What is an office armoire and when would I use one instead of a filing cabinet?

An office armoire is a freestanding cabinet with full-height doors that conceals office equipment, supplies, or even a workstation behind a cabinet-style exterior. They're common in home offices where you want to be able to close the 'office' off visually — doors close and it looks like furniture, not an office. They often include interior shelving, file drawers, and space for a printer or small equipment. Filing cabinets are a purpose-built tool for document management and offer more file storage per square foot. Armoires offer more flexibility and better aesthetics in residential environments. For a dedicated office environment, a filing cabinet is more efficient; for a living/office hybrid space, an armoire may be the better choice. FindOfficeFurniture.com — call 888-719-4960.