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French Single Tambour Front Filing Cabinet
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French Single Tambour Front Filing Cabinet

1900 - 1920
Sold 20 October 2025 · Worboys Antiques
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Description

French oak Single tambour front filing cabinet having eleven plywood shelves , raised on a plinth base

Height

120 cm / 47 "

Width

44.5 cm / 17 "

Depth

36.5 cm / 14 1/2"

Good Condition Repolished With Working Lock & Key

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Physical Dimensions
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
44.5cm (17.52")
Depth
36.5cm (14.37")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1164761
Dealers Internal Reference
378326
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Description
French oak Single tambour front filing cabinet having eleven plywood shelves , raised on a plinth base

Height

120 cm / 47 "

Width

44.5 cm / 17 "

Depth

36.5 cm / 14 1/2"

Good Condition Repolished 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
120cm (47.24")
Width
44.5cm (17.52")
Depth
36.5cm (14.37")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1164761
Dealers Internal Ref
378326
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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Telephone 01494 931812
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86 London End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

By appointment.
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Verified Since Jul 2005
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A tall, narrow wooden tambour front filing cabinet with a sliding slatted door, brass handle, and lock mechanism.
French Single Tambour Front Filing Cabinet
Ref: SA1164761
A tall, narrow wooden tambour front filing cabinet with a sliding slatted door, brass handle, and lock mechanism.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFiling Cabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleIndustrial
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTambour slatted door, Brass pull handle, Key lock mechanism, Recessed panel sides
  • SizeH 120 cm (47 in) x W 44.5 cm (18 in) x D 36.5 cm (14 in)

FAQs

A tambour cabinet features a sliding door constructed from narrow slats of wood glued to a flexible canvas or leather backing, allowing the door to track around a curve. Popularised in the 19th and early 20th centuries, this mechanism was designed to save space in offices by eliminating swinging doors.

These cabinets are typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, utilising traditional joinery like dovetailing and mortise and tenon. The slatted tambour tracks require precise craftsmanship to ensure smooth operation along internal grooves.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate construction, such as hand-cut dovetails, solid wood backing panels, and natural wear patterns on the wooden tracks. Look for period hardware, maker stamps, and the absence of modern synthetic glues or chipboard.

A vintage wooden filing cabinet functions well as practical workspace storage or as an accent piece in a study or living area. Its warm wood tones and clean vertical lines complement both industrial loft aesthetics and traditional home office settings.

Maintain wooden surfaces by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying natural beeswax periodically to nourish the timber. Avoid placing the cabinet in direct sunlight or near heat sources to prevent the wood from warping and the tambour tracks from sticking.
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