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Under Desk File Cabinet

An under desk file cabinet rolls into the knee well and back out when you need it, which is how a small room keeps its filing without giving up floor space. Ours are on casters, most lock, and most clear a standard desk height.

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Save $50Metal File Cabinet, 2 Drawers, Locking, 25.6 in Tall, White, 17.7 in Wide
Save $50Metal File Cabinet, 2 Drawers, Locking, 25.6 in Tall, Black
Save $75Rolling Minimalist Metal File Cabinet, 3 Drawers, Locking, 22.8 in
Save $75Rolling Minimalist Metal File Cabinet, 3 Drawers, Locking, 22.8 in, 17.7 in Tall
Save $45Rolling Modern Metal File Cabinet, 3 Drawers, Locking, 23.6 in Tall
Save $70Modern Metal File Cabinet, 2 Drawers, Locking, 25.8 in Tall, Black
Save $70Rolling Metal File Cabinet, 3 Drawers, Locking, 24 in, White
Save $80Rolling File Cabinet, 2 Drawers, Locking, 24.8 in Tall, White
Save $75Rolling File Cabinet, 2 Drawers, 26.6 in Tall, Oak
Rolling File Cabinet, 2 Drawers, 26.6 in Tall, Oak Sale price$290 Regular price$365
Save $70Fluted File Cabinet, 31.5 in, White
Fluted File Cabinet, 31.5 in, White Sale price$265 Regular price$335
Save $80Rolling File Cabinet, 2 Drawers, Locking, 24.8 in Tall, Black
Save $50Rolling Metal File Cabinet, 2 Drawers, Locking, 25.6 in Tall, 15 in Wide
Save $75Rolling File Cabinet, 3 Drawers, Locking, 22.8 in Tall, White and Gray, 17.7 in Wide
Save $50Rolling Steel File Cabinet, 3 Drawers, Locking, 23.6 in Tall
Save $55File Cabinet, 3 Drawers, 22.2 in Tall, Black
File Cabinet, 3 Drawers, 22.2 in Tall, Black Sale price$220 Regular price$275
Save $70Rolling Modern File Cabinet, 3 Drawers, 25.5 in Tall
Save $75Rolling File Cabinet, 3 Drawers, Locking, 22.8 in Tall, Black, Black
Save $50Rolling Steel File Cabinet, 3 Drawers, Locking, 23.6 in Tall, 17.3 in Wide
Save $70Fluted File Cabinet, 31.5 in, Black
Fluted File Cabinet, 31.5 in, Black Sale price$265 Regular price$335
Save $45Contemporary Metal File Cabinet, 3 Drawers, Locking, 23.6 in Tall
Save $85Rolling Industrial File Cabinet, 2 Drawers, Locking, 26 in Tall, Espresso
Save $50Rolling Industrial File Cabinet, 2 Drawers, 26.6 in Tall
Save $55File Cabinet, 3 Drawers, 22.2 in Tall, Brown
File Cabinet, 3 Drawers, 22.2 in Tall, Brown Sale price$220 Regular price$275
Save $50Rolling Metal File Cabinet, 2 Drawers, Locking, 25.6 in Tall
Save $75Rolling Modern Metal File Cabinet, 2 Drawers, Locking, 26.6 in, White

Height is the only measurement that matters

Most desks sit 29 to 30 inches from the floor. A cabinet needs to clear that with enough room to open the top drawer, so under about 27 inches is the range to look in. Every product page states the height.

Braked casters, not just casters

A cabinet that rolls also rolls away when you pull a drawer. Most of these have brakes on at least two wheels, which holds the cabinet still while it is open. That is a working requirement rather than a nicety.

The top becomes a surface

Once a pedestal is out from under the desk it is a side table at desk height, which is useful for a printer or for spreading out paperwork. Check the stated top weight if you plan to leave something heavy on it.

Specifications

Mobility
Casters, most with brakes
Height note
Most clear a 29 to 30 in desk
Materials
Steel, MDF, solid wood
Drawers
2 to 3 on most
Locking
Most, not all

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

How do I know it will fit under my desk?
Measure from the floor to the underside of your desk, then compare against the cabinet height on the product page. Leave an inch or two so the top drawer opens freely.
Do the wheels lock?
On most, two of the casters have brakes. Engage them before opening a drawer, or the cabinet rolls away from you rather than the drawer coming out.
Can I put a printer on top?
Often yes, but check the stated top capacity. A rolling pedestal is less suitable than a fixed cabinet for anything heavy that will live there permanently.
Will the casters damage a wood floor?
Soft casters are designed not to. On an older floor, or if the cabinet will be moved often, a mat or floor protector removes the risk entirely.