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Title: How hard is it to find an under desk set of drawers?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 September 2015, 18:25:09
I'm drawing a blank :(

All I want is a pedestal/set of drawers that (just) fit under a standard office desk, in beech, ideally 4 drawer.

How hard can it be?  I can find plenty of desk high ones, and plenty of short ones (leaving wasted space between drawers and desk). None that are the right height.

Any gems of wisdom?
Title: Re: How hard is it to find an under desk set of drawers?
Post by: minifreek on 28 September 2015, 18:26:54
Don't think you'll get a 4 drawer set under a desk TBH

More realistic would be to find a 2-3 drawer set...

Have you tried IKEA..?
Title: Re: How hard is it to find an under desk set of drawers?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 September 2015, 18:29:44
Don't think you'll get a 4 drawer set under a desk TBH

More realistic would be to find a 2-3 drawer set...

Have you tried IKEA..?
I have a 4 drawer one that's perfect. I just need another, but Dams International don't do them any more :(

I have wandered round the chavs at Ikea, unless you want something white or pine with an open front, there ain't got ought.  Yes, I was even that desperate to look at their overpriced, poorly made tat!
Title: Re: How hard is it to find an under desk set of drawers?
Post by: Gaffers on 28 September 2015, 19:08:29
Get some screw in heavy duty feet for the desk and raise it an inch or two.  That'll give you the clearance you need for most drawers.
Title: Re: How hard is it to find an under desk set of drawers?
Post by: Varche on 28 September 2015, 19:09:31
Seems a tad expensive but http://www.staples.co.uk/filing-cabinets/cbs/430439.html?promoCode=400600999&Effort_Code=WW&Find_Number=430439
Title: Re: How hard is it to find an under desk set of drawers?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 September 2015, 19:17:19
Get some screw in heavy duty feet for the desk and raise it an inch or two.  That'll give you the clearance you need for most drawers.
The desk has adjustable feet, so I did think about that, but she doesn't want it raised as apparently its the perfect height already.
Title: Re: How hard is it to find an under desk set of drawers?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 September 2015, 19:18:35
Seems a tad expensive but http://www.staples.co.uk/filing-cabinets/cbs/430439.html?promoCode=400600999&Effort_Code=WW&Find_Number=430439
Had already seen that, but its not tall enough, like so many others.  I think height is IRO 670mm
Title: Re: How hard is it to find an under desk set of drawers?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 September 2015, 19:20:34
Oh, and approx. 600mm deep as well. She says she has lots to stuff in them!
Title: Re: How hard is it to find an under desk set of drawers?
Post by: RobG on 28 September 2015, 19:39:06
3-drawer here suit your dimensions
http://www.onlinereality.co.uk/prod/523/gx-under-pedesk-pedestal-drawers
Title: Re: How hard is it to find an under desk set of drawers?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 September 2015, 19:43:36
3-drawer here suit your dimensions
http://www.onlinereality.co.uk/prod/523/gx-under-pedesk-pedestal-drawers
Ooooo, that could be close enough, I'll get the tape measure out :y
Title: Re: How hard is it to find an under desk set of drawers?
Post by: dad1uk on 28 September 2015, 22:38:21
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pedastal-Commercial-light-oak-effect-Drawers-Files-under-or-beside-desk-/151696598282?hash=item2351d2650a
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-Drawer-Underdesk-Filing-Drawers-in-OAK-/262047754030?hash=item3d0343672e
Title: Re: How hard is it to find an under desk set of drawers?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 September 2015, 17:36:27
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pedastal-Commercial-light-oak-effect-Drawers-Files-under-or-beside-desk-/151696598282?hash=item2351d2650a
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-Drawer-Underdesk-Filing-Drawers-in-OAK-/262047754030?hash=item3d0343672e
First is not under desk, its desk high (ie, it acts as an extension to a desk, adding more worktop space), second is way too low at 530mm.

It really is proving a challenge for something so simple :(
Title: Re: How hard is it to find an under desk set of drawers?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 29 September 2015, 18:13:34
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pedastal-Commercial-light-oak-effect-Drawers-Files-under-or-beside-desk-/151696598282?hash=item2351d2650a
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-Drawer-Underdesk-Filing-Drawers-in-OAK-/262047754030?hash=item3d0343672e
First is not under desk, its desk high (ie, it acts as an extension to a desk, adding more worktop space), second is way too low at 530mm.

