Restored Heywood Wakefield C3709 Buffet

The evocations of retro-futurism and the utopic ideals of the deco-era are a huge part of why we love Heywood Wakefield's modernist furniture. So much so, that we can't let one go to waste when it's destined for the trash heap! Arrived at our doorstep in less than presentable condition, we knew some TLC and time-consuming, methodical work was all it needed to restore the luster of its bygone age.

As always for our Heywood Wakefield restorations, we don't follow the original blueprint to the letter. Rather, we prefer to apply our own sensibilities and make it distinctly "our piece". Whereas the original finishes have an opaque stain and a very thick lacquer, we have emphasized character of the the birch wood, and made sure all of the finish is in the wood, instead of on top of it. Birch is a naturally beautiful wood, with many figures, curls, and stripes, which we've now revealed and deepened; the piece almost appears to shift tone and color depending on the angle and the lighting. We also made sure all of the finish is in the wood, instead of sitting on top of it.

From Heywood Wakefield's earlier forays into the modern movement in the 40s. Could function well in as a hallway table/storage unit, a buffet or server in a dining room, or as a console.

Outfitted with 2 smaller drawers and 2 doors.

Made from solid American birch, which goes a long way to explaining how it's been around for 60 years without serious structural problems. ]

Restored to emphasize the natural character of the wood grain.

48L x 18W x 35H

Feel free to contact us with any questions! Listed shipping rate is for local pickup/local delivery only. If you live in the NYC-Baltimore-DC metro area, we have special delivery rates and options for you. If you live outside of that area, and you'd like the piece shipped to you, contact us for options!