On Saturday, January 8, 2005, at 06:20 PM,

Bette Kabat asks Dad:

I purchased a Windsor fan back style chair at an antique mall and on the under-side of the seat is a paper lable that says Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Company Chicago. Could you possibly give me the dates that that lable was put on the furniture? This chair is in great shape, but the wood is very dark. Any info you would have would be greatly appreciated.

Thank-you,
Bette

 

Dad replies:

Bette,

The windsor chair you purchased pre-dates the lines of Heywood-Wakefield that we carry. Those busy Heywood brothers started turning trees into seating in 1826!

The paper label indicates that the chair was produced sometime in the first decade or so of the 20th century. It's definitely post 1897. I'd say 1910 is a good, round year.

Please invite us to it's 100th birthday party.

Thanks,
Dad