Wooden consoles are also decorative and will be a handsome addition at home or in business settings. Keep files, records and supplies in one place in any of these stylish cabinets. And some units are attractive furniture items as well, a plus in a residential setting where the challenge is to avoid allowing the home office to take over the home and impact on the aesthetics of living areas. Metal construction offers opportunities to mix and match with other designs. The characteristics of metal make this a solid choice.