$300
John Van Koert (Canadian/American, 1912-1998) for Drexel Furniture Company (American, North Carolina). Drexel Profile walnut tall chest of drawers, circa 1950s, with three long drawers over a projecting 3.5" ledge above three long graduated deep drawers raised on angled square tapered legs. The backside is stamped Drexel K11-2. Approximate height 48", width 34", depth 20.5". Note: This piece is documented in the 1960 catalog "Profile by Drexel" on page 3. 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
