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Early 20th Century Oak Tambour Front Filing Office Cabinet.
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

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Early 20th Century Oak Tambour Front Filing Office Cabinet.

1900 - 1920
Description

Early 20th century oak tambour front office cabinet.

Internal size of drawers.

Width 22.5 cms.

Depth 33.5 cms.

Height 8.5 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
116cm (45.67")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Oak Tambour Filing Cabinet to the 1910s.

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SA1099733
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Description
Early 20th century oak tambour front office cabinet.

Internal size of drawers.

Width 22.5 cms.

Depth 33.5 cms.

Height 8.5 cms.

Height
116cm (45.67")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Oak Tambour Filing Cabinet to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1099733
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

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Telephone 07710 561 505
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Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
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A tall early 20th-century dark oak filing cabinet featuring a flexible vertical tambour slatted door and a moulded top edge.
Early 20th century oak tambour front filing office cabinet.
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A tambour front filing cabinet features a flexible rolling door made of narrow wood slats mounted to canvas, which slides smoothly along interior tracks to conceal shelves or document trays. Popularised in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these cabinets were widely used in commercial offices and private studies for compact storage.

Most commercial and domestic filing cabinets from this era were constructed from hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, joined with dovetail or mortise-and-tenon joinery. The flexible slatted front relied on a heavy woven canvas backing, accompanied by brass or steel lock mechanisms.

Authentic pieces typically show evidence of quarter-sawn oak graining, cast brass hardware, and original fabric backing along the interior slats. Signs of age include smooth, natural wear on the wooden runners and historic maker stamps or brass lockplates near the base or top trim.

Integrate the piece into a modern home office, hallway, or living area to function as discreet storage for paperwork, sheet music, or craft supplies. Pair the warm timber tones with contemporary lighting or minimalist wall art to create a balanced contrast between historic and current design elements.

Keep the timber hydrated by applying a high-quality beeswax polish along the exterior surfaces once or twice a year. Avoid applying wax directly to the interior canvas or sliding tracks; instead, smooth the track mechanism using dry candle wax or graphite powder to prevent sticking.
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