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Rare Heals Letchworth Antique Oak Compactum
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    34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.
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Rare Heals Letchworth Antique Oak Compactum

1900 - 1920
Sold 25 February 2025 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Rare Heals Letchworth Antique Oak Compactum

This is a very rare model of Heals of London antique oak furniture, from the Letchworth range, this Edwardian antique oak compactum dates from 1910 and features two well panelled cupboard doors at the top over four, long graduating drawers, all run smoothly and have the original, oak turned handles. The doors have a lovely shaped oak twist lock to keep the doors closed. To one side is a long, well panelled door, inside can be used for hanging with original hanging hooks and rail. In excellent, solid and original condition, made in solid oak with the drawer linings and backboards in top quality cedarwood, And featuring the Letchworth style through posts that extend up above the oak top. A special piece of rare Heals Letchworth range antique oak furniture that is a lovely colour.

Dimensions

Height: 125cm (49.60")

Width: 122cm (48.41")

Depth: 48cm (19.05")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Oak Compactum to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
125cm (49.21")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
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SA1125598
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Description
Rare Heals Letchworth Antique Oak Compactum

This is a very rare model of Heals of London antique oak furniture, from the Letchworth range, this Edwardian antique oak compactum dates from 1910 and features two well panelled cupboard doors at the top over four, long graduating drawers, all run smoothly and have the original, oak turned handles. The doors have a lovely shaped oak twist lock to keep the doors closed.

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To one side is a long, well panelled door, inside can be used for hanging with original hanging hooks and rail.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

In excellent, solid and original condition, made in solid oak with the drawer linings and backboards in top quality cedarwood, And featuring the Letchworth style through posts that extend up above the oak top. A special piece of rare Heals Letchworth range antique oak furniture that is a lovely colour.

Dimensions

Height: 125cm (49.60")

Width: 122cm (48.41")

Depth: 48cm (19.05")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Oak Compactum to the 1910s.

Height
125cm (49.21")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1125598
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 161
Items Sold 10,770
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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An antique oak compactum featuring a configuration of drawers and a tall cupboard door with wooden knobs.
Rare Heals Letchworth Antique Oak Compactum
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An antique oak compactum featuring a configuration of drawers and a tall cupboard door with wooden knobs.
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  • ObjectWardrobes and Armoires
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsQuarter-sawn oak grain, Turned wooden drawer knobs, Panelled cupboard doors, Linear upright supports
  • SizeH 125 cm (49 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

The Arts and Crafts movement emerged in the late 19th century as a reaction against industrialisation, promoting traditional craftsmanship, simple forms, and the use of local materials such as oak.

Pieces from this era typically feature solid English oak, often quarter-sawn to highlight the grain, alongside traditional joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints and handmade wooden handles.

Authentic pieces often exhibit makers marks or stamps, honest construction with visible joints, hand-finished surfaces, and characteristic simplicity without excessive ornamentation.

This type of functional storage piece works well as a statement wardrobe or linen cupboard, grounding contemporary neutral spaces with historical texture and warm wood tones.

Preserve the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, and apply microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the surface without building up residue.
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