Antique Chappell Industrial Printer's Cabinet – Circa 1900–1930

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Description

An impressive antique industrial storage cabinet featuring a towering wooden frame, a full-length hinged door, and an extensive collection of … Read more An impressive antique industrial storage cabinet featuring a towering wooden frame, a full-length hinged door, and an extensive collection of shallow pull-out trays, each bearing the original-style CHAPPELL lettering.

Richly weathered wood, darkened iron hardware, metal-reinforced tray corners, and heavy industrial casters give this remarkable piece a distinctive character developed through decades of use. Inside, the closely spaced wooden trays slide along individual runners, offering an unusual combination of storage and historic craftsmanship.

Believed to date to the early 20th century, this substantial cabinet recalls the working interiors of traditional print shops and industrial workshops. Today, it offers a striking storage solution for an artist's studio, textile collection, library, or thoughtfully collected home.


Condition

Antique condition with extensive wear consistent with age and industrial use. The wood displays scratches, stains, discoloration, surface abrasions, chips, and areas of separation. Several trays exhibit worn corners and visible metal reinforcements or repairs. The hardware and casters show oxidation and wear. All trays are operational, though some are larger than others.


Measurements

Cabinet: 79" H × 33" L × 20.5" W

Drawers: 30" D × 18" W See less