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Cloud Sofa

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The early days of Craft Associates— the furniture company founded in 1952 by Adrian Pearsall (1925–2011) — took shape in his mother-in-law’s duplex. There, the American architect and designer would build pieces while his wife, Dorie, would manage purchase orders and invoices. Even if the Pennsylvania-based operation was at first limited to the confines of an apartment, the company afforded Pearsall the opportunity to bring to life his residential furniture designs, such as his revered low-profile Cloud sofa, one of the contributions to mid-century modern furniture design for which Pearsall is recognized today and among the initial concepts for the now-legendary furniture company he founded. 

Pearsall studied architectural engineering at the University of Illinois and graduated in 1950. With the founding of his Craft Associates two years later, he helped usher in the Atomic Age of design, and his work, making use of natural materials and conceived with comfort in mind, was widely appealing to a postwar American consumer base. Pearsall frequently used geometric and often flamboyant shapes in his furniture, and the bold concepts were greatly influenced by prominent furniture makers of the era, such as Vladimir Kagan, George Nakashima and Florence Knoll.

Innovative, revolutionary ideas aside — Pearsall also invented the bean bag chair — the maker’s great success lay in his ability to move his flashy designs directly into the mass market, and it wasn’t long before Craft began selling its pieces to department stores in Philadelphia and New York, including Wanamaker’s and Macy’s.

Circa early 1950s, the Cloud sofa’s walnut legs and sinuous shape blended subtle flair with comfort, and its original gently swerving back became a Pearsall signature. These attributes, the permanent back of his sofa and its solid walnut base, are widely known components of his designs from the era as well as through the 1960s. Later, Pearsall integrated the Cloud sofa’s swerving back into his lounge chairs — which featured a similarly long and low gondola silhouette — and used modern fabrics in rich color combinations that boldly embraced the Atomic Age. Today, Pearsall’s designs are licensed to Restoration Hardware.

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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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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 'Cloud' Sofa, circa 1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare and sought-after 'Cloud' Mid-Century Modern sofa is by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in circa 1960. This amazing collectors piece is being offered as a pre-restorati...
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Mid-Century Modern Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, 1970s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and iconic "Cloud" sofa designed by the influential Adrian Pearsall. Audacious in it's scope, shape and materials used this sofa is a true American masterpiece. Wi...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud Sofa This sofa measures: 123 wide x 70 deep x 30.75 inches high, with a seat heigh...
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Original Adrian Pearsall Platform Boomerang Sofa 2300-S for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
What's better than vintage original? Upholstery that actually works for today's decorators. This original two-tone fabric combination has a timeless designer style. The nubby blue...
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Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa in Excellent Original Condition, ca. 1960’s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional example of the work of Adrian Pearsall, this sofa is in excellent original condition showing only light cosmetic wear normal and consistent with age. Rarely seen Cloud so...
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Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Cloud Sectional Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Cloud Sectional Sofa This sectional sofa measures: 128 wide x 71 deep x 23 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Two-Piece Curved Sectional
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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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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Chenille

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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Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Cloud Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall mid century cloud sofa Sofa measures: 124 wide x 72 deep x 31.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in wh...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Outstanding Adrian Pearsall Boom-a-range Cloud Sofa Craft Associates Mid-Century
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Model 3600-8 Craft Associates "Cloud" sofa, circa 1970, designed by Adrian Pearsall. Having graceful undulating curves. One-piece cushion. Sofa floats above a matte black recessed pl...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Faux Leather, 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 Lounge Chairs

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