Why Buy a Lateral Wood Filing Cabinet?
>> Saturday 8 May 2010
One of the main reasons why lateral filing cabinets are most of the time preferred over other types of file cabinets is because they are much more accessible, and due to the fact that the "footprint" of this type works better than a regular vertical cabinet. With this model, the files go from side to side.
One of the many benefits to the model of lateral file cabinets is that they mix better with other furniture in the office. Plus the fact that they leave ample space on top where you can store office supplies or books, or place a functional hutch that can add extra space for other things.
Wood lateral filing cabinets are often preferred for their aesthetics compared to that of a standard metal file cabinet. The reasons why most choose not to purchase metal file cabinets is because of their sharp edges, and the tendency to tip forward once several drawers are opened at the same time. But in its defense, some metal file cabinet models have fail safe systems that stops you from opening multiple drawers at the same time.
Wood lateral file cabinets are much more pleasing to the eye since you can choose the color of the model so that it can match the design of your office and its furniture.
Wood cabinets are usually made from mid density, laminated fiberboard. And most models have ball-bearing slides for ease of use when it comes to closing and opening. These cabinets are normally made to handle either business size files or legal size files. They also come in designs that mimic low profile dressers, complete with decorative pulls, and sleek styles shaped indents rather than pulls or handles. When it comes to its finish, you can choose from a wide array of wood finish and specified paint finishes.
Lateral filing cabinets are very common in home offices, especially when the home office acts as a dining room, bedroom, or even a family room. They blend in easily compared to a standard metal vertical file cabinet, and can mimic ordinary home furniture.
Cheaper models entail assembly, but most of the time the lone tool needed is a simple screwdriver. High end models on the other hand come in pre-assembled most of the time.
