Office Cabinets

The right office cabinet can make the difference between a productive day or endless hassle.

Agile Office Furniture offers a range covering compact single-door lockers, large steel sliding door cabinets, and lockable Mascot locker systems.

The Rapid Planter Cabinet combining storage with an integrated planter top is a favourite in NZ fit-outs where biophilic design and function need to coexist in the same piece of furniture.

Who This Range Is For

Office managers and facilities teams dealing with clutter, unclear storage ownership, or the need to securely house personal items in a shared environment.

HR and procurement teams specifying lockable personal storage as part of an activity-based working fit-out, where staff no longer have a fixed desk and need a secure home for their belongings.

Interior designers and architects sourcing cabinets for commercial fit-outs where storage needs to integrate with a broader design scheme.

Small business owners setting up their first office and needing document storage, personal item security, or simply a way to get equipment out of sight.

Home office workers who need a compact, lockable storage unit that doesn’t look out of place in a domestic space.

What Are Office Cabinets?

Office cabinets are enclosed storage units designed to organise documents, equipment, and personal items in a workplace. They vary from small two-door lockers to large steel sliding door cabinets. Office cabinets differ from open shelving in one key way: they conceal what's stored inside.

This range covers four broad types.

Locker-style cabinets provide individual, lockable compartments for personal storage. They’re perfect for hot-desking environments, schools, healthcare settings, and any workplace where staff need a secure place for personal items.

Steel storage cabinets (Fortis range) use a powder-coated steel construction that's more durable than a laminate equivalent. They suit environments where security, fire resistance of the cabinet itself (not fireproof, but more resistant), and long-term durability under heavy use are priorities.

Laminate storage cabinets (Mascot and Rapid ranges) use melamine-faced board construction in a range of timber-look and contemporary finishes. They go well with offices where aesthetics matter.

Planter cabinets (Rapid Planter Cabinet, Mascot Personal Storage Planter, Mascot Mobile Planter Lockers) integrate a waterproof planter liner into the top of the cabinet, allowing a live plant to sit directly on it. They're a practical solution for offices pursuing a biophilic design approach while being short on space.

Why Office Cabinets Matter

Shared offices need clear rules about where things are kept. Without dedicated, lockable storage for personal items, hot-desk and activity-based working environments create ongoing friction.

Lockable cabinets solve the ownership problem. Each person has a space of their own, even if they don't have a fixed desk.

Beyond personal storage, cabinet organisation directly affects document security and compliance. Businesses handling sensitive client information, financial records, or health data have an obligation to store those documents securely. A lockable steel cabinet, or a Mascot locker system with keyed or digital locking, addresses that obligation in an auditable way.

Aesthetics matter too. Open shelving full of lever arch files and random equipment makes a space feel provisional. Cabinets remove the visual clutter, creating a professional atmosphere.

A Buying Guide: Choosing the Right Office Cabinet in NZ

Lockable or Non-Locking?

If the cabinet stores personal items, sensitive documents, or equipment that needs to be secured, locking is essential. Most models in this range offer both locking and non-locking variants.

Locking options across this range include:

Keyed locking is the standard commercial option. One key per compartment. Simple and reliable. Most Mascot and Fortis models offer this.

Digital locking (Mascot Lockers and Mascot Mobile Lockers) allows each user to set their own PIN code, which suits hot-desking environments where a physical key handover isn't practical.

Latch lock for padlock (Fortis Steel Storage Locker) allows you to supply your own padlock, useful when a specific security rating or keying system is required.

Non-locking cabinets work for general office supplies, shared equipment, or anything that doesn't require controlled access.

Steel vs. Laminate

Steel cabinets (Fortis Steel Storage Locker, Fortis Steel Storage Sliding Door Cabinet) offer maximum durability, easier cleaning, and better resistance to physical damage. They're the right choice for high-traffic environments, workshops, schools, and anywhere the cabinet is likely to take knocks. The powder-coated finish resists corrosion and is available in Black and White.

Laminate cabinets (Mascot, Rapid, Cubit, Seattle) use melamine-faced board in timber-look and contemporary finishes. They match corporate offices and fit-outs where appearance is part of the specification. Laminate cabinets are not fireproof and should not be used for document storage that requires fire rating.

Planter Cabinets: What to Know

The Rapid Planter Cabinet, Mascot Personal Storage Planter, Mascot Mobile Planter Lockers, and Rapid Mobile Planter all feature integrated waterproof planter liners on top, designed to hold a live plant directly on the unit.

Biophilic office design, the practice of incorporating natural elements into workspaces, is now well-established in NZ commercial fit-outs, particularly in Auckland and Wellington CBD offices where access to outdoor greenery is limited. A planter cabinet lets you combine functional storage with a live plant without the separate planter stand.

The Rapid Planter Cabinet is the most popular individual model in this range, available in Black and White with optional locking. It’s a great addition to reception areas and open-plan offices.

Dimensions and Depth

Common cabinet depths in this range are 400mm, 450mm, and 500mm, designed to accommodate standard folders, binders, and general office equipment. Check the specific dimensions on each product page before ordering, particularly if you're placing cabinets in a run along a wall where depth consistency matters.

Tall cabinets, particularly the Fortis Steel Storage Sliding Door Cabinet at 1800mm high, should be fixed to the wall in high-traffic areas for stability and safety.

Mobile vs. Fixed

The Mascot Mobile Lockers, Mascot Mobile Planter Lockers, and Rapid Mobile Planter run on castors and can be repositioned as your layout changes. Mobile units suit activity-based working environments where the floor plan shifts regularly, or where locker banks need to be moved between areas.

Fixed cabinets like the Rapid Cabinet, Mascot Cabinet, and Fortis ranges are designed for a permanent position. They're typically better for environments where the layout is settled.

Colour and Finish Matching

The Mascot range is available in Silver Strata, Classic Oak, Snow Velvet, and Refined Oak, which align with the finishes used across Agile's desk and table ranges. If finish consistency across your fit-out matters, these are the easiest cabinets to coordinate with other furniture in the collection.

The Fortis steel range is available in Black and White only. The Cubit Locker comes in White and Atlantic Oak. The Seattle Cabinet comes in Oak/White.

Custom colour options are available on request for larger commercial fit-outs. Contact the team directly if this is a requirement.

Assembly and Delivery

Assembly requirements vary by model and are specified on each product page. Most laminate cabinets require some assembly. Steel cabinets are typically delivered assembled or near-assembled. Delivery covers Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin, and other NZ centres. Free metro delivery applies to main centres.

Why Buy From Agile

• Diverse office cabinet models in stock covering steel, laminate, lockable locker, planter cabinet, and mobile configurations
• Digital locking option available on Mascot Lockers and Mascot Mobile Lockers, suited to hot-desking environments
• Mobile locker and planter units available on castors for activity-based working layouts that need to change
• Custom colour options available on request for large commercial fit-outs
• Cabinets should not be stacked: all units in this range are designed as standalone storage; the team can advise on multi-unit configurations if you need to maximise vertical space
• Free metro delivery to Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and other main NZ centres
• Payment options including credit card, bank deposit, and Afterpay