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:
Kat Makarushka says
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.
Michelle Kodner says
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!
pam kueber says
Welcome, Michelle! We love St. Louis — the home of the best vintage steel cabinet sets and our favorite time capsule ever.
Johnny B says
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!!
Brenda Robertson says
The suggested retail price list I have is dated May 22, 1959.
Brenda Robertson says
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
bruce mauldin says
I just got a 1959 K40 round drexel dinner table with 4 chairs. I’m trying to find out what it is worth. Can you tell me?
Brent Cox says
Thanks for posting this. I have a 1958 Profile desk and love learning about the line.
Kristin says
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!
tracey says
bar keepers friend works really well…or a silver polishing cloth, but that takes a bit more elbow grease.
Mid Mod Pam says
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!
Jacqui says
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
Mid Mod Pam says
Thank you for those nice words, Jacqui – and the goddess rights (or rites tee hee) go to Femme1 today. Welcome to the blog!
Femme1 says
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).