It really is proving a challenge for something so simple :(

How about taking the casters off to drop it a few mm's so it'll slot under the desk.  ;)  Unless it needs to be mobile as well.  :-\  ::)
Title: Re: How hard is it to find an under desk set of drawers?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 September 2015, 18:16:56
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pedastal-Commercial-light-oak-effect-Drawers-Files-under-or-beside-desk-/151696598282?hash=item2351d2650a
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-Drawer-Underdesk-Filing-Drawers-in-OAK-/262047754030?hash=item3d0343672e
First is not under desk, its desk high (ie, it acts as an extension to a desk, adding more worktop space), second is way too low at 530mm.

It really is proving a challenge for something so simple :(

How about taking the casters off to drop it a few mm's so it'll slot under the desk.  ;)  Unless it needs to be mobile as well.  :-\  ::)
Looked into that at the bricks&mortar shops where I could measure. The castors don't give that 45-50mm drop
Title: Re: How hard is it to find an under desk set of drawers?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 29 September 2015, 18:37:53
Your desk must be a funny height!  ;D
Title: Re: How hard is it to find an under desk set of drawers?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 September 2015, 18:39:21
Your desk must be a funny height!  ;D
Bog standard 720mm.  I really can't believe that nobody sells such a bog standard piece of furniture!
Title: Re: How hard is it to find an under desk set of drawers?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 29 September 2015, 18:41:20
Your desk must be a funny height!  ;D
Bog standard 720mm.  I really can't believe that nobody sells such a bog standard piece of furniture!

Faulty tape measure then?  ::)
Title: Re: How hard is it to find an under desk set of drawers?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 September 2015, 18:42:15
Your desk must be a funny height!  ;D
Bog standard 720mm.  I really can't believe that nobody sells such a bog standard piece of furniture!

Faulty tape measure then?  ::)
It measures 6" perfec...  ...ah, yes, I see your point ;D
Title: Re: How hard is it to find an under desk set of drawers?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 September 2015, 18:47:47
This is what I have. Something similar would be perfect

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a319/IamTheBoy/OOF/D21F32BA-1661-486A-BBEB-0D42F270543A_zpsl92qxohn.jpg)
Title: Re: How hard is it to find an under desk set of drawers?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 September 2015, 18:48:09
Excuse all the shite, BTW
Title: Re: How hard is it to find an under desk set of drawers?
Post by: plym ian on 30 September 2015, 18:38:30
I looked today through my endless suppliers at work and i struggled tbh and i work in a furniture shop  :)

Try these, we use them for stationary equipment but they do office furnitre to

http://www.martinluck.co.uk/
Title: Re: How hard is it to find an under desk set of drawers?
Post by: Lazydocker on 01 October 2015, 10:17:13
Excuse all the shite, BTW

What do you mean... That man cave looks tidy ;)
Title: Re: How hard is it to find an under desk set of drawers?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 01 October 2015, 11:56:01
Excuse all the shite, BTW

What do you mean... That man cave looks tidy ;)
Is it possible to take a photo in chez TB without it containing a telephone, I wonder? ;)
Title: Re: How hard is it to find an under desk set of drawers?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 October 2015, 12:10:24
Excuse all the shite, BTW

What do you mean... That man cave looks tidy ;)
Is it possible to take a photo in chez TB without it containing a telephone, I wonder? ;)
I know for a fact there is no phone on that desk, Mr wood!
Title: Re: How hard is it to find an under desk set of drawers?
Post by: Entwood on 01 October 2015, 12:19:44
Excuse all the shite, BTW

What do you mean... That man cave looks tidy ;)
Is it possible to take a photo in chez TB without it containing a telephone, I wonder? ;)
I know for a fact there is no phone on that desk, Mr wood!

Even a blind git like me can see the large one on the floor !!!  :)
Title: Re: How hard is it to find an under desk set of drawers?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 October 2015, 14:26:27
Ah, yes, I see  ;D  :-[

I was still right, not one ON the desk  :P
Title: Re: How hard is it to find an under desk set of drawers?
Post by: korum on 03 October 2015, 18:57:09
how about this TB

http://www.leeandplumpton.co.uk/pedestals/under-desk-pedestal-4-drawer-430x600x725

or this you could shave off the bottom

http://www.educarerecycling.com/stock-item/4-drawer-under-desk-pedestal-unit