Mid-Century Five Drawer Highboy Dresser By Heywood-Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crafted in the 1950s from solid maple and birch, this iconic highboy dresser showcases the clean lines, softly rounded edges, and sculpted drawer pulls that made Heywood-Wakefield on...
Birch
Refinished Mid Century Modern Highboy Dresser by Heywood Wakefield Co. C 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Refinished Mid Century Modern Five-Drawer Highboy Dresser by Heywood Wakefield Furniture Corp.
Wood
1940's Art Deco Mid-Century Highboy Dresser By Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Paul McCobb
Located in Burbank, CA
1950's Midcentury Modern highboy dresser for sale. Was manufactured by Heywood Wakefield, and is stamped and dated 1957.
Maple
1960s Heywood Wakefield Contessa Series Mid-Century Highboy Dresser
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., J.B. Van Sciver Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exceptional 1960s Heywood-Wakefield Contessa Series highboy dresser, showcasing the sophisticated lines and outstanding craftsmanship that have made the Contessa collection one of...
Wood
"Kohinoor" Four-Drawer Highboy Dresser in Birch, Heywood Wakefield, USA, 1950s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, untouched four-drawer tall boy dresser by Heywood-Wakefield stamped "1952". Constructed from solid birch this perfectly retro piece from the highly collectible "K...
Birch
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Riviera” Highboy Birch Dresser
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
:) This expertly refinished Mid-Century Modern Highboy from Heywood Wakefield is part of their celebrated “Riviera” line, one of the company’s most iconic collections of the 1950s.
Birch
Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Highboy Dresser
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Highboy Dresser This mid century modern highboy dresser by Heywood Wakefield features hardwood construction and five dovetailed drawers with scu...
Birch
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H 47 in W 38 in D 19 in
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 finish.
Wood, Birch
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dressers, Pair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a very nice pair of Mid-Century Modern Heywood-Wakefield highboy dressers. Each dresser has five smooth sliding drawers that offers lots of room for storage.
Birch
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H 45.25 in W 32 in D 19.5 in
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 of Drawers + inviting Maple Wood.
Maple
Heywood Wakefield Encore Highboy
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Solid maple Heywood Wakefield Encore dresser with 5 drawers and eyebrow drawer pulls. In completely original condition. Produced from 1948 to 1955.
Maple
Heywood Wakefield Sculptura Highboy Dresser
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a very nice Heywood-Wakefield Sculptura highboy dresser in champagne.
Heywood Wakefield Blonde Streamline Maple Highboy Dresser
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Blonde maple highboy dresser featuring the "Streamline Maple" look and produced by Heywood Wakefield, circa 1950.
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern highboy dresser by Heywood Wakefield features hardwood construction, original Champagne finish, and five dovetailed drawers with sculpted wood pulls?
Birch
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Tambour Door Highboy Dresser
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Heywood Wakefield mid century tambour door highboy dresser The dresser measures: 41 wide x 20.5 deep x 45.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call resto...
Wood
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H 45.75 in W 34 in L 45.75 in
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Highboy Dressers, 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
Mid-Century Modern solid maple highboy dresser Made by Heywood-Wakefield USA, 1950s Measures: 34" W x 20" D x 45.75" H.
Maple
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H 48 in W 38 in D 19.25 in
Heywood Wakefield Sculptura Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Highboy Dresser
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern sculpted solid maple "Sculptura" highboy dresser by Heywood-Wakefield. The dresser features gorgeous maple wood grain and unique sculpted drawer fronts.
Maple
Heywood Wakefield Sculptra Mid Century Blonde Wheat 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Heywood Wakefield sculptra mid century blonde wheat 5 drawer highboy dresser Dresser measures: 38 wide x 19.5 deep x 47.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what w...
Wood
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Blonde Solid Wood 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century blonde solid wood 5 drawer highboy dresser Dresser measures: 33 wide x 20 deep x 47 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call rest...
Wood
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H 50 in W 34 in D 18 in
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 champagne finish.
