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. Thanks to Femme1 for obtaining this information – including this complete 1960 catalog, courtesy of the excellent customer service at Drexel. Femme1 owns the walnut dining table and chairs #K40, and the round extension table, with #K62, the side chairs.
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1960 catalog – complete:
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Oooh- I love this stuff! I love the spindle cocktail table and the sofas! ahhh!
Picked up a table and chair set at the swap meet today from this line and am instantly in love with it.
I just picked up a K37 Buffet and K35 deck (both manufactured in ‘59). I got at an estate sale. I couldn’t be more pleased. It is my first MCM piece and hope to obtain more.
I am trying to locate information on a piece of furniture I have.
It is a china hutch. The following is stamped on the back of the piece:
867-420-2
Best Buy
by Drexel
2/60
Any information you have would be great… thanks in advance!
Tricia, call Drexel customer service. They have been helpful to other readers in the past…
I went to an estate sale yesterday and purchased the following in the New Travis Court Collection – dated 1956. All are mint:
Table with 3 extra leaves and 8 chairs;
Corner China Cabinet;
Large base with China cabinet against wall;
Buffet
All chairs still have the plastic on them.
All for $500.00. Good deal?