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Small Proportioned Light Oak Filing Cabinet
Worboys Antiques
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Worboys Antiques

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Small Proportioned Light Oak Filing Cabinet

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Worboys Antiques
Description

French light oak tambour front filing cabinet having panelled sides with three slide out plywood shelves , raised on a plinth base . The shelf dimensions are 37 cm wide x 30.5 cm deep.

Height

77 cm / 30 1⁄2"

Width

45 cm / 17 "

Depth

39 cm / 15 1⁄2"

Good Condition Wax Finished With Working Lock & Key

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Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1229024
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378748
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Description
French light oak tambour front filing cabinet having panelled sides with three slide out plywood shelves , raised on a plinth base . The shelf dimensions are 37 cm wide x 30.5 cm deep.

Height

77 cm / 30 1⁄2"

fig 1. A small light oak filing cabinet featuring a slatted wooden tambour front with a metal handle and keyhole lock at the top.
fig 1. Small Proportioned Light Oak Filing Cabinet

Width

45 cm / 17 "

Depth

39 cm / 15 1⁄2"

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
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1229024
Dealers Internal Ref
378748
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

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A small light oak filing cabinet featuring a slatted wooden tambour front with a metal handle and keyhole lock at the top.
Small Proportioned Light Oak Filing Cabinet
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A small light oak filing cabinet featuring a slatted wooden tambour front with a metal handle and keyhole lock at the top.
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FAQs

A tambour filing cabinet is a specialized office storage unit featuring a flexible wooden slat door that slides open along tracks to reveal internal shelves or filing trays. Originating in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these cabinets were widely used in commercial offices for secure, space-saving document storage.

Authentic vintage filing cabinets were typically crafted from solid oak or oak veneers, featuring interlocking flexible wooden slats glued to canvas backings for the tambour mechanism. Internal components often included metal locking mechanisms and adjustable pine or oak trays.

Original pieces feature smooth-running wooden tambour slats, original brass or steel escutcheons, and visible joinery such as dovetail joints on internal trays. Look for authentic age marks, original keyholes, and solid timber plinth bases rather than modern composite materials.

A compact oak filing cabinet functions as an end table next to a sofa, an alternative bedside table, or functional storage in a home office organisation system. Pair the warm timber tones with brass lighting, modern ceramics, or botanical displays to balance its original utilitarian purpose.

Clean the timber regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a quality wax polish to maintain the original finish. Keep the tambour track free of dust and debris, and lubricate the side runners with paraffin wax to maintain smooth movement.
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