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Iconic Heals 1930'S Oak Skull Reclining Table & Book Armchair - Rare Paper Label
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

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Iconic Heals 1930'S Oak Skull Reclining Table & Book Armchair - Rare Paper Label

1920 - 1940
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Iconic Heals 1930’s Oak Skull Reclining Table & Book Armchair – Rare Paper Label

A rare model of a Heals of London early thirties reclining oak armchair with a built in open bookcase to one side and a drop down oak reading table to the other side. A rare design by Walter Skull for Heals in 1932, this rare model is in superb original condition, all works very well and highly unusual and rare is that this example still has the original paper makers label. Requires a seat and back rest cushion and a chance to choose your own finishing fabric. An iconic sought after Heals design, perfect for a home library, sitting room or office. When the reading table is opened up, the total width is 102cm.

Dimensions

Height: 72cm (28.57")

Width: 74cm (29.37")

Depth: 83cm (32.94")

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Heals Oak Reclining Armchair to the 1930s.

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Iconic Heals 1930’s Oak Skull Reclining Table & Book Armchair – Rare Paper Label
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A rare model of a Heals of London early thirties reclining oak armchair with a built in open bookcase to one side and a drop down oak reading table to the other side.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

A rare design by Walter Skull for Heals in 1932, this rare model is in superb original condition, all works very well and highly unusual and rare is that this example still has the original paper makers label. Requires a seat and back rest cushion and a chance to choose your own finishing fabric. An iconic sought after Heals design, perfect for a home library, sitting room or office. When the reading table is opened up, the total width is 102cm.

Dimensions

Height: 72cm (28.57")

Width: 74cm (29.37")

Depth: 83cm (32.94")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Heals Oak Reclining Armchair to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232385
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

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A 1930s solid oak reclining armchair frame featuring integrated side bookshelves, an adjustable slatted backrest, and a folding drop-leaf side table.
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Archive I A 1930s solid oak reclining armchair frame featuring integrated side bookshelves, an adjustable slatted backrest, and a folding drop-leaf side table.

Iconic Heals 1930'S Oak Skull Reclining Table & Book Armchair - Rare Paper Label

Archive II A 1930s solid oak reclining armchair frame featuring integrated side bookshelves, an adjustable slatted backrest, and a folding drop-leaf side table. View II
Archive III A 1930s solid oak reclining armchair frame featuring integrated side bookshelves, an adjustable slatted backrest, and a folding drop-leaf side table. View III
Archive IV A 1930s solid oak reclining armchair frame featuring integrated side bookshelves, an adjustable slatted backrest, and a folding drop-leaf side table. View IV
Archive V A 1930s solid oak reclining armchair frame featuring integrated side bookshelves, an adjustable slatted backrest, and a folding drop-leaf side table. View V
Archive VI A 1930s solid oak reclining armchair frame featuring integrated side bookshelves, an adjustable slatted backrest, and a folding drop-leaf side table. View VI
Archive VII A 1930s solid oak reclining armchair frame featuring integrated side bookshelves, an adjustable slatted backrest, and a folding drop-leaf side table. View VII
Archive VIII A 1930s solid oak reclining armchair frame featuring integrated side bookshelves, an adjustable slatted backrest, and a folding drop-leaf side table. View VIII
Archive IX A 1930s solid oak reclining armchair frame featuring integrated side bookshelves, an adjustable slatted backrest, and a folding drop-leaf side table. View IX
Archive X A 1930s solid oak reclining armchair frame featuring integrated side bookshelves, an adjustable slatted backrest, and a folding drop-leaf side table. View X
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
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Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 170
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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A 1930s solid oak reclining armchair frame featuring integrated side bookshelves, an adjustable slatted backrest, and a folding drop-leaf side table.
Iconic Heals 1930's Oak Skull Reclining Table & Book Armchair - Rare Paper Label
Ref: SA1232385
A 1930s solid oak reclining armchair frame featuring integrated side bookshelves, an adjustable slatted backrest, and a folding drop-leaf side table.
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Produced during the interwar era by British retailer Heal & Son, these functional armchairs feature integrated bookshelves within the arms and an adjustable reclining backrest, reflecting early 20th-century Modern Movement design principles.

They were constructed primarily from solid oak, incorporating traditional mortise and tenon joinery alongside iron ratchet mechanisms to facilitate the reclining action.

Authentic pieces often retain a paper makers label underneath or an inlaid bone button marker bearing the Heal & Son emblem, accompanied by distinctive geometric oak construction and original metal ratchets.

Pair the architectural oak frame with custom linen cushions and position it alongside a directional reading lamp to create a dedicated reading area in a study or living space.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources to prevent timber movement and cracking, dust regularly with a soft cloth, and apply clear beeswax polish periodically to maintain the surface condition.
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