On the hunt for vintage Heywood-Wakefield furniture? Here at Chairish, you’d think Heywood-Wakefield is still in its heyday, with hundreds of pieces in stock and ready to ship your way today! Whether you’re on the hunt for one of the brand’s antique wicker pieces, or you’re searching for one of their iconic atomic-inspired dressers or desks, you’re more than likely to find something that fits the bill here at Chairish. We partner with thousands of vintage and modernist dealers located all over the U.S. to bring you an unrivaled assortment of Heywood-Wakefield finds. Shop with us to discover pieces from some of the brand’s most covetable Mid-Century Modern collections, including their Encore collection, Rio collection, and Cadence collection. Explore some of the brand’s rarer designs, including their corner side tables, wishbone-base dining tables, and flower cushion vanity stools. Heywood-Wakefield wicker warriors will also be delighted with our wide assortment of wicker designs, dating to the brand’s turn-of-the-century years. Discover everything from modest wicker tables to ornate wicker chairs and even wicker table lamps!
VINTAGE HEYWOOD-WAKEFIELD FURNITURE FINISHES
Throughout the 1940s and 1950s the majority of Heywood-Wakefield furniture, including Heywood-Wakefield chairs, Heywood-Wakefield dressers, and Heywood-Wakefield bedroom sets were constructed of maple or birch. These pieces were only lightly stained to preserve the wood’s natural amber color. While some dark-finished Heywood-Wakefield furniture does exist, you will most likely encounter these natural-finished pieces. Below, is a color encyclopedia outlining some of the most common golden finishes.
Amber – Produced from 1936-1939. A warm, autumn-like gold color.
Bleached – Produced from 1936-1939. A brilliant, almost silver blond tone.
Champagne – Produced from 1939-196. A blond finish with a rosy undertone.
Platinum – Produced from 1954-1951. A blond tone awash with gray and beige hues.
Westwood – Produced from 1962-1966. A sweet, almost translucent honey tone.
Wheat – Produced from 1937-1966. Just as the name implies, this golden color is an ode to the Heartland’s champion crop.
Related Collections
- Heywood-Wakefield Beds
- Heywood-Wakefield Dining Tables
- Heywood-Wakefield Dining Chairs
- Heywood-Wakefield Desks
- Heywood-Wakefield Credenzas and Sideboards
- Heywood-Wakefield Bar Carts and Dry Bars
- Heywood-Wakefield Mirrors
- Heywood-Wakefield Wall Mirrors
- Heywood-Wakefield Sectionals
- Heywood-Wakefield Vanity and Mirror Sets