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:
Jeff says
John Van Koert also designed a line called “Counterpoint” of which I have had several pieces over the years. Done in a natural teak finish with concave wood recesses showcasing the brass pointed teardrop pulls.
Had a dresser in this series in white lacquer with a reverse-decorated custom mirrored top that resembled flames in red and orange.
Chris Wright says
I purchased a Drexel 5 drawer dresser the other day. It has the stamp in the drawer and 7261-2-158 Projection stamped on the back. I can’t find any other description. Could you help!! Thanks,
Chris
pam kueber says
Chris – call Drexel customer service, they have been helpful to other readers. Good luck.
pam kueber says
Barbara, we don’t do valuations here. Also, any buying / selling needs to go onto the Forum: https://retrorenovation.com/forums/
Good luck.
Barbara says
I just took my mom’s old desk out of my duaghters room and was going to break it apart and throw it away. My husband stopped me because he loved the dove tailed drawers and said, “maybe it’s worth something?”
It is a K95 desk (if I can read the catalog number) and it has the original pulls and everything. Unfortunaltely a few years ago, I stripped the top of the desk. Nothing else though. Can I sell it? For how much?
Mary Alice says
Hi Pam: Wonderful website and such a good resource. Yes, I did contact Drexel via e-mail yesterday. I really want to get a good replacement leaf that will match the table. Now I’m scouting for a reliable furniture craftsman in Kansas City to tackle the task.
PS: My mother (at 74) has jumped in with great interest when I told her of my research. Now she’s checking the stamps on her sideboard and hutch. So much fun.
Mary Alice Galligan says
I have the Drexel Profile Drop Leaf dining table (K41). It was my mom’s original table, bought in NYC in Sept. 1955. I stupidly got rid of the leaves and now want to use the table. Any suggestions on how to get at least one replacement leaf?
pam kueber says
Hi Mary Alice, the first place I would send you to is: Drexel. Their customer service has been very helpful to others who asked vintage questions. Are you going to use table pads and a tablecloth? If so, I guess it wouldn’t matter what the leaves look like as long as they fit….Good luck, let us know how it turns out.
Dale B. Wedge says
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?
Tricia says
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 says
Tricia, call Drexel customer service. They have been helpful to other readers in the past…
WP says
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.
Carolyn says
Oooh- I love this stuff! I love the spindle cocktail table and the sofas! ahhh!