Vintage Printing Press Spacer Cabinet with Rack

Description :
This vintage industrial printing press cabinet includes a full set of original metal spacers neatly organized within a multi-tier rack. Wrapped for protection and stability, the unit is built from heavy-gauge steel and features segmented trays used historically in typesetting and layout for letterpress printing. Its form is angled for ergonomic access, suggesting it was designed for shop-floor use. Whether repurposed for storage, display, or preserved as a piece of industrial history, this unit brings functional heritage to creative or workshop environments.

Era:
Mid-20th Century

Style:
Industrial / Utilitarian

Technique:
Machine-fabricated steel, riveted and welded construction

Tools Used:
Sheet metal brake, spot welder, metal stamping tools

History:
Originally used in commercial print shops for typesetting and layout spacing during the letterpress era.

Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker: Unknown (likely Midwest or Northeastern U.S. industrial supplier)

Measurements:
18 ½" W x 28" D x 41" H

Suggested Weight:
150–180 lbs (heavy steel construction)

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension:
32" L x 24" W x 48" H (on a small pallet, strapped and shrink-wrapped)

Item Number : P15443

Category : Industrial Misc

Brand : UK

Measurements

Height : 41" H
Width : 18 ½"
Depth : 28"