Translucent File Tote Box
is ideal for convenient storage and quick transport of important files and documents. It accommodates letter- or legal-size hanging files (sold separately). The bottom of the file tote has raised ridges that fit into grooves in the snap-on lid for secure ...
Clear Open-Top File Storage Boxes is rated
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Rated 5 out of
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SCentex183 from
Versatile storage - magazine holderThese file boxes live up to their description and more! I found that turned on their side they made excellent magazine holders. Fit well on a desk or bookshelf - simply slide in magazines and pick up and go when needed.
Date published: 2015-04-11
Rated 5 out of
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BkNY2005 from
Best Solution for organizing piles of paperwork!I was fed up with having piles of paper on my desk at work. I have always wanted to try a desktop file box to organize my paperwork. The problem is I can't always leave my work out on my desk. I need the option to lock up the files before I leave work. These open-top file boxes are the perfect solution! When I am done at the end of the day, I can put the file box in my hanging file drawer. I was so happy to find out that these file boxes fit perfectly! And the handles make moving the boxes super easy. Now my files are right beside me or out of the way when they need to be. And the price was right. I did not want to spend a lot since I was buying this for work. I also bought the kiwi hanging file folders for a pop of color. They really brighten my office! But they best part is No More Piles!!
Date published: 2015-03-23
Rated 5 out of
5 by
CatyCATE from
So helpful!I love these file boxes! I use one at home to file things that I need easy access to, and I use one inside my desk drawer at work for active files.
Date published: 2015-03-21
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Butterlady from
PortableI've bought this in the past. They are easy to move around. Handy for sorting mail, catalogs, bills. I like the side openings, makes it easy to carry.
Date published: 2015-03-03
Rated 5 out of
5 by
monarch from
awesome qualityI needed several portable containers for filing systems in a drawer that wouldn't hold old fashion metal bar, They're perfectly sized easy to carry and just right height to fit in a deep drawer.
Date published: 2015-03-02
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Catlantan from
Great mobile file storageJust what i needed. If it were 1 inch less in width it would fit perfectly in my work bag. Item is very mobile and easy to store what i need every day for work.
Date published: 2014-07-07
Rated 4 out of
5 by
LDesignStudio from
Quality, Affordable, just what I needed.I ordered these for my business and for personal use. I wanted something portable, inexpensive, and didn't need something that locks at this moment. I was a little unsure of the quality when I ordered them because they were pretty inexpensive. They arrived a week later and seem like they will hold up just fine! They do allow a little bend. Obviously, plastic isn't as strong as metal, but they are perfect for what I needed.
Date published: 2014-05-27
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Fiveyearsin from
Love these file boxesThese are great and fit perfectly into totes I have from another company for easy travel. I have three!
Date published: 2014-05-04
Rated 5 out of
5 by
SueThomasFBEye from
I bought the small and medium for filing my kids' papers and they were surprisingly happy to have their own filing system. I used a pack of color coded file pockets for fast recognition. They used it immediately to organize the clutter on their hw table. It's light, so when filled up they can still lift it.
Date published: 2014-04-29
Rated 5 out of
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1Motherof4 from
Exactly What I Was Looking ForIn a continuing effort to help my elderly parent's stay organized I was looking for a way for my mother to keep their current papers orderly and accessible. Having suffered a stroke many years ago my mother has the limited mobility of only one useable arm. I needed something that was sturdy yet light weight and the handles on either side are ideal for her to be able to pick up and put back down the box. This was exactly what I had hoped to find in order for my mother to be able to keep near her and access necessary papers. I figured The Container Store would have something we could use and after finding this online I was so happy to see it in the store and know this was just what I was looking for.
Date published: 2014-04-26
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Basswoman from
File boxesLightweight, easy to use, makes organizing easy and quick. Thank you Container Store!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Date published: 2014-04-14
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Julesie from
Exactly what I neededSolid, portable, versatile; fits in file drawer. Good size options.
Date published: 2014-04-12
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JanBubbles from
Best File Boxes I've Ever UsedThese file boxes are not only ecoomical, they take up minimal space and look good on the desktop because they are clear. I purchased two boxes - one for household expenses and one for miscellaneous files. I bought the sizes that would allow the files to grow. These are the best file boxes and exactly what I have been looking for. So easy to use and everything is at my fingertips.
Date published: 2014-04-01
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Sueranks from
Love these!These file boxes are so awesome and it makes organizing my work files so much easier. I may buy more!!
Date published: 2014-03-28
Rated 3 out of
5 by
SondrainMN from
These are not true 13 &3/8 size from top to bottomI bought these in all 3 sizes because I liked that they didn't have the vents on the side like the multi-purpose bins I have been using and also the given measurements sounded perfect. My plan was to store 12x12 scrapbook paper, pads and in progress projects. With out the vents it would make it a little easier to insert the paper without getting caught on the vents. Well, these are not a consistent size from top to bottom! The Top overhang, which is where the file folder's metal hangers slide and rest on, measures 13 & 3/8ths. Then the actual box measures at the top under the overhang a tad over 12in and at the bottom it tapers to under 12in. Will not hold a 12x12 sheet of paper unless you put it in sideways. I am sure they work great for the intended purpose of hanging file folders, but not for mine. Wish they would state the fact it tapers and give the differing dimensions. I would have just ordered the ones I have been using and never bought these and wasted my time and money. It's over an hour drive back to the only store in the state if I want to return them or pay to send them back. I am so bummed!
