Mid-Century Modern Drexel (US) ‘Modern’ Line Walnut 6 Drawer Dresser

Seldom seen Mid-century Modern Walnut 6 Drawer Dresser / Buffet / credenza manufactured by renowned American company Drexel in 1961 as part of the ‘Modern’ line, a  highly sought-after collection. Drexel was known for high-quality craftsmanship and use of premium materials.

 

An elegant, beautifully crafted from walnut, mid-century dresser features features a unique 6-drawer combination profile with sophisticated steel hardware handles, offering ample storage capability.

It is perfect for showcasing in any room and can also be used as a sideboard or TV console. The minimalist Danish Modern-inspired profile is matched with sharp lines, memorable curves, beautiful wood grain and convenient functionality. The top left drawers are accented with metal pulls and one drawer gives the illusion of two small drawers.  All other drawers accented with arched metal handles with cast, rattan-wrap illusion. The attractive arched side “panels” flow seamlessly into the tapered legs.

 

Great condition solid with excellent build quality.

Matched grain pattern and contrasting wood tones on the drawer fronts exemplify the thoughtful use of natural materials. These memorable walnut drawers were crafted in 1961 by Drexel furniture for an affluent and increasingly style-conscious American audience.

 

Makers Label: (Drexel) can be found stamped on the inside of the drawer.

Possibly also designed by John Van Koert For Drexel, Koert designed many different lines for Drexel, including Counterpoint, Profile, and Projection, and it was in production from 1955 to 1961. He was one of the main designers to bring Danish modern and Scandinavian modern designs to America.

The designer, John Van Koert, has taken the simple elegance of Scandinavian modernism and combined it with a more bold and brash visual presence typical of American design.



 

Dimensions: 79cm high, 51cm deep, 142cm wide,

 

Very good vintage condition.

This dresser has been lightly refurbished and refinished,  minor signs of wear can be expected, some scratches are still visible on the top, overall gorgeous surface condition. Construction is strong and sturdy and overall it presents very well.

 

This dresser is a true collector's item and a rare find

 

Drexel Furniture Company

Drexel Furniture is admired by many an interior design enthusiasts for its charming all American quality as a purveyor of tradition, innovation, quality and value.

 

Drexel Heritage Furniture was the name of the company that produced what is commonly known as Drexel Furniture. For many years the company was making fabulous wooden and veneered furnishings in traditional styles, inspired by French, Italian, Asian and British designs, that were very popular in the USA for over a century. Although in modern times Drexel's direction was mostly focused on producing furniture in more contemporary style, Drexel Heritage furniture is still very popular on second hand market and for a good reason. The timeless design of their Heritage lines and the exceptional quality of the execution of their furniture pieces still holds up to the high expectations of today's buyer, all that for a moderate price.

- https://www.valuemystuff.com/eu/blog/how-to-value-drexel-furniture

 

In the late 1950s, the North Carolina-based Drexel Furniture Company teamed up with designer John Van Koert on a line of contemporary home furnishings. Van Koert had been the exhibitions director for the influential “Design in Scandinavia” show that toured the U.S. from 1954 to 1957, and was one of the designers responsible for introducing Danish Modern furniture to American homes. He was an early advocate of built-in furniture, popular in the 1950’s, saying “we shouldn’t have to move our furniture when we move”. Van Koert started his career as a jewelry designer after WW2, working for the famous New York jeweler Harry Winston. He later branched out into industrial design, creating some of the most desirable furniture of the era. The 'Profile' series featured a number of designs in which the Drexel catalogue makes special note of the beautifully conceived drawer pulls.

https://retrorenovation.com/2009/01/13/history-of-the-drexel-profile-line-new-page-added/