Mid Century Heywood Wakefield Sculptura Dresser & Mirror
Heywood Wakefield was in a league of its own as furniture makers from the mid 20th century. Their solid construction and distinct design really sets them apart, and much of this may be contributed to the fact that they were making and manufacturing their signature lines on the cusp of two great design eras - the end of the art deco era and the beginning of mid century modernism - imbuing their end products with the best of both aforementioned worlds. This dresser, specifically, is from the “Sculptura” line, which speaks to the beautifully sculpted drawer fronts, the likes of which were never seen before and a perfect blending of the grandiose and more ornate elements of the art deco period with the streamlined minimalism and fluid functionality of the MCM movement. Needless to say, Heywood Wakefield was considered “high end” in its day, and it remains a trusted and sought-after brand to this day.
The six drawers on both ends flanking the three in the middle are wide, deep and spacious. The three in the middle are smaller - perfect for sundries and such :-) The mirror is massive and beautifully framed, attached with its two original, wooden brackets on the back.
This piece is in great shape - the finish on the top of the dresser is compromised in a few areas, but most collectors of these pieces would prefer the original finish, even if it’s not in perfect condition. Reason being that the finish on H-W furniture is truly distinct and cannot be replicated. Therefore, refinishing the top would mean the top wouldn’t match the rest of the piece, and a total refinish would reduce the value of this piece, as they are more valuable when they come with their original finish. This could easily be covered with a narrow table runner, but it’s also not the first thing you notice when you set eyes on this beauty!
Here’s some provenance from the original owner’s son: “It appears to have been built in 1945 the year WWII ended, but marketing didn’t begin with supply chains for a few years after that.
Dad was at the Pentagon in DC when mom bought the furniture around 1955 when I was born at Fort Belvoir, Virginia it was put in storage in the late 50s early 60s while we were in South Korea and then it went to Belleville Illinois, then to Dover, Delaware while dad was flying to Vietnam and then back to Oxford, Ohio his last year in ROTC at Miami University and then to Fayetteville, North Carolina and then Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and then Croasdaile Village for the last 20 years.”
It’s incredible that this piece is still in such great shape given how many times it has been moved.
Dresser: Length 62” Height 31” Depth 20”
Mirror: 51.5” x 35.5” x 2”
Available for local pickup or local delivery. Please reach out prior to purchase for a quote to deliver. Be sure to choose “other payment options” and “local pickup” at checkout to avoid automated shipping charges.
Heywood Wakefield was in a league of its own as furniture makers from the mid 20th century. Their solid construction and distinct design really sets them apart, and much of this may be contributed to the fact that they were making and manufacturing their signature lines on the cusp of two great design eras - the end of the art deco era and the beginning of mid century modernism - imbuing their end products with the best of both aforementioned worlds. This dresser, specifically, is from the “Sculptura” line, which speaks to the beautifully sculpted drawer fronts, the likes of which were never seen before and a perfect blending of the grandiose and more ornate elements of the art deco period with the streamlined minimalism and fluid functionality of the MCM movement. Needless to say, Heywood Wakefield was considered “high end” in its day, and it remains a trusted and sought-after brand to this day.
The six drawers on both ends flanking the three in the middle are wide, deep and spacious. The three in the middle are smaller - perfect for sundries and such :-) The mirror is massive and beautifully framed, attached with its two original, wooden brackets on the back.
This piece is in great shape - the finish on the top of the dresser is compromised in a few areas, but most collectors of these pieces would prefer the original finish, even if it’s not in perfect condition. Reason being that the finish on H-W furniture is truly distinct and cannot be replicated. Therefore, refinishing the top would mean the top wouldn’t match the rest of the piece, and a total refinish would reduce the value of this piece, as they are more valuable when they come with their original finish. This could easily be covered with a narrow table runner, but it’s also not the first thing you notice when you set eyes on this beauty!
Here’s some provenance from the original owner’s son: “It appears to have been built in 1945 the year WWII ended, but marketing didn’t begin with supply chains for a few years after that.
Dad was at the Pentagon in DC when mom bought the furniture around 1955 when I was born at Fort Belvoir, Virginia it was put in storage in the late 50s early 60s while we were in South Korea and then it went to Belleville Illinois, then to Dover, Delaware while dad was flying to Vietnam and then back to Oxford, Ohio his last year in ROTC at Miami University and then to Fayetteville, North Carolina and then Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and then Croasdaile Village for the last 20 years.”
It’s incredible that this piece is still in such great shape given how many times it has been moved.
Dresser: Length 62” Height 31” Depth 20”
Mirror: 51.5” x 35.5” x 2”
Available for local pickup or local delivery. Please reach out prior to purchase for a quote to deliver. Be sure to choose “other payment options” and “local pickup” at checkout to avoid automated shipping charges.
Heywood Wakefield was in a league of its own as furniture makers from the mid 20th century. Their solid construction and distinct design really sets them apart, and much of this may be contributed to the fact that they were making and manufacturing their signature lines on the cusp of two great design eras - the end of the art deco era and the beginning of mid century modernism - imbuing their end products with the best of both aforementioned worlds. This dresser, specifically, is from the “Sculptura” line, which speaks to the beautifully sculpted drawer fronts, the likes of which were never seen before and a perfect blending of the grandiose and more ornate elements of the art deco period with the streamlined minimalism and fluid functionality of the MCM movement. Needless to say, Heywood Wakefield was considered “high end” in its day, and it remains a trusted and sought-after brand to this day.
The six drawers on both ends flanking the three in the middle are wide, deep and spacious. The three in the middle are smaller - perfect for sundries and such :-) The mirror is massive and beautifully framed, attached with its two original, wooden brackets on the back.
This piece is in great shape - the finish on the top of the dresser is compromised in a few areas, but most collectors of these pieces would prefer the original finish, even if it’s not in perfect condition. Reason being that the finish on H-W furniture is truly distinct and cannot be replicated. Therefore, refinishing the top would mean the top wouldn’t match the rest of the piece, and a total refinish would reduce the value of this piece, as they are more valuable when they come with their original finish. This could easily be covered with a narrow table runner, but it’s also not the first thing you notice when you set eyes on this beauty!
Here’s some provenance from the original owner’s son: “It appears to have been built in 1945 the year WWII ended, but marketing didn’t begin with supply chains for a few years after that.
Dad was at the Pentagon in DC when mom bought the furniture around 1955 when I was born at Fort Belvoir, Virginia it was put in storage in the late 50s early 60s while we were in South Korea and then it went to Belleville Illinois, then to Dover, Delaware while dad was flying to Vietnam and then back to Oxford, Ohio his last year in ROTC at Miami University and then to Fayetteville, North Carolina and then Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and then Croasdaile Village for the last 20 years.”
It’s incredible that this piece is still in such great shape given how many times it has been moved.
Dresser: Length 62” Height 31” Depth 20”
Mirror: 51.5” x 35.5” x 2”
Available for local pickup or local delivery. Please reach out prior to purchase for a quote to deliver. Be sure to choose “other payment options” and “local pickup” at checkout to avoid automated shipping charges.