Heywood Wakefield Chest Of Drawers
Pair of Vintage Heywood Wakefield "Kohinoor" Blonde Maple Chests of Drawers
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in London, GB
This pair of mid-century modern chests of drawers, crafted by the iconic American furniture
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
H 32.68 in W 43.71 in D 19.3 in
Mid Century Modern Maple Chest of Drawers
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern chest of drawers features hardwood construction, original maple finish
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Rare Art Deco Credenzas by Russel Wright for Heywood Wakefield
By Russel Wright
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of rare Art Deco Credenzas, designed by Russel Wright for Heywood Wakefield, American, circa
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century 4 Drawer “Sculptura” Dresser, Birch, 39″H
Located in Oakwood, GA
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century 4 Drawer "Sculptura" Dresser, Birch, 39"H
Amazing piece from Heywood
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Birch
Heywood-Wakefield Sculptura Dresser with Mirror
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Trenton, NJ
Celebrate the elegance of mid-century modern design with this Heywood Wakefield Sculptura three
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Gilbert Rohde Paldao Cabinet for Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Hanover, MA
Heywood-Wakefield. What set Rohde apart from his contemporaries was his all-encompassing understanding of
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Blond "Encore" Step Back Cupboard China Cabinet Etagere by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century Modern era "Encore" china cabinet/step-back cupboard by Heywood Wakefield featuring a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Birch
Vintage Solid Maple Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield 6 Drawer Dresser
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Heywood Wakefield Sculptura six Drawers Mid-Century Modern dresser. Insides of Drawers are
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
H 33.5 in W 55.5 in D 19 in
Mid Century Modern Six Drawer Maple Lowboy Dresser
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Freehold, NJ
dovetailed drawers with brass hardware, and short tapered legs.
Matching chest of drawers available
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Recent Sales
Pair of Commodes by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Madrid, Madrid
A pair of beechwood commodes by Heywood Wakefield.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech
Heywood-Wakefield Cinnamon Bachelor Chest of Drawers
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
True American craftmanship Heywood-Wakefield Cinnamon Chest of Drawers in excellent vintage
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Late 20th Century American American Classical Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Heywood Wakefield Kohinoor Maple Chest of Drawers
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Midcentury Kohinooor chest of drawers. Made by the iconic Heywood Wakefield. A
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests o...
Materials
Maple
1940s Chest of Drawers by Heywood Wakefield Co.
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in London, GB
Beautifully-made Chest-of-Drawers in birchwood with four graduated drawers, the top drawer with
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1940s Upright Chest of Drawers by Heywood Wakefield Co.
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in London, GB
Beautifully-made Upright Chest of Drawers in birchwood with five graduated drawers, very elegant
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Dresser Highboy Chest of Drawers 1955
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare and signed vintage Heywood Wakefield highboy, chest with five spacious drawers in champagne
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Birch
Heywood Wakefield Art Deco "Skyliner" Solid Maple Chest of Drawers, 1930s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or mid-century modern dresser or chest of drawers
By Heywood Wakefield
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Mid 20th Century Vintage Heywood Wakefield Chest Air Drawers - a Pair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage MCM chests of drawers. Made by the iconic Heywood Wakefield group and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Three-Drawer Bachelor Chest
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a very nice Mid-Century Modern bachelor chest by Heywood Wakefield. The chest of drawers
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Champagne Twelve Drawer Dresser Chest
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield champagne twelve drawer dresser chest
Beautiful Heywood
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Champagne Twelve Drawer Dresser Chest
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant and rare Heywood Wakefield twelve drawer champagne chest of drawers. This dresser features
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Heywood and Wakefield Chest of Drawers
Located in Hudson, NY
Heywood and Wakefield Chest of Drawers. Designed by Count Alexis De Sakhnoffsky, stamped Champagne
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Rio High Chest, Champagne, 20th Century
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield high chest in Rio offers four stacked long drawers with X
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
H 45 in W 32 in D 19.5 in
Pair of 1940s Bedside Cabinets by Heywood Wakefield Co.
