{"product_id":"mid-century-modern-profile-walnut-credenza-by-john-van-koert-for-drexel-c-1950s","title":"Mid-Century Modern “Profile” Walnut Credenza by John Van Koert for Drexel, c.1950's","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e John Van Koert\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Drexel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United States\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWalnut, Metal Hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Mid Century Modern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Manufacturer: \u003c\/b\u003e1950's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Expertly Refinished\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber of Items:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eID Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10696\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e32.25\"H x 60\"W x 21\"D\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"translatable-message\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e This Mid-Century Modern credenza was designed by John Van Koert for Drexel as part of the distinctive Profile collection of the 1950's. Crafted in walnut, the piece features a sculptural case with gently flared sides, tapered integrated legs, and contrasting metal hardware that complements its warm wood grain. A versatile arrangement of four drawers and two cabinet doors provides generous storage while maintaining a balanced, streamlined façade. The combination of subtle curves, refined proportions, and functional storage reflects Van Koert's sophisticated approach to American modern furniture design. The piece was meticulously restored by our Los Angeles restoration studio, with careful attention to its construction, finish, functionality, and original design character. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFun Historical Fact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndustrial designer John Van Koert created the Profile collection for Drexel during the 1950's, bringing a distinctly modern aesthetic to the American manufacturer's furniture offerings. Introduced in 1955, Profile became known for its sculptural silhouettes, warm wood finishes, and restrained decorative details. Van Koert's background in industrial and product design helped give the collection a strong balance between visual elegance and everyday functionality. Today, Profile furniture remains recognizable for the graceful curves and carefully considered proportions that distinguished it from many more rectilinear designs of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eExpertly Refinished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e: With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorporated with many interior decors. 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