$225
John Van Koert (Canadian/American, 1912-1998) for Drexel Furniture Company (American, North Carolina). Drexel Profile walnut and pecan cocktail or coffee table, circa 1950s, with rectangular low profile and streamlined top with angled edge over a smaller recessed undershelf raised on angled square tapered legs. The underside is stamped Drexel K92-4. Approximate height 16", width 54", depth 20". Note: This piece is documented in the 1960 catalog "Profile by Drexel" on page 18. 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.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2015-08-08