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in London, GB
curved handles, on splayed legs – the makers stamp: 'Heywood Wakefield' on the back (see detailed image)
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Tambour Door Highboy Dresser
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Heywood Wakefield mid century tambour door highboy dresser
The dresser measures: 41 wide x 20.5
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb Style Ebonized Tambour Door Gentleman's Chest by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern gentleman's chest by Heywood Wakefield. The chest is constructed
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
H 45.63 in W 41 in D 20 in
Heywood Wakefield Streamlined Moderne 5-Drawer Blonde Birch Dresser 1950s Encore
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Hudson, NY
Classic Heywood Wakefield 5-drawer dresser. Original "champagne" colored finish from the 'Encore
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
H 46 in W 34 in L 46 in
Mid-Century Modern Heywood-Wakefield Harmonic Lowboy and Mirror, Platinum Finish
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid-Century Modern dresser by Heywood-Wakefield offers birch construction in harmonic pattern
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Birch
H 66.75 in W 60 in D 19 in
Chest of Drawers with 2 doors by Heywood Wakefield
Located in Pasadena, CA
Solid maple chest of drawers with 2 doors, 3 small drawers plus a large bottom one. The drawers
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Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1950s Heywood Wakefield Encore long dresser & mirror art deco mid century modern
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An exceptional 1950s, Heywood Wakefield Encore 8 drawer low dresser in a beautiful wheat color
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
H 34.5 in W 54.25 in D 20 in
Russel Wright, Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, 1940s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Russel Wright
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable bleached mahogany chest of drawers designed by Russel Wright and produced by Heywood
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Custom Order Finish Dresser by John Van Koert for Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., John Van Koert
Located in Pasadena, CA
This handsome six-drawer dresser designed by John Van Koert for Heywood Wakefield features
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Heywood Wakefield Solid Maple Dresser
Located in Pasadena, CA
Superb example of American mid-century craftsmanship. This 6-drawer dresser with fine attention to line and balance, shows the solid tiger maple to perfection. Drawer pulls are bra...
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Style Cedar Mule Chest by Lane
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield style mule blanket chest by Lane Furniture offers blonde
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Materials
Cedar
Heywood Wakefield Tall Wheat Five Drawer Chest of Drawers
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in West Hartford, CT
Tall Heywood Wakefield chest with birch construction with case having five long drawers. Wheat
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Birch
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Tall Chest of Drawers Highboy Dresser
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in West Hartford, CT
Tall Heywood Wakefield chest with birch construction with case having four spacious drawers. In
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch
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
H 33 in W 56 in L 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Encore Chest of Drawers in Wheat
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid-Century Modern highboy dresser by Heywood Wakefield offers the birch construction in the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch
Rare Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern 9 Drawer Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare and signed vintage Heywood Wakefield dresser with six side drawers flanking three smaller
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Birch
Walnut Chest by Heywood-Wakefield, 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Westport, CT
Walnut chest of drawers by the Iconic Mid-Century Modern Company, Heywood-Wakefield, circa 1950
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Rare Chest on Chest Sculptura Heywood Wakefield Dresser
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
having two doors and fixed shelves. The lower dresser chest has three drawers and provides plenty of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
American Mid-Century Modern Tall Chest by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic tall boy chest of drawers by Heywood Wakefield, solid maple wood freshly refinished with
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20th Century American Art Deco Dressers
Materials
Maple
Heywood-Wakefield Three Drawer Dresser
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Trenton, NJ
the renowned Heywood-Wakefield, finished in their signature wheat finish. This versatile chest
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Sculptura Smaller Dresser Chest by Herrmann / Jiranek for Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
designed drawer fronts . The handles are integrated into the drawers leaving the lines of the chest very
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Midcentury Deck Top Sculptura 2 pc. Dresser Chest by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Herrmann model # M781 manufactured by the Heywood Wakefield Furniture Company. The top piece measurement is
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Heywood-Wakefield Three Drawer Dresser- "Champagne"
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Trenton, NJ
Introducing this mid-century chest of drawers by the renowned Heywood-Wakefield, finished in a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Rare Maple Chest w/ Hidden Drop Front Desk By Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very odd chest of drawers in champagne finish with an unusual drop front drawer that pulls out for
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Haywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Champagne Five Drawer Dresser Chest Drawers
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in West Hartford, CT
Splendid Heywood Wakefield birch wood five drawer tall dresser. One of several pieces of this set
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch
H 46 in W 20 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Modern Heywood-Wakefield Sable Color 'Cadence" Bedroom Set
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Manhasset, NY
A four-piece Heywood-Wakefield sable color bed set. A beautiful vintage six-drawer Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Encore Tall Dresser, Wheat, Circa 1950
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield high boy chest of drawers in the Encore pattern offers birch
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
H 44.5 in W 38 in L 44.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Prophecy Dresser with Mirror in Fawn, C1950
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid-Century Modern mirrored chest of drawers by Heywood Wakefield of the Prophecy collection
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mirror
H 67.75 in W 48.75 in D 20.25 in
Encore Utility Chest / Desk Cabinet by Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Jiranek and Ernest Herrmann for the Heywood Wakefield furniture company. A finely crafted piece made of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maple Tallboy Chest of Drawers Secretary MCM
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
dovetailed drawers and wooden handles. Attributed to Heywood Wakefield. Measure: 48".
