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Antique 20th Century Tambour Cabinet in Oak
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Antique 20th Century Tambour Cabinet in Oak

1900 - 1920
Sold 13 February 2025 · ActFurniture LTD
This “Antique 20th Century Tambour Cabinet in Oak” found a buyer.

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Description

This stunning antique 20th-century tambour cabinet, crafted from solid oak, is a beautiful piece that offers both style and functionality. The cabinet stands on a sturdy plinth base and features a lift-up top section. The tambour doors glide smoothly, adding a unique touch to its design and reveals multiple drawers inside for ample storage.

With magnificent grain and a rich, warm colour, this cabinet showcases exceptional craftsmanship. It is made of excellent quality oak, ensuring long-lasting durability. The cabinet comes with a key for secure storage and is in good condition, retaining its original charm and character.

Perfect for an office, living room, or hallway, this tambour cabinet is an elegant addition to any space. Its sleek design, combined with practicality and beauty, makes it a rare and valuable find.

Product Reference : AF - 3618

Measurements : 49.5cm Width x 44.5cm Depth x 115.5cm Height

All our products are available for viewing at our stockroom based in Malvern strictly by appointment only.

Every order is professionally cleaned and polished by our team prior to dispatch or collection.

Please feel free to get in contact with us regarding any queries you might have relating to a specific piece or if you’d like to arrange a visit and I aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Prior to making a purchase, it is important that you please contact us to confirm the piece is still available. We endeavour to keep our stock details up to date, but due to our fast stock turnover there maybe occasions where an item has been sold but it has not yet been updated online.

Delivery ( £65 ) :

All our pieces are professionally wrapped in black plastic and sent though a trusted private courier which we can organise upon your request.

The delivery service consists of a two man team with a delivery timeframe of 3 - 15 working days from the date payment has been received. Please contact us to discuss any specific requirements and we will do our upmost to accommodate these, although no guarantees can be given.

The courier will be in contact with you directly with details of exact delivery date and approximate time of arrival.

We currently cover all of the UK Mainlands including most of Scotland.

Scotland - 

Delivery cost and timeframe to Scotland and Scottish Highlands will vary regarding on the location and number of orders we have in the area so please get in contact for a direct quote.

Collection ( FREE ) :

Pieces can be collected from WR6 5JE free of charge strictly by appointment only. Please contact us to arrange this.

All goods will be professionally cleaned and polished by our team prior to your arrival.

Payment via cash on collection is highly preferred.

Many thanks and if you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us and one of our team will respond as quickly as possible.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Antique Oak Tambour Cabinet to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
115.5cm (45.47")
Width
49.5cm (19.49")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1117520
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-3618
Description
This stunning antique 20th-century tambour cabinet, crafted from solid oak, is a beautiful piece that offers both style and functionality. The cabinet stands on a sturdy plinth base and features a lift-up top section.
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The tambour doors glide smoothly, adding a unique touch to its design and reveals multiple drawers inside for ample storage.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. An upright antique oak tambour cabinet featuring a slatted roll-top sliding door and a brass pull handle against a neutral background.
fig 1. Antique 20th Century Tambour Cabinet in Oak

With magnificent grain and a rich, warm colour, this cabinet showcases exceptional craftsmanship. It is made of excellent quality oak, ensuring long-lasting durability. The cabinet comes with a key for secure storage and is in good condition, retaining its original charm and character.

fig 2. An upright antique oak tambour cabinet featuring a slatted roll-top sliding door and a brass pull handle against a neutral background.
fig 2. Antique 20th Century Tambour Cabinet in Oak

Perfect for an office, living room, or hallway, this tambour cabinet is an elegant addition to any space. Its sleek design, combined with practicality and beauty, makes it a rare and valuable find.

Product Reference : AF - 3618

fig 3. An upright antique oak tambour cabinet featuring a slatted roll-top sliding door and a brass pull handle against a neutral background.
fig 3. Antique 20th Century Tambour Cabinet in Oak

Measurements : 49.5cm Width x 44.5cm Depth x 115.5cm Height

All our products are available for viewing at our stockroom based in Malvern strictly by appointment only.

