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Craft Associates Sectional Sofas

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In its inaugural days, iconic mid-century modern furniture brand Craft Associates was largely the work of founder and forward-thinking designer Adrian Pearsall and his wife, Dorie. The pair assembled sexy, stylish furniture in their Pennsylvania basement that they later sold from the back of a truck to the era’s marquee department stores in Philadelphia and New York City.

The New York–born Pearsall (1925–2011) served in the Navy before earning his architectural engineering degree from the University of Illinois in 1950. He abandoned architecture after only a couple of years and turned instead to furniture design, opening Craft Associates in 1952 to sell his sophisticated living room seating, dining room furnishings and more. Flush with dynamic angles and clean lines, Pearsall’s sculptural, expressive designs — coffee tables, luxurious lounge chairs and more — helped define the style of the Atomic Age. With the help of Dorie and working in partnership with his brother Richard, Pearsall oversaw the expansion of Craft Associates into a leading employer of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, with popular furniture including architecturally striking tables as well as plush beanbag chairs.

From Craft, there was Pearsall’s low-slung Gondola sofa, which embraces the sitter with its enveloping, geometrically rich form, his range of glass-topped tables — most boasting provocatively shaped wood slabs that serve as bases — as well as his skinny, high-backed upholstered walnut armchairs. Pearsall drew on his background in architecture for the organic and eye-catching structures of these pieces in addition to his larger scale work. One of his biggest projects was the complete design of his family’s 10,000-square-foot Pennsylvania home in Forty Fort, which boasted an indoor pool, sauna, tennis court and ice cream bar.

After growing his business to 800 employees, Pearsall sold Craft Associates in 1968 to Lane Furniture, which continued producing his pieces into the late 1970s before halting production. With business partner John Graham, Pearsall established a new company, Comfort Designs, in the 1970s, while also devoting time to his lifelong hobbies of sailing and restoring classic yachts.

A company called New Craft Associates revived Pearsall’s brand’s name, referencing mid-century-era furniture design in its current projects while not formally associated with Pearsall or his family. Restoration Hardware has also reissued some of his Craft Associates designs, with Pearsall and his company’s distinctive furniture remaining popular statement pieces adaptable to any home.

Find a range of vintage Craft Associates furniture on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Craft Associates
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates Fully Restored
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
FULLY restored. A true jaw-dropper from every angle. The new faux leopard fur fabric contrasts perfectly with the old-growth walnut and black lacquer trim. Ultra soft to the touch...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Craft Associates Sectional Sofas

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Walnut, Upholstery

Original Adrian Pearsall Platform Boomerang Sofa 2300-S for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is for the sofa alone. The coffee table is sold separately, inquire if interested. What's better than vintage original? Upholstery that actually works for today's deco...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Craft Associates Sectional Sofas

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Metal

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century 2300-S Walnut Boomerang Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates midcentury 2300-S walnut boomerang sofa. This sofa measures: 126 wide x 67 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 18 inches. All piec...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Craft Associates Sectional Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Walnut "Boomerang" Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage walnut “Boomerang” sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the United States, circa 1960s. This sofa has a structurally detailed design where the polygonal...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Craft Associates Sectional Sofas

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Brass

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Two-Piece Curved Sectional
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant Mid-Century Modern two-piece curved sectional designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, c. 1960's. This uncommon design is a true collectors piece, with very few exam...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Craft Associates Sectional Sofas

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Chenille

Adrian Pearsall Signed Craft Associates 2-PC Sectional Sofa 2069-LR
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Hartford, CT
Adrian Pearsall two-piece sectional sofa by Craft Associates, circa 1960s, features a walnut wood frame which could use some conditioning. The sofa comes in two pieces with sea green...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Craft Associates Sectional Sofas

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Fabric, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Sectional Sofa with Slate Ends
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A striking Adrian Pearsall designed sectional sofa with walnut trim and slate end pieces. We’ve been fortunate to have come across a few of these over the years and always appreciate...
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1960s American Vintage Craft Associates Sectional Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut

