Historic Radiguer printing cabinet – characterful piece of furniture

🏛️ Alain Radiguer Typographical Cabinet — Printing Furniture, a Historical Object. 🧭 A piece of furniture that's more of a tool than a piece of furniture. The elongated format (93 × 68 × 15 cm) reflects a functional layout: narrow rows for matrices and fine case, deep rows for line spacing and blanks. Its design facilitates quick access — the compositor's gesture is ergonomically respected: you slide your hand in, grab it, and replace it. It's a piece of furniture that tells the story of the industrious routine of a workshop, and which today finds a second life as a miniature library, an apothecary's cabinet, or a small garden of objects. 🔎 A prestigious origin. Produced by the Alain Radiguer workshop, this cabinet is part of the tradition of the great artisans of French printing. Its name is a guarantee of authenticity and quality, a signature that enhances the piece's value and makes it not only a utilitarian piece of furniture, but also a collector's item. On the top shelf, you'll find a small metal plaque from the manufacturing workshop. 🔧 Current use & display ideas. As is, it works wonderfully: • wall unit for miniatures or herbariums; • key locker in a hotel; • storage for papers, prints, and small formats; • gallery display case for typographers and graphic artists. Its narrow base makes it a perfect showcase for small items that benefit from being displayed vertically. 🛠️ Care and preservation. Gentle cleaning with a dry towel and, if necessary, a layer of beeswax to nourish the wood. Avoid harsh products that would remove the patina. 💶 Price — Given its Radiguer provenance, generous size, and excellent condition, I'm offering this locker for €750. 🚚 Delivery available in France and worldwide. Circa 1940.