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Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Maple Wheat Credenza and Hutch
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Maple Wheat Credenza and Hutch

Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Maple Wheat Credenza and Hutch

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Maple Wheat Credenza and Hutch The credenza measures: 48 wide x 19

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Maple

MCM 2-Piece China Hutch Cabinet Buffet by Heywood Wakefield Contessa Collection
MCM 2-Piece China Hutch Cabinet Buffet by Heywood Wakefield Contessa Collection

MCM 2-Piece China Hutch Cabinet Buffet by Heywood Wakefield Contessa Collection

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Topeka, KS

Mid-Century Modern 2-piece china hutch, cabinet, or buffet by Heywood Wakefield for the Contessa

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

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Heywood Wakefield Encore Wheat Buffet Sideboard ON SALE 60% OFF ORIGINAL PRICE
Heywood Wakefield Encore Wheat Buffet Sideboard ON SALE 60% OFF ORIGINAL PRICE

Heywood Wakefield Encore Wheat Buffet Sideboard ON SALE 60% OFF ORIGINAL PRICE

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Pasadena, TX

A classic Heywood Wakefield buffet or sideboard from the Encore series model M593 with a wheat

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Vintage 1950s American Buffets

Materials

Ash

Heywood Wakefield 1930’s Buffet
Heywood Wakefield 1930’s Buffet

Heywood Wakefield 1930’s Buffet

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H 34 in W 50 in D 18 in

Heywood Wakefield 1930’s Buffet

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Early Heywood Wakefield Solid Maple Buffet. 2 Drawers in the middle with a swinging door on each

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Vintage 1930s American Modern Buffets

Materials

Maple

Heywood Wakefield "Contessa" Breakfront Buffet
Heywood Wakefield "Contessa" Breakfront Buffet

Heywood Wakefield "Contessa" Breakfront Buffet

By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Otto Wagner

Located in Trenton, NJ

Transform your living space with this iconic 1950s "Contessa" Hutch from Heywood Wakefield. This

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Metal

Heywood Wakefield Champagne China Cabinet Bookcase Hutch Buffet
Heywood Wakefield Champagne China Cabinet Bookcase Hutch Buffet

Heywood Wakefield Champagne China Cabinet Bookcase Hutch Buffet

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Heywood Wakefield Champagne China cabinet bookcase hutch buffet. Item features open bookcase/china

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Maple

Deco-Modern Heywood Wakefield Amber C3318 Airflow Buffet Credenza
Deco-Modern Heywood Wakefield Amber C3318 Airflow Buffet Credenza

Deco-Modern Heywood Wakefield Amber C3318 Airflow Buffet Credenza

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Chattanooga, TN

The C3318 Airflow buffet was designed by Heywood Wakefield and 1937 and continued production until

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Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Buffets

Materials

Birch

Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Sideboard Credenza, 1955
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Sideboard Credenza, 1955

Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Sideboard Credenza, 1955

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

Offering a very nice and rare Heywood-Wakefield Mid-Century Modern sideboard credenza. This piece

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Mid-Century Haywood Wakefield Buffet Sideboard
Mid-Century Haywood Wakefield Buffet Sideboard

Mid-Century Haywood Wakefield Buffet Sideboard

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Wichita, KS

The Heywood-Wakefield Co. buffet cabinet features four drawers including a drawer with removable

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood, Maple

Leo Jiranek For Heywood Wakefield Art Deco Airflow Buffet
Leo Jiranek For Heywood Wakefield Art Deco Airflow Buffet

Leo Jiranek For Heywood Wakefield Art Deco Airflow Buffet

Located in Pasadena, TX

An "Airflow" model C3318 buffet designed by Leo Jiranek for Heywood Wakefield 1937-39. A prime

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Vintage 1930s American Buffets

Materials

Maple

Art Deco Leo Jiranek For Heywood Wakefield Airflow Buffet
Art Deco Leo Jiranek For Heywood Wakefield Airflow Buffet

Art Deco Leo Jiranek For Heywood Wakefield Airflow Buffet

Located in Pasadena, TX

An "Airflow" model C3315 buffet designed by Leo Jiranek for Heywood Wakefield 1937-39. A prime

Category

Vintage 1930s American Buffets

Materials

Maple

Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Bar Sideboard Buffet Credenza
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Bar Sideboard Buffet Credenza

Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Bar Sideboard Buffet Credenza

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Heywood Wakefield Mid Century bar sideboard buffet credenza Credenza measures: 34 wide x 17 deep x

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Sideboard Credenza Buffet and Hutch
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Sideboard Credenza Buffet and Hutch

Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Sideboard Credenza Buffet and Hutch

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Heywood Wakefield mid century sideboard Credenza buffet and hutch This buffet measures: 53.75

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Champagne Credenza Buffet M593
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Champagne Credenza Buffet M593

Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Champagne Credenza Buffet M593

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Wilmington, DE

What a find. Offered is a mid-century credenza by Heywood Wakefield. It is made of birch with a

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Birch

Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Sideboard Credenza Buffet and Hutch
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Sideboard Credenza Buffet and Hutch

Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Sideboard Credenza Buffet and Hutch

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Heywood Wakefield Mid Century sideboard credenza buffet and hutch Buffet measures: 53.5 wide x 18

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Wood

Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Bar Record Sideboard Buffet Credenza
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Bar Record Sideboard Buffet Credenza

Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Bar Record Sideboard Buffet Credenza

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Heywood Wakefield mid century bar record sideboard buffet credenza Credenza measures: 35.5 wide x

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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Blonde Solid Wood Sideboard Buffet Credenza
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Blonde Solid Wood Sideboard Buffet Credenza

Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Blonde Solid Wood Sideboard Buffet Credenza

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Heywood Wakefield mid century blonde solid wood sideboard buffet credenza This piece measures 48

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Dresser Buffet Chest of Drawers
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Dresser Buffet Chest of Drawers

Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Dresser Buffet Chest of Drawers

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in West Hartford, CT

Heywood Wakefield six-drawer dresser in Champagne finish. The Sculptura line is the most sought

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Birch

Leo Jiranek for Heywood Wakefield "Airflow" Buffet Hutch or Bar Cabinet, 1930s
Leo Jiranek for Heywood Wakefield "Airflow" Buffet Hutch or Bar Cabinet, 1930s

Leo Jiranek for Heywood Wakefield "Airflow" Buffet Hutch or Bar Cabinet, 1930s

By Leo Jiranek, Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

By Leo Jiranek for Heywood Wakefield, "Airflow" Series USA, 1930s Solid maple, in original

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Maple

Heywood-Wakefield Crown Glass China Buffet
Heywood-Wakefield Crown Glass China Buffet

Heywood-Wakefield Crown Glass China Buffet

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Hanover, MA

Heywood-Wakefield M1547 large China cabinet with three crown glass doors on M1543 credenza

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Isabel Buffet Server, 20th Century
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Isabel Buffet Server, 20th Century

Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Isabel Buffet Server, 20th Century

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Big Flats, NY

A Mid-Century Modern server by Heywood Wakefield offers Isabel design having central stacked long

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Birch

Solid Maple Heywood Wakefield Wheat Credenza Buffet
Solid Maple Heywood Wakefield Wheat Credenza Buffet

Solid Maple Heywood Wakefield Wheat Credenza Buffet

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H 31.75 in W 59.75 in D 18.25 in

Solid Maple Heywood Wakefield Wheat Credenza Buffet

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Versatility abounds with this Heywood Wakefield credenza. Buffet, media cabinet, or entryway

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Maple

Heywood-Wakefield Buffet Chest
Heywood-Wakefield Buffet Chest

Heywood-Wakefield Buffet Chest

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H 32.5 in W 32 in D 14 in

Heywood-Wakefield Buffet Chest

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Smaller Heywood-Wakefield buffet or chest in original acquired condition. Solid maple. Nice enough

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Maple

"Airflow" Series Buffet by Leo Jiranek for Heywood Wakefield
"Airflow" Series Buffet by Leo Jiranek for Heywood Wakefield

"Airflow" Series Buffet by Leo Jiranek for Heywood Wakefield

By Leo Jiranek, Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Crockett, CA

The "Airflow" buffet was manufactured by the Heywood Wakefield Co. in their early Streamlined

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Birch

Heywood-Wakefield "Interpreted Server"
Heywood-Wakefield "Interpreted Server"

Heywood-Wakefield "Interpreted Server"

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H 32 in W 56 in D 20 in

Heywood-Wakefield "Interpreted Server"

