A COMPLETED CENTURY 1826 - 1926 - Heywood - Wakefield Furniture Co. History - First
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A COMPLETED CENTURY 1826-1926
The Story Of Heywood-Wakefield Company
The Merrymount Press, Boston
1926. Hardcover. First Edition.
Many black & white photos.
112 pages. Very good condition.
BOOK DESCRIPTIONBook Title : A COMPLETED CENTURY 1826-1926
Sub-Title : The Story Of Heywood-Wakefield Company
Foreward : Levi H. Greenwood, President, Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Publisher : Printed for the Company
Printer : The Merrymount Press, Boston
Da...te of Publication : Copyright 1926
Edition : First Edition
Binding : Original blue cloth boards with gilt lettering.
Dust Jacket : No - As issued
Size : 8 3/4" x 11 1/8"
Number of pages : 112 pages.
Index : No
Illustrated : Many black & white photos. ABOUT THE BOOKThe Heywood-Wakefield Company is a US furniture manufacturer established in 1897. It went on to become a major presence in the US. Its older products are considered collectibles and have been featured on Antiques Roadshow.
Heywood Brothers was established in 1826, Wakefield Company in 1855. Both firms produced wicker and rattan furniture, and as these products became increasingly popular towards the end of the century, they became serious rivals. In 1897 the companies merged as Heywood Brothers & Wakefield Company (this name was changed to Heywood-Wakefield Company in 1921), purchasing Washburn-Heywood Chair Company in 1916, Oregon Chair Company in 1920, and Lloyd Manufacturing Company in 1921.
While its wooden furniture plant in Gardner, Massachusetts closed in 1979, a branch in Menominee, Michigan continued to manufacture metal outdoor seats, auditorium seats, and school furniture. The Heywood-Wakefield Company Complex in Gardner was added to the National Historic Register in 1983. The South Beach Furniture Company acquired the rights to the name in 1994 and reproduces its wooden furniture. HERE IS A SAMPLING OF SOME OF OUR RECENT 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK:
- Item EXCEEDS Expectations...MANY Thanks!!!
- Excellent!!! Better than expected!! So happy with this purchase!
- Wow! superior packaging, I mean above and beyond! nice touches. recommend highly
- Lightning fast shipping, and super packaging, a perfect transaction, thanks.
- Excellent ebayer! What a wonderful item! Warmest thanks!+++++++
- Repeat buyer. Perfect service. Genuine antique Victorian scrap.
- WONDERFUL SELLER !! OUTSTANDING IN EVERY WAY !! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !! AAAAA+++++ BOOK CONDITIONVERY GOOD. Cover has some light spotting on the top edge — otherwise, very good. Text and plates clean and bright. Light tanning. An excellent example. There is no reserve on this item, only a fair starting bid.We pack well and ship promptly. SHIPPING- FREE SHIPPING FOR U.S. WINNING BIDDER ONLY (Postal rates went up January 27, 2019)
- FOREIGN BUYERS MUST PAY SHIPPING by USPS International Priority Mail.
- Will gladly combine shipping costs when possible.
- Payment can be made by PayPal. Email me for other payment options.
- Massachusetts residents must pay Mass. Sales Tax 6.25% on some items.
- NEW!!!: Ebay is now collecting SALES TAX on items sent to the States of Alabama, Connecticut, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, and others may soon be added.
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The Story Of Heywood-Wakefield Company
The Merrymount Press, Boston
1926. Hardcover. First Edition.
Many black & white photos.
112 pages. Very good condition.
BOOK DESCRIPTIONBook Title : A COMPLETED CENTURY 1826-1926
Sub-Title : The Story Of Heywood-Wakefield Company
Foreward : Levi H. Greenwood, President, Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Publisher : Printed for the Company
Printer : The Merrymount Press, Boston
Da...te of Publication : Copyright 1926
Edition : First Edition
Binding : Original blue cloth boards with gilt lettering.
Dust Jacket : No - As issued
Size : 8 3/4" x 11 1/8"
Number of pages : 112 pages.
Index : No
Illustrated : Many black & white photos. ABOUT THE BOOKThe Heywood-Wakefield Company is a US furniture manufacturer established in 1897. It went on to become a major presence in the US. Its older products are considered collectibles and have been featured on Antiques Roadshow.
Heywood Brothers was established in 1826, Wakefield Company in 1855. Both firms produced wicker and rattan furniture, and as these products became increasingly popular towards the end of the century, they became serious rivals. In 1897 the companies merged as Heywood Brothers & Wakefield Company (this name was changed to Heywood-Wakefield Company in 1921), purchasing Washburn-Heywood Chair Company in 1916, Oregon Chair Company in 1920, and Lloyd Manufacturing Company in 1921.
While its wooden furniture plant in Gardner, Massachusetts closed in 1979, a branch in Menominee, Michigan continued to manufacture metal outdoor seats, auditorium seats, and school furniture. The Heywood-Wakefield Company Complex in Gardner was added to the National Historic Register in 1983. The South Beach Furniture Company acquired the rights to the name in 1994 and reproduces its wooden furniture. HERE IS A SAMPLING OF SOME OF OUR RECENT 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK:
- Item EXCEEDS Expectations...MANY Thanks!!!
- Excellent!!! Better than expected!! So happy with this purchase!
- Wow! superior packaging, I mean above and beyond! nice touches. recommend highly
- Lightning fast shipping, and super packaging, a perfect transaction, thanks.
- Excellent ebayer! What a wonderful item! Warmest thanks!+++++++
- Repeat buyer. Perfect service. Genuine antique Victorian scrap.
- WONDERFUL SELLER !! OUTSTANDING IN EVERY WAY !! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !! AAAAA+++++ BOOK CONDITIONVERY GOOD. Cover has some light spotting on the top edge — otherwise, very good. Text and plates clean and bright. Light tanning. An excellent example. There is no reserve on this item, only a fair starting bid.We pack well and ship promptly. SHIPPING- FREE SHIPPING FOR U.S. WINNING BIDDER ONLY (Postal rates went up January 27, 2019)
- FOREIGN BUYERS MUST PAY SHIPPING by USPS International Priority Mail.
- Will gladly combine shipping costs when possible.
- Payment can be made by PayPal. Email me for other payment options.
- Massachusetts residents must pay Mass. Sales Tax 6.25% on some items.
- NEW!!!: Ebay is now collecting SALES TAX on items sent to the States of Alabama, Connecticut, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, and others may soon be added.
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