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:
Related posts:
- Drexel Profile upholstered furniture from 1959-1960 You can now see the entire Drexel Profile furniture...
- Flower power 1960s Drexel bedroom set Thanks to Puddletown aka Cheryl for spotting this 60s...
- More Broyhill Brasilia furniture — and a new Furniture Favorites section Several fans of Broyhill Brasilia furniture wrote in after...
Want to stay on top of all Retro Renovation news? Subscribe to our Saturday email newsletter.
{ 9 comments… read them below or add one }
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).
You are a goddess!
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!
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!!