Date published: 2014-03-24
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Fastfingers from
Very handyThese files fit very nicely in my metal cube tower. I can get three in one cube. I can separate different subjects - pending events, recent family emails, catalog order interests, etc. Very easy to slip one out on to my wheeling desk so that I may look through them as I sit at my laptop on my large desk. I label each file with the name of the topic of interest. Now my papers are vertical instead of in a horizontal haphazard pile.
Date published: 2014-03-20
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Shopper2004 from
perfect sizeUsed 2 of these to hold my child's colored construction paper. Now she can see all of the colors and better still...put the unused ones away easily!
Date published: 2014-03-17
Rated 3 out of
5 by
CLop from
Good product, but came brokenI bought 2 of the medium bins. The product itself is what I wanted, and will work fine for what I need it for. However, one of them came cracked down one corner. They need more cushioning in the box. Too much trouble to return, so will have to duct tape it.
Date published: 2014-03-13
Rated 5 out of
5 by
filequeen from
So Handy!I love this file storage. It is lightweight and easy to move to wherever I feel like filing at the time. I also bought the cute print file folders to go in it, to make it even more fun to file. These items have turned a chore into a joy.
Date published: 2014-03-11
Rated 5 out of
5 by
tpeel from
Many usesI use them in my pantry to corral similar items (baking, Italian items. etc) I also use them in my pull out freezer drawer to organize boxes and bags. The freezer is like a big pit otherwise.
Date published: 2014-03-07
Rated 5 out of
5 by
mrsk1 from
Perfect Solution for Hanging FilesMy filing cabinets came with flimsy rails for hanging files. These file boxes are the perfect solution. I purchased enough for all of my file drawers and now my files are neat and tidy. Side bonus: When I want to clean out my files, I can pull out one box at a time to work on them.
Date published: 2014-03-07
Rated 5 out of
5 by
AZPatty from
File boxNeeded something sturdy and this fit the bill. Lightweight and easy to handle. It holds about 20+ hanging files.
Date published: 2014-03-07
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bogs from
Great Organizer FilesPurchased several of these for use to organize household information. For example, one holds booklets and warranties for appliances. I like the fact that they don't have lids, which makes it easier to drop receipts and other information in the file pockets. Also, they are shorter than standard boxes and fit on standard closet or cabinet shelves.
Date published: 2014-02-23
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Daisy112 from
Looks Great & Encourages Organization!Sturdy. Looks great in the kitchen paired with cool colored hanging files. Easily portable when I need it out of sight. Encourages one to deal with mail instead of letting it pile up!
Date published: 2014-02-19
Rated 4 out of
5 by
mlcrdh from
Just what I wantedExactly what I was looking for. Sturdy and priced right.
Date published: 2014-01-22
Rated 5 out of
5 by
3teach from
LOVE ITI only wish I had purchased these a few years ago. They are perfect for use in my classroom. I have 3 of them - 1 for AR folders, 1 for writing notebooks, and 1 for writing folders.
Date published: 2013-12-03
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mfam from
Exactly what I wantedI ordered a 31 utility bag and had seen on pinterest where someone used this container to fit down in the bag for files and whatnot. I ordered this container blindly not knowing if it was what I wanted or needed. It is exactly what I needed. It fits perfectly and when I need to transport files or lessons I have the perfect bag now.
Date published: 2013-09-19
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Nancy14 from
Open Top File BoxesI love these. I use them for everything in my classroom!!
Date published: 2013-09-03
Rated 5 out of
5 by
cinderwings from
copycat useI saw this used with a 31 gifts Utility Tote as a portable office on the blog - a bowl full of lemons. Use as a temporary file each month for bill paying, menu planning and mail. This keeps papers, pens and what not from being scattered. Can then trash or permanently file only once per month.
Date published: 2013-09-01
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Nanci from
Excellent QualityI purchased 6 bins to hold my crafting paper. I needed to order 2 more for a total of 8. They are wonderful and look great on my craft shelves. They are very sturdy and will last for years to come. The price is much better than the cheaper quality bins at the office supply stores
That depends on the dimensions of your file drawer.
The Small Open-Top File Box Translucent (SKU#: 10077689) is 13-3/8" x 5-7/8" x 9-3/4" h
Large Open-Top File Box Translucent (SKU#: 10077690) is 13-1/2" x 7-7/8" x 9-3/4" h
Answered by: Hcordray
Date published: 2021-03-16
does this fit into a filing cabinet?
Asked by: Kate2021
Yes, this will fit into a filing cabinet perfectly!
Answered by: snzeigler
Date published: 2021-02-08
Does the aqua filing system come with the box?
Asked by: MBPilbergMandel
No, the Aqua Mint Letter-Size Hanging File Folders (SKU # 10077454) are sold separately.
Answered by: beneel
Date published: 2020-11-19
Are these file boxes stackable?
Asked by: MomOfRunners
No. These boxes are not stackable.
Answered by: chuckm
Date published: 2020-11-19
Do the file folders come with this item
Asked by: Scbjh
No, not at this price!
Answered by: ClothesHorse
Date published: 2018-03-17
Is there a lid on the box?
If there isn't. Do you have any other products just like that, but with a lid? Thanks!
Asked by: mnmonkey11
no
Answered by: textilady
Date published: 2017-01-28
I need these for legal size files. Do you have them?
Asked by: needlegalsize
This particular product is only designed for letter-size files, but we have other products for legal-size files below.
Answered by: beneel
Date published: 2019-01-13
would the large file box hold 12x12 scrapbook paper
Asked by: msParsons
The box would hold the paper width wise, but the paper would hang over the top since the box is only 9-7/8" high. We recommend the following product below for that size of scrap paper.
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