15 Best Office Storage Cabinets (Review) In 2020

Our best choice for an office storage cabinet is the large printer stand from Tribesigns. With dimensions 39.42″ x 13.8″, the Tribesigns 2-Drawer Wooden Storage Cabinet & Printer Stand is one of the larger storage cabinets we reviewed but is a great choice if you want to store printers or scanners plus all your office supplies in one place. It sits 25.6 inches high, so is a few inches lower than your average office desk.

The top of this unit can easily support heavy items, like a printer, and directly underneath this, you get two open storage areas that are the right size for storing spare reams of paper. In the bottom half of the storage cabinet you get two drawers, each just over 7 inches deep and 12 inches wide. They are not large enough for files or documents but work well for small accessories, and the top drawer is lockable. You also get a small cupboard with doors and another open storage space next to the drawers – here you can place your ring binders or files.

The Tribesigns product is made from a white E1 particle board and can hold 150lbs. It is quite challenging to put together, especially when you are assembling the lockable drawer.

Our premium pick for the best storage cabinet is the Fedmax Lockable Storage Cabinet. This product works well in a large office, although probably not the best design for a home room, and can also be used as a utility cabinet for garage storage or in an industrial space.

It is very heavy-duty, built with steel, and has a maximum weight capacity of 900lbs. There are five shelves inside the two doors, four of which are adjustable and each can hold 180lbs, so it is quite versatile, although there are no drawers for smaller items. With the Fedmax you get a pre-installed lock with two keys to help keep your items secure, and there are leg levelers that will ensure it remains stable and wobble-free even on an uneven surface.

Assembly of this storage cabinet is a little time-consuming, and as it is a tall storage option, measuring 13.5″x15.8″x70.8″, you will need assistance to maneuver it especially as there are no wheels.

The Winsome Wood Halifax 5-Drawer Mobile Side Cabinet gives you the versatility of drawers plus cupboards and a work top to support a printer. Made from composite wood, this has a white finish, and measures approximately 30″ x 16″ x 26″. There are limited instructions included in the pack, so it does take a bit of time to put together but is not overly complex.

On the left half of the storage unit, you get a closed storage space with an adjustable shelf, and five drawers are positioned on the right. Each drawer measures 13″ x 11.7″ x 2.6″, so they can easily hold smaller office supplies.

The Sauder Miscellaneous Storage Cabinet with Doors & Shelves is one of the easiest models to put together compared to the other product we reviewed, partly because of the clear instructions, but also due to the simple design. This cabinet is essentially a large cupboard with two doors, made from engineered wood and laminate, with a heavy wooden-look finish. The particle boards used are quite thin, so while this makes the whole product lightweight, it also means that the weight capacity is quite limited.

The design looks more like a quality piece of home furnishing, rather than an office storage cupboard. The shelves are adjustable, but there are no drawers and no locks to keep any of your items are secure. While it is lightweight, you may struggle to reposition this storage unit as there are no casters on the base.

If you are looking for a small floor cabinet that will work well in a home office, living room, or under a desk then the WLIVE Wide Dresser with 3-Drawers Side Cabinet is worth considering. Don’t let the ‘wide’ description fool you; it is only 33 inches across, so is adequate but not large enough to consume much space. This cabinet gives you three drawers and one slim cupboard.

Made from MDF, it is relatively easy to put together and has additional features such as soft-close hinges, metal handles, and a solid metal frame for stability. If you like the look of the WLIVE then you will be pleased to see that it is part of a home furnishing range, so you can buy additional matching units.

Our budget pick from the best storage cabinets is the KETER Space Winner Storage Cabinet. This is actually designed as a garage storage unit but works equally well as one of the free-standing storage cabinets. The Keter is a heavy-duty, sturdy product that is approximately 67 inches tall. The four shelves inside are adjustable and each shelf can hold 44lbs. The doors can be locked for added security.

This cabinet is made from polypropylene resin, which gives it high strength and also keeps it weatherproof and easy to clean. If you work in outdoor or industrial areas, then you will definitely appreciate these features. The downside with this product is that there are repeated issues with delivery with some parts missing on arrival.

Our best value option gives you a high degree of flexibility. The KOUSI Large Adjustable Cube Storage System is made from a durable polypropylene resin material and comes in the form of twenty cubes, each measuring 14 x 18 x 14 inches. These cubes are configured in a design that gives you four units across and five units high, although if you want to configure them differently, this is possible. The connectors are made from stainless steel, making it a secure unit.

