John Van Koert Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Canadian, American, 1912-1998
John Van Koert was integral to the rise in popularity of Scandinavian modern furniture during the mid-20th century all over the United States. The Canadian-born designer’s spare walnut coffee tables and elegant armchairs, for example — particularly those that he created for North Carolina’s Drexel Furniture — reflected the influence of the era’s alluring Danish design and were prominently featured in the modern interiors of postwar American homes.
Originally from Manitoba, Van Koert moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to attend the University of Wisconsin. There he studied sculpture and trained in metalwork. Van Koert later taught design in the school’s art department. After World War II, Van Koert settled in New York City. He created jewelry for Harry Winston before shifting his focus to flatware and furniture design.
Van Koert found quick success with his flatware designs for Towle Silversmiths. His Contour set was part of the “Knife, Fork and Spoon” exhibition organized by the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis in the early 1950s. In 1954, he served as design director for the “Design in Scandinavia” exhibition, which toured Canada as well as the United States and featured hundreds of designs created in Finland, Denmark, Norway and Sweden by the likes of Kaj Franck, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finn Juhl and others.
Van Koert kept busy over the years. Drexel embraced the clean lines of mid-century modernism during the postwar era with the Declaration collection designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart that featured elegant credenzas and more made in walnut, and the Profile, Casa Del Sol and Projection collections designed with sculptural shapes by Van Koert.
In the early 1960s, Van Koert created a contemporary line for Richardson-Nemschoff, a furniture manufacturer based in the designer’s former stomping grounds of Wisconsin. During the early 1970s, he partnered with Sarreid Ltd., a brand that got its start sourcing materials from Spain and Italy and bringing the exceptional talents of European wood carvers, sculptors and painters to the forefront of American home decor.
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Creator: John Van Koert
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Profile K37 Buffet by John Van Koert
By Drexel, John Van Koert, Karl Johan, Henredon
Located in Chattanooga, TN
K37 Buffet designed by John Van Koert for Drexel’s “Profile” collection. The luxurious American walnut wood sideboard is a powerhouse of storage. Two cabinets at left and right each ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Van Koert Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Chrome
John Van Koert Drexel Profile K12 Gentlemen’s Chest Dresser
By Drexel, Karl Johan, Henredon, John Van Koert
Located in Chattanooga, TN
K12 Man’s Chest designed by John Van Koert for Drexel’s “Profile” collection. Collectors revel – this dresser comes with it’s original tag! Van Koert began his career as a jewelry de...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Van Koert Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Chrome
John Van Koert Drexel Profile K4 Low Dresser with Matching Mirror
By Karl Johan, Henredon, John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
K4 low dresser designed by John Van Koert for Drexel’s “Profile” collection. This dresser is a stylish powerhouse of wardrobial organization. There are a total of eight drawers, four...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Van Koert Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Chrome
Iconic Mid Century Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel c. 1960's
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century desk, designed by John Van Koert for Drexel, circa 1960's. This stylish desk features a two tier top, the upper section having two sliding doors, that open to rev...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Van Koert Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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John Van Koert Drexel Profile K12 Gentlemen’s Chest Dresser
By Drexel, Karl Johan, Henredon, John Van Koert
Located in Chattanooga, TN
K12 Man’s Chest designed by John Van Koert for Drexel’s “Profile” collection. Collectors revel – this dresser comes with it’s original tag! Van Koert began his career as a jewelry de...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Van Koert Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Profile K37 Buffet by John Van Koert
By Drexel, John Van Koert, Karl Johan, Henredon
Located in Chattanooga, TN
K37 Buffet designed by John Van Koert for Drexel’s “Profile” collection. The luxurious American walnut wood sideboard is a powerhouse of storage. Two cabinets at left and right each ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Van Koert Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Chrome
Pyramidal Bookshelf / Room Divider by John Van Koert for Drexel, USA, c. 1950's
By John Van Koert
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare pyramidal Étagère designed by the influential American designer John Van Koert for the lauded Drexel Company. Constructed in the late 1950's from a mix of solid an...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Van Koert Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
John Van Koert Casa del Sol Tawny Walnut and Stenciled Tall Cabinet
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
From John Van Koert's Casa del Sol collection for Drexel. Two-piece tall cabinet in bleached walnut, with original hand stenciled green and yellow floral detail on the upper cabinet doors. Pair of upper doors with silver-polished nickel pulls...
