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Rare Heals Antique Oak Bedding Box - Labelled
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for sale €1,147     $1,245
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

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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 Antique Oak Bedding Box - Labelled

1900 - 1920
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Rare Heals Antique Oak Bedding Box – Labelled

A very rare model of a Heals 1920’s antique oak blanket box, designed to be used as a toy storage box, also can be a seat. Would work well at the end of a bed too. Beautifully made in solid oak and stands on the original wheels. To the top of this rare Heals antique oak box are pierced oak hand holds and a lift up lid that allows access into the open storage space. In excellent condition and the Heals makers label is inset. Dates to around 1920.

Dimensions

Height: 52cm (20.63")

Width: 77cm (30.56")

Depth: 48cm (19.05")

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Oak Bedding Box to the 1920s.

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Rare Heals Antique Oak Bedding Box – Labelled
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A very rare model of a Heals 1920’s antique oak blanket box, designed to be used as a toy storage box, also can be a seat.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Would work well at the end of a bed too. Beautifully made in solid oak and stands on the original wheels. To the top of this rare Heals antique oak box are pierced oak hand holds and a lift up lid that allows access into the open storage space. In excellent condition and the Heals makers label is inset. Dates to around 1920.

Dimensions

Height: 52cm (20.63")

Width: 77cm (30.56")

Depth: 48cm (19.05")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Oak Bedding Box to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241247
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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A rectangular warm brown oak bedding box featuring side cut-out handles, a top lid, and four small metal castors.
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Archive I A rectangular warm brown oak bedding box featuring side cut-out handles, a top lid, and four small metal castors.

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Verified Since May 2009
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A rectangular warm brown oak bedding box featuring side cut-out handles, a top lid, and four small metal castors.
Rare Heals Antique Oak Bedding Box - Labelled
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A rectangular warm brown oak bedding box featuring side cut-out handles, a top lid, and four small metal castors.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBlanket Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCut-out handles, Metal castors, Solid panel sides

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Bedding boxes produced during the Arts and Crafts movement, such as those by Heal & Son in the early 20th century, emphasised clean lines, utility, and honest construction. These pieces replaced heavily decorated Victorian chests with functional, understated wooden designs meant for modern domestic living.

Traditional bedding boxes were predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods like oak, pine, or walnut. They frequently feature iron or brass hinges, side carrying handles, and occasionally small castors attached to the base for movement.

Authentic pieces can often be identified by maker labels, ivorine badges, or stamped branding from makers like Heal & Son. Look for visible joinery, thick oak timber, unadorned surfaces, cut-out handle details, and period-correct metal fittings.

An antique bedding box can be positioned at the foot of a bed for storing extra linens, used as a coffee table in a living room, or placed in an entryway to provide storage and seating.

Clean the oak surfaces regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the wood finish. Keep the chest away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent timber warping.
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