Tag Archive 'vintage heywood wakefield'

How to refinish Heywood-Wakefield furniture - Palm Springs Stephan advises

50sPam on Jul 11 2008 | Filed under: FAQs, furniture

Following up on the FAQ regarding Heywood-Wakefield refinishing, Palm Springs Stephan shares his wealth of experience on the issue. Thank you, Stephan!

Heywood Wakefield (HW) furniture has become almost synonymous with Mid Century Modern design, largely because of its simple lines and lack of “fussiness.” The pieces are usually solid birch (no particle board [...]

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Palm Springs Stephan recommends this Heywood Wakefield merchant — today’s ebay pick

50sPam on Apr 19 2008 | Filed under: ebay, furniture

Palm Springs Stephan provides our ebay pick of the day. Table and chairs listed separately:

I saw this on eBay today while searching for Heywood Wakefield desks and nightstands. The seller — JWB213 — is a very active HW dealer. I have bought several pieces from him. He is EXCELLENT to deal with! Packs [...]

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Vintage Heywood Wakefield memorabilia - today’s ebay picks

50sPam on Jan 28 2008 | Filed under: ebay

Gift items, samples, signs and other memorabilia from great brands of the 40s 50s and 60s are so much fun. Here are two great items from Heywood Wakefield currently on ebay. Great little Valentines Day gifts…think ahead!

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Vintage coppertone cabinet pulls for Julie, along with clues to her Heywood Wakefield-esque built-ins

50sPam on Jan 16 2008 | Filed under: Hi Pam - Reader Spotlight, cabinet hardware, furniture

Julie from Seattle recently sent a photo (immediately above) of the original built-in from her new home in Seattle, and asked for some help with a couple of issues. Here’s what she had to say:
Hi, Pam. I love your blog. We just moved into a 1950’s ranch in Seattle and have this amazing huge built-in [...]

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