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.
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1960 catalog – complete:
Lisa Hu says
I bought an old condo in Florida. The original owner passed away and left a lot of Drexel furnitures in the unit. There is one set dinning table with six chairs(with top protection pad). There is one set of Octagonal confutable with four chairs. There are a few bed room furnitures(chest, dresser). I’m going to rent out my unit and there is no room for me to keep all these furnitures. Is any body like to buy them?
pam kueber says
Lisa, I recommend that you list these on craigslist. Good luck.
Audrey Tiernan says
Hi,
My mother’s bedroom set is a white Drexel French provincial style that dates probably to 1943-45. IT is white with pale blue and gold accents. Triple dresser, large mirror, highboy, two night stands and bed headboard and footboard. I was thinking of giving it to good will and then a friend suggested I might want to reconsider it. It looks very well made and I could use some of the pieces in my own home. Just wondering if anyone has background/history on these pieces, what wood is under the paint (thinking of dipping and refinishing them) and any thought on possible value. I would appreciate any information and background. Thanks!
ines eishen says
Our mother has a dining table, 8 chairs, two china cabinets, bed, 2 night chests, and a triple dresser with a mirror as part of her estate. BEAUTIFUL condition. they have the silvered pulls. Just like this catalog. Anyone know anyone in Dallas Ft Worth area who can appraise these for us in preparation for an estate sale?
pam kueber says
ines, can you take this over to the Forum: https://retrorenovation.com/forum/ good luck!
lisa says
Do you know anything about 1959 drexel bed I think it is called counrty manor or something along that line….I was thinking about painting it, but did not know if there is any value there?
pam kueber says
Lisa, on questions like this you might try contacting Drexel directly….
dave oneil says
I have a 1956 profile dining room table, chairs, buffet and hutch. I found a pair of 2 tier end tables of a similar design, but can’t find any pictures to match. Bottoms of end tables are black and can’t read any numbers. I’d like to find any information so I can identify these.
thanks,
Dave
Dana Perez says
A friend of mine just passed up a K-37 Buffet for $20, along with a K-4 Triple Dresser for practically nothing…because he didn’t realize what they were. I’m sending him a link to your site so he won’t miss any more Profile steals.
Dana Perez says
I own the Drexel Profile K44 Extension Table, the K60 Arm and Side Chairs, and the K50 China Cabinet. I was excited to find the 1960 catalog on your site. It was the most complete look at the Profile collection that I’ve seen. Thanks!
Jayna E says
I just purchased the K 42 table, along with two K 60 chairs and four K62 chairs, from our local salvation army. Unfortunately the leaves for the table were not with the piece, but I’m still very excited about my find. I couldn’t find the K 62 chairs anywhere on-line and I was worried that they might not go with my set, but I see that they are an option in the catalogue. Thanks for posting this, you made my search very easy.
mary g says
Hi I have another question: Where can I find fixtures for this k27? The knob is a little ratty, it would be nice if I could replace it with one in mint condition. Thanks! M
pam kueber says
sorry, mary, i do not know the answer to this one…
mary g says
great site. i just picked up a Profile k27 night stand at a consignment shop here in jackson hole, wyoming! i was wondering what the heck it was and just a few minutes of research led me to this page. and there’s even a photo of it on the old brochure, that’s great. thanks!
pam kueber says
nice to hear from you, mary g, and glad you found us! 🙂