Every order is professionally cleaned and polished by our team prior to dispatch or collection.

fig 4. An upright antique oak tambour cabinet featuring a slatted roll-top sliding door and a brass pull handle against a neutral background.
fig 4. Antique 20th Century Tambour Cabinet in Oak

Please feel free to get in contact with us regarding any queries you might have relating to a specific piece or if you’d like to arrange a visit and I aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Prior to making a purchase, it is important that you please contact us to confirm the piece is still available. We endeavour to keep our stock details up to date, but due to our fast stock turnover there maybe occasions where an item has been sold but it has not yet been updated online.

fig 5. An upright antique oak tambour cabinet featuring a slatted roll-top sliding door and a brass pull handle against a neutral background.
fig 5. Antique 20th Century Tambour Cabinet in Oak

Delivery ( £65 ) :

All our pieces are professionally wrapped in black plastic and sent though a trusted private courier which we can organise upon your request.

The delivery service consists of a two man team with a delivery timeframe of 3 - 15 working days from the date payment has been received. Please contact us to discuss any specific requirements and we will do our upmost to accommodate these, although no guarantees can be given.

fig 6. An upright antique oak tambour cabinet featuring a slatted roll-top sliding door and a brass pull handle against a neutral background.
fig 6. Antique 20th Century Tambour Cabinet in Oak

The courier will be in contact with you directly with details of exact delivery date and approximate time of arrival.

We currently cover all of the UK Mainlands including most of Scotland.

Scotland - 

Delivery cost and timeframe to Scotland and Scottish Highlands will vary regarding on the location and number of orders we have in the area so please get in contact for a direct quote.

fig 7. An upright antique oak tambour cabinet featuring a slatted roll-top sliding door and a brass pull handle against a neutral background.
fig 7. Antique 20th Century Tambour Cabinet in Oak

Collection ( FREE ) :

Pieces can be collected from WR6 5JE free of charge strictly by appointment only. Please contact us to arrange this.

All goods will be professionally cleaned and polished by our team prior to your arrival.

Payment via cash on collection is highly preferred.

Many thanks and if you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us and one of our team will respond as quickly as possible.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Antique Oak Tambour Cabinet to the Edwardian era.

Height
115.5cm (45.47")
Width
49.5cm (19.49")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1117520
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-3618
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
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Location
Unit 4
Worcester Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR6 5JE
United Kingdom
Verified Since Apr 2023
Items For Sale 439
Items Sold 2,259
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Verified Since Apr 2023
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Location: Unit 4, Worcester Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR6 5JE, United Kingdom
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An upright antique oak tambour cabinet featuring a slatted roll-top sliding door and a brass pull handle against a neutral background.
Antique 20th Century Tambour Cabinet In Oak
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An upright antique oak tambour cabinet featuring a slatted roll-top sliding door and a brass pull handle against a neutral background.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourMedium Brown
  • MotifsSlatted tambour door, Brass pull handle, Keyhole escutcheon, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 115.5 cm (45 in) x W 49.5 cm (19 in) x D 44.5 cm (18 in)

A tambour cabinet features a door made of narrow vertical slats of wood glued to canvas or leather backing, allowing it to slide smoothly around a track. They gained immense popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries for office and library use to save space.

These cabinets are traditionally constructed using solid hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or mahogany, featuring fine dovetail joints and complex internal tracking systems machined precisely to allow the slatted door to glide without friction.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-appropriate hardware, such as brass pulls, traditional cut nails or early screws, hand-finished interior pigeonholes, and visible signs of natural timber shrinkage and patination along the slatted tracks.

Pairing this piece with clean-lined contemporary furniture allows the rich wood grain and textural slatted facade to act as a focal point, functioning effectively as a sophisticated home office storage unit or a bedside cabinet.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood splitting. Regularly apply a quality beeswax polish and buff gently with a soft cloth to nourish the grain and protect the finish.
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