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Oak Tambour Door Cabinet English 1915
For sale by Billy Hunt & Co.
for sale €521     $565
£445

Billy Hunt & Co.

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Oak Tambour Door Cabinet English 1915

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Billy Hunt & Co.
Description

A jolly handsome tambour door cabinet in English oak C1915 maybe a tad younger. This one is not too tall and will fit perfectly into a tight space if you so desire.

We have a well shaped oversailing top with the tambour door revealing a number of pull out oak filers - for documents or the like. Condition is good with a few light marks to the top, key is present and working fine. Expect a well cared for cabinet with sensible aging.

A good looking and placeable piece of English oak furniture C1915.

Dimensions

Overall: Height 90.5cm x Width 46.5cm x Depth 38cm

Pull Out Filers: Space Height 5cm & 9cm at top x Width 38cm x Depth 28cm

Date of Manufacture

Billy Hunt & Co. has dated this Antique Oak Tambour Cabinet to the 1910s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09598233
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-125 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
Flexible oak tambour shutter: classic commercial office cabinet work of the era.
Internal sliding trays with front cut-outs: purpose-made filing system for stationery.
Stamped metal escutcheon plate: standard original pattern for Edwardian office furniture.
Quarter-sawn oak top: natural medullary figuring and honest age wear to edges.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

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SA1228319
Dealers Notes

When purchasing from us we include delivery in the purchase price which is based on a one person delivery for England and Wales. Please call or email for quotes to Scotland, Northern Ireland, The Isles and for World-wide shipping

Billy Hunt and Co is located on a large Victorian farm just a short country drive from the Rangemore village, a designated conservation area, which was built by Michael Thomas Bass in the 1850s to house the Bass Rangemore Estate workers consisting mainly of Victorian redbrick cottages and the occasional barn.

Our home is a classic Victorian designed and well equipped late 19th century 2 story red brick built barn of some 4000 sq feet nestled in classic English countryside, which enjoyed a careful full renovation in 2000. The estate still benefits being managed in the traditional manner with an Estate Manger, estate carpenter, gardeners etc. A rather delightful place to have as our work space.

Martina, there is no Billy at Billy hunt, has led the team since 2103 and is an interior designer qualified from The Inchbald School of Design London whose previous working life included such clients as Vertu, Aston Martin and Johnnie Walker to name a few.

Please do not hesitate to call or email if you have any questions on the pieces that may interest you - Many thanks Martina

Description
A jolly handsome tambour door cabinet in English oak C1915 maybe a tad younger. This one is not too tall and will fit perfectly into a tight space if you so desire.
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We have a well shaped oversailing top with the tambour door revealing a number of pull out oak filers - for documents or the like.
Billy Hunt & Co.

Condition is good with a few light marks to the top, key is present and working fine. Expect a well cared for cabinet with sensible aging.

A good looking and placeable piece of English oak furniture C1915.

Dimensions

Overall: Height 90.5cm x Width 46.5cm x Depth 38cm

Pull Out Filers: Space Height 5cm & 9cm at top x Width 38cm x Depth 28cm

Date of Manufacture

Billy Hunt & Co. has dated this Antique Oak Tambour Cabinet to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 09598233
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-125 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
Flexible oak tambour shutter: classic commercial office cabinet work of the era.
Internal sliding trays with front cut-outs: purpose-made filing system for stationery.
Stamped metal escutcheon plate: standard original pattern for Edwardian office furniture.
Quarter-sawn oak top: natural medullary figuring and honest age wear to edges.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228319
Billy Hunt & Co.
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2026

We always endeavor to offer a careful selection of chosen pieces from the british isles ranging from 1800 to 1970

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Archive I A tall dark oak filing cabinet with a vertical tambour slatted roller shutter door and brass lock plate.

Oak Tambour Door Cabinet English 1915

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Billy Hunt & Co.
Telephone 07768 266266 or 01283 617377
Location
NO 8
Callingwood Hall Farm
Rangemore Country Estate
Burton-on-Trent
Staffordshire
DE13 9SH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/billyhunt
Verified Since May 2026
Items For Sale 65
Items Sold 121
Billy Hunt & Co.
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Location: NO 8, Callingwood Hall Farm, Rangemore Country Estate, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9SH, United Kingdom
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A tall dark oak filing cabinet with a vertical tambour slatted roller shutter door and brass lock plate.
Oak Tambour Door Cabinet English 1915
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A tall dark oak filing cabinet with a vertical tambour slatted roller shutter door and brass lock plate.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTambour shutter, Brass keyhole escutcheon, Plinth base, Slatted front

This Edwardian gentleman's library cabinet dates from around 1915 and is made of English oak in a dark brown colour. The piece is fitted with a vertical tambour slatted roller shutter door, a brass keyhole escutcheon, and a plinth base. Light marks are visible on the top surface, along with sensible aging throughout. Overall, the cabinet measures Height 90.5 cm by Width 46.5 cm by Depth 38 cm. Practical for organizing documents or small items in a home office or study, the cabinet fits well into compact spaces. The functioning key secures the tambour door, which opens to reveal internal pull-out oak filers. This functional Edwardian storage item combines traditional timber construction with compact proportions for modern study or living spaces.

FAQs

A tambour door cabinet features a flexible rolling door made of narrow wood slats attached to a fabric backing, which slides along carved tracks to conceal interior storage without requiring door clearance. Popularised in the late 18th century and widely manufactured through the early 20th century, these cabinets were commonly used for office filing, sheet music, and paper storage.

Cabinets from this era were primarily constructed using solid oak, walnut, or mahogany, with flexible timber slats glued onto heavy cotton canvas backing. Internal components often included brass lock plates, steel key mechanisms, and secondary pine or oak drawer linings.

Authentic period examples typically display hand-assembled canvas backings behind the slats, natural oxidisation inside the wooden guide tracks, and era-appropriate cast brass escutcheons. Look for classic joinery such as dovetail joints on internal drawers and solid timber construction rather than modern plywood or synthetic adhesives.

In contemporary interiors, a tambour cabinet functions effectively as a compact home office filing unit, a hallway storage console, or a bedside table. Pairing rich dark oak with neutral wall tones and minimal metallic accessories creates a balanced aesthetic between historic timber craftsmanship and modern styling.

Maintain the smooth movement of the sliding shutter by applying pure beeswax or paraffin wax directly into the wooden side channels to reduce friction without attracting dust. Avoid oil-based lubricants, liquid cleaners, or high humidity, as excess moisture can warp the wooden slats or cause the canvas backing to deteriorate.
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