19th C. Heywood Brothers & Wakefield Company Stenographer's Chair c.1897

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Antique solid oak, fully adjustable, swivel stenographer's or typist's chair with cast iron mechanisms. Adjust the chair's height by … Read more ABOUT

Antique solid oak, fully adjustable, swivel stenographer's or typist's chair with cast iron mechanisms. Adjust the chair's height by spinning the chair up or down. The spring loaded back rest arm is designed for rocking-adjust the tension by the cast iron knob in front. Adjust the position of the bast rest by turning the cast iron handle and moving it up or down along the carved path. "Embossed H.B. & W Co.".

CREATOR Heywood Brothers & Wakefield Company.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1897-1921.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Solid Oak, Cast Iron.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. New brass casters added. The wood is intact with no cracks.
DIMENSIONS H 33-37.5 in. max W 17 in. D 20 in., Seat Dimensions: W 14 in. D 14 in., Seat Height: 19-22.5 max

HISTORY

The H.B. & W. Company stands for the Heywood Brothers & Wakefield Company, a premier American furniture manufacturer. The company was formed when Heywood Brothers & Company (established 1826) merged with the Wakefield Rattan Company (established 1855). See less