Antique Tambour Cabinet – Compact Archive Piece with Character
This original tambour-front cabinet is a fine example of early 20th-century functional furniture design. Originally created as an office archive unit, with its smooth-sliding wooden shutters and extendable interior shelves, it still carries the sturdy elegance of handcrafted utility.
The cabinet is in remarkably good condition: the roll-top mechanism operates smoothly, the wood has aged beautifully without damage, and the original key is still intact. Its compact size makes it highly versatile — generous in storage, yet subtle in presence.
While perfectly suited to a vintage-inspired office or study, this piece also lends itself to more unexpected uses: – as a linen cabinet in a bathroom or bedroom,
– as a shoe storage unit in a hallway,
– or as a display piece in a boutique or studio.
Its modest height makes it ideal for styling: pair it with a painting, a mirror, or a collection of objects above for added visual impact. A multi-purpose antique with a past — and very much ready for a new future.
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Type: Tambour cabinet / archive furniture
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Period: Early 20th century
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Material: Solid wood
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Features: Original key, pull-out shelves, working roll-top
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Suggested use: Archive, office, hallway, bedroom, shop, bathroom