Sold 8 May 2025 · The Old Cinema

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Description

A small early 20th-century table by Heals, featuring a leather-inset top framed by a decorative tooled border. The oak construction includes two drawers with brass ring pulls, offering practical storage. The turned legs, designed in a faux bamboo style, are fitted with castors for mobility. Stamped with the Heals & Son London mark, this piece reflects the brand’s renowned quality and craftsmanship.

Physical Dimensions

Height

69cm (27.17")

Width

90cm (35.43")

Depth

54.5cm (21.46")

Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Antique Wooden Writing Desk to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1125595

Dealers Internal Reference

45964

Description

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Stamped with the Heals & Son London mark, this piece reflects the brand’s renowned quality and craftsmanship.

The Old Cinema

Physical Dimensions

Height

69cm (27.17")

Width

90cm (35.43")

Depth

54.5cm (21.46")

Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Antique Wooden Writing Desk to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1125595

Dealers Internal Ref

45964

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The Old Cinema

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160 Chiswick High Road
London
W4 1PR
United Kingdom

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
Period1900 - 1920
StyleVictorian
MaterialOak, Leather, Brass, Ceramic
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned legs, Inset leather top, Brass drop handles, Ceramic castors
SizeH 69 cm (27 in) x W 90 cm (35 in) x D 54.5 cm (21 in)

FAQs

Writing desks evolved significantly from simple oak boards on trestles in the medieval period to refined freestanding pieces during the 18th and 19th centuries, designed specifically for correspondence and administrative tasks.

Traditional desks were constructed using solid native hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, joined with dovetail construction on drawers and often featuring inset leather writing surfaces and brass hardware.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate tool marks, timber shrinkage, uniform patination, hand-cut dovetails, and genuine wear around handles and legs that match the expected age of the item.

Integrating a historical wooden desk into a modern scheme creates a focal point by contrasting clean architectural lines with rich textures, patinated wood, and traditional craftsmanship.

Preserve antique wood by maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying a traditional beeswax polish to nourish the grain.