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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Carolyn February 5, 2009 at 4:15 am

Oooh- I love this stuff! I love the spindle cocktail table and the sofas! ahhh!

Kat Makarushka February 15, 2009 at 6:59 am

Picked up a table and chair set at the swap meet today from this line and am instantly in love with it.

WP June 29, 2009 at 12:51 pm

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.

Tricia October 3, 2009 at 11:31 am

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!

pam kueber October 3, 2009 at 12:10 pm

Tricia, call Drexel customer service. They have been helpful to other readers in the past…

Dale B. Wedge November 15, 2009 at 12:01 pm

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?

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