Birch
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H 44.5 in W 40 in D 19 in
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser M1962 Topaz Circa 1960
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage Heywood Wakefield model M1962 tall chest in original Topaz finish featuring solid birch construction and five dovetailed drawers with modernist hardware. Circa 1960.
Birch
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H 45 in W 34 in D 19 in
Heywood Wakefield Kohindoor Vintage Mid Century Modern Highboy Dresser c. 1960s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Denville, NJ
Presenting a vintage highboy dresser from the 1960s, a remarkable creation by Heywood Wakefield for their Kohinoor collection.
Birch
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H 43.5 in W 36 in D 18 in
Heywood-Wakefield Contessa MCM Walnut Formica and Brass Cats Eye Highboy Dresser
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Heywood-Wakefield Contessa mid century walnut formica and brass cats eye highboy dresser Dresser measures: 36 wide x 18 deep x 43.5 high All pieces of furniture can be had in wha...
Brass
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H 45.25 in W 32 in D 19.5 in
1940s Lovely Deco Heywood Wakefield 2 RIO Dressers in Maple Wood by Leo Jiranek
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Leo Jiranek
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Dressers 1940s designed by Leo Jiranek RIO 2 Tall Dressers for Heywood Wakefield Listed are two Highboy Dressers Chest of drawers crafted in Maple Wood.
Maple
Mid-Century Modern Five-Drawer Maple Highboy, 1960s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century maple highboy designed and manufactured by Heywood-Wakefield in the United States, circa 1960s.
Maple
Heywood Wakefield Kohinoor Dresser, ca. 1950
Located in Astoria, NY
Heywood Wakefield "Kohinoor" four-drawer highboy dresser in the "Wheat" finish.
Wood
Vintage Heywood-Wakefield M572 Highboy Dresser from the Trophy Suite
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage birch Heywood-Wakefield highboy dresser from the trophy suite.
Birch
Heywood Wakefield Sculptura Highboy in Cheating Heart
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Hanover, MA
Mid-Century Modern classic "Sculptura" five-drawer tall chest of drawers by Heywood-Wakefield in maple hardwood newly refinished in cheating heart grey stain wash, allowing for the g...
Maple
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser, 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A very nice Mid-Century Modern highboy chest of drawers by Heywood Wakefield. The dresser features beautiful wood grain and solid birch construction.
Birch
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H 46.25 in W 32 in D 19 in
Heywood Wakefield Art Deco "Airflow" Solid Maple Highboy Dresser, 1930s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous solid maple Art Deco style highboy dresser from the "Airflow" line designed by Leo Jiranek for Heywood Wakefield.
Maple
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H 43.5 in W 34 in D 19 in
1950s Heywood Wakefield Encore highboy dresser art deco mid century modern
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An exceptional 1950s, Heywood Wakefield Encore 5 drawer high boy dresser in a beautiful wheat color. Great rounded edges with elongated drawer pulls that span the width of the draw...
Maple
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H 44 in W 38 in D 19.75 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Birch Highboy Dresser by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Birch
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H 44.5 in W 41 in D 20.75 in
Paul McCobb Style Black Lacquered Highboy Dresser by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding newly black lacquered highboy dresser by Heywood Wakefield. The dresser has a distinct Mid-Century Modern design in the style of Paul McCobb.
Birch, Lacquer
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H 47 in W 34 in D 19 in
Heywood Wakefied Blonde Streamline Maple Highboy Drawers **Saturday Sale**
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Blonde maple highboy dresser featuring the "Streamline Maple" look and produced by Heywood Wakefield, circa 1950.
Maple
Heywood Wakefield Highboy Dresser
Located in Southampton, NY
Four drawer highboy dresser.
Wood
1950s Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Highboy Dresser
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Hollywood, FL
Splendid Heywood Wakefield blonde birch wood five drawer tall dresser. Features Heywood Wakefield classic curved sculptured pulls with rare double pulls on each drawer. Rounded corne...
