Lately we have been lacking a good representation of bedroom furniture here at A Modern Line and my next chore is to finally finish some pieces that we have accumulated and get back to my Heywood Wakefield centric posts. We've had this H/W dresser in our living room standing on end for so long it had almost become a fixture. I have way too much inventory in storage, which we need to eliminate, but this was the proverbial "bird in hand". I have two of these potential "beauties" to refinish so I needed to get at least one up and running...
M524 Encore dresser and we do have the mirror to match...
In fine stuctural condition with consistent wear for it's years kicking about. Pretty normal for the period and not one of the more dramatic saves, but you get the idea. The usual water rings that have penetrated the finish and some of the finish completely gone...I'm the third owner of this piece as it was a "trade in" for some friends that were looking to me to refinish the exact same dresser in "champagne". Already had one finished and we traded for the cost of refinishing...A case of instant gratification!!
Legs popped of and drawer pulls removed, we are ready to start strippng back to it's birthday clothes!
Got a call the other day from Dave at http://davesmidcenturystuff.blogspot.com He was interested in sending his wife up for a couple of days to apprentice for some refinishing work as they had acquired a couple of Heywood Wakefield pieces and he thought Wonder Woman may have an interest...I gave him some pointers over the phone and kind of wished him good luck! I would guess looking at what she has tackled before she may be able to pull this off! Maybe he or she will follow along with this project...
I know not all of you following the blog are local, but for those of you who are, here's some new stuff in house...
This is a nice MCM "rocking" chair from the early 60's I would guess...Nice vintage condition.
Fiberglass shade on a really nice quailty bamboo vintage lamp....
Custom painted bowling ball captured in a reto stand....Yes, that's fun...
Lots of great vintage glassware w/carriers? How often do you find these!
On the rocks, please....
and new art arriving daily!!
New art, lighting, furniture and glassware just in... We are turning stuff regularly so stop by and see what's new!!
Last but not least, we have our new website up and running and you can find us right here at:
www.amodernline.com. The site is still in the works, but here's some pics to see what we're all about...
Please feel free to give us some feedback and check in regularly...
As always, thanks for taking a look...
Congratulations on getting the website up and running. The store looks great!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dana, The site is pretty rough, but at least we're hot and I can take my time to tweak as needed. My wife did a great job decorating!!
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ReplyDeleteIs there much interest in the Ashcraft line by Heywood Wakefield? I have my eye on a couple of pieces - maybe to resell or trade.
Although I've sold a couple of pieces and have some in the store, I would not consider it what most people seek out. You'd have to get a very good deal and you may still be waiting awhile to turn.
DeleteHi There, I noticed that you have a MCM "rocking"chair that looks just like mine (the blue one on this page). Mine has red fabric. Any idea who manufactured this piece?
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry but can't help you out with a manufacturer. This piece was not marked at all and may have been recovered, although very profesionally and it has alreay foung a new home! It appeared, by the constuction to either be a late 50's or pretty early 60's piece but no attribution...
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