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Posted 10 years ago

I found this bedroom set curbside~ the tops are worn ~just wondering if painting it would be a bad thing ~thanks I'm a MCM novice :)

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rocker-sd, 10 years ago
Stop!!! Horrible thing! I believe you have a set of mid century modern Heywood Wakefield furniture set, with the original finish! Check the drawer and back for any makers mark. Even if it's not Heywood Wakefield, it is still a good mid century modern design. Painting would destroy it's MCM appeal.
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ho2cultcha, 10 years ago
the finish on these is called blonde birch, i think. it's either Heywood Wakefield or a knock-off. i agree w/ rocker-sd.
Manikin, 10 years ago
I agree 100% do not paint it !
antiquerose, 10 years ago
NOOOO0000000ooooooooo.......Do not paint it!!

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It has character right now
babsregan, 10 years ago
Wow thanks for the advice and help with the id on the furniture~ upon further inspection i found a number on the back of the dresser ~in a light blue pencil 9280 written 3 times ? If that means anything? Regarding the condition~ the top on the vanity is toast ~ ultimately I would like to sell the set to someone as is but is there a market for this? How difficult is it to restore a finish like this? Could a novice like me do it ?
rocker-sd, 10 years ago
I would venture to guess that the number is the finish number. Depending where you are located there is a great interest in Mid Century Modern Design. I would leave the restoration to the buyer.

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looking for some information~ thanks In Furniture > Show & Tell and Mid-Century Modern > Show & Tell.
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