Located in Hudson, NY

Artist Lettia Hussein has Interpreted the Classic Heywood-Wakefield Serving Piece. Organic

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Vintage 1950s American Buffets

Materials

Maple

Heywood Wakefield Credenza Buffet Cabinet
Heywood Wakefield Credenza Buffet Cabinet

Heywood Wakefield Credenza Buffet Cabinet

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Surprise, AZ

Heywood Wakefield buffet / credenza / cabinet. Beautiful original finish in Champagne.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Maple

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Heywood-Wakefield Co. for sale on 1stDibs

Created by the 19th-century merger of two venerable Massachusetts furniture makers, Heywood-Wakefield was one of the largest and most successful companies of its kind in the United States. In its early decades, the firm thrived by crafting affordable and hugely popular wicker pieces in traditional and historical styles. In the midst of the Great Depression, however, Heywood-Wakefield reinvented itself, creating instead the first modernist furniture — chairs, tables, dressers and more — to be widely embraced in American households.

The Heywoods were five brothers from Gardner, Massachusetts, who in 1826 started a business making wooden chairs and tables in their family shed. As their company grew, they moved into the manufacture of furniture with steam-bent wood frames and cane or wicker seats, backs and sides.

In 1897, the Heywoods joined forces with a local rival, the Wakefield Rattan Company, whose founder, Cyrus Wakefield, got his start on the Boston docks buying up lots of discarded rattan, which was used as cushioning material in the holds of cargo ships, and transforming it into furnishings. The conglomerate initially did well with both early American style and woven pieces, but taste began to change at the turn of the 20th century and wicker furniture fell out of fashion.

In 1930, Heywood-Wakefield brought in designer Gilbert Rohde, a champion of the Art Deco style. Before departing in 1932 to lead Herman Miller — the prolific Michigan manufacturer that helped transform the American home and office — Rohde created well-received sleek, bentwood chairs for Heywood-Wakefield and gave its colonial pieces a touch of Art Deco flair.

Committed to the new style, Heywood-Wakefield commissioned work from an assortment of like-minded designers, including Alfons Bach, W. Joseph Carr, Leo Jiranek and Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky, a Russian nobleman who had made his name in Europe creating elegant automotive body designs.

In 1936, the company introduced its “Streamline Modern” group of furnishings, presenting a look that would define the company’s wares for another 30 years. The buoyantly bright, blond wood — maple initially, later birch — came in finishes such as amber “wheat” and pink-tinted “champagne.” The forms of the pieces, at once light and substantial, with softly contoured edges and little adornment beyond artful drawer pulls and knobs, were featured in lines with names such as “Sculptura,” “Crescendo” and “Coronet.” It was forward-looking, optimistic and built to last — a draw for middle-class buyers in the Baby Boom years. 

By the 1960s, Heywood-Wakefield began to be seen as “your parents’ furniture.” The last of the Modern line came out in 1966; the company went bankrupt in 1981. The truly sturdy pieces have weathered the intervening years well, having found a new audience for their blithe and happy sophistication.

Find vintage Heywood-Wakefield desks, vanities, tables and other furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Buffets for You

For get-togethers or large celebratory meals in your already sumptuous dining area, a charming and durable vintage, new or antique buffet, with its decorative and practical features, can truly elevate the experience.

Although often used as a synonym for “sideboard,” a buffet technically possesses a tiered or shelved superstructure for displaying decorative kitchenware. The term derives from buffet à deux corps, a piece that is seen mostly in French Provincial furniture. And while the terms “case pieces” and “case goods” may cause even the most decor-obsessed to stumble, these furnishings — which include buffets, credenzas, cupboards and other must-have items — have been a vital part of the home for centuries.

Buffets are the ideal place to keep serveware and larger serving pieces that you’d rather have tucked away when not in use. They’re typically long and low and can be the perfect option for serving food as well as storing your porcelain and making your space tidy and organized. Feel free to dress up your buffet between meals with decorative objects or stacks of art books.

A buffet can be positioned in your living room, entryway or hall if space allows. But if you intend to permanently pair your case piece with your dining room table, when shopping for your vintage buffet you’ll definitely want to think about your dining room’s space restrictions. Allow for at least two feet of space between your buffet and your table so that guests can easily move to and fro as needed, and a buffet that is convenient for serving food should be as high as a kitchen counter if possible.

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