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Heals Of London Cabinet

Art Deco Heal s of London Satin Birch Cocktail Cabinet
By Heal s
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco cocktail cabinet by Heal's of London. Two-tiered with upper mirrored interior and
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Satinwood

Art Deco Heal
s of London Satin Birch Cocktail Cabinet
Art Deco Heal
s of London Satin Birch Cocktail Cabinet
$7,194
H 72.84 in W 42.13 in D 15.95 in
Limed oak chest with drawers, mirror by Heals of London
Located in San Francisco, US
Heal’s, circa 1930. The piece showcases the sophisticated design sensibilities of the interwar period
Category

Mid-20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

STUNNiNG ART DECO HEALS LONDON LIMED OAK SINGLE WARDROBE PART OF A LARGE SUITE
By Heal s
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Circa 1920's Limed Oak, Heals of London single Wardrobe which is part of a suite Please note the
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Pair of Rare Heals Bed Side Cabinets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pair of Heals of London bedside cabinets crafted from oak. These pieces feature open
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Vintage 1920s English Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Pair of Rare Heals Bed Side Cabinets
Pair of Rare Heals Bed Side Cabinets
$7,500 / set
H 51 in W 13 in D 11 in

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Heals of London peroba wood tallboy, England circa 1950
By Ambrose Heal
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A midcentury tallboy by Heals of London. Peroba wood, England, circa 1950.
Category

Vintage 1950s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Heals of London Limed Oak Cabinet, England, circa 1920
By Heal s
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A cabinet by Heals of London. Limed oak. Of rectangular form. Double cupboard above two drawers
Category

Vintage 1920s British Dressers

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Bookcase/Display Cabinet by Heals of London, England circa 1920
By Heal s
Located in Knutsford, GB
A Bookcase/ Display Cabinet in the Georgian style by Heals of London. Satinwood and flame
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Heals of London limed oak tallboy, England circa 1920
By Heal s
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A limed oak tallboy by heals of London. Twin cupboard doors above three long graduating drawers
Category

Vintage 1920s British Cupboards

Materials

Oak

A three shelf etagere by Heals of London
By Ambrose Heal
Located in London, GB
An English three tiered etagere by Heals, the beautifully figured feathered walnut frame inset with
Category

Vintage 1930s English Shelves

Materials

Wood, Glass

Heals of London peroba wood wardrobe, England circa 1950
By Ambrose Heal
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A mid century Wardrobe by Heals of London. Peroba wood. Fitted interior. England circa 1950
Category

Vintage 1950s English Wardrobes and Armoires

"Heals Of London" Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
HEALS CABINET DESIGNED BY AMBROSE HEAL. GREAT COUNTRY STORAGE CABINET. MODERN DESIGN.
Category

British Cabinets

Materials

Oak

"Heals Of London" Cabinet
"Heals Of London" Cabinet
H 48.5 in W 48 in D 18.5 in
Heals. An Arts and Crafts Oak Chest of Drawers, Stamped Heals of London
By Heal s
Located in London, GB
Heals. An Arts and Crafts oak chest of drawers, stamped Heals of London.
Category

Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Chest of Drawers by Heal s of London, circa 1950
By Heal s
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Chest of Drawers by Heals of London veneered in satin birch with three mahogany lined drawers
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Vintage 1950s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Chest of Drawers by Heal
s of London, circa 1950
Chest of Drawers by Heal
s of London, circa 1950
H 30.71 in W 35.83 in D 18.12 in
Small Campaign Chest of Drawers from 19th Century Stamped Heals Sons London
By Heal s
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant Campaign chest of drawers from the 19th century from England stamped Heals & Sons London
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Art Deco Chest of Drawers by Heal s of London Burr and Figured Walnut Throughout
By Heal s
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco chest of drawers by Heal's of London. Burr and figured walnut veneered on solid
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Bedside Cabinets by Heal s of London, circa 1950
By Heal s
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of bedside cabinets by Heal's of London. Veneered satin birch with mahogany lined upper
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Vintage 1950s English Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

An Art Deco Walnut and Macassar Ebony Cabinet by Heal s of London
By Heal s
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco cabinet by Heal's of London. Central figured walnut veneered section with glass fronted
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Fantastic Heal s of London Art Deco Desk
By Heal s
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco desk by Heal's of London. Walnut veneered all round with four graduating drawers to
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Walnut

