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Edwardian Mahogany Tambour Front Filing Cabinet
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Edwardian Mahogany Tambour Front Filing Cabinet

1900 - 1920
Sold 14 September 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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Description

A superior quality Edwardian period solid mahogany tambour front filing cabinet with original file trays and lifting book rest to the top c.1910. Moulded edge to the solid mahogany lifting top, which can be set to various angles. The cabinet with fielded panel sides and fall front tambour cover with decorative cup handles, includes nine file trays, each taking A4 paper with ease. The nine drawer fronts with polished brass label holders, original brass lock escutcheon and working lock with key. Presented in excellent condition with a deep shine and original patina. A short video of this filing cabinet can be viewed on our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@sturmansantiques1428/videos. Measures 19.5" wide x 16.5" deep x 43" high.

Please contact us with your postcode to obtain a quote for delivery of this item.

Physical Dimensions
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
49.5cm (19.49")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Tambour Cabinet to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1165019
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 41961
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Description
A superior quality Edwardian period solid mahogany tambour front filing cabinet with original file trays and lifting book rest to the top c.1910. Moulded edge to the solid mahogany lifting top, which can be set to various angles.
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The cabinet with fielded panel sides and fall front tambour cover with decorative cup handles, includes nine file trays, each taking A4 paper with ease.
Sturmans Antiques

The nine drawer fronts with polished brass label holders, original brass lock escutcheon and working lock with key. Presented in excellent condition with a deep shine and original patina. A short video of this filing cabinet can be viewed on our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@sturmansantiques1428/videos. Measures 19.5" wide x 16.5" deep x 43" high.

Please contact us with your postcode to obtain a quote for delivery of this item.

Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
49.5cm (19.49")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Tambour Cabinet to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1165019
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 41961
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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Trade Associations

Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An Edwardian mahogany tambour front filing cabinet featuring a slatted roll-down door and brass hardware against a dark wall. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An Edwardian mahogany tambour front filing cabinet featuring a slatted roll-down door and brass hardware against a dark wall. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Edwardian Mahogany Tambour Front Filing Cabinet

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Sturmans Antiques
Telephone 01969 667742 or 07572 889651
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Sturmans Antiques Ltd
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Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sturmansantiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 180
Items Sold 10,946
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An Edwardian mahogany tambour front filing cabinet featuring a slatted roll-down door and brass hardware against a dark wall.
Edwardian Mahogany Tambour Front Filing Cabinet
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An Edwardian mahogany tambour front filing cabinet featuring a slatted roll-down door and brass hardware against a dark wall.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFiling Cabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTambour slats, Brass drop handles, Keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 109 cm (43 in) x W 49.5 cm (19 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

FAQs

An Edwardian tambour cabinet is a piece of office storage furniture from the early 20th century featuring a flexible slatted door that slides along a track to conceal internal shelving or filing compartments.

These cabinets were typically constructed using solid timbers and veneers such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, often complemented by brass hardware and canvas backing for the flexible tambour slats.

Authentic pieces exhibit period construction techniques such as hand-cut dovetail joints, solid wood framing rather than modern composites, patinated brass fittings, and traditional canvas-backed slatted tracks.

This piece works well as a functional accent item in a home study or living space, pairing effectively with both traditional decor and modern minimalist aesthetics to add warmth and texture.

Preservation involves dusting regularly with a soft cloth, applying natural beeswax periodically to nourish the timber, and avoiding placement near direct heat sources or in fluctuating humidity.
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