Assembly is easy; you just need to tap the pieces with the included hammer, and you can decide to fit all doors and sides or skip some to give you open storage space. The Kousi cabinet storage is an unusual look for office furniture, but it is one of the more versatile options and can be used in the living room or home kitchen.

The South Shore Small 2-Door Storage Cabinet with Adjustable Shelf, with a height of just over 32 inches, makes it a good option to consider to avoid tall storage cabinet options. This storage cabinet is made from laminated particleboard, this has a Royal Cherry finish, and will sit nicely as a part of your dining chairs and table set, your living room, or communal office space.

The South Shore is a relatively simple style, with a double door that hides an adjustable shelf. There are no drawers, locks, wheel, or rubber pads to protect the floor. It is, however, part of the Morgan range so you can add more pieces of matching furniture if you wish to.

If you are looking for a lightweight cabinet, then the Sauder Harbor View Antiqued Storage Cabinet is not the right choice for you as this weighs in at 122lbs. It is made with double doors and has four shelves inside, three of which are adjustable and measure 15 inches across. The top shelf spans the full length of the cabinet, so measures approximately 30inches wide.

The exterior of the Sauder Harbor View gives you an attractive antiqued, dark wood appearance with wooden slats on the doors and solid wood doorknobs. The instructions are quite easy to follow, but you will need a few people to help you move the unit to its desired position.

The DEVAISE 3-Drawer Open Storage Wood File Cabinet is a great option if don’t need to save any floor space and have room for some additional furniture. This storage unit gives you three drawers, including one large drawer that can be used for hanging A4 files and an open storage area with an adjustable shelf. The open area measures 15inches wide and 26inches tall, and the height can be split with the shelf.

The top of the Devaise cabinet gives you a surface that is 32 x 16 inches, so works well as a display top, or as a printer trolley. The whole unit will hold up to 100lbs and can be easily moved thanks to the casters, two of which are lockable. Overall it is a high-quality piece of furniture that is long-lasting and easy yet time-consuming to assemble.

The BirdRock Home Seagrass 2-Tier File Cubby Cabinet is a great option if you want to avoid any home assembly as this comes ready built. While this is probably not the best choice for a formal office setting, the decorative boxes look nice in a living room, as kitchen storage, bathroom storage, or home office.

Measuring 15.5 x 21.25 x 30.25 inches, this is a compact model with a white wood frame and two boxes that are handwoven from seagrass. Each box is big enough to hold hanging A4 files. There are no wheels on the Birdrock, but it is lightweight so repositioning it is easy and if you needed to, you could place an additional product on top, to give you four boxes.

The HOMECHO Ladder Shelf Storage Cabinet gives you a modern twist on a standard design that will save you floor space. This unit is almost 69inches tall, with three drawers at the bottom and three shelves above them that decrease in size as you go higher. The top shelf is the smallest, measuring just 7.9inches deep and 20inches wide.

This is an attractive piece that can be placed in a home kitchen, as a tall nightstand or as an office cabinet for small supplies. It is not suitable for holding heavy loads, but the shelves can support files and books up to 11lbs. The Homecho is made from particle board, with a metal frame and the drawers are thick fabric with wooden fronting.

With the Mainstays Tall 4-Door Storage Cabinet, you get four storage areas. These can be changed in size thanks to the two adjustable shelves, and there is one fixed shelf in the center of the unit. This comes in White Stipple color and was originally designed to be a kitchen unit, although thanks to the adjustable storage areas and large size it works very well to hold books, files, and other accessories. In total the interior measures 19.7 x 15.4 x 59.1 inches.

The Mainstays is not the most stable or sturdy of units, as the cardboard backing is not very strong but if you mount it to the wall or store heavy items at the base, it will be well balanced.

As one of the largest cabinets we reviewed, the Sandusky Lee Locking Steel Cabinet has a high weight capacity of 180lbs per shelf. When fully assembled it measures 36 x 18 x 72 inches, is made of steel, and has a black finish, making it more suitable for industrial areas and commercial workspaces.

This is quick to put together with a snap mechanism, and the three-point locking mechanism keeps your items safe and secure. The interior shelves can be moved in two-inch increments and the steel material with reinforced hinges make it a very heavy duty choice.

The HOMECHO Lateral File Cabinet with 2 Drawers gives you a selection of storage areas, including two drawers, two open areas, and a small cupboard. It is also strong enough to support a printer on the top surface. The drawers are large enough to hold A4 files. With four castors, two of which are lockable, this unit can be moved around easily without leaving scratches on your floor or wall.

This Homecho unit is made from MDF/particleboard and has a unique rustic finish that matches other furniture from the range. If you have no experience in putting together flat-pack cabinets, then this will definitely test you.