Heywood-Wakefield Co. Beds and Bed Frames
American
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.
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Creator: Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Full Size Headboard with Sliding Doors Heywood
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern solid maple full Size headboard with nightstands shelves. All one unit - with 2 sliding doors and 1 center open space Located in Brooklyn NYC.
55" x 12" x 38" high.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Heywood-Wakefield Co. Beds and Bed Frames
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Maple
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Located in Trenton, NJ
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Vintage Mid Century Heywood Wakefield Full Bed Frame
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
60” x 78.5” x 34”H
Heywood Wakefield full bed from the Niagara line
•includes headboard, footboard, and size rails
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Heywood-Wakefield Co. Beds and Bed Frames
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Birch
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Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple sculpted King Size Headboard Heywood
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern solid maple King Size headboard. All one unit sculpted design Located in Brooklyn NYC.
84" x 3" x 38" high.
Headboard only - no rails or footboard.
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Maple
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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Maple
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This headboard measures: 55.5 wide x 9.5 deep x 37 inches high
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Located in Big Flats, NY
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Birch
Heywood-Wakefield Full Size Headboard with Nightstands
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish champagne finish maple headboard features iconic Heywood-Wakefield style and quality 1950s craftsmanship. The unique design of the piece o...
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Maple
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Birch Twin Size Headboards, Pair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern twin headboards
By Heywood Wakefield
USA, 1950s
Sculpted solid birch, in original "Champagne" finish.
Measures: 44"W x 2"D x 35.25"...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Heywood-Wakefield Co. Beds and Bed Frames
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Birch
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Double Bed, Wheat Finish, circa 1950
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid-Century Modern double or full size bed by Heywood Wakefield offers birch construction in Wheat finish, maker and finish marks as photographed, circa 1950
Measures-
Headboa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Heywood-Wakefield Co. Beds and Bed Frames
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Birch
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Maple Wheat Twin Headboard
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Maple Wheat Twin Headboard
This headboard measures: 43 wide x 1.5 deep x 34 inches high
All pieces ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Heywood-Wakefield Co. Beds and Bed Frames
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Maple
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Heywood-wakefield Co. beds and bed frames for sale on 1stDibs.
Heywood-Wakefield Co. beds and bed frames are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Heywood-Wakefield Co. beds and bed frames, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original beds and bed frames by Heywood-Wakefield Co. were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider beds and bed frames by American of Martinsville, John Widdicomb, and Merton Gershun . Prices for Heywood-Wakefield Co. beds and bed frames can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $960 and can go as high as $1,600, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,160.
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Questions About Heywood-Wakefield Co. Beds and Bed Frames
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Heywood Wakefield furniture is made of solid wood, which means the best approach to cleaning it is to use a damp cloth and a small amount of mild dish soap for clean-up. Do not get the wood overly wet or it can warp or wet spots may develop. Shop a collection of Heywood Wakefield furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Heywood-Wakefield closed in 1981 when the company went bankrupt. The furniture maker is well known for their rattan and wicker furniture as well as for their blond wood casegoods made from maple and birch wood. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Heywood-Wakefield furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024To identify Heywood-Wakefield furniture, search for the maker's mark. You will typically find it on a paper label or stamped directly onto an inconspicuous part of the piece, such as under the seat or tabletop. Early pieces usually display the company's name on its own, while those manufactured after 1949 will often have an eagle logo along with the Heywood-Wakefield wordmark. If questions about authentication remain, a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can assist you. Explore a diverse assortment of Heywood-Wakefield furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify Heywood-Wakefield wicker furniture, look for the maker's mark. It will either be printed on a paper label or stamped onto the piece in an inconspicuous area like the bottom or back. Pieces made after 1949 normally have the company name positioned inside of an eagle. Earlier furnishings will likely just show the maker's name. If you're unsure whether a specific piece is authentic, a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can assist you. Shop a range of Heywood-Wakefield furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify a Heywood-Wakefield chair, you can first look for a maker's mark. Beginning in 1949, the manufacturer began affixing paper labels to the undersides of chair seats. These labels usually feature the brand name along with an eagle logo. Unfortunately, the paper labels tended to come loose over time, so not all chairs will feature them, and pieces produced before 1949 are usually unmarked. If you can't find a marking, examine the hardware that holds the chair together. Heywood-Wakefield typically used Phillips head screws, so the presence of other types of fasteners will usually indicate that a different manufacturer produced the chair. In addition, the maker only utilized solid wood to construct its chairs. If you see plywood or veneers, your chair is probably not a Heywood-Wakefield. Because it can be difficult to identify an unmarked chair on your own, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you. Explore a range of Heywood-Wakefield chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Heywood-Wakefield furniture is an American brand founded in 1897. The mid-century modern furniture manufacturer uses sustainable, durable Northern Yellow birch, which gives its pieces a rich yellow color. Shop a collection of Heywood-Wakefield furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Heywood-Wakefield uses solid wood to create its furniture. The lumber used for the designs is sustainable and harvested from farms in New Hampshire. You can shop a collection of Heywood-Wakefield furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Heywood-Wakefield started making furniture in 1897. The company formed from the merger of two rattan furniture manufacturers, Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Company. Both companies were in Massachusetts. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Heywood-Wakefield furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Heywood-Wakefield furniture was made from a variety of woods. However, the furniture maker's acclaimed blond wood casegoods were made from birch and maple wood. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Heywood-Wakefield furniture.
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