Heywood-Wakefield Co. Dressers
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 furnishings 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, they 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, the company brought in designer Gilbert Rohde, a champion of the Art Deco style. Before departing in 1932 to lead the Michigan furniture maker Herman Miller, 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 Heywood Wakefield Dresser & Mirror in Wheat, Circa 1950
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Dresser & Mirror offers Birch Construction in Wheat Finish with Three Long Drawers, Circa 1950
Measures- 62.75''H x 45.75''W x 19.25''D
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Heywood-Wakefield Co. Dressers
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Mirror, Birch
Heywood Wakefield Sculptra Mid Century Wheat 6 Drawer Dresser
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Heywood Wakefield Sculptra Mid Century Wheat 6 Drawer Dresser
This lowboy measures: 56 wide x 19.25 deep x 31.25 inches high
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Mid-Century Modern Blonde Solid Maple 6 Drawer Dresser by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Blonde solid Maple 6 Drawer dresser by Heywood Wakefield. Good Vintage Condition clean inside and out. Drawers slide smooth. Very unique mid century and deco desig...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Heywood-Wakefield Co. Dressers
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Maple
Mid-Century Modern American Sculpted Tall 5 Drawer Dresser Solid Maple
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Timeless Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern 5 drawer tall dresser. All solid maple construction with sculpted legs and drawer handles. Good vintage condition original blonde finish...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Heywood-Wakefield Co. Dressers
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Maple
Mid-Century Modern American Sculpted Tall 5 Drawer Dresser Solid Maple
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Timeless Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern 5 drawer tall dresser. All solid maple construction with sculpted legs and drawer handles. Good vintage condition original blonde finish...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Heywood-Wakefield Co. Dressers
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Mid-Century Modern American Sculpted Low 4 Drawer Dresser Solid Maple
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Timeless Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern 4 drawer tall dresser. All solid maple construction with sculpted legs and drawer handles. Good vintage condition original blonde finish...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Heywood-Wakefield Co. Dressers
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Maple
Heywood-Wakefield "Kohinoor" Sculpted Extra-Wide 6-Drawer Dresser
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Heywood-Wakefield "Kohinoor" 6 -drawer dresser with extra-wide drawers, sculpted front, and tapered legs all finished in the "Encore Yellow" Birch.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Heywood-Wakefield Co. Dressers
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Birch
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Birch Highboy Dresser by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Heywood-Wakefield Co. Dressers
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Birch
Mid-Century Modern Blonde Solid Maple 8 Drawer Dresser by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Blonde solid Maple 8 Drawer dresser by HEYWOOD WAKEFIELD. Good Vintage Condition clean inside and out. Drawers slide smooth. Very unique mid century and deco desig...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Heywood-Wakefield Co. Dressers
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Maple
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 black lacquer handles and base solid piece great looking.
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20th Century American Art Deco Heywood-Wakefield Co. Dressers
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Maple
Sculptura Smaller Dresser Chest by Herrmann / Jiranek for Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A solid maple small scaled single three drawer dresser chest with sculptural ribbon flowing designed drawer fronts . The handles are integrated into the drawers leaving the lines of ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Heywood-Wakefield Co. Dressers
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Maple
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Heywood-wakefield Co. dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
Heywood-Wakefield Co. dressers 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. dressers, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dressers 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 dressers by Mengel Furniture Co., Leslie Diamond, and Raymond Loewy. Prices for Heywood-Wakefield Co. dressers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,382 and can go as high as $4,025, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,100.
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Questions About Heywood-Wakefield Co. Dressers
- 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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 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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