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
1940s Art Deco Heywood Wakefield RIO Highboy Dresser Blonde Maple by Leo Jiranek
By Leo Jiranek, Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Art Deco 1940s designed by Leo Jiranek RIO Tall Dresser for Heywood Wakefield Highboy Dresser Chest
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dressers
Materials
Maple
H 45.25 in W 32 in D 19.5 in
Vintage Heywood Wakefield, Sculptura Five-Drawer Chest
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage Heywood Wakefield five-drawer chest sculptura model M792. Tall chest featuring five
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Vintage 1950s Dressers
1940s Lovely Deco Heywood Wakefield 2 RIO Dressers in Maple Wood by Leo Jiranek
By Leo Jiranek, Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Dressers
1940s designed by Leo Jiranek RIO 2 Tall Dressers for Heywood Wakefield
Listed are two
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dressers
Materials
Maple
H 45.25 in W 32 in D 19.5 in
Four-Drawer Carved Front Chevron Dresser Chest
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This lovely blonde chest features four drawers with black iron pulls. The front of the chest has
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Gilbert Rohde Chest of Drawers for Herman Miller in Birdseye Maple and Mahogany
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
include formidable furniture makers Heywood-Wakefield and Troy Sunshade, and his innovative bentwood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
H 36 in W 43 in D 19 in
Heywood Wakefield Encore Tall Chest of Drawers
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Heywood Wakefield encore tall chest of drawers in solid maple from 1952 and bought from the
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Maple
Heywood Wakefield Block Front Chest of Drawers
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A Mid-Century Modern four-drawer chest with sculptural block front and shaped legs. Refinished in a
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Heywood Wakefield Art Deco "Skyliner" Solid Maple Chest of Drawers, 1930s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern dresser or chest of drawers
By Heywood Wakefield
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Platinum High Chest Of Drawers, Harmonic
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid Century Modern high chest from the Harmonic line by Heywood Wakefield offers birch
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
H 45.75 in W 38 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Sculptura Chest of Drawers, Platinum, c1950
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield high boy dresser in the Sculptura pattern offers birch
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 40 in W 38 in D 19.25 in
Heywood-Wakefield Mid Century 3 Drawer Chest
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Heywood-Wakefield mid century 3 drawer chest
Chest measures: 42 wide x 19 deep x 34.5 high
All
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Server
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Manhasset, NY
A Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Server, Commode, Dresser recently lacquered in a wonderful
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Heywood Wakefield Sculptura Dresser in Cheating Heart
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Hanover, MA
Mid-Century Modern classic "Sculptura" six-drawer chest of drawers by Heywood-Wakefield in maple
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Mid Century Heywood Wakefield Danish Modern Style Dresser
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in New York, NY
Interesting six drawer dresser in the Danish Modern style, made by Heywood Wakefield. Nice usable
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Rio Mirrored Dresser Champagne 20th Century
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield mirrored dresser in Rio offer circular mirror surmounting
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
H 66.5 in W 42 in D 21.5 in
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Heywood Wakefield 'Champagne' Headboard
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Blonde Champagne color headboard by Heywood Wakefield. Headboard has two side cabinets attached. Open storage and hidden door storage on either side.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Heywood Wakefield Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of heywood wakefield chest of drawers available for sale. The range of distinct heywood wakefield chest of drawers — often made from wood, maple and birch — can elevate any home. Heywood wakefield chest of drawers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Heywood wakefield chest of drawers made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Heywood wakefield chest of drawers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Heywood-Wakefield Co., Leo Jiranek and Herman Miller are consistently popular.
How Much are Heywood Wakefield Chest Of Drawers?
Heywood wakefield chest of drawers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,299, while the lowest priced sells for $975 and the highest can go for as much as $11,000.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.