Reuben Cabinet - Black

The Reuben cabinet is a steel storage piece measuring 800mm wide, 400mm deep and 1020h mm, finished in black across both the frame and the mesh door panels. It has an industrial look, with the mesh fronts letting you see through to what sits inside. Behind the doors you get internal shelves, giving you a useful amount of space for everyday items and things you would rather keep tidied away.

This is a piece that works across a home rather than in one fixed spot. Set it in a hallway for keys, post and bags, use it in a living room as a low unit beside the sofa, or place it in a home office to hold files and supplies. The mesh doors suit a pared-back, utilitarian scheme, and the black finish sits well against pale walls, exposed brick or wood floors. At just over a metre tall, the top surface also gives you room for a lamp, plants or a few books.

The frame is built from steel with a matt black finish, and the door panels use a steel mesh that keeps the weight down while holding a solid shape. The whole cabinet weighs 19.5kg and arrives in one box with full assembly required, so you will need to put it together before use. To keep it looking its best, wipe it down with a damp cloth or run a duster over the frame and mesh. Avoid harsh cleaning products, and dry any damp areas to protect the finish over time.

What is the cabinet made from?

The frame is made from steel with a matt black finish, and the door panels are a steel mesh in the same black colour. The mesh keeps the overall weight lower while still holding a firm, solid shape, and it lets you see through to the contents held on the internal shelves.

How do I clean and care for it?

Wipe the steel frame and mesh panels with a damp cloth, or use a duster for regular upkeep. Avoid harsh or abrasive cleaning products, as these can mark the matt black finish. Dry any damp areas afterwards to help keep the surface looking good for longer.

How much storage does it hold?

Behind the mesh doors you get internal shelves, giving you room for everyday items, books, files or things you would rather keep out of the way. The cabinet measures 800mm wide and just over a metre tall, so there is a fair amount of space to work with across the shelves.

Where can I use this cabinet?

It suits many rooms. Use it in a hallway for keys and post, in a living room as a low storage unit, or in a home office for files and supplies. The industrial look with mesh doors works well in pared-back schemes alongside pale walls, brick or wood floors.

Does it need assembling?

Yes, the cabinet arrives in one box and requires full assembly before use. It weighs 19.5kg in total, so you may find it easier to put together with a second person on hand to hold the frame steady while you fix the panels and doors in place.