Friday, August 31, 2012

Heywood-Wakefield


Heywood Brothers was established in 1826 and the Wakefield Company came along in 1855. Both of these companies made wicker and rattan furniture, which became very popular toward the end of the 1800's. Soon, they were competing with each other. The companies merged as Heywood Brothers & Wakefield Company in 1987. They changed the name to Heywood-Wakefield Company in 1921. In 1992 a company named South Beach Furniture in Miami Beach, FL bought Heywood-Wakefield.

Heywood-Wakefield furniture is 100% made in the United States, in Massachusetts and North Carolina? Nothing is imported! There are nearly 100 local jobs connected to these two small factories - plus the business they give to their local suppliers (cartons, hardware, specialized wood shops, etc). In addition, all the lumber comes from environmentally-responsible, well-managed tree farms in New Hampshire and other New England states. They are lean, green, and the government did not build their business. 


We have several mid century modern pieces from the same great Atlanta estate off Riverside Dr. We buy entire estates and pass the savings on to you!


We have an extensive inventory of fantastic pieces available for purchase. We get these next to perfect pieces and are able to sell them to you for a fraction of what you would pay elsewhere. We also buy entire estates and pass the savings on to you. No one can beat our quality and prices! We have been in business almost 18 years and want to build a relationship with you.


Semi Round Table Chair Set Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Rattan
VERY RARE Semi Round Table Chair Rattan Set by Heywood Wakefield. This fine mid century modern 3 piece set is the only set we have had like this in over 15 years of business. The rarity of this set is marked by the fact that there is a chair with a left arm and a chair with a right arm. This set arcs in a semi-circle with the chairs and side table being wider in the back than the front. We have a matching pair of squared armchairs and side table pictured below. 

Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Rattan Table & Chair Set 

Heywood Wakefield, Mid Century Modern, Drop Leaf Dining Table & Chair Set
Very nice Heywood Wakefield table and chair set for the kitchen or dining room. With its sleek design, this set will never go out of style. The size of the table is 60" L x 36" W x 29" H. It comes with two 23" leaves attached and the table size is 16" d x 29" w x 36" h with leaves down.

Heywood Wakefield Side Table, End Table. Lamp Table

Pair of Mid Century Modern Retro Heywood Wakefield Nightstands Side Tables

Set of two sleek and beautiful Heywood Wakefield nightstands or side tables.

Fantastic Collectible Heywood Wakefield Corner Cabinet Shelf, Mint Condition


This is one beautiful retro, mid century modern, corner cabinet shelf that is made by Heywood Wakefield.

Heywood Wakefield Retro, Mid Century Modern Chest of 5 Drawers


This is a very nice mid century modern chest of drawers that is made by Haywood Wakefield.

Pair Mid Century Modern Retro Heywood Wakefield Side Tables Nightstands

Set of two sleek and beautiful Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield side tables that can also be used as night stands.

Vintage Mid Century Modern Retro Heywood Wakefield Oval Coffee Table

This is a sleek and beautifully simple artistic design by Heywood Wakefield.

Set of Two Retro Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Club Chairs


This is a set of 2 Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield vintage retro club chairs made for a couple. 

Monday, August 27, 2012

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

Aardvark has the best mirrors of all!

Recently, I met a lovely young lady named Blessing. Over the years, Blessing loves antiques and has collected many different pieces. When I asked her what her favorite piece is, she said it is a big, beautiful, ornate, antique mirror hanging in her living room. Of all her pieces, that is her favorite!
Usually, mirrors are made of a piece of glass with a coating of aluminum or silver on the back to create a reflection. However, mirrors are so much more than that. 
There is quite a bit of superstition involving mirrors. We've all heard that it is bad luck to break a mirror. Some have even claimed that a vampire has no reflection in a mirror. In ancient times, people covered mirrors after the untimely death of a loved one. Lewis Carroll wrote of a mirror that was a gateway to another time in "Through the Looking Glass". Mirrors have been called "windows to the soul" and the evil queen in Snow White had an enchanted mirror. The fear of mirrors is called "spectrophobia". 
However you may look at it, mirrors have an interesting past. Mirrors have been used for centuries for practical purposes and for decorating. Mirrors add character, beauty, and style to any space. They can cause a room to look more open and spacious. Their ornate frames can be a point of beauty and conversation in any home. 
So, now that you are in the market for a great mirror, why not check out some of the mirrors that we have available. Don't worry, none of our mirrors have mystical pasts. As far as we know...

Antique, Mirror, Cut, Etched, Beveled, French, Fabulous!

Victorian Shaving Mirror, Hand Painted

Neoclassical Mirror, Mahogany & Fabulous Mixed Wood Inlays of a Vase, Vines, Patera, and Swag

 Very Large Round Decorative Mirror

 Fantastic Antique Style Large Mahogany Mirror


Large Mahogany Ornately Carved Wall Mirror

Antique Rounded Bottom Mirror with Gold Frame

 Triptych Mirror, Early 1900's

Vanity Counter Mirror

Rectangular Gold Gilt Mirror

Fabulous Large Ornate Gold Gilt Mirror. 66" High, Rare! 5 1/2 ft Tall


Antique 30 Inch Round Mirror Gold Bow & Leaf Design


Medium Size Mahogany Wood Framed Mirror w/ Large Shell Design


Antique Rectangle Mirror with Gold Gild Gesso Frame



Original Circa 1870 Eastlake Burl Walnut Floor, Antique Silverback, Pier Mirror



Rare Antique Mahogany Cheval Shaving Mirror Circa 1850



Hand Crafted Vintage Folk Art Style Wooden Painted Mirror with Fruit



Antique Mirror Ornate, Formal, Gold Gilt Frame, Very Nice!

Vintage Wooden Mirror, Formal Ornate, Off white, Cream Frame Super Nice!

Fabulous Large French Antique Rococo Gilt Mirror. 78" High 6.5 ft Tall. 

This is a rare mirror!







Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Coming Soon: A New Store in Buckhead

We are finally ready to share the big news that we have been telling you about. We are opening a new store! It will be called Aardvark Antiques and Fine Interiors and will be located in the heart of Buckhead. The address is 526 E. Paces Ferry Rd. witch is just off of Piedmont. We will announce the date of the grand opening very soon. A new Aardvark store can only mean more selection and savings for our customers so SHARE this great news with all of your friends, family and coworkers. They will be glad you did!


Aardvark Antiques and Fine Interiors
526 E. Paces Ferry Rd.
Atlanta, GA

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Bringing Hope to Abused Children

Prince of the Elves LladrĂ³

Aardvark Antiques is donating this fine Lladro piece and other items to the 5th Annual Gala for Hope and Healing which will be held on Saturday, August 25th.
The funds raised at the event will help the hundreds of abused children the agency serves each year.
For information on attending the Gala or making a donation to the cause, please visit their website: http://www.hopeandhealingga.org/news.htm  

Saturday, August 11, 2012

We're in the Movies!

Aardvark Antiques has been working with the producers of The Hunger Games and The Vampire Diaries in order to sell and rent our furniture for props. The Vampire Diaries rented one of our large tables for a scene or two and GGX Productions just bought a large set of antique etched drinking glasses and two antique french furniture pieces for the set of The Hunger GamesSo, the next time you are watching TV or go to the movies, you may just see one of our pieces on the big screen!