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Antique Oak Tambour Front File Cabinet
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Antique Oak Tambour Front File Cabinet

1900 - 1920
Sold 27 May 2025 · Rawlings Antiques
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Description

Antique oak tambour front file cabinet circa 1920 .

The cabinet is in good used condition ,it has 9 slide out trays , The tambour works as it should and comes complete with a working lock and key .

The cabinet is in good used condition It does have the odd mark as should be expected , and is woodworm free .

We can arrange delivery through out the UK and ship world wide please enquire for our competitive delivery prices .

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Tambour Cabinet to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Reference Numbers
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SA1131517
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Description
Antique oak tambour front file cabinet circa 1920 .
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The cabinet is in good used condition ,it has 9 slide out trays , The tambour works as it should and comes complete with a working lock and key.
Rawlings Antiques

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The cabinet is in good used condition It does have the odd mark as should be expected , and is woodworm free .

We can arrange delivery through out the UK and ship world wide please enquire for our competitive delivery prices .

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Tambour Cabinet to the 1920s.

Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Reference Numbers
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SA1131517
Rawlings Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2017
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Essex
United Kingdom
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An upright antique oak tambour front filing cabinet featuring a slatted sliding door and a brass pull handle on a top drawer.
Antique oak tambour front file cabinet
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An upright antique oak tambour front filing cabinet featuring a slatted sliding door and a brass pull handle on a top drawer.
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  • ObjectFiling Cabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlatted tambour door, Quarter-sawn oak grain, Brass drop handle, Keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 112 cm (44 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

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A tambour front cabinet features a door made of narrow wooden slats glued to a canvas or leather backing, allowing it to slide smoothly along tracks. This space-saving mechanism became highly popular in offices and libraries during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Authentic period cabinets are typically crafted from solid quarter-sawn oak with prominent medullary rays. Construction methods involve traditional dovetail joints, brass hardware, and precision-milled wooden tracks for the sliding tambour mechanism.

Authenticity is indicated by period-appropriate construction such as hand-cut or early machine dovetailing, solid timber panels, patinated brass pulls, and minor wear consistent with age. Maker stamps or patent marks inside the drawer or back panels also help verify origin.

This piece works well as a functional accent alongside contemporary minimalist desks, introducing warmth and texture through its exposed wood grain. It provides practical vertical storage while anchoring a room with historic character.

Maintain the wood by dusting with a dry, soft cloth and occasionally applying natural beeswax to nourish the finish. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and major temperature fluctuations to prevent the wood and tracks from warping.
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