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Vintage Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Wave Chaise Lounge
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Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Gondola Sofa
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Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Gondola Sofa This sofa measures: 102 wide x 33 deep x 28.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 20.5 inche...
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Expertly Restored Adrian Pearsall Armless Gondola Sofa for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
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The epitome of mid-century modern design is the Armless Gondola designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the 1960s. This specific unit has been expertly restored by Cople...
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Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chair for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair designed by the American designer Adrian Pearsall. The frame of this cocktail lounge chair is made of walnut wood in a beautiful curved shape and upholstered in white chenil...
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Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Cloud Sofa, C. 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Westport, CT
Indulge in luxurious comfort with the Low-Profile Cloud Sofa, a timeless piece designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the mid-20th century. Meticulously restored to its ...
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Bouclé, Maple

Mid Century Sectional Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates c 1960's
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in New York, NY
Architectural two piece sectional sofa, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. The sofa features an angled section, which has a storage cabinet on its end, with a drop down door cover. The other section is straight, making it possible to use the pieces together, as shown, or placed separately if you prefer. This example is in good, vintage estate condition, usable as is, or you can have it reupholstered if you prefer a more finished look. Specific condition report as follows. The knob on the side cabinet door has been replaced using an appropriate mid century knob...
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Floating Back Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A wonderfully long, low and deep upholstered sofa having a floating back and an organic sculptural walnut sled base with a floating frontal stretcher. Reupholstery is recommended.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Craft Associates Sectional Sofas

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Gold Goop Brutalist Loveseat Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Paul Evans, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
You won't find a nicer original version of this Adrian Pearsall Brutalist loveseat sofa anywhere. That's right, this magnificent pink wool fabric was hand picked by the original own...
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Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Gondola Sofa, Fully Restored Midcentury
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding Adrian Pearsall fully restored gondola sofa. This piece has been totally overhauled and reupholstered in vintage lime green wool. The back cushions are also redone in ori...
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Mid-Century Vintage Adrian Pearsall Sofa by Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don’t miss out on this highly unusual and intriguing sofa from the portfolio of American mid-century design master Adrian Pearsall. Manufactured for his Craft Associates brand of Wil...
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Adrian Pearsall Sectional Sofa with Slate Ends
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Palm Springs, CA
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Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Platform Sectional Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Raleigh, NC
This Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates platform sofa has a lot going for it. Sleek plinth base with built in walnut side tables (big bonus points). Black accent base that gives th...
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Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Half Circle Sectional Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
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Original Unrestored Adrian Pearsall Boomerang Sofa by Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Our workshops are backed up, so we're offering this magnificent sofa at wholesale to allow buyer to invest in the restoration. Designers & decorators have a unique opportunity to cus...
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Bench Sofa with Storage Cabinets by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
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Adrian Pearsall for Craft Assoicates Sofa Sectional Two Piece New Upholstery
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 signed Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates sofa with walnu...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Craft Associates Sectional Sofas

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Monumental Adrian Pearsall Sectional Sofa for Craft Associates, 1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hamburg, PA
A monumental Adrian Pearsall sectional sofa for Craft Associates. This sectional sofa can be arranged in multiple configurations, as shown in the images. This sofa is a statement pie...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Craft Associates Sectional Sofas

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Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2-Piece Sectional Cloud Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Southampton, NJ
A vintage two piece L-shaped cloud sectional by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Elegant curves flow along the back. New cotton velv...
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Vintage Walnut "Boomerang" Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Adrian Pearsall "Gondola" Sofa for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
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Wonderful vintage walnut “Gondola” sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960s. This modernist sofa is composed of a sculpted walnut base with lovely elegant l...
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Sectional Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
L shaped sectional by Adrian Pearsall for craft Associates, 1960s. Walnut legs have been restored. Not sure if that is the original orange...
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Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Craft Associates Suede Modular Sectional Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Hartford, CT
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Craft Associates sectional sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Craft Associates sectional sofas are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Craft Associates sectional sofas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sectional sofas by Craft Associates 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 sectional sofas by Paul McCobb, Dunbar, and Edward Wormley. Prices for Craft Associates sectional sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $7,795 and can go as high as $19,495, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $14,495.

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