Storage & Filing — Expert Answer

What's the difference between a filing cabinet and a mobile pedestal?

A filing cabinet is a freestanding unit — typically 2 to 5 drawers tall — that sits on the floor and stays put. A mobile pedestal is a smaller unit on casters that rolls under or beside a desk, providing personal storage right at the workstation. Pedestals typically have one or two file drawers plus a box drawer for supplies, while filing cabinets focus primarily on file storage. Pedestals are ideal for individual employees who need their most-used files within arm's reach; filing cabinets are better for shared departmental records or high-volume storage. Many offices use both — pedestals at the desk, a central filing cabinet for the team's shared records. FindOfficeFurniture.com — call 888-719-4960.
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