{"product_id":"heywood-wakefield-model-m-328w-drop-down-desk-w-bookcase-c-1950-s","title":"Heywood-Wakefield Model M-328W Drop Down Desk w\/ Bookcase, c.1950’s","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heywood Wakefield\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer: \u003c\/b\u003eHeywood Wakefield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United States\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Light Walnut-Stained Birch Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Mid-Century Modern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Manufacturer: \u003c\/b\u003e1950’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Expertly Refinished \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNumber of Items:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eID Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10562\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e42”H x 60”W x 13”D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"translatable-message\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e This Heywood-Wakefield Model M-328W drop-front desk and bookcase is a beautiful example of American Mid-Century Modern design, crafted in light walnut-stained birch wood with the brand’s signature warm, clean-lined aesthetic. The piece features three spacious drawers on one side and an open bookcase on the other, offering a balanced mix of concealed storage and display space. A drop-front writing surface opens to reveal interior cubbies, making it a practical secretary-style workspace for writing, laptop use, or organizing papers and small objects. Sculpted wood pulls, softly rounded case edges, and angled tapered legs give the cabinet a refined yet approachable 1950s silhouette. Expertly refinished, this piece is sturdy, functional, and ready to bring timeless Heywood-Wakefield character into a living room, bedroom, office, or study. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Historical Fact \u003c\/strong\u003eHeywood-Wakefield traces its roots back to 1826, making it one of America’s most recognized historic furniture names. By the mid-20th century, the company became especially known for its bright, modern furniture made from lighter-toned woods that helped define the optimistic look of postwar American interiors. Pieces like this drop-front desk and bookcase reflected the era’s desire for furniture that could be stylish, compact, and highly functional all at once. Its combination of drawers, shelving, and a hidden writing surface captures the 1950s shift toward multi-purpose furniture designed for modern everyday living.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eExpertly Refinished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e: With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorporated with many interior decors. Enjoy! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e😁\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vintage Supply","offers":[{"title":"Light Walnut-Stained Birch \/ Brown \/ Mid-Century Modern","offer_id":45120599032008,"sku":null,"price":2495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/1272\/3144\/files\/1._05a1440c-8a17-4b30-b333-59916e789da4.jpg?v=1781912085","url":"https:\/\/vintagesupplystore.com\/products\/heywood-wakefield-model-m-328w-drop-down-desk-w-bookcase-c-1950-s","provider":"Vintage Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}