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19th Century Satin Birch Heal and Son Desk
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19th Century Satin Birch Heal and Son Desk

19th century
Description

A great satin birch desk circa 1850 by Heal and son, London.

A really good quality piece as you would expect from such a maker.

Knee height 60.5cm

Comes in three parts.

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
118cm (46.46")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Treasury Antiques has dated this Satin Birch Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1210356
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809
Dealers Notes

We are happy to answer any questions so please call us on 07969635908 or 07910111592. You will also find us on Instagram at treasuryantiques.We are open by appointment at our workshop in Wiltshire so do please call if you’d like to come and see our stock. Based near Bath, Owen and Lucia have a wide range of decorative antiques and furniture and are passionate about sourcing beautiful and interesting pieces for your home.

With many years of experience in interior decorating and in the antiques trade between them. Owen as both a dealer and conservator is a graduate of the prestigious West Dean College, and as a result Treasury Antiques takes a light approach to conservation and restores pieces only where necessary. Lucia, with many years of experience in the decorative interiors world is constantly looking for beautiful, quirky and individual pieces to add character to any home.

do please contact us with any queries you may have.

Description
A great satin birch desk circa 1850 by Heal and son, London.

A really good quality piece as you would expect from such a maker.

Knee height 60.5cm

Comes in three parts.

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
118cm (46.46")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Treasury Antiques has dated this Satin Birch Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1210356
Dealers Internal Ref
809
Treasury Antiques
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Sourcing beautiful antique furniture and decorative pieces for your home

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A 19th-century satin birch twin-pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with turned wooden knobs and a low gallery back.
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19th Century Satin Birch Heal and Son Desk

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A 19th-century satin birch twin-pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with turned wooden knobs and a low gallery back.
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A pedestal desk features two vertical drawer columns supporting a flat writing surface, typically configured with frieze drawers across the top. Popularised in the 19th century, these pieces provided ample storage and functional workspaces for library and study environments.

Satin birch is a dense hardwood known for its chatoyant, shimmering grain that resembles satinwood. Cabinetmakers paired solid satin birch or veneers with dovetail drawer joinery, turned timber knobs, and solid pine or oak drawer linings.

Authentic pieces from Heal & Son often bear a makers stamp, brass plaque, or stencil inside a drawer or on an underside rail. Examining hand-cut dovetail joints, period-correct locks, and timber drawer linings also helps verify provenance.

The light tone of satin birch bridges classic and contemporary aesthetics. Position the desk in a home office or library, paired with an upholstered desk chair, modern brass lighting, and neutral linen textiles to highlight the warm timber tones.

Preserve the natural timber patina by keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent drying or fading. Clean surfaces with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually.
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