Adrian Pearsall Seating
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 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 Seating
Materials
Faux Leather
Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Rocking Chair for Craft Associates Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Adrian Pearsall walnut rocking chair for Craft Associates. This fabulous sculptural rocker is in great restored condition. The high end woven turquoise upholstery and foa...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Fantastic Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Swivel King Chair, Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Adrian Pearsall tall back swivel king chair. This is one of our favorite designs by Mr. Pearsall-so fun and comfortable.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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 Seating
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Walnut, Fabric
Pair of Vintage Pearsall Chairs with Laser-Cut Butterflies on Hide
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
American designer Adrian Pearsall is renowned for his trademark “Atomic Age” look that made his furniture all the rage in the 1950s and 1960s, and a sought-after collectible today. We took the chair in a new direction...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Seating
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Hide, Walnut
Super Rare Adrian Pearsall Swivel Ottoman Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Super rare Adrian Pearsall swivel ottoman. We have never seen another one of these wonderful ottomans and just love it.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural walnut lounge chairs by Adrian Pearsall .Beautiful three-leg sculpted walnut base, diamond wedge molded top, reupholstered in what appea...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Seating
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Fabric, Walnut
Two-Toned High-Back Adrian Pearsall Swivel Chair in Velvet, 1960s, USA
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous two-toned blue velvet Adrian Pearsall high-back swivel chairs in blue velvet. USA, 1960s
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Seating
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Adrian Pearsall sculptural walnut lounge chairs. Wonderful large-scale barrel back chairs with gorgeous sculpted solid walnut legs. The organic walnut legs criss-cross underneath and are really quite nice. I know you...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Seating
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Upholstery, Walnut
Lovely Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely labeled Adrian Pearsall tall back lounge chair. This chair will need to be re-upholstered, the fabric is worn and foam in seat is hard but the original black lacquered finish ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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 Seating
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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 Seating
Materials
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 Seating
Materials
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 Seating
Materials
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 Seating
Materials
Wood
Spectacular Pair of Adrian Pearsall High Back Chairs Mid-Century Danish Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Classic Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates model #2056-c high back chairs. The chairs have been newly upholstered in a iced turquoise woven Kravet fabric.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of #104C Lounge Chairs by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
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 Seating
Materials
Iron
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 Seating
Materials
Ultrasuede
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century 2466-C Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time with this stunning example of Mid Century Modern design - an authentic Model 2466-C Lounge Chair, conceived by the celebrated designer Adrian Pearsall. Known for hi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, 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 Seating
Materials
Velvet
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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Cloud Lounge Chairs by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
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 Seating
Materials
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 Seating
Materials
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Model-2026 "Cloud" Chaise Lounge for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
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 Seating
Materials
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 Seating
Materials
Teak
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates Inc.
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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 Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Adrian Pearsall seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Adrian Pearsall seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of resin and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Adrian Pearsall seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Dunbar, Craft Associates, and Thayer Coggin. Prices for Adrian Pearsall seating 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 $5,825.
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Questions About Adrian Pearsall Seating
- 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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