Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates Inc.
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Gladstone, NJ
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates Inc.
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates Inc.
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Gladstone, NJ
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates Inc.
Upholstery, Wood
Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud' Sofa in Walnut
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Cloud' sofa, walnut, fabric, United States, 1950s Adrian Pearsall's "Cloud" sofa, crafted in the 1950s in the United States, is a stunning example of mid-century m...
Fabric, Walnut
$23,160Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa, Faux Snow Leopard, Walnut Base
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa, reimagined as an expansive sectional, embodies ultimate comfort and sculptural boldness.
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud' Sofa in Illustrative Fabric
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Crafts Associations, cloud sofa, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s The Cloud sofa by Adrian Pearsall features a long, asymmetrical seat defined by sinuous, sc...
Fabric, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic long-frame sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall, featuring his signature gently arcing silhouette and tapered walnut legs.
Fabric, Walnut
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa in Walnut for Craft Associates 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Troy, MI
Cloud sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates USA circa 1960s Special order model 3600 with left side chaise configuration Flowing silhouette with curved backrest and ...
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Cloud Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, 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 what we call restored vintage condition.
Upholstery, Wood
MCM Adrian Pearsall Kidney Shape Cloud Sofa Newly Reupholstered
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Kidney Shape Cloud Sofa Newly Reupholstered in “Silver Mist” Patterned Italian Mohair A stunning example of iconic Mid-Century Modern design, this...
Mohair
Mid-Century Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century Cloud sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960s.
Fabric, Bouclé, Foam, Wood, Walnut
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Faux Leather, Wood
"Cloud" Sofa in Velvet & Walnut, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, 1970's
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and iconic "Cloud" sofa designed by the influential Adrian Pearsall.
Velvet, Walnut
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.
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern "Cloud" Walnut Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elevate your living space with this extraordinary vintage Cloud sofa, an iconic creation by celebrated architect and designer Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates.
Fabric, Walnut
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.
Bouclé, Maple
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, 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 height of 13.5 and arm height of 21 inches Great...
Upholstery, Wood
Serpentine Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Fraser, MI
Serpentine Cloud Two Piece Sectional Sofa. Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates.
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa, America, circa 1960
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Culver City, CA
Adrian Pearsall cloud sofa, America, circa 1960.
Mohair, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
condition This Adrian Pearsall cloud sofa is in excellent restored condition.
Mohair, Walnