Heywood-Wakefield. Say that name and we immediately think of Springdale. Located in Three Oaks, Michigan; this shop in a converted bowling alley (yes, it's big) specializes in the popular 20th century wooden furniture.
We stumbled into Springdale one summer weekend, in between the beach and a round of mini golf at Uncle Mike's Fun Park.
They are not kidding when they say they specialize - it was an unbelievable collection of restored Heywood-Wakefield furniture. Living room, office, bedroom, dining sets - it's all here. The restoration is impeccable - everything's been cleaned up and is ready to go.
These guys know their stuff when it comes to H-W. Worth a look: Good sections on their site on both the history of and restoration of the Heywood Wakefield pieces.
Springdale also sells other vintage furniture, lighting, ceramics, accessories and art that coordinate nicely with their specialty. The Ashcraft vintage rattan selections (in the Florida room section of the site) were pretty extensive when we visited.
Even though we weren't shopping for H-W, we really enjoyed the stop.
It's a quick education in an iconic American style and the guys running the shop were super friendly and fun to chat with.
Check out Springdale's site for tons of pictures and driving directions.
It's great that you're not forgetting about the rest of the Midwest, but this is the 2nd out-of-state thread in as many days. I was kind of hoping the Chicago stores link would start filling out more first... there still seem to be a lot of great stores missing.
The ones that are there you've reviewed excellently, though! Keep it up!
I've been to Springdale and I agree it's worth your time to stop by, even if you aren't interested in purchasing. Back in the 70s my mom restained a H-W coffee table in a dark shade (horrors!) to match our family room. That coffee table is now in my storage space and I plan on finding someone (perhaps Springdale!) to restore it to its original loveliness.
I think it's just coincidence about the two out-of-state store postings in two days. Perhaps our AT ladies have some spring travel fever? I'm with you!
I too would like to see more local stores featured. Do you all know about Scout in Andersonville? It's at 5221 N Clark and so freakin fabulous. I am currently mourning my failure to buy both a wooden airplane they had mounted on the wall and a restored IBM clock. Last time I was in, they were doing tables made from bowling alleys.
thanks to you all! we definitely will be fleshing out the chicago stores, don't worry. just know that when things come to us as reader tips (room & board outlet) or inspiration (springdale), we want to bring it to you. now, back to chicago...!