Heywood-Wakefield bedroom furniture from the Streamline and Modern periods reflects the company’s shift toward cleaner forms, efficiency of design, and a distinctly modern American aesthetic beginning in the late 1930s and continuing through the postwar years. These suites moved away from heavy ornamentation in favor of smooth surfaces, rounded corners, integrated hardware, and balanced proportions, aligning with broader design trends that emphasized simplicity and functionality. Produced in finishes such as Wheat, Champagne, and other signature tones, the bedrooms were designed as coordinated suites—beds, dressers, chests, and nightstands—intended to create a cohesive, modern interior.

The catalog at right provides a detailed overview of each bedroom line from the Streamline Modern and Modern lines of the 1930s-60s.