Choosing an Office File Cabinet

It can be a tricky task to choose an office file cabinet. The choices can be endless. If you don’t go through your options carefully, you could easily end up buying the wrong item. Fortunately there are a few major points you can keep in mind to help you find the right piece of office file furniture.

Budget for Office Filing Cabinet

The cost of an office cabinet is always a top concern. Some models like the Storex Wheeled Two Drawer Filing Cabinet and the Home Office Two Drawer File by Hirsh Industries are among your cheapest options at only around $60 to $80. Always remember though that cheap brands may only provide limited storage capacities. Some may also have product problems such as flimsy material and tipping.

On the other extreme are expensive models. These include the 3 Drawer 36” Wide Heavy Duty File by Hon, the Tiffany Industries CLFCRY Corsica Lateral File by United Stationers and the Legal Size Fireproof File Cabinet by Fire King. These can easily cost you anywhere between $500 to $1000. Their prices though are well worth their durability and storage capacity.

Document File Space

A very important aspect of an office file cabinet is its storage space. You would have to choose the filing cabinet that best fits your needs. Some cabinets such as the Mission Natural File Cart by Grand Alliance and the OSP Designs HM130ES Office File Cabinet only have single drawers and top shelves. Most models however have 2 to 5 drawers. Some are vertical cabinets that allow front to back filing while others are lateral cabinets that permit side to side document filing. Lateral cabinets, like the 36” Wide Lateral File Cabinet by Alera, are best for offices with minimal vertical space.

Office and File Cabinet Match

You can’t just pick a cabinet based on your personal style preference alone. You would also have to consider how well a filing cabinet matches the theme and interior of your work space. Offices with rigid or completely industrial set ups would do well with metal monochrome units in black, putty or grey. Some exceptional choices include the 4 Drawer Lateral File Cabinet by Hon, the Light Gray 2 Drawer File Cabinet by United Stationers and the 4 Drawer Putty Vertical File Cabinet by Lorell.

Offices with warmer themes and atmospheres are better suited with wood file cabinets. Some great choices include the Passport Furniture Ebony 2 Drawer File Cabinet, the 10700 Series Two Drawer Lateral File by Hon and 4 Drawer Oxford File Cabinet by Home Decorators Collection.

Cabinet File Mobility

Not all users prefer their filing cabinets to stay fixed in place. You can have a cabinet with casters on it so you can easily wheel it around when you reorganize your office. Some excellent choices are the Bush Business Furniture Corsa Series Wheeled Two Drawer File Cabinet and the Organizer Three Drawer Filing Cabinet by Hirsh.

There is so much more to think about in choosing an office file cabinet. These four basic points however are a good start for you to narrow down your many choices.