Adrian Pearsall Furniture
American, 1925-2011
Adrian Pearsall designed some of the most exuberant and expressive American furniture of the 1950s and ’60s. For verve and vivacity of form, he surpasses even Vladimir Kagan — whose work is the emblem of swinging, sexy mid-20th century modernism. Pearsall gave his imagination free rein, and his flamboyant, eye-catching styles are icons of what has become known as “Atomic Age” design.
Pearsall studied architectural engineering at the University of Illinois before opening his Pennsylvania furniture company, Craft Associates, in 1952, and that training shows in many designs. A Pearsall trademark, for example, is a lounge chair with an exceptionally tall, trapezoidal back, which give the pieces a skyscraper-like silhouette. Pearsall also had a talent for so-called Gondola sofas — long, low-slung pieces with upswept ends. Many of Pearsall’s sofas and chairs are supported not by legs, but on gently arced walnut skids.
Pearsall also had a gift for tables, in particular glass-topped side tables and coffee tables with frames that have the look of an Alexander Calder stabile. As you will see from the offerings on 1stDibs, Adrian Pearsall had flair, and his work adds an attention-getting, sculptural exclamation point to any décor.
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Creator: Adrian Pearsall
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Wingback Armchair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful midcentury lounge chair features the iconic design of Adrian Pearsall. Sculpted armrests and wingback seating make this a comfortable and uniquely stylish addition to any room. Vintage vinyl upholstery...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
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Wood
Sculptural Walnut Armchair by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare, Mid-Century Modern, sculptural, walnut armchair designed by Adrian Pearsall is fully restored featuring blue tweed upholstered seat and back with black leather armrests. A hand...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
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Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Pair Adrian Pearsall Angular Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Simply scrumptious pair of Adrian Pearsall angular and sculptural lounge chair. I really feel like I can not fully describe the deliciousness of this rare pair of chairs by Mr. Pears...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
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Upholstery, Walnut
Set Four Adrian Pearsall White Lacquered Dining Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning set of four Adrian Pearsall white lacquered dining chairs. These chairs retain their original white lacquered finish in very nice c...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
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Faux Leather, Wood
Rare Adrian Pearsall Armchair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
A Rare Adrian Pearsall armchair.
Some wear to the original finish. I will apply some basic scratch remover to clean up. Upholstery is original and will most likely require reupho...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
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Wood
Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Brown Lounge Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Striking pair of Mid Century Classi Walnut framed lounge chairs upholstered in a Chestnut brown fabric with a slight gold metallic thread. New upholstery and padding. Mint Restored f...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
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Upholstery, Walnut
Unusual and Rare Pair of Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Etageres
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual and rare pair of Adrian Pearsall Brutalist etageres. Very hard to find one but to have a pair-oh my. Please see our huge selection of other p...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
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Glass, Resin
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pasadena, TX
A beautiful and pristine Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Chair.
The chair features solid rosewood base and armres...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
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Fabric, Rosewood
Pair of #104C Lounge Chairs by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of iron lounge chairs, model #104C, by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Seat and back have been recovered in a Sandra Jordan Prima Alpaca fawn bouclé and armrests covered...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
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Iron
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Model 108-C Wave Chaise
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
A gorgeous mid century modern wave chaise designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Model 108-C.
Curvaceous and stylish lounge newly upholstered in a fine ivory boucle fabri...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
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Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Walnut "Wave" Rocking Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This vintage chaise lounge is a stunning piece of furniture designed by Adrian Pearsall in the 1960s and manufactured by Craft Associates. This chaise has been refinished and reuphol...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
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Fabric, Walnut
Sculptural curved cloud sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs, USA 1980s.
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hastings, GB
Stunning sculptural curved cloud sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs, USA 1980s. The original raspberry red (or lipstick red?) ultrasuede upholstery is in great condition for...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
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Ultrasuede
Walnut Side Table, Glass Top, by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, c. 1960
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a newly restored side table designed by the incomparable Adrian Pearsall in the late 1950's and crafted by Craft Associates in the early 1960's. Featuring a base made fro...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
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Glass, Walnut
Newly upholstered Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa in custom fabric by Case Studies
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful sofa is newly upholstered in a custom fabric by Berlin based textile studio Case Studies. Sculpted wooden legs and cutaway seat back add t...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Adrian Pearsall “Jacks” Coffee Table
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
Elegant black lacquered coffee table. Designed by Adrian Pearsall and named the “Jacks” coffee table. The stingray glass top is original with curved end details that make the piece m...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
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Glass, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Sculptural 4-Door Sideboard Credenza
By Adrian Pearsall, Paul Evans
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stunning brutalist credenza designed by Adrian Pearsall in the manner of Paul Evans having 4 doors with a single center top drawer and ample shelf storage. Sculpted resin over wood...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Lounge Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of lounge chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall and made by Craft Associates. New black leather upholstery with Pearsall's signature walnut sculptural bases.
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1950s American Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
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Leather, Walnut
Mid Century Wood and Glass Coffee Table Designed by Adrian Pearsall c 1970's
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century coffee table designed by Adrian Pearsall circa 1970's. The table features a thick tinted glass top, which slips into the architectural walnut frame. This exa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
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Smoked Glass, Wood
Pair of Cloud Lounge Chairs by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of iconic cloud lounge chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates and ready for restoration with COM. A matching cloud sofa is also available for purchase separat...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
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Walnut
Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Francisco, CA
An iconic Cloud sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates and ready for restoration with COM. A pair of matching Cloud lounge chairs are also available for purchase separ...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Walnut Base Swivel Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
All original magnificent mid-century Adrian Pearsall swivel lounge chair with in blue velvet. The chairs features a swivel rocker ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
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Velvet
Vintage Pair of Solid Walnut and Glass Jacks End Tables by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern pair of side tables designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960s. The supporting base is made of sculptural solid walnut with a curved triangular ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
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Glass, Walnut
1960s Midcentury Gondola Sofa in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Amazing sofa with the coolest lines. In the manner of Adrian Pearsall but no tags to indicate so. Use as is or redo in your favorite fabric. The plinth base is painted wood.
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1960s Space Age Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Model-2026 "Cloud" Chaise Lounge for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adrian pearsall model-2026 "Cloud" chaise lounge for Craft Associates.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringin...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
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Foam, Walnut
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Sofa Loveseat Adrian Pearsall Style Scandinavian
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Basel, BS
Solid Teak frame Original Danish Mid Century Modern very long Gondola Sofa.
This design is pleasing to the eye and versatile in a Mid Century, Post Modern, as well as Modern decor. ...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
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Teak
Rare Adrian Pearsall Platform Gondola Sofa & End Tables Model 2905
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This very rare platform gondola sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates (model 2905) features a gently curved seat that rests on a platform ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Round Coffee Table
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associatesmid century walnut round coffee table
This table measures: 42 wide x 42 deep x 17 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Bowtie Console Table / Sculptural Walnut, Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom Seen sculptural walnut and glass console table designed by Adrian Pearsall classic Mid-Century Modern design excellent original condition. Would enhance any modern, contempora...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Gondola Sofa on Boomerang Legs, 1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern gondola sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. The sofa features a solid walnut frame and legs, and it has been recently reupholster...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Wave chaise by Adrian Pearsall. Fully restored and reupholstered in mohair.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Teak and Glass End Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Danish Teak and glass End Table. Hand rubbed finish. Superior grain.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Adrian Pearsall furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Adrian Pearsall furniture 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 Adrian Pearsall furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Adrian Pearsall were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Florence Knoll, Harvey Probber, and Craft Associates. Prices for Adrian Pearsall furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $499 and can go as high as $34,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,862.
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Questions About Adrian Pearsall Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To pronounce Adrian Pearsall, say "A-dree-an PEER-sall." Pearsall was an American architect and furniture designer. He was born on September 18, 1925, in Trumansburg, New York, and he died on September 6, 2011, in Upper Makefield Township, Pennsylvania. You'll find a collection of Adrian Pearsall furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022One way to identify an Adrian Pearsall is to consider the materials used. A genuine Adrian Pearsall will feature real wood, glass and metal, while imitations often use cheaper materials like composites and plastics. Pearsall didn't sign his work, so items that show his signature are unlikely to be authentic. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted Adrian Pearsall furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Most Adrian Pearsall furniture was handmade. Although wood composites and plastics gained popularity during the period, Pearsall preferred to build his pieces from genuine wood, glass and metal. Walnut wood was one of his most commonly used materials. Shop a range of Adrian Pearsall furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Adrian Pearsall did not usually sign his work. One way to identify his work is to examine the materials. Pearsall only used genuine wood, glass and metal. Pieces that feature wood composites or plastics aren't genuine. His pieces reflect characteristics of the atomic style, often flaunting smooth lines, graceful curves and asymmetrical details. On 1stDibs, find a variety of expertly vetted Adrian Pearsall furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Adrian Pearsall did work for Bassett, designing tables and seating. He also manufactured his own designs through his company Craft Associates. He founded his workshop in 1952 in Pennsylvania. The company exists today but no longer has an affiliation with Pearsall. Find a selection of Adrian Pearsall on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To authenticate an Adrian Pearsall sofa, focus on the frame. A genuine Pearsall piece will have a solid wood frame because the designer never used wood composites. Original upholstery tends to show off bright, solid colors. However, many authentic Adrian Pearsall sofas come reupholstered. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted Adrian Pearsall sofas.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To begin to authenticate an Adrian Pearsall table, closely examine the materials. Authentic pieces will contain no plastics or composite woods, as Pearsall only worked with genuine wood, metal and glass. Also, you won't find a signature or mark on a real Adrian Pearsall table. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Adrian Pearsall tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, Adrian Pearsall designed lamps. Most of his lighting designs were floor lamps produced by the manufacturer Modeline during the 1960s. Many have not survived the years.
Pearsall is a revered mid-century modern designer. He gave his imagination free rein, and his flamboyant, eye-catching styles are icons of what has become known as “Atomic Age” design.
Find vintage mid-century modern lighting on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Like other designers working in the atomic style, Adrian Pearsall typically used fabric upholstery. Generally, the upholstery was a bright color, and solids were more common than patterns. Often, Adrian Pearsall sofas and chairs being sold today do not feature original upholstery because the fabric tends to wear out before the frame. You'll find a selection of Adrian Pearsall furniture on 1stDibs.
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