Heal's has stood on Tottenham Court Road longer than almost anything around it. John Harris Heal started it in 1810 as a mattress maker, and under Ambrose Heal it became the shop that brought good design into ordinary British homes, Arts and Crafts honesty made for real life. Every Heal's piece here is an original, authenticated and restored in London, then delivered in 1 to 5 days. Originals only.
Heal's, British Design Since 1810
Heal's began in 1810, when John Harris Heal set up as a feather dresser and mattress maker after moving to London from Devon. The business settled on Tottenham Court Road in 1818 and has traded there ever since, one of the longest-standing names in British furniture.
Its design reputation was built by Sir Ambrose Heal, who worked in the firm from 1893 to 1953 as craftsman, designer and chairman. He married the honesty of the Arts and Crafts movement to industrial production, putting well-made oak furniture within reach of middle-class homes. The Tottenham Court Road store became a cultural landmark too, with Cecil Brewer's 1916 spiral staircase and a gallery that showed Picasso, Modigliani and Wyndham Lewis. That mix of solid joinery and quiet good taste still runs through the pieces, from beds and sideboards to mid-century British seating.
New, Heal's is priced as a premium British range, with solid-wood pieces running well into four figures and made-to-order waits on much of the line. Every original at REHAUS is authenticated, restored in London where needed, and delivered in 1 to 5 days, usually at around half the new price. Design doesn't depreciate. The Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial mean reduced risk on furniture built to last. Browse the originals.
Heal's: frequently asked questions
What is Heal's?
Heal's is a British furniture house founded in London in 1810 by John Harris Heal. It has traded from Tottenham Court Road since 1818 and is one of the oldest names in British furniture. Known first for beds and mattresses, it became a leader in good, well-made design for the home, spanning seating, storage, beds and lighting.
Who was Ambrose Heal?
Sir Ambrose Heal was the grandson of the founder and the figure who built the brand's design reputation. Working in the firm from 1893 to 1953 as craftsman, designer and chairman, he brought the honesty of the Arts and Crafts movement to factory production, putting well-made oak furniture within reach of ordinary British homes.
Where can I buy pre-owned Heal's furniture in the UK?
REHAUS sells authenticated, original Heal's in the UK. Every piece is checked against the real thing, restored in London where needed, and delivered nationwide in 1 to 5 days. You buy from one company, not a private seller, with the Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial behind it. Stock changes often, since each piece is one of one.
Is pre-owned Heal's furniture worth buying?
Yes. Heal's is built to a high standard in solid timber and quality upholstery, so a well-kept piece lasts for decades and restores well. Buying pre-owned also skips any made-to-order wait, since the piece is already built and in stock. Every Heal's item at REHAUS is authenticated, restored where needed, and backed by the Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial.
How much is Heal's, new versus pre-owned?
New, Heal's is priced as a premium British range, with solid-wood pieces running well into four figures and lead times on much of the line. A pre-owned original at REHAUS, authenticated and restored, usually costs around half that and arrives in 1 to 5 days. The difference reflects buying the original second time around, not a discount on a copy.
What is Heal's known for?
Heal's is known for its Tottenham Court Road store, its roots as a bed and mattress maker, and the Arts and Crafts design legacy of Ambrose Heal. The store itself is a landmark, with Cecil Brewer's 1916 spiral staircase and an early gallery that showed Picasso and Modigliani. The furniture is known for solid joinery and understated British design.
How is Heal's delivered, and can I return it?
Each piece is delivered in 1 to 5 days, with white-glove delivery complimentary on qualifying orders. Every order comes with a 30-day home trial, so you can live with it before committing. If it is not right, returns are straightforward. Because each piece is one of one, it is only truly yours once it has shipped.
Why buy Heal's from REHAUS?
REHAUS sells originals only, never copies or reproductions. Every Heal's piece is authenticated, restored to a high standard in London, and delivered fast across the UK. You get genuine British design with two centuries behind it, in stock now, with the Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial, from one company that stands behind the piece.
