Comments on: History of the Drexel Profile line – new page added

By: Michael Noche

Michael Noche — Wed, 09 May 2012 04:43:18 +0000

Thanks for posting this info. One of my neighbors left a dresser on the street corner. (A common practice in San Francisco, as a way to get rid of your unwanted belongings.) I walked by it and immediately admired it’s fine lines and cool looking handles, which evoked mid-century modern design. I got my roommate to help me carry it to our apartment. It was heavy, so I suspected it was vintage and noticed the dove-tailed drawers. There is a stamp on the back so I knew I would be able to do some research. Then I found the Drexel registered mark on the inside, right of the top center drawer. I am now the proud owner of a Drexel Profile K2 Double Dresser. For free! It has seen better days. Sadly it needs to be refinished. I like the “roughed up” look of the handles so I’m going to keep them as is.

Any recommendations on refinishing this classic beauty?

By: Mrs.FMV

Mrs.FMV — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:28:36 +0000

Thanks for publishing this thorough information. I love to see all the old furniture catalogs!!

By: Andrew Varnava

Andrew Varnava — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:51:05 +0000

I bought my K12 Man’s Chest with some slight wear for $80. The wife and I were walking our dogs when we blundered into it at a just starting yard sale. I paid asking price without barter.

When I returned with a vehicle to move the piece, there were four people pointing at the piece and asking how much he got and then telling the guy that he blew it.

I live in a 1960′s home and largely decorate with that era furniture and so the chest fits right in. It is a functional and durable item that is much better built than anything today.