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Oak Tambour Front File Cabinet

1920 - 1940
Sold 29 March 2025 · James R Millington Antiques
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Description

Oak tambour front file cabinet dating from the 1930s, with two brass handles , lock and two keys. The interior has now six drawers . internal depth is 37 cms deep.

Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Oak Tambour Filing Cabinet to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
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SA1087515
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Description
Oak tambour front file cabinet dating from the 1930s, with two brass handles , lock and two keys. The interior has now six drawers . internal depth is 37 cms deep.
Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Oak Tambour Filing Cabinet to the 1930s.

Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
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SA1087515
James R Millington Antiques
James R Millington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Dealing in antique, victorian, pre-1940's furniture. Ideal for trade and export.

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James R Millington Antiques

James R Millington Antiques
Telephone 07787 574993
Location
Unit 37
Marsh Mills
Luck lane
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3 4AB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jrm
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 133
Items Sold 761
James R Millington Antiques
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An upright brown oak tambour front filing cabinet featuring horizontal wooden slats and brass handles.
oak tambour front file cabinet
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An upright brown oak tambour front filing cabinet featuring horizontal wooden slats and brass handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFiling Cabinets
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlatted roll front, Brass pull handles, Cylinder lock, Vertical panel construction
  • SizeH 140 cm (55 in) x W 83 cm (33 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

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Tambour furniture features a door constructed from narrow strips of wood glued to a flexible canvas or leather backing, allowing it to slide smoothly in tracks. This space-saving mechanism became widely popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries for office and library furniture.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid oak or oak veneers, utilising traditional joinery such as dovetailing for drawers and tongue-and-groove tracks for the slatted roll-front mechanism. Hardware usually consists of cast brass or bronze pulls and working cylinder locks.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut joinery, aged timber patination, and canvas backing behind the wooden slats rather than modern synthetic mesh. Look for period brass hardware, traditional cut nails or screws, and makers stamps or paper labels inside the carcass.

These functional pieces provide excellent textural warmth and vertical storage, making them ideal for home offices or studies. They pair effectively with mid-century or modern minimalist desks to introduce historical contrast and practical organisation.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying high-quality beeswax periodically to nourish the grain. Avoid placing the cabinet near direct heat sources or strong sunlight, and gently clean the sliding tracks with a dry brush to ensure smooth operation.
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