Wood
Heywood Wakefield Rio Highboy
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Morgan, UT
Leo Jiranek for Heywood Wakefield Rio Highboy Heywood Wakefield, USA, 1944 Measures: 32 Wide x 18.5 Deep x 44.88 High.
Maple
Heywood Wakefield Kohinoor Highboy Dresser #M144
By Ernest Herrmann, Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timeless design, elegance and practical drawer size... in the most sought after Haywood Wakefield Design. Designed by Ernest Herrmann for Heywood Wakefield Furniture Item #M144...
Wood
Heywood Wakefield Walnut and Laquer Highboy
Located in Stamford, CT
Heywood Wakefield Walnut and Laquer Highboy Dresser.
Solid Birch Heywood Wakefield Highboy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures: W37.5 D19 H39 4 drawer Highboy with wide drawers, smooth sliding drawers and solid Sculpted wood along drawer fronts. This piece sits on a plinth base. In original vinta...
Wood
Heywood-Wakefield Rio Highboy Dresser, 1940s, Newly Refinished
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Morgan, UT
Heywood Wakefield Rio Highboy Dresser Heywood-Wakefield, USA, 1940s 32" wide x 18.63" deep x 45.25" tall A very nice Rio highboy dresser made from solid maple, has x shaped ...
Maple
Heywood Wakefield Large "Encore" Dresser or Highboy M532
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Crockett, CA
This is the rarest and largest Heywood Wakefield chest, it was manufactured for one year only 1954-1955. Needless to say, it has optimum storage available. The top four split drawers...
Birch
Chest of Drawers Heywood Wakefield Miami Series Highboy - C3912
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Crockett, CA
Very nice highboy chest with four deep drawers, each drawer interior is 8" deep. Drawer pulls are attached at the top of each drawer and are tapered from 1" at the ends to ...
Birch
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.
Antique, new and vintage dressers are a staple in any household. Whether it’s a 19th-century solid pine or oak Welsh kitchen dresser you’re using to store tableware or a Broyhill Brasilia highboy in your bedroom, these furniture fixtures are essential for making the most of your space.
The first step in finding the perfect dresser is considering your particular needs. Most tall dressers offer anywhere from five to seven drawers, essentially allowing for the organization of an entire wardrobe, while shorter, waist-height dresser varieties can be equipped with a convenient vanity mirror.
A highboy dresser is usually around six feet tall, with some versions standing even taller at seven feet or so. Highboys, which began to appear with frequency during the early 17th century in England, are essentially very tall dressers with lots of drawers, whereas a lowboy is a different type of storage furniture in that it's a dressing table with one or two rows of drawers.
When shopping for your antique or vintage dresser, consider those that bear the hallmarks of solid construction. Good furniture means making an investment, and solid hardwood pieces of maple, walnut or cherry will prove far more durable than a bedroom dresser made of particleboard.
If you’re looking for a mid-century modern case piece that boasts a subdued pairing of wood grains and uncomplicated drawer pulls, browse elegant dressers designed by Florence Knoll, Harvey Probber, Paul McCobb and other furniture makers associated with the celebrated style on 1stDibs.
Dressers characterized by bolder designs are also popular: Not only will your new piece of furniture be a storage solution, but it'll also make a statement.
Art Deco furniture makers preferred to work with dark woods and typically incorporated decorative embellishments. An ornately carved French or Italian Art Deco dresser complete with vanity mirror and cabriole scrolled feet might better complement the other pieces in your home. Alternatively, if you favor sumptuous antique furniture with curving lines and floral flourishes, the collection on 1stDibs also includes sophisticated 1800s-era Victorian walnut dressers and washstands with marble tops.
After all, a good case piece isn’t merely for minimizing clutter in your space. The style of your chosen dresser and its specific attributes should add something to your decor and your home. Modern creations include one-of-a-kind shapes, like the venturesome chests of drawers in leather, marble and wood crafted by the likes of Roberto Cavalli.
Explore a broad array of antique and vintage dressers today on 1stDibs.