Shared and flexible workspaces need storage that can move with you. Mobile drawers provide a home for everyday essentials, keeping them close at hand without taking up desk space.
Agile Office Furniture offers a versatile range of mobile drawers, including steel pedestals, melamine file and box drawer units, caddies, and slimline options.
The Cube Mobile Pedestal is one of our most popular choices in the range, built from powder-coated steel and backed by a 5-year warranty. Available in White, Black, and Silver.
Who This Range Is For
Individual desk workers who need accessible, secure storage for daily documents and stationery without taking up floor space or cluttering the desk surface.
Office managers and fit-out teams specifying mobile pedestals across a team, where finish consistency with desk and cabinet ranges matters.
HR and procurement teams in hot-desk or activity-based working environments, where each staff member needs a lockable personal storage unit they can move to their workstation for the day.
Home office workers who need compact, functional storage that works under a standard desk without looking out of place in a domestic setting.
Interior designers and architects sourcing pedestals for commercial fit-outs where finish range and finish-matching to other furniture lines are part of the specification.
What Are Mobile Drawers?
Mobile drawers, also called mobile pedestals or under-desk drawers, are compact storage units on castors designed to sit under or beside a standard office desk.
They combine box drawers (for stationery and small items) with file drawers (for A4 or foolscap suspension files) in a unit sized to slide under a desk surface at the standard 720mm desk height.
The castors are the defining feature. They let you move the unit between workstations, pull it out for access, or tuck it away at the end of the day. Most commercial-grade models include at least two lockable castors to hold the unit in place when needed.
What Types of Mobile Drawers Are Available?
The range in this collection covers three broad construction types:
Steel pedestals use powder-coated steel construction for maximum durability and resistance to physical damage. They suit high-traffic environments and workplaces where longevity under heavy daily use is the priority.
Melamine pedestals use commercial-grade melamine-faced board in a wide finish range including over 20 options. They’re great for corporate offices where matching the drawer finish to the desk and storage range is important.
Caddies combine storage drawers with a work surface top, creating a freestanding secondary workspace or a mobile side table alongside the main desk.
Why Mobile Drawers Matter
Desk clutter is a productivity problem, not just a visual one. Every time you move something out of the way to find a document, you lose focus and time. Mobile drawers solve this by giving every item a designated place that's within arm's reach of the desk, without taking up desk surface space.
The mobility is the other half of the value proposition. In hot-desking and activity-based working environments, which are now standard across much of Auckland's CBD and growing in centres like Hamilton and Tauranga, a mobile pedestal is the one constant in a worker's day. Everything else about their workstation changes, and their drawers follow them.
Lockable drawers also address a basic security need. Sensitive documents, personal items, and valuables shouldn't be left in an unlocked desk in a shared environment. A mobile pedestal with a locking drawer creates a simple solution that doesn't require a dedicated office or a locked room.
The fit-out aesthetic matters too. A desk without matching storage underneath it can look unfinished.
Where Mobile DrawersWork Best in Auckland
Wynyard Quarter and CBD hot-desk offices running activity-based working models are the clearest use case. Staff arrive, collect their pedestal from a dedicated bay, wheel it to their workstation, and lock the castors. At the end of the day, it goes back.
Newmarket and Parnell professional services firms specifying complete workstation packages often pair straight desks with matching pedestals for a clean, consistent look across an open-plan floor.
Albany and North Shore business parks, where open-plan offices are the norm, often use mobile pedestals as the primary personal storage solution in lieu of fixed under-desk drawers.
Grey Lynn and Ponsonby home offices often benefit from mobile drawers that complement domestic interiors, keeping the workspace organised.
Dunedin, Christchurch, and Wellington government and education offices specifying furniture in volume benefit from the range's consistency. Multiple units in the same model and finish arrive ready to roll out across a floor.
A Buying Guide: Choosing the Right Mobile Drawerin NZ
Steel or Melamine?
This is the first decision. It comes down to environment and aesthetics.
Steel is more durable, harder-wearing, and easier to clean. It fits high-traffic environments, shared workspaces, schools, and anywhere the pedestal will be moved frequently or used by different people.
Melamine suits corporate offices where finish matching to the desk range is part of the specification. They give you far more flexibility to match an existing interior palette.
Configuration: What Drawer Mix Do You Need?
The most common configurations in this range are:
2 box drawers plus 1 file drawer: the standard commercial pedestal. Two smaller drawers for stationery and personal items, one deep drawer for A4 suspension files. Perfect for most desk workers who use a mix of physical files and everyday stationery.
1 box drawer plus 1 file drawer: a more compact option with fewer box drawers and more file capacity. A practical choice for workers with heavier document filing needs.
4 box drawers: all box drawers, no file drawer. Suits workers who manage documents digitally and need the drawer space for equipment, supplies, or personal items.
Caddy: combines storage drawers with a work surface top. Ideal for workers who need a secondary work surface alongside the main desk, or a mobile side table for shared equipment like a label printer or scanner.
Slimline models: narrower width for desks with limited underdeck clearance or workstations where a standard-width pedestal would restrict legroom.
Does It Fit Under Your Desk?
Most mobile pedestals in this range are designed to fit under a standard 720mm high desk surface. Check the specific height dimension on the product page if your desk sits at a non-standard height, especially if you're using a height-adjustable standing desk set to a fixed lower position.
Locking
Most models in this range offer a locking option. For the steel range, locking castors are standard on commercial-grade models. Check each product page for the specific locking mechanism, as keyed locking of the drawers themselves varies by model.
Assembly and Delivery
Mobile drawers typically require minimal assembly, primarily attaching the castors. Most arrive nearly ready to use. Delivery covers Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin, and other NZ centres. Free metro delivery applies to main centres.
Why Buy From Agile
A wide range of mobile drawer models across steel pedestals, melamine units, slimlines, 4-drawer boxes, and caddies
20-plus finish options available for interior palette matching
Locking options available across the range for secure document and personal item storage
Anti-tilt mechanism included on most commercial-grade models, preventing more than one drawer from opening at a time
File drawers sized for A4 and foolscap suspension files across all file-configured models
Designed to fit under standard 720mm desk height
Commercial warranties of 5 to 10 years on most models, check individual product pages
Free metro delivery to Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and other main NZ centres
Payment options including credit card, bank transfer, and Afterpay
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Faq
Common features include lockable drawers for security, smooth gliding castors for easy mobility, durable construction, and multiple drawer configurations such as 2-drawer plus file cabinet or 4-drawer options.
The most common configurations are 3-drawer (two box drawers and one file drawer) and 2-drawer (one box drawer and one file drawer).
Yes. Commercial-grade models in this range include at least two lockable castors to hold the unit in place when in use.
A shallow, often removable insert in the top box drawer, designed to organise small stationery items like pens, paper clips, and rubber bands. Available on some models in this range.
Yes. All models in this range are sized to fit under a standard 720mm high desk surface. Check the specific height dimension on the product page if your desk is at a non-standard height.
The range includes both steel mobile drawers (for durability) and melamine/wood-look options (for aesthetic coordination).
Yes. File drawers across this range are designed for A4 or foolscap suspension files. Check the individual product page for the specific suspension file compatibility on each model.
For larger orders, it may be possible to arrange for a master key to open all units with a single key.
Most models carry a commercial warranty of 5 to 10 years covering the frame and drawer runners. Check the specific product page for exact warranty terms.
An anti-tilt mechanism prevents more than one drawer from opening at the same time, which reduces the risk of the unit tipping forward when heavily loaded. Most commercial-grade models in this range include this feature.
Yes. Free metro delivery applies to all main NZ centres.
