Are the values in Heywood-Wakefield Modern Furniture “right on the money?
A. We agree that generally, the rarer pieces continue to go up in value while the more common pieces have gone down due to overexposure. The values are national retail for PRISTINE MINT original condition (we know these are few and far between) or a professional quality refinish. The Wheat and Champagne finishes were and still are more desirable than Platinum (1954-61) Westwood (1962-66) Modern Walnut (1936-44) and darker finishes of the late 1950″s and 1960’s including Tampico, Winthrop, Priscilla Maple, Sable Grey, Walnut, Topaz, Windsor, Fruitwood, Clove and Sherry. Early pieces were also marked “Amber”, “Bleached”, and “Wheat Rub”. Prices may also indicate Pristine Mint original fabric on upholstered pieces (also far and few between) or newly reupholstered in a period fabric.
