1950s Blonde Birch Five-Drawer Highboy Chest, Attributed to Heywood-Wakefield

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A beautifully streamlined American Mid-Century Modern five-drawer highboy chest, circa 1950s, attributed to Heywood-Wakefield.

The chest features the softly rounded … Read more A beautifully streamlined American Mid-Century Modern five-drawer highboy chest, circa 1950s, attributed to Heywood-Wakefield.

The chest features the softly rounded lines, warm blonde finish and sculptural simplicity associated with classic Heywood-Wakefield bedroom furniture of the period. Five full-width drawers are accented by elongated carved wooden pulls, while the rounded top and curved front corners give the piece a distinctive, elegant silhouette.

The upper drawer includes an interior divider for organization, and the drawers offer generous storage while maintaining a relatively narrow footprint. The natural wood grain visible throughout the case and drawer interiors adds warmth and character.

Construction details, including the rounded case, plywood back secured with small brads, sculpted wooden pulls and blonde birch appearance, are consistent with period Heywood-Wakefield furniture. A faint numerical stamp is visible on the back; however, no complete factory label or manufacturer's stamp has been located. For that reason, the piece is conservatively offered as attributed to Heywood-Wakefield.

Its compact proportions make it a wonderful choice for a bedroom, guest room, dressing area or any interior needing vertical storage without the width of a traditional dresser.

Dimensions:
32"W × 17"D × 46"H

Condition:
Good vintage condition consistent with age and use. The chest is structurally sound and retains its attractive blonde finish. There are scattered scratches, surface marks, small finish losses and other age-related wear visible throughout, including minor wear to the sides and top edges. These imperfections are consistent with a piece of this age and contribute to its authentic vintage character.

Drawers are functional and interiors present well. Please review all photographs closely, as they are considered part of the condition description.

Details:
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Period: Circa 1950s
Materials: Wood, likely birch
Color: Blonde / Honey
Number of Drawers: 5
Maker: Attributed to Heywood-Wakefield
Country of Origin: United States, attributed See less