A filing cabinet keeps documents, records and paperwork sorted and off your desk, and on a lockable model, secure. We stock over 100 filing cabinets — 2, 3 and 4 drawer designs, metal and timber, mobile and fixed, with lockable options — from around $63, with most sitting between $90 and $200. Stock is held across our Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane warehouses, so orders dispatch within 1-2 business days.
How many drawers does a filing cabinet need?
The number of drawers depends on how much you file and the space you have. A 2-drawer filing cabinet is compact, fits under most desks and suits a home office with light paperwork. A 3-drawer cabinet gives more capacity while staying a sensible size for a study. A 4-drawer cabinet holds a serious volume of records and suits a busy office, though it needs more floor space and stands taller. As a rule, pick one drawer more than you think you need — filing tends to grow.
What types of filing cabinets are there?
Filing cabinets differ by material and how they are used. A metal filing cabinet is the most hard-wearing and is the standard choice for heavy daily filing. A timber filing cabinet looks softer and blends into a home office or a room where the cabinet is on show. A mobile filing cabinet, often called a pedestal, sits on castors and rolls under or beside a desk. A lockable filing cabinet adds a key lock across the drawers, which matters for anything confidential. Choose the material for the room and the lock for the contents.
Quick buyer's checklist
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Drawer count: 2-drawer for light use, 3 or 4 for higher volume
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Lock: Choose a lockable model for confidential documents
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Mobile or fixed: Castors let the cabinet roll under a desk
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Drawer suspension: Check the weight rating — see below
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Filing format: Confirm the drawer takes A4 or foolscap hanging files
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Flat-pack delivery: All cabinets ship boxed and fit through 80cm doorways
What drawer suspension should a filing cabinet have?
A filing cabinet should have ball-bearing drawer suspension if you store anything heavier than light paperwork — this is the detail most listings leave out. Budget cabinets use roller suspension, which tends to stick or jam once a drawer is loaded past about 15kg. Ball-bearing suspension runs smoothly and is generally rated to 25–35kg per drawer. A full drawer of documents is heavier than people expect, so check the drawer weight rating on the product page rather than assuming every cabinet handles a full load.
How much does a filing cabinet cost in Australia?
Filing cabinets at Simple Deals start from around $63 for compact metal drawer cabinets. Most 3 and 4 drawer cabinets sit between $90 and $200, with larger timber and lockable designs at the higher end. All cabinets dispatch within 1–2 business days from our Australian warehouses.
What most furniture sites won't admit
Almost every filing cabinet sold online in Australia is imported from China, Vietnam, Malaysia or Indonesia — including ours. Where the cabinet is made is not the real difference between online furniture retailers. What matters is what happens after the stock lands in Australia. Marketplaces dropship straight from an overseas container, which is why their "fast delivery" stretches into six weeks. We import in bulk, hold stock across our Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane warehouses, and ship from there — the same imported cabinet, dispatched in 1–2 business days.
Frequently asked questions
What if my filing cabinet arrives damaged?
Contact us within 7 days with photos. We will arrange a replacement or refund under the 12-month warranty. Transit damage is uncommon with flat-pack cabinets, and we work to resolve any claim quickly.
Does a filing cabinet fit A4 hanging files?
Most do, and many also take foolscap. Drawer dimensions are listed on each product page, so check the size against the hanging files you use before ordering.
How long does delivery take?
Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane: 3–5 business days. Perth and Adelaide: 5–8 days. Regional and remote areas: 7–14 days.
Can I pay with Afterpay, Zip or PayPal?
Yes, all three. A $150 filing cabinet works out to four payments of $37.50 with Afterpay, four payments of $37.50 with PayPal Pay in 4, or roughly $13 a month with Zip over 12 months. Klarna is also available.
What's the warranty?
12 months on manufacturing defects, plus 15-day returns on unassembled cabinets in original packaging.
Complete your office
A filing cabinet handles the paperwork, and a few pieces finish the office. Most buyers add three at the same time: an office desk to work at, an office chair set to the right height, and a bookcase for reference books and folders.
Why us
Simple Deals — family-run since 2018. Australian warehouse stock. Support on 1300 456 786. Afterpay, Zip, Klarna and PayPal. 12-month warranty, 15-day returns. 4.66★ from 5,363 verified reviews.
