Historical printing case Radiguer – characterful piece of furniture

🏛️ Typographic case by Alain Radiguer — printing furniture, historical object. 🧭 A tool furniture, more than just a piece. The elongated format (93 × 68 × 15 cm) corresponds to a functional organisation: narrow slots for matrices and fine cases, deep rows for line spacing and flanks. Its design promotes quick access — the compositor's gesture is respected in the ergonomics: one slides the hand, grabs, and replaces. It is a piece that tells the industrious routine of a workshop, and today finds a second life as a miniature library, apothecary furniture, or a garden of objects. 🔎 A prestigious origin. Made by the Alain Radiguer workshop, this case is part of the tradition of great artisans of French printing. Its name is a guarantee of authenticity and quality, a signature that enhances the value of the piece and makes it not only a utilitarian item but also a collectible object. On the top shelf, there is a small metal plaque from the manufacturing workshop. 🔧 Current use & staging ideas. In its current state, it works wonders: • wall furniture for miniatures or herbariums; • key cabinet in a hotel; • storage for papers, prints, and small formats; • gallery showcase for typographers and graphic artists. Its narrow back makes it a perfect display case for small items that benefit from being exhibited vertically. 🛠️ Maintenance and conservation. Gentle cleaning with a dry cloth, and if necessary, a coat of beeswax to nourish the wood. Avoid aggressive products that would remove the patina. 💶 Price — Given the Radiguer provenance, generous dimensions, and excellent condition, I offer this case for the price of €750. 🚚 Delivery possible in France and worldwide. Circa 1940.