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[TheBoy]

I'm drawing a blank

All I want is a pedestal/set of drawers that (just) fit under a standard office desk, in beech, ideally 4 drawer.

How hard can it be?  I can find plenty of desk high ones, and plenty of short ones (leaving wasted space between drawers and desk). None that are the right height.

Any gems of wisdom?

[minifreek]

Don't think you'll get a 4 drawer set under a desk TBH

More realistic would be to find a 2-3 drawer set...

Have you tried IKEA..?

[TheBoy]

Don't think you'll get a 4 drawer set under a desk TBH

More realistic would be to find a 2-3 drawer set...

Have you tried IKEA..?

I have a 4 drawer one that's perfect. I just need another, but Dams International don't do them any more

I have wandered round the chavs at Ikea, unless you want something white or pine with an open front, there ain't got ought.  Yes, I was even that desperate to look at their overpriced, poorly made tat!

[Gaffers]

Get some screw in heavy duty feet for the desk and raise it an inch or two.  That'll give you the clearance you need for most drawers.

[Varche]

Seems a tad expensive but http://www.staples.co.uk/filing-cabinets/cbs/430439.html?promoCode=400600999&Effort_Code=WW&Find_Number=430439

[TheBoy]

Get some screw in heavy duty feet for the desk and raise it an inch or two.  That'll give you the clearance you need for most drawers.

The desk has adjustable feet, so I did think about that, but she doesn't want it raised as apparently its the perfect height already.

[TheBoy]

Seems a tad expensive but http://www.staples.co.uk/filing-cabinets/cbs/430439.html?promoCode=400600999&Effort_Code=WW&Find_Number=430439

Had already seen that, but its not tall enough, like so many others.  I think height is IRO 670mm

[TheBoy]

Oh, and approx. 600mm deep as well. She says she has lots to stuff in them!

[RobG]

3-drawer here suit your dimensions
http://www.onlinereality.co.uk/prod/523/gx-under-pedesk-pedestal-drawers

[TheBoy]

3-drawer here suit your dimensions
http://www.onlinereality.co.uk/prod/523/gx-under-pedesk-pedestal-drawers

Ooooo, that could be close enough, I'll get the tape measure out

[dad1uk]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pedastal-Commercial-light-oak-effect-Drawers-Files-under-or-beside-desk-/151696598282?hash=item2351d2650a
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-Drawer-Underdesk-Filing-Drawers-in-OAK-/262047754030?hash=item3d0343672e

[TheBoy]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pedastal-Commercial-light-oak-effect-Drawers-Files-under-or-beside-desk-/151696598282?hash=item2351d2650a
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-Drawer-Underdesk-Filing-Drawers-in-OAK-/262047754030?hash=item3d0343672e

First is not under desk, its desk high (ie, it acts as an extension to a desk, adding more worktop space), second is way too low at 530mm.

It really is proving a challenge for something so simple

[Sir Tigger KC]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pedastal-Commercial-light-oak-effect-Drawers-Files-under-or-beside-desk-/151696598282?hash=item2351d2650a
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-Drawer-Underdesk-Filing-Drawers-in-OAK-/262047754030?hash=item3d0343672e

First is not under desk, its desk high (ie, it acts as an extension to a desk, adding more worktop space), second is way too low at 530mm.

It really is proving a challenge for something so simple

How about taking the casters off to drop it a few mm's so it'll slot under the desk.    Unless it needs to be mobile as well.   

[TheBoy]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pedastal-Commercial-light-oak-effect-Drawers-Files-under-or-beside-desk-/151696598282?hash=item2351d2650a
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-Drawer-Underdesk-Filing-Drawers-in-OAK-/262047754030?hash=item3d0343672e

First is not under desk, its desk high (ie, it acts as an extension to a desk, adding more worktop space), second is way too low at 530mm.

It really is proving a challenge for something so simple

How about taking the casters off to drop it a few mm's so it'll slot under the desk.    Unless it needs to be mobile as well.   

Looked into that at the bricks&mortar shops where I could measure. The castors don't give that 45-50mm drop

[Sir Tigger KC]

Your desk must be a funny height!