Fantastic Heal
s of London Art Deco Desk
Fantastic Heal
s of London Art Deco Desk
H 29.14 in W 56.7 in D 25.99 in
Art Deco Walnut Desk by Heal s of London
By Heal s
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco curved desk by Heal's of London. Figured and burr walnut veneered with original wooden
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Desk by Heal
s of London
Art Deco Walnut Desk by Heal
s of London
H 28.35 in W 46.46 in D 18.9 in
Heals of London Oak Dresser, England circa 1930
By Heal s
Located in Culver City, CA
Heals of London Oak dresser England circa 1930 Quality dresser constructed in solid English
Category

20th Century English Dressers

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Satin Birch Veneered Bookcase by Heal s of London
By Heal s
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco bookcase by Heal's of London. Satin birch veneered with figured walnut banding. Three
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Heal and Sons of London Satin Birch Linen Press
By Heal s
Located in Hixson, TN
A fine example of artistry from the noted Heal and Sons of London. The figured satin birch shows
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Linen Presses

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

Original 1930 s Heal s of London Burr Walnut Writing Desk
By Heal s
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco writing desk by Heal's of London. Burr walnut veneered with figured walnut banding and
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Writing Desk by Heal s of London English circa 1930
By Heal s
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Writing Desk by Heal's of London. Burr and Figured Walnut veneered throughout with
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Walnut

Original Heal s of London Art Deco Satin Birch and Walnut Desk
By Heal s
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco desk by Heal & Son of London. Two integral drawers with original solid walnut handles
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Sideboard by Heal s of London Burr and Figured Walnut
By Heal s
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco sideboard by Heal's of London. Burr walnut and figured walnut veneered with original
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Console Table by Heal s of London, Burr and Straight Grain Walnut
By Heal s
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco console table by Heal's of London. Three integral drawers, with central drawers
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Sideboard by Heal s of London circa 1930 Burr and Figured Walnut
By Heal s
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco sideboard by Heal's of London. Burr and figured walnut, veneered on solid mahogany
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Heals of London Oak Bedding Box
Located in Culver City, CA
Oak blanket box made by Arthur Reynolds in the Cotswold Style for Heals of London. Paneled front
Category

Early 20th Century English Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Heals of London Oak Bedding Box
Heals of London Oak Bedding Box
H 17.25 in W 47.75 in L 17.25 in
Heals of London Dresser, England circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1910 Victorian Demilune Oak dresser manufactured by Heals of London. 57”L x 20.5”d x 37.5
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Vintage 1910s English Victorian Dressers

Materials

Oak

Heals of London Oak Dresser, England circa 1940
Located in Culver City, CA
Heals of London Oak Dresser England circa 1940 Made by Arthur Reynolds of Ludlow for Heals of
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20th Century English Dressers

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Dressing Table Retailed by Heal s of London Circa 1950
By Frank Austin
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Furniture, and retailed by Heal's of London. Figured olive walnut throughout with original metal handles
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Chest by Heal s of London
By Heal s
Located in Greenwich, CT
A handsome two-drawer chest made by Heal's, with molded edge top over two-drawers retaining
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Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Chest by Heal
s of London
Chest by Heal
s of London
H 33 in W 34 in D 19 in
An Art Deco Satin Birch Honey Coloured Drinks Cabinet by Heal s of London
By Heal s
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco slimline drinks cabinet by Heal's of London. Satin birch veneered with figured walnut
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Heals of London oak chest of drawers, England circa 1920
By Heal s
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A fine chest of oak drawers by Heals of London. Three long drawers set within stile corners
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Vintage 1920s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Heals of London Art Deco satinwood chest of drawers, England circa 1920
By Heal s
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A rare Art Deco satinwood chest of drawers by Heals of London. Having four graduating drawers each
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Vintage 1920s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood

Exceptional 1950s chest of draws by Heals of London
By Ambrose Heal
Located in London, GB
A rare and beautiful chest of draws
Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood, Satin