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1950s American Vintage John Van Koert Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
John Van Koert 2pc. Cabinet for Drexel Profile
By John Van Koert
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A two piece cabinet with lower sideboard having four drawers one with dividers and two doors to each side with an adjustable shelve . The sculptural pulls are in a satin chrome , the top piece has two adjustable long shelves...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Van Koert Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
John Van Koert for Drexel Black Lacquered Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern dresser, credenza, or sideboard
By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Profile" Collection
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered walnut, with original brass ha...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Van Koert Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Nightstands
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern three-drawer bachelor chests or nightstands
By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Profile" Collection
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered walnut, with ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Van Koert Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
John Van Koert Drexel Profile K4 Low Dresser with Matching Mirror
By Karl Johan, Henredon, John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
K4 low dresser designed by John Van Koert for Drexel’s “Profile” collection. This dresser is a stylish powerhouse of wardrobial organization. There are a total of eight drawers, four...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Van Koert Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Chrome
1950's Drexel Profile Leather Top Desk by John Van Koert
By Drexel, Edward Wormley, John Van Koert
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Yes, in fact that is a new leather desktop. Our team replaced the original Naugahyde surface with genuine black leather. The Drexel Profile walnut and pecan K70 Desk is both a tank...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Van Koert Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Fruitwood, Walnut
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Leather Top Walnut Desk
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Countryside, IL
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Leather Top Walnut Desk
This desk measures: 54 wide x 33 deep x 35.5 high, with a chair clearance of 25.75 inches
The height to the des...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Van Koert Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Chrome
American Mid-Century Modern End Table Travertine by John Van Koert for Drexel
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful And rare end table by Drexel designed by John Van Koert, freshly refinished in chocolate walnut finish with silver-plated polished handles. very clean part of the Drexel Pr...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Van Koert Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Travertine
American Mid-Century Desk Deisgned by John Van Koert Fro Drexel, circa 1960
By John Van Koert
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An American mid-century walnut desk with side extension designed by John Van Koert fro Drexel, circa 1960.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Van Koert Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
“Profile” Pyramidal Bookshelf in Walnut by John Van Koert for Drexel, USA
By John Van Koert
Located in Deland, FL
Mid-Century Modern bookshelf designed by American designer John Van Koert and manufactured by Drexel in the United States circa 1950’s. With a solid and stable walnut wood frame and three tapered...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Van Koert Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” Freestanding Pyramidal Bookcase in Espresso
By Edward Wormley, John Van Koert
Located in St. Louis, MO
John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” collection, freestanding pyramid or floating bookcase, refinished in dark espresso on silver elm. Unmarked, three...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Van Koert Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Elm
John Van Koert Designed 'Counterpoint' for Drexel
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great mid-century design by John Van Koert with luxurious mahogany, blended with wild-grained cherry wood. Inset hardware, rounded lines and tapered legs. Six drawers and center cabi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern John Van Koert Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Cherry
Mid Century Executive Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular Mid Century executive desk designed by John Van Koert for Drexel. It has the maker’s mark in the drawer, (shown in the picture above). This wonderful desk has four drawer...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Van Koert Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather, Walnut
Modernist Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel, 1960s
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A boldly angled modernist single pedestal desk having a distinctive raised gallery with sliding doors and a warm dark grey leather surface.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Van Koert Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
An American 1960s Tri-front Walnut 2-Door Cabinet by John Van Koert for Drexel
By John Van Koert
Located in San Francisco, CA
the 3-sided top above a paneled conforming body centering double-doors fitted with a solid brass latch; John Van Koert was a prominent New York designer who helped promote the fascin...
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1960s American Modern Vintage John Van Koert Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
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John Van Koert case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
John Van Koert case pieces and storage cabinets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of John Van Koert case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets by John Van Koert were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider case pieces and storage cabinets by Jack Cartwright, Conant Ball, and Young Manufacturing Company. Prices for John Van Koert case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,400 and can go as high as $9,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,849.
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