Lot #239: Vintage Heywood-Wakefield by Knechtel Solid Maple 9-Drawer Triple Dresser & Mirror

Location: Item is located in a basement. Requirements: PLEASE BRING HELP. This is a very heavy, solid wood piece. ****Structural Note: The back-right support foot is off and needs to be reattached to sit completely sturdy on its own.****** Beautiful, highly collectible mid-century triple dresser manufactured under license in Canada by the historic Knechtel Furniture Limited of Hanover, Ontario, featuring the official Heywood-Wakefield maker's stamp. This exceptional piece of craftsmanship boasts solid wood construction (likely rock maple or birch) with a warm finish, nine spacious dovetailed drawers, and its original ornate, vintage brass bail handles. Includes its matching wood-framed rectangular dresser mirror This piece represents an important chapter in Canadian and American furniture-making history. Founded in 1864, Knechtel Furniture Company was the third-oldest furniture manufacturer in Canada and put Hanover on the map as the "furniture capital of Canada". Renowned for their incredibly high-end build quality, Knechtel secured exclusive licensing rights to produce lines for iconic American brands like Heywood-Wakefield and Lane. Because many standard American Heywood-Wakefield listings focus solely on their Streamline/Blonde designs, these Canadian-made, traditional solid wood colonial and transitional collaborations are deeply valued by regional collectors who appreciate unmatched, heavyweight durability and heirloom-grade Canadian joinery. Body & Finish: General surface wear, minor scuffs, and light cosmetic signs of aging appropriate for its vintage vintage status. Location: Item is located in a basement.Requirements: PLEASE BRING HELP. This is a very heavy, solid wood piece. Buyers must bring at least two strong people to safely navigate stairs and corners, along with proper moving blankets or a dolly. Drawers can be easily removed to lighten the load during transport. Pickup category timeslot {A}