A Walnut Art Deco Side Cabinet by Heals of London
By Heal s
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A Walnut Art Deco Side Cabinet by Heals of London. English Circa 1930 Ivorine label with maker's
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Heals of London Arts and Crafts oak side cabinet, England circa 1930
By Heal s
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
An oak side cabinet by Heals of London. With two central faceted drawers. Set with cupboards
Category

Vintage 1930s Great Britain (UK) Cabinets

Materials

Oak

A Walnut Bookcase by Heals of London
By Heal s
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A Walnut Bookcase by Heals of London. English Circa 1930 Ivorine Label with maker's mark. 88
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

A Walnut Bookcase by Heals of London
A Walnut Bookcase by Heals of London
H 34.65 in W 51.19 in D 13 in
Heals of London Oak Wardrobe Compendium, England, circa 1930
By Heal s
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
An oak wardrobe compendium by Heals of London. Ivorine makers disc. A pair of cupboards over two
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Vintage 1930s British Arts and Crafts Cupboards

Materials

Oak

A Walnut Art Deco Pedestal Desk by Heals of London
By Heal s
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A Walnut Art Deco pedestal Desk by Heals of London. Open shelves to the sides. English Circa
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Desks

Materials

Walnut

Heals of London lace-wood veneered desk, England circa 1920
By Heal s
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A rare desk by Heals of London. Veneered with lacewood in diagonal parquetry. Original leather
Category

Vintage 1920s English Desks

Materials

Wood

1930s Chest of Drawers by Heals of London
Located in Tarleton, GB
A beautifully, well proportioned chest of drawers by Heals of London. Heal's ("Heal and Son Ltd
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

1930s Chest of Drawers by Heals of London
1930s Chest of Drawers by Heals of London
H 26.78 in W 36.23 in D 17.33 in
Heals of London limed oak "Owl" Tallboy, England circa 1920
By Heal s
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A rare “Owl” oak tallboy by Heals of London. Two doors to the top with octagonal applied panels
Category

Vintage 1920s British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Heal Son London Victorian Satinwood Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Wonderful large Victorian satin birch chest of drawers stamped Heal & son London This fine
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood

A Superb Art Deco Desk By Heals Of London.
By Ambrose Heal
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A superb Art Deco Desk by Heals of London. Veneered in the finest West Indian Satinwood. Of angled
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Desks

Burr Walnut Georgian Style Antique Chest of Drawers by Heals of London
Located in Darwen, GB
A burr walnut Georgian style antique chest of drawers by Heals of London. Having a rectangular top
Category

Vintage 1920s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Limed Oak Cabinet by Heals of London
Located in Tarleton, GB
Dated circa 1930's this is a fabulous cabinet by Heals of London Heal's ("Heal and Son Ltd") is
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Limed Oak Cabinet by Heals of London
Limed Oak Cabinet by Heals of London
H 35.44 in W 24.02 in D 16.93 in
Arcie shine and Robert Heritage Rosewood chest of drawers for Heals of London
By Robert Heritage
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A stunning Robert Heritage for Heals of London rosewood chest of drawers/bedside cabinet Brazilian
Category

Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Arcie Shine and Robert Heritage Rosewood Chest of Drawers for Heals of London
By Robert Heritage
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A stunning Robert Heritage for Heals of London rosewood chest of drawers Brazilian Rosewood
Category

Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

An Oak octagonal shaped Table-Bookcase by Heals of London
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
An Oak octagonal shaped Table-Bookcase by Heals of London. With open shelves in between blocked
Category

Vintage 1930s English Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Stylish Walnut Art Deco Period Bookcase by Heals of London
Located in Darwen, GB
A stylish walnut Art Deco period bookcase by Heals of London. The upper section with twin arched
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Vintage 1930s British Bookcases

Arcie shine and Robert Heritage Rosewood chest of drawers for Heals of London
By Robert Heritage
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A stunning Robert Heritage for Heals of London rosewood chest of drawers Brazilian Rosewood which
Category

Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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Heals Of London Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic heals of london cabinet available at 1stDibs. Each heals of london cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and walnut. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect heals of london cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A heals of london cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Arts and Crafts and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made heals of london cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Heal's and Ambrose Heal are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Heals Of London Cabinet?

The average selling price for a heals of london cabinet at 1stDibs is $3,879, while they’re typically $280 on the low end and $12,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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