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Oak Single Tambour Front Filing Cabinet
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Oak Single Tambour Front Filing Cabinet

1900 - 1920
Sold 17 March 2025 · Worboys Antiques
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Description

Oak tambour front filing cabinet having nine slide out drawers , raised on a plinth base with working lock & key. Each drawer measures 6cm high , 38 cm wide and 29.5 cm deep.

Height

111 cm / 43 3/4"

Width

50 cm / 19 "

Depth

38 cm / 15 "

Good Condition Wax Finished With Working Lock & Key

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Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Filing Cabinet to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
111cm (43.70")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
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SA1118758
Dealers Internal Reference
378029
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Description
Oak tambour front filing cabinet having nine slide out drawers , raised on a plinth base with working lock & key. Each drawer measures 6cm high , 38 cm wide and 29.5 cm deep.

Height

111 cm / 43 3/4"

Width

fig 1. An upright antique oak filing cabinet featuring a single slatted tambour door and brass pull handles.
fig 1. Oak Single Tambour Front Filing Cabinet

50 cm / 19 "

Depth

38 cm / 15 "

Good Condition Wax Finished With Working Lock & Key

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

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If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.
Worboys Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Filing Cabinet to the 1920s.

Height
111cm (43.70")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1118758
Dealers Internal Ref
378029
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Worboys Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Worboys Antiques
Telephone 01494 931812
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86 London End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

By appointment.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wa
Verified Since Jul 2005
Items For Sale 194
Items Sold 6,481
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An upright antique oak filing cabinet featuring a single slatted tambour door and brass pull handles.
Oak Single Tambour Front Filing Cabinet
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An upright antique oak filing cabinet featuring a single slatted tambour door and brass pull handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFiling Cabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTambour slats, Panelled sides, Brass hardware
  • SizeH 111 cm (44 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

FAQs

A tambour front cabinet features a door made of narrow wooden slats attached to a flexible canvas or leather backing, allowing it to slide open along a track. This space-saving design gained immense popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries in commercial and professional offices.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid quarter-sawn oak, prized for its durability and distinctive medullary ray grain patterns. Construction often incorporates tongue-and-groove joinery for the slats and sturdy panelled sides to ensure longevity.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers, cast brass or iron hardware, and a smooth-operating slat mechanism running in wooden grooves rather than modern plastic tracks. Look for natural ageing, such as minor patina and oxidation on the metal fittings.

This piece works exceptionally well as a functional storage solution in a home study or as an accent piece in a living room, contrasting cleanly against minimalist modern decor while adding warmth and historical texture.

Maintain the wood by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying natural beeswax periodically to nourish the grain. Avoid placing the cabinet near direct heat sources or in fluctuating humidity to prevent the wooden slats from warping.
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