Tambours & Filing Cabinets

Functional and Stylish Tambour Units

Did you know that the word tambour comes from tambourine meaning ‘drum, frame or circle’? Traditionally made from wood, the thin slats on these cupboards look similar to the cords on the side of a drum, so this is likely the reason for the origin of the word. These slats are typically placed on a flexible backing so the door can fold away along curved tracks. This makes a tambour door unit an ideal storage system for a small office space as you don’t have to allow room for the doors to open outward like traditional office cabinets. You could fit a small unit under a desk for individual storage for example. As the sliding doors are thin there’s also no wasted storage space inside. 

Wooden tambour units have largely now been replaced with metal as it’s cheaper and the metal shelving inside can hold a lot of weight. So if you’re looking for a storage solution for all the paperwork that seems to pile up in an office, these solid units can handle it. We offer a tambour unit in many sizes depending on the office space you have. We also have file hanging rails to add to an existing cupboard to help you maximise space. We even offer a unit with a planter on top so we can help you bring some much-needed green into your office without sacrificing storage. 

Shop a Filing Cabinet Style in NZ to Suit you Without Leaving Your Office

Not only does our business model provide choice for office furniture in NZ, as we’re website based it means you can browse whenever, wherever. Planning an office fit out or expansion is a lot of work and with us you don’t need to drag yourself away to look round a showroom. You just need to browse our catalogue once you’ve done your measurements. Whether you need a tambour door unit to use as a filing cabinet or desks, chairs, and shelving to match we have options. With free shipping on many products, and delivery within 10 business days if the items are in stock there really is no need to look anywhere else. You can start searching our products now and if you need help reach out to our friendly team at sales@smartofficenz.co.nz or 0800 376 373.