Heal's (Heal and Son Ltd.)
Prototype dining table


United Kingdom, c. 1960
wenge, lacquered wood
30.25 h x 59 dia in (77 x 150 cm)

Applied metal manufacturer's plaque to underside 'Made by Heal's'. Applied paper labels to underside 'Heal's Heal & Son Limited, London. Wenge Table Prototype'.

Provenance: Christopher Rowe, London | Private Collection

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Table top shows various forms of light wear, including small chips to the edges and typical light scratching from use. There are various areas of light bubbling to the veneer, which is noticeable to the touch or in raking light, and there is also an unusual speckled or blotchy discoloration pattern throughout the top, again more noticeable from certain angles. The base has a lighter finish and shows less wear than the top. Table is structurally sound and in fair overall condition, but could benefit from some restoration.