1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
United States
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is a full-service auction gallery strategically located on Miami Circle in the historic Buckhead district of Atlanta, one of the Southeastern United States’ largest commercial and financial centers. The gallery is owned and operated by Robert Ahlers and his wife Chr...Read more
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Aug 8, 2015 - Aug 9, 2015
John Van Koert (Canadian/American 1912-1998) for Drexel Furniture Company (American, North Carolina). Drexel Profile walnut king size utility bed headboard, the angled headboard features two sliding doors that partially conceal two shelves above a small open compartment to each end. The back of the headboard is stamped Drexel Profile K18/19 and dated 9/57. Approximate height 41.5", width 80.75", depth 13". Note: This piece is documented in the 1960 catalog "Profile by Drexel" on page 7. 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.
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