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Superb Large Heals of London Dated 1932 Oak Chest of Drawers with Two Labels
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Superb Large Heals of London Dated 1932 Oak Chest of Drawers with Two Labels

1920 - 1940
Sold 30 October 2025 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Superb Large Heals of London Dated 1932 Oak Chest of Drawers with Two Labels

A superb quality, English oak chest of drawers of larger proportions, a special one-off order by Heals of London in 1932. This Heals chest has the makers label inset into a top drawer, but also has a wonderful brass makers dedication plaque which is inset into the back of the chest. This gives us the information that the chest was made by F.K.Morley at Heals for Ian.F.Panton in 1932. A more unusual design having eight drawers, all have hand cut dovetails with solid oak drawer linings and all have the original, ebonised oak handles. All eight run smoothly with two slender drawers to the top flanked by a pair of squarer drawers, beneath are four long and graduating drawers. Each drawer has a stepped front and they are clean inside. The chest top has a nicely moulded edge to all sides. In fabulous, very original condition, a rarer design and much larger than usual. A special one off order by Heals of London.

Dimensions

Height: 123cm (48.81")

Width: 98cm (38.89")

Depth: 48cm (19.05")

Physical Dimensions
Height
123cm (48.43")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Heals Oak Chest of Drawers to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174896
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Superb Large Heals of London Dated 1932 Oak Chest of Drawers with Two Labels
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A superb quality, English oak chest of drawers of larger proportions, a special one-off order by Heals of London in 1932.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

This Heals chest has the makers label inset into a top drawer, but also has a wonderful brass makers dedication plaque which is inset into the back of the chest. This gives us the information that the chest was made by F.K.Morley at Heals for Ian.F.Panton in 1932. A more unusual design having eight drawers, all have hand cut dovetails with solid oak drawer linings and all have the original, ebonised oak handles. All eight run smoothly with two slender drawers to the top flanked by a pair of squarer drawers, beneath are four long and graduating drawers. Each drawer has a stepped front and they are clean inside. The chest top has a nicely moulded edge to all sides. In fabulous, very original condition, a rarer design and much larger than usual. A special one off order by Heals of London.

Dimensions

Height: 123cm (48.81")

Width: 98cm (38.89")

Depth: 48cm (19.05")

Height
123cm (48.43")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Heals Oak Chest of Drawers to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1174896
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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Trade Associations

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 161
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A large rectangular oak chest of drawers featuring multiple stacked rows and small rectangular dark handles.
Superb Large Heals of London Dated 1932 Oak Chest of Drawers with Two Labels
Ref: SA1174896
A large rectangular oak chest of drawers featuring multiple stacked rows and small rectangular dark handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco / Modern British
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsQuarter-sawn oak grain, Ebonised drawer pulls, Multiple configuration tiers, Square section legs
  • SizeH 123 cm (48 in) x W 98 cm (39 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

FAQs

Heals furniture from the 1930s typically features clean lines, functional forms, and an emphasis on the natural grain of timber, bridging traditional craftsmanship with early modernist sensibilities.

British cabinet makers of this period predominantly used solid oak and quarter-sawn oak veneers, often paired with contrasting wooden or ebonised handles and traditional dovetail joinery.

Authentic pieces often feature makers discs, paper trade labels, or brand stamps embedded within the drawers or on the reverse, alongside distinct quality construction and proportions characteristic of the maker.

An oak chest of drawers serves as a grounding focal point in a contemporary bedroom or hallway, pairing well with minimalist decor to highlight the texture and warmth of the aged timber.

Maintain antique oak by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent splitting, and periodically apply natural beeswax to nourish the wood and protect the finish.
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