Thanks to Femme1 for obtaining a first solid dose of info and history on the Drexel Profile line – including this complete 1960 catalog, courtesy of the excellent customer service at Drexel Heritage. I’ve now started a stand-alone page on the line, which you can check out anytime.
Click thru here for info on the designer John Van Koert and a 23-photo catalog from 1960…and check back on the Profile Page anytime for future updates.Drexel Profile:
The Drexel Profile furniture collection was designed by John Van Koert, and it was in production from 1955 to 1961. Van Koert started out as a jewelry designer for Harry Winston after WWII and later branched into industrial design. He also is well known for designing silver for Towle, particularly the Contour design; his particular attention to the drawer pulls and other hardware on Profile pieces is noted in the catalog. Femme1 owns the walnut dining table and chairs #K40, and the round extension table, with #K62, the side chairs.
Tip: Click on an actual thumbnail – it will open quite large, and you can continue the slide show from there.
1960 catalog – complete:
Drexel Profile upholstered furniture from 1959-1960 
Peasant Provincial line – by Drexel 
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You’ve got to love those polka-dot curtains. The fabric looks the same as Betty Draper’s party dress in Season Two’s A Night to Remember (episode 8).
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We recently realized our second hand furniture store purchase was a Drexel Profile set, which saved the table from being “redesigned” by a local craftsman. Instead, we’re looking to swap our table or purchase another Drexel Profile set that offers leaves.
Anyhoo, this is a fabulous resource! Nicely done!
Continued success,
Jacqui
Thank you for those nice words, Jacqui – and the goddess rights (or rites tee hee) go to Femme1 today. Welcome to the blog!
Femme1 – this ENTIRE set offers so much eye candy. Thank you again! Everyone: truly, click on the first thumbnail, it will open up quite large…then you can use the arrow at the bottom to go thru the whole set. They are delicious!
I just found this website and think it’s great. I just purchased a Drexel Profile triple dresser with the original mirror and the 6 drawer chest today for *$35.00* -total. I know, I couldn’t believe it either! They need a little TLC and cleaning but are very sturdy. Is it wrong to put a new coat of stain on them? I would like to stay true to the color that is there already. Also, does anyone know how to freshen up the handles? They are a little weather worn it looks like. I am not sure what they are made of and don’t want to ruin them. They are gorgeous! They look sort of like a brushed nickel finish. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks for the info and for such a fun website!
bar keepers friend works really well…or a silver polishing cloth, but that takes a bit more elbow grease.
Thanks for posting this. I have a 1958 Profile desk and love learning about the line.
I have a catalog as well (not revised edition) with an original price list along with thirteen pieces!
K95, K37, k13, k40,k60, k95, k70 and k97
The suggested retail price list I have is dated May 22, 1959.
Thank you for your awesome resource! Been looking out for some night stands and happened on two that caught my eye big time. Obviously well built and incredible design. Just donated to a local thrift store. How much? I ask. Oh, how about $8 each the attendant asks. After I take them home and clean them up I find the Drexel name in the drawer and thanks to your site I find out they are the K-25 night stands! I was going to paint them. Now think will leave them as they are. Woo-hoo!!
Thanks for your post on Profile by Drexel. I have a K-95 desk. I was just looking under the drawer and Googled the words printed there and jumped right to your site!
Welcome, Michelle! We love St. Louis — the home of the best vintage steel cabinet sets and our favorite time capsule ever.
I love your site and thanks for posting the catalog. My husband and I picked up the a profile dining table with 3 leaves, 4 K62 side chairs, buffet and hutch at the local flea market for a steal and your site has helped us learn more about our beloved find.
great site. i just picked up a Profile k27 night stand at a consignment shop here in jackson hole, wyoming! i was wondering what the heck it was and just a few minutes of research led me to this page. and there’s even a photo of it on the old brochure, that’s great. thanks!
nice to hear from you, mary g, and glad you found us!
Hi I have another question: Where can I find fixtures for this k27? The knob is a little ratty, it would be nice if I could replace it with one in mint condition. Thanks! M
sorry, mary, i do not know the answer to this one…
I just purchased the K 42 table, along with two K 60 chairs and four K62 chairs, from our local salvation army. Unfortunately the leaves for the table were not with the piece, but I’m still very excited about my find. I couldn’t find the K 62 chairs anywhere on-line and I was worried that they might not go with my set, but I see that they are an option in the catalogue. Thanks for posting this, you made my search very easy.
I own the Drexel Profile K44 Extension Table, the K60 Arm and Side Chairs, and the K50 China Cabinet. I was excited to find the 1960 catalog on your site. It was the most complete look at the Profile collection that I’ve seen. Thanks!
A friend of mine just passed up a K-37 Buffet for $20, along with a K-4 Triple Dresser for practically nothing…because he didn’t realize what they were. I’m sending him a link to your site so he won’t miss any more Profile steals.
I have a 1956 profile dining room table, chairs, buffet and hutch. I found a pair of 2 tier end tables of a similar design, but can’t find any pictures to match. Bottoms of end tables are black and can’t read any numbers. I’d like to find any information so I can identify these.
thanks,
Dave
Do you know anything about 1959 drexel bed I think it is called counrty manor or something along that line….I was thinking about painting it, but did not know if there is any value there?
Lisa, on questions like this you might try contacting Drexel directly….
Our mother has a dining table, 8 chairs, two china cabinets, bed, 2 night chests, and a triple dresser with a mirror as part of her estate. BEAUTIFUL condition. they have the silvered pulls. Just like this catalog. Anyone know anyone in Dallas Ft Worth area who can appraise these for us in preparation for an estate sale?
ines, can you take this over to the Forum: http://retrorenovation.com/forum/ good luck!
Hi,
My mother’s bedroom set is a white Drexel French provincial style that dates probably to 1943-45. IT is white with pale blue and gold accents. Triple dresser, large mirror, highboy, two night stands and bed headboard and footboard. I was thinking of giving it to good will and then a friend suggested I might want to reconsider it. It looks very well made and I could use some of the pieces in my own home. Just wondering if anyone has background/history on these pieces, what wood is under the paint (thinking of dipping and refinishing them) and any thought on possible value. I would appreciate any information and background. Thanks!
I bought an old condo in Florida. The original owner passed away and left a lot of Drexel furnitures in the unit. There is one set dinning table with six chairs(with top protection pad). There is one set of Octagonal confutable with four chairs. There are a few bed room furnitures(chest, dresser). I’m going to rent out my unit and there is no room for me to keep all these furnitures. Is any body like to buy them?
Lisa, I recommend that you list these on craigslist. Good luck.
I just scored a Drexel faux bamboo…what appears to be a end table or nightstand. Looks like it id dated 11/66 on the back. Any info on this piece, I absolutely love it.
Shawn, contact Drexel directly. We have some feedback that they are very helpful. Good luck, and congrats!