Vintage heywood wakefield furniture book wicker modern. Contact wicker repair expert and wicker book author richard saunders who will be happy to give you an appraisal that you can use to base the selling price on for your heywoodwakefield wicker settee. Wicker furniture is a case by itself and lacking in literature on the subject. The wakefield rattan industry wakefield historical society. Heywood wakefield furniture for sale antiques for sale. Wickerwork is so much a part of the history of man that it is mentioned in the myths of many primitve societies. Of course, over the years, some people replaced original wooden heywoodwakefield drawerpulls with plastic pulls, so check for other clues, such as the screws. Its simple lines and casual elegance connote a fresh start, a clean slate, a hopeful outlook. The five heywood brothers, 18261951 a brief history of the heywoodwakefield company during 125 years newcomen address. Welcome to the official website for heywood wakefield. Throughout the 1940s and 1950s the majority of heywoodwakefield furniture, including heywoodwakefield chairs, heywoodwakefield dressers, and heywoodwakefield bedroom sets were constructed of maple or birch. Common sense antiques heywoodwakefield a long time. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Heywood wakefield actually consisted of two long standing competitors in the 1800s. Early heywood wakefield chairs, chaise lounges, and sofas were made of rattan or wicker and highlighted bamboo forms and intricate weaving. The older heywood wakefield furniture pieces of rattan and wicker are exquisite in their details and designs can still command a. The heywoodwakefield company is a us furniture manufacturer established in 1897.
Heywood wakefield company was the king of wicker and rattan furniture well into the 20th century, having nearly completely dominated this field in the second half of the 19th century. Floor model wicker case signed heywood wakefield with pierced carved and wicker speaker fender, single door in the base with record storage, crossed stretchers and stands on turned feet. Shop the heywoodwakefield seating collection on chairish, home of the best vintage and used furniture, decor and art. Its older products are considered collectibles and have been featured on antiques roadshow. Open this great book about antique wicker furniture. The history of the wakefield rattan company and its successor, the heywoodwakefield company is a story told in two parts.
An excerpt from american wicker in 1917 the lloyd loom was put to work and marshall lloyd added another patent to his name, this time for his new process of weaving cellulose strands into wicker fabric. Heywood wakefield 6 leg scalloped edged dining table and six chairs. Wicker paradise heywood wakefield historical wicker youtube. As you can see from the pictures this piece is in very good condition refinished to the original champagne finish. The five heywood brothers, 18261951 a brief history of the heywood wakefield company during 125 years newcomen address by richard n greenwood jan 1, 1951. Woodys antiques, specializing in original heywood wakefield. Woodys has hundreds of antiques available, ranging from heywood wakefield, antique vintage mahogany, art deco, vintage chrome dinnett sets, antique rattan, wicker, danish modern, beautiful oak and walnut antiques including the popular heywood wakefield styles which is all original and not reproductions. The heywood company was first established in 1826 by the heywood brothers and the wakefield company was founded in 1855. Search the history of over 401 billion web pages on the internet. Heywoodwakefield midcentury modern furniture manufacturer. Antique vintage wood wicker book magazine stand shelf rack.
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Not only had wickers threedimensional, airy quality won the public over, but its sheer adaptability seemed to suit the age. These pieces were only lightly stained to preserve the woods natural amber color. Welcome to the official website for heywoodwakefield. So, lets take a look at what made vintage heywood wakefield furniture so wonderful. In good overall condition, no breaks or major damages to the. General overview of the antique wicker furniture industry including hints, tips, history, repair, appraisals and materials used in construction. One of the bestknown names in american furniture of the 20th century is the venerable firm of heywoodwakefield of gardner, ma. The history of the heywoodwakefield company is covered in depth, as well as information on how to identify various styles, what to look for when buying antique. Heywood wakefield encore nightstand m538 no reserve up for auction is a very nice piece of vintage heywood wakefield furniture. Dec 28, 2012 dec 28, 2012 1950s heywood wakefield furniture catalog. Wicker has a dated history that goes all the way back to the times of ancient egypt. A special focus is on images of the towns past, from photographs, slides and glass plate negatives to the paintings of franklin poole, a nineteenth century artist who documented local scenes. Gently used heywoodwakefield furniture up to 70% off at.
