Best file cabinet

File cabinets can help keep your important documents safe and secure. Check out our list of the best file cabinets for your home or office.

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File cabinets are an essential piece of furniture for every home and commercial office. File cabinets keep all your documents in one safe, organised space and make them easily accessible. Modern file cabinets look good too, and they come in a variety of different shapes, sizes, and designs. So if you’re ready to get your paperwork in check, here is a list of the best file cabinets to purchase for your home or office. 

Best overall

Best overall

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Soges 3-Drawer mobile file cabinet

Strong, durable and multifunctional

This file cabinet is super stylish and fits under most desks with ease.  It has three layered drawers, so there’s space for all your items from stationery to files. It also has a built-in lock which will secure all three drawers keeping your documents safe and sound. 

Best for home office

best home office

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MECOLOR half height metal file cabinet

Stylish and practical

If you’re looking for a file cabinet that will blend into your home office surroundings but still be functional, then this is a great pick. It has three shelves, with two of them being adjustable. The shelves are ideal for storing documents and files and can be closed off from view when not in use. It also comes with a key lock for extra security. 

Best under desk

Best file cabinet for under desk

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Dripex 3-Drawer mobile file cabinet

Add more space to your work area

This file cabinet is perfect for home or commercial offices as it won’t take up too much space whilst still allowing you to store all your important documents. It comes in a range of bright colours to really make a statement. It has three drawers and adjustable drawer dividers so you can keep your files and folders in order.

Best for a busy office

best for heavy use

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Talos heavy duty steel filing cabinet

A heavy duty cabinet perfect for a commercial space

The Talos filing cabinet is ideal for heavy-duty use. The drawers open 100% so you can easily get to your files that are at the back of the cabinet with ease. It has a cylinder lock that comes with two keys. You can store up to 40kg of files per drawer, and there are four drawers in total. It also comes in four finishes; coffee cream, grey, black and white so you can coordinate it with your office decor.  

Best portable cabinet

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Cathedral Metal home file A4

A filing cabinet that moves with you

Who said that a good file cabinet needs to be large? This portable file cabinet has a lockable lid so you can keep your documents private and secure. It’s perfect for storing A4 size documents and already has five A4 suspension files included.

Bottom line

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When it comes to finding the perfect file cabinet, you need one that is strong, durable and has plenty of space. The Soges 3 drawer file cabinet offers all these things. It can take up to 150kg in weight and is on castors should you need to move it. 

The Dripex 3 drawer mobile file cabinet would look great in any office. It has an anti-tilt mechanism which keeps it sturdy and prevents it from falling. We also love that it comes in a wide range of bright colours.

Rachael Penn
Freelancer

I’m Rachael, and I’m a freelance writer at Real Homes. I write buying guides, product reviews, and news pieces on how to live your best home life. I live in a Victorian terrace in Newport, South Wales, with my husband Chris and our two terriers, a Westie called Maggie and a Sealyham called Murray. I specialize in trying out products that can change the way you live your life. Whether that be a vacuum cleaner that can cut your cleaning time in half or a mattress that will guarantee you the best night’s sleep.