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French Oak Double Tambour Front Filing Cabinet
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French Oak Double Tambour Front Filing Cabinet

1900 - 1920
Sold 7 May 2025 · Worboys Antiques
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Description

French oak double tambour front filing cabinet having fifteen adjustable shelves , raised on a plinth base . Complete with working lock & key . The shelves are 32 cm deep and 37 cm wide .

Height

180 cm / 71"

Width

87 cm / 34 "

Depth

38.5 cm / 15 "

Good Condition Wax Finished With Working Lock & Key

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Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this French Oak Tambour Cabinet to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
180cm (70.87")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
38.5cm (15.16")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1135894
Dealers Internal Reference
378160
Dealers Notes

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Description
French oak double tambour front filing cabinet having fifteen adjustable shelves , raised on a plinth base . Complete with working lock & key . The shelves are 32 cm deep and 37 cm wide .

Height

180 cm / 71"

fig 1. A tall, French double tambour front filing cabinet crafted from warm brown oak with vertical slatted sliding doors.
fig 1. French Oak Double Tambour Front Filing Cabinet

Width

87 cm / 34 "

Depth

38.5 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 French Oak Tambour Cabinet to the 1920s.

Height
180cm (70.87")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
38.5cm (15.16")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1135894
Dealers Internal Ref
378160
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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Archive I A tall, French double tambour front filing cabinet crafted from warm brown oak with vertical slatted sliding doors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

French Oak Double Tambour Front Filing Cabinet

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Worboys Antiques

Worboys Antiques
Telephone 01494 931812
Location
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
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
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Location: 86 London End, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2JD, United Kingdom, , By appointment.
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A tall, French double tambour front filing cabinet crafted from warm brown oak with vertical slatted sliding doors.
French Oak Double Tambour Front Filing Cabinet
Ref: SA1135894
A tall, French double tambour front filing cabinet crafted from warm brown oak with vertical slatted sliding doors.
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  • ObjectCabinets & Cupboards
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleIndustrial Loft
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlatted tambour doors, Flush wooden handles, Keyhole escutcheons
  • SizeH 180 cm (71 in) x W 87 cm (34 in) x D 38.5 cm (15 in)

FAQs

A tambour cabinet features sliding doors made of narrow slats of wood glued to a canvas or leather backing, which became widely popular in offices during the late 19th and early 20th centuries for saving space.

Traditional filing cabinets of this era were primarily constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or mahogany, often featuring integrated brass or iron hardware and locks.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-cut joinery, canvas-backed wooden slats that run smoothly in curved wooden grooves, and period-appropriate cast iron or brass locking mechanisms.

This piece can be integrated into contemporary home offices or living spaces as a functional storage solution that adds warmth, texture, and historical character to minimalist schemes.

Preserve antique oak by keeping it out of direct sunlight, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, and periodically applying traditional beeswax to nourish and protect the wood finish.
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