Early Heywood-Wakefield Wicker Furniture Sells July 30th

Heywood-Wakefield is known as the premier maker of fine wicker furniture. Manor Auctions will feature a collection of early collectible Heywood-Wakefield wicker furniture pieces in their July 30th Catalog Auction. For years Heywood-Wakelfield was a global leader in the production and sale of Wicker.

Heywood-Wakefield formed as the coming together of 2 competitors in the furniture business. The first being Heywood Brothers furniture which was established in 1826 and the second being Wakefield Company established in 1855. Both of the companies produced very popular high quality wicker furniture. As separate companies they were fierce rivals in the industry, but in 1897 the companies merged as Heywood Brothers & Wakefield Company. The name was later changed (1921) to Heywood-Wakefield. Then as the company progressed and grew larger, Washburn-Heywood Chair Company was purchased in 1916, Oregon Chair Company in 1920 and lastly Lloyd Manufacturing Company in 1921. At this point in time, Heywood-Wakefield was the largest producer of wicker furniture in the world making a wide range of furniture for most every taste. 

Manor Auctions is pleased to bring these fine Heywood-Wakefield works of wicker craftsmanship to market on July 30th, 2011. Along with the furniture, Manor will sell a wide selection of quality antique U.S. and European furniture pieces.

The following is a partial list of pieces being sold in the furniture session of the July 30th catalog auction:

HEYWOOD-WAKEFIELD TURKISH CHAIR WHITE WICKER This chair dates back to 1898-1899. It was a featured item in their illustrated catalog. Close-weave rolled serpentine arms lead to intricate scrollwork. Beadwork is present throughout the skirt and in the arms. Braided weave lines the legs and skirt. Close-weave seat has a centered diamond design. Due to age paint chips are present on piece. Condition: VGC

BAR HARBOR WHITE WICKER LOVESEAT This Bar Harbor white wicker chair features the classic diamond weave associated with the Bar Harbor wicker era 1900-1920. The base and legs consist of loops. The rolled serpentine arms add to the beauty of this piece. Size: 36" tall back, 46" wide, and 14" deep. Condition: VGC

BAR HARBOR WICKER MAGAZINE RACK This magazine rack features the classic Bar Harbor style. Diamond lattice make up each of the 4 tiers. This style is associated with the early 20th century through 1920. Size: 30" tall, 12" deep, 12" wide. Condition: VGC

HEYWOOD-WAKEFIELD WHITE VICTORIAN ARMCHAIR White Victorian armchair designed by Heywood-Wakefield. This chair features open-weave and close-weave designs along with a tightly woven oval back. Intricately shaped scrollwork sprouts from the edge of the oval back and is also present on the legs. Cane seat with braided edge. Circa 1890. Size: 25.5" wide, 20.5" deep, 46" tall. Some wear should be expected due to age. Condition: VGC

PAIR OF 1900 HEYWOOD-WAKEFIELD ARMCHAIRS Two matching white Heywood-Wakefield armchairs from the early 1900s. These chairs have tightly woven arms, backs, legs, and cane seats. The extended skirts have braided edges. Under the arms are rows of decorative scrollwork, which lead to serpentine back. Size: 27" wide, 18" deep, 36" tall. Some wear should be expected due to age. Condition: VGC

HEYWOOD-WAKEFIELD WHITE VICTORIAN SETTEE A Victorian settee from the early 1900s. Elaborate scrollwork is present on the legs and back. The entire seat is tightly woven of cane with a braided edge. Diamond lattice runs up the back and separates two tightly woven oval fans. Sprouting from the back is more fine scrollwork. Size: 42" wide, 20" deep, 42" tall. Some paint wear should be expected due to age. Condition: VGC

HEYWOOD-WAKEFIELD DARK NATURAL PLATFORM ROCKER Manufactured by Heywood-Wakefield c. mid 19th century. Tightly woven rolled serpentine arms and legs feature an intricate mesh of styles. Diamond lattice back with stic

k and bead work. Fine scrollwork throughout the body of the chair completes this ornate piece. Size: 27.5" wide, 26" deep, 46" tall. Some wear should be expected due to age. Condition: VGC

HEYWOOD-WAKEFIELD NATURAL BALL-LEG ROCKER Manufactured by Heywood-Wakefield c. mid 19th century. Rolled serpentine arms lead to an intricately designed star-cane fan whose edges consist of beautifully crafted scrollwork. Piece has open-weave and close-weave styles with a cane seat. This piece defines the essence and divinity of 19th century wicker. Size: 23" wide, 23" deep, 40" tall. Some wear should be expected due to age. Condition: VGC

HEYWOOD & WAKEFIELD WICKER RECEPTION CHAIR This natural wicker, Heywood & Wakefield reception chair, is a masterful piece c.1890. Intricate scrollwork is the feature that brings this chair its grandeur. Close-weave and curlicues sprout from every end. Braided weaves run down the legs and up the back along with ornate weaves in the back's center. Size: 40" tall, 34" long, 19" deep. Some wear is to be assumed with age. Condition: VGC

ORNATE WHITE WICKER SIDE CHAIR HEYWOOD & WAKEFIELD Heywood & Wakefield were the "wicker industry" from the mid 1800s to the mid 1900s. This white wicker side chair (c. 1900) features an ornate weave on the back and a basket weave for the seat. The legs and base are styled in close-weave. Scrollwork sprouts from the head of the chair. Size: 41" tall, 22" wide, 18" deep. Condition: VGC

HEYWOOD & WAKEFIELD WOVEN & SPUN WICKER LOVE SEAT Love seat with spun and woven wicker scroll work and rattan seat. C1880. Size: 33" wide, 27" depth, 38" tall Condition: VGC

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