Wicker buyers guide everything you ever wanted to know. See more ideas about wicker, wicker furniture and victorian furniture. After the merging of the wakefield and heywood chair manufacturing company, wicker was poised to make its national presence known. Books about vintage heywoodwakefield midcentury modern. Classic wicker furniture by heywood brothers nook book. Originally called streamline maple, these early pieces were labeled with one of several styles of paper tag.
The heywoodwakefield book presents the companys catalog from the 1920s when. Its a company that most people now associate with blonde furniture from the 40s and 50s, but actually, they got started. They did a lot of whats called photographer wicker at the time, the very. Almost everyone is familiar with the modern lines of hw, which were introduced in. With the restoration of the west ward school as the wakefield history museum in 2010, the societys collection has found its latest and best home. Antique wicker furniture for sale vintage antiques for sale. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Lets continue to explore the history of wicker and rattan as they emerge onto the modern scene. Common sense antiques heywoodwakefield a long time coming. Antique wakefield heywood wicker rocking chair rolled back and arms circa 1900. Heywood wakefield furniture for sale vintage antiques. Both companies were producing wicker and rattan furniture. Classic wicker furniture by heywood brothers and wakefield company. Feb 06, 2014 a new line of old colony was introduced in 1947, and this was the line that carried into the 1950s that you have acquired.
Jul 17, 2010 in 1897, they merged with the wakefield company to become the heywood wakefield company, the famous makers of wicker furniture. Check out chris kennedys antiques roadshow appraisal of this heywood wakefield table, ca. This wellwritten guide covers the history of the company, sorting out the many. Heywoodwakefield had no plastic knobs except on very early pieces, which might have amber or bleached stamped on. Antique victorian vanderbilt settee united states late 19th century exceptional antique wicker settee. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. Shop heywoodwakefield at chairish, home of the best vintage and used furniture, decor and art. Heywoodwakefield solid maple wheat kneehole desk m320. Another special focus is on a collection of wicker and rattan created at the wakefield rattan and heywood wakefield. This public group has been created for the purpose of sharing historical and collector information about. Heywood wa kefield streamline theatre chairs 1941 advertisement. Heywoodwakefield a long time coming one of the bestknown names in american furniture of the 20th century is the venerable firm of heywoodwakefield of gardner, ma. Heywood brothers and wakefield company, makers of cane and wood seat chairs, reed and rattan furniture. I am only interested in the style of heywoodwakefield that is found on this website the blond modern or 50s blond, etc.
Heywoodwakefield furniture antiques new england today. Born out of a kind of spontaneous combustion of art deco, modern and scandinavian styles, heywood wakefield furniture was everymans furnishings in. Staff and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Vintage postcard art decor,12x16inch,1899 heywood wakefield furniture co funny iron painting vintage metal plaque decoration warning sign hanging artwork poster for bar park.
Jun 21, 2017 replies for history of heywoodwakefield mary cummins august 26, 2018 at 7. However, your table is not a heywood wakefield table. In 1929, wicker furniture reached its peak of popularity, not surpassed unt. In 1929, wicker furniture reached its peak of popularity, not surpassed until todays widespread enthusiasm for antique and modern styles. The history of wicker and rattan furniture wicker warehouse. Wakefield s company became one of the leading industries in wicker furniture. We specialize in heywood brothers and wakefield co. Heywood wakefield wicker phonograph liveauctioneers. Heywood brothers and wakefield company worldcat identities. Both companiesrivals in their industryproduced wicker furniture and rattan furniture for residential and commercial clients. We have the best deals on heywood wakefield furniture so stop by and check us out first.
Tracing the trends of wicker furniture through history. Both firms produced wicker and rattan furniture, and as these products. By the time the firm of heywood brothers and wakefield company was incorporated, the public had fully accepted wicker furniture on all frontsthe porch, the garden, the sitting room and the bedroom. We have the best deals on antique wicker furniture so stop by and check us out first. The heywood brothers and wakefield company did not join forces until 1921.
Clues for identifying vintage heywoodwakefield furniture. Dec 29, 2012 shows off the best wicker furniture from the heywood brothers and wakefield company 1899 catalog. I am only interested in the style of heywood wakefield that is found on this website the blond modern or 50s blond, etc. The heywood wakefield company is known primarily for the mcm streamline designs, but the company has been an innovator in several other realms as well. The book is prized in the vintage furniture industry and contains old ads. Heywood wakefield, a well known furniture manufacturer, designed many lines using wicker.
Contact wicker repair expert and wicker book author richard saunders who will be happy to give you an appraisal that you can use to base the selling price on for your heywood wakefield wicker settee. In 1921 the heywood wakefield company bought out the lloyd manufacturing company. A midcentury modern furniture manufacturer making solid wood furniture in america since 1897. Heyword wakerfield antique tables 1950now for sale ebay. Originally woven out of natural rattan fibers, wicker has also been made out of cane reeds, plastic, synthetic resin wicker and much more.
Almost everyone is familiar with the modern lines of hw, which were introduced in 1936 and made continuously, even through the war, until 1966. Antique american wicker offers the finest examples of historic american wicker including handmade victorian, bar harbor, art deco, and stick wicker dating from 18701930. The old colony or early american style i have no interest in. Both firms produced wicker and rattan furniture, and as these products became increasingly popular towards the end of the century, they became serious rivals. The heywoodwakefield company didnt start using its famous eagle logo until 1949, about 14 years after introducing its streamline modern designs in late 1935. Shop settees and other antique and modern chairs and seating from the worlds best furniture dealers. The development and effects of the twentiethcentury wicker revival. Richard can be contacted through my national furniture repair directory in the wicker category under the state of georgia. Its all very good furniture but simply doesnt appeal to me or my customers. By the time heywood wakefield introduced its modern furniture line in the 1930s, the company had many illustrious years creating top quality furniture. Antique wicker furniture book offer the wicker woman.
Thanks for looking at this hard to find heywood wakefield room divider. By 1921 they shortened it to the name we recognize today. So, armed with this little bit of information about manufacturers labels you should be able to determine the age of any heywoodwakefield antique wicker piece you run across. In getting ready for a garage sale, i decided to thrown in three wooden folding chairs that have been in storage for 47 years20yrs in our third home and 27 yrs in our 2nd home. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
The collections signature look comes from solid northern yellow birch, styled with rounded corners achieved by steaming and bending the wood, a smooth, lightblonde finish, and zero ornamentation. The heywood wakefield furniture company, founded in 1826, made auditorium and theater seating, wicker and rattan, as well as wheatcolored furniture for schools, homes and businesses. Heywood brothers was established in 1826, wakefield company in 1855. The complete 18981899 illustrated catalog of the heywood brothers and wakefield company by heywood brothers and wakefield co. Hes also written six books on the antique wicker furniture industry is advertising his services on. Heywood wakefield vintage furniture products for sale ebay.
Jeremy adamsons book, american wicker, woven furniture from 1850 to 1930, documents. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Considering that they had been fiercely battling over the wicker and rattan market, i wonder if there were any boardroom fights over which name came. In 1921, heywoodwakefield merged with the lloyd manufacturing company. Replies for history of heywoodwakefield mary cummins august 26, 2018 at 7. By 1921, the name was shortened to heywoodwakefield company and remained that way until the 1940s when the wicker furniture industry became obsolete and fell out of fashion with the buying public. Since its inception, the wakefield historical society has been true to its mission of preserving artifacts and objects relating to wakefields history.
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