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Oak Tambour Filing Cabinet
For sale by Heydays Antiques
for sale €345     $375
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Oak Tambour Filing Cabinet

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Heydays Antiques
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A golden oak filing, craft or collectors cabinet with a tambour front. Internally the cabinet has nine drawers. The tambour, lock and key are all in good order. C1930.

Overall measurements are: height 115cm x width 47cm x depth 36cm

The internal size of each drawer is width 38cm x 30cm. Good solid antique condition: surface wear commensurate with age.

Viewing / collection welcome by appointment MK19

SHIPPING NOT INCLUDED. Please ask any questions and supply postcode for delivery options.

Physical Dimensions
Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

Heydays Antiques has dated this Oak Tambour Filing Cabinet to the 1930s.

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SA1229570
Description
A golden oak filing, craft or collectors cabinet with a tambour front. Internally the cabinet has nine drawers. The tambour, lock and key are all in good order. C1930.

Overall measurements are: height 115cm x width 47cm x depth 36cm

fig 1. A tall oak tambour filing cabinet featuring a slatted wooden roll-front shutter door with a key inserted near the upper handle.
fig 1. Oak Tambour Filing Cabinet

The internal size of each drawer is width 38cm x 30cm. Good solid antique condition: surface wear commensurate with age.

Viewing / collection welcome by appointment MK19

SHIPPING NOT INCLUDED. Please ask any questions and supply postcode for delivery options.

Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this Oak Tambour Filing Cabinet to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229570
Heydays Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in personal attention for 17/18/19th c traditional longcase clocks & early 20th c triple weight quarter chiming musical clocks

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Archive I A tall oak tambour filing cabinet featuring a slatted wooden roll-front shutter door with a key inserted near the upper handle.

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A tall oak tambour filing cabinet featuring a slatted wooden roll-front shutter door with a key inserted near the upper handle.
Oak tambour filing cabinet
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  • ObjectFiling Cabinets
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTambour shutter, Wooden pull handle, Keyhole escutcheon, Plinth base
  • SizeH 115 cm (45 in) x W 47 cm (19 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

This freestanding filing cabinet dates from the Edwardian period and exemplifies a gentleman's library style. Constructed from golden oak, the cabinet exhibits a warm brown timber colour with a slatted tambour shutter door that operates vertically. The top frieze incorporates a brass keyhole escutcheon above a central wooden pull handle fitted with a hanging tassel. The rectangular body rests upon a plain plinth base supported by rectangular block feet, and the exterior shows surface wear commensurate with its age. Measuring 115 cm high, 47 cm wide and 36 cm deep, this vertical storage unit provides compact organisation for paperwork, crafts or small collections. The tambour mechanism conceals nine internal drawers, each measuring 38 cm wide and 30 cm deep. Such a piece suits a home study, executive office, hallway or library as a practical workspace or study storage solution.

FAQs

A tambour filing cabinet is a vertical storage piece featuring a flexible front door constructed from thin wooden slats mounted onto canvas. The slatted door slides up into a hidden top track to reveal internal shelves or document trays.

Tambour doors are crafted by glueing individual wooden slats side-by-side onto a flexible heavy-duty canvas backing. This construction allows the wooden front to glide smoothly along curved side channels inside the cabinet casing.

Authentic pieces from the early 20th century typically feature solid oak frame construction, original brass keyhole escutcheons, and fitted interior document trays or index drawers. Smooth functionality of the flexible slat door and age-appropriate wood patination also indicate authenticity.

An antique tambour cabinet serves as ideal vertical storage in modern home offices, hallways, or living rooms. Its closed wooden front hides clutter, while the natural timber tones complement both contemporary minimalist decor and traditional schemes.

Dust the exterior wooden slats regularly with a soft cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the timber finish. Ensure the internal canvas backing remains dry to prevent warping and keep the guide channels clear of debris.
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