Tips to Refinish Heywood Wakefield Furniture
If you've ever tried to refinish Heywood Wakefield, you know that these mid-century modern pieces are a completely different beast than your average thrift store find. There is something almost magical about the smooth, sculptural lines of a "Dogbone" chair or a "Bubble" dresser, but that magic can quickly turn into a headache if you don't know what you're getting into. Unlike a lot of furniture from the 1940s and 50s, this stuff isn't hiding under a thin layer of cheap veneer. It's solid birch, which is both a blessing and a curse. It's durable as all get-out, but it's also stubborn when it comes to taking new stains and finishes. ...