John Van Koert Desk or Vanity Table

Drexel

Counterpoint Collection

c.1956-1958

Features Crisp, Clean Straight Lines

Signature Wild Grained Cherry and Mahogany Woods

A Large Single Drawer (Center) and One (Top Left) Flat Pull Out

 The Pull Out and Two Drawers Form 3 Drawer Fronts in a Single Column to the Left

 What Visually Looks Like a Floating Box Creates a Large Cubby with Tambour Door

Truly Amazing Rich Wood Grains and Exceptional Design

In Overall Very Good Original Vintage Condition

54" x 30" x 30"

SOLD

History:

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 his furniture pieces.  The Counterpoint collection for Drexel precedes his Profile collection for the firm, and was only in production from 1956 to 1958.

John Van Koert Double Dresser

Drexel Counterpoint

1950s

Rare Dresser from the Counterpoint Furniture Collection which Precedes John Van Koert's Other Work for the Firm, the Profile Collection

Features Gorgeously Flowing Wood Grains And Flawless Craftsmanship

Six Spacious Drawers Total with Signature Ball Pulls

Retains Original Label

In Overall Pristine Refinished Condition

50" x 20" x 30"H

SOLD

History:

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 his furniture pieces.