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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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Period: 1950s
Creator: Adrian Pearsall
Adrian Pearsall 'Gondola Sofa' in Brown Fabric for Craft Associates, USA, 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Berlin, DE
Iconic sofa model 2408 / 'Gondola' sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 1950s. One of the sofa's distinctive features is its beautiful open structure with a partly open back...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Dramatic Modernist Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall.Sculptural Walnut Base.
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Dramatic Modernist Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall.Sculptural Walnut Base.. Classic Mid Century Modern design,, Wonderful form,, great lines, Extremely comfortable, Retains original ...
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1950s American Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

Seldom seen Adrian Pearsall 104-C Iron Lounge Chair Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
A stunning, rare , stylish and super comfortable Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates iron frame armchair in original fabric...Signed with the Craft Associates tag.Hand delivery avai...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture

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Iron

A documented Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates model 102-R upholstered daybed
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A documented Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates model 102-R upholstered daybed having an enameled steel frame with beech wood back support . This daybed is an early example of one of the first designs ever made by Pearsall at his first factory located at 296 Madison Street in Wilkes Barre...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture

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Steel

Adrian Pearsall Pair of Purple Armchairs in Velvet Him and Her
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of armchairs by Adrian Pearsall from the 1950s. The pair is part of a duet called: Him and Her, in fact the different sizes of the pair are de...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

Adrian Pearsall 1209-C Craft Associates Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in New York, NY
Model 1209-C for Craft Associates. Walnut, cane back, upholstery. Seat has been re-done in Raf Simons for Kvadrat fabric. Good condition, some wear on walnut structure. Strap...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Francisco, CA
An iron-framed gondola sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Fully restored. The frame is newly powder coated in black. ...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture

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Iron

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

Set 4 Modernist High Back Walnut Dining Chairs by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of 4 Modernist High Back Walnut Dining Chairs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Classic style and design. Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en route from Bu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall For Craft Associates Sectional Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid-century modern sectional sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall and made by Craft Associates. Two 6ft sections that can be positioned end to end for a long sofa or used as two separ...
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1950s American Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Wing Chair by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous form created by Adrian Pearsall. Walnut base and structure of the chair is in very good condition. Original fabric is worn and faded needing an update. Labeled Craft Associa...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture

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Walnut, Fabric

Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Turquoise Sofa Daybed with Built-in End Table
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Hartford, CT
Authentic Adrian Pearsall pieces are some of his most dramatic creations. They also need space! Magnificent and coveted Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates sofa with walnut front...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture

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Iron

Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Rare Model 920-CS Sofa with Cane Arms
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare Adrian Pearsall sofa that has cane arms, circa late 1950s. Gorgeous lines and proportions. The wood could use a little reconditioning and the fabric, which is not original and i...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture

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Fabric, Textile, Cane, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Danish Rocking Chair by Adrian Pearsall Blond Walnut Texture
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Vigonza, Padua
This gorgeous armchair has been polished to shellac and upholstered again with fabric from the 1950s Measure cm: H73\38, W 75, D 80.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture

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Walnut, Upholstery

Midcentury Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sofa Daybed Model 615
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
Authentic Adrian Pearsall pieces are some of his most dramatic creations. They also need space! Magnificent and coveted Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates daybed sofa with walnu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture

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Fabric, Textile, Walnut

Pair of Midcentury Armchairs by Adrian Pearsall Model Capitan in Skin, 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of armchairs designed by Adrian Pearsall from the 1950s. The armchairs are the famous "Capitan" model. Their structure is in Mahogany wood. While its upholstery is in Bo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture

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Mahogany, Leather

Rare "Crescent" Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Adrian Pearsall in Cowhide
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
The rare "Crescent" lounge chair with matching ottoman, also known as the "Grasshopper" chair, model 745-LB, by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, features an elongated sinuous bo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture

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Wood

Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Sofa with Marble End Table Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Hartford, CT
Authentic Adrian Pearsall pieces are some of his most dramatic creations. They also need space! Magnificent and coveted signed Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates sofa with walnu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture

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Walnut, Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Black Adrian Pearsall for Craft Armchair Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A stunning, rare and super comfortable Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates armchair in original black vinyl. Signed.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture

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Faux Leather

Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates Inc.
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Dallas, TX
An impressive and very comfortable low profile "Cloud Sofa" designed by the iconic American architect and furniture designer Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1950s. More t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

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Adrian Pearsall Sofa with Travertine Side Tables for Craft Associates
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Expertly Restored Adrian Pearsall Armless Gondola Sofa for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Medina, OH
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Vintage Walnut "Boomerang" Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
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Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates Inc.
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Dallas, TX
An impressive and very comfortable low profile "Cloud Sofa" designed by the iconic American architect and furniture designer Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1950s. More t...
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Adrian Pearsall, Lounge Chair, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and beige fabric lounge chair designed by Adrian Pearsall and produced by Craft Associates, USA, 1950s. 15.5” seat height Condition: vintage fabric in fair condition.
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Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Model 2408-S Sofa
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Mid-century sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. This 2408-S model sofa or often referred to as the “gondola sofa” was made circa 1950s. The sculpted walnut base st...
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1950s Original Walnut Adrian Pearsall Jacks Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Bensalem, PA
Mid-Century Modern atomic walnut and elliptical glass sculptural cocktail table Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates circa 1950s. Come with new glass.
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Adrian Pearsall Wingback Lounge Chair and Ottoman
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Located in Chicago, IL
This is the chair you look forward to sitting in after those long days. Cubist inspired lounge chair and ottoman designed by Adrian Pearsall. Streamlined wingback lounge chair with c...
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Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chair, Walnut, USA 1950s
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1950s Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Cloud Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
Quite possibly our favorite couch designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates circa 1950s. The cloud sofa is long, but low profile. The back is shorter in comparison to other sofas, but allows for more visibility in the room. We reupholstered this sofa in an off-white silver bouclé...
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1950s, Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Cloud Chair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
Matching “cloud” chair to the “cloud” sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates circa 1950s. We reupholstered the chair in a bouclé fabric ...
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Vintage Compass Dining Table Model No. 2458 - T48 Designed by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Houston, TX
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Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Cocktail Table by Adrian Pearsall
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Located in Port Jervis, NY
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Vintage Sculptural Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge for Craft Associates
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Adrian Pearsall 'Gondola Sofa' by Craft Associates, Fully Restored
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Utrecht, NL
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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.
Questions About Adrian Pearsall Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To 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, 2022
    One 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, 2022
    Most 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, 2022
    No, 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, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2022
    To 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, 2022
    To 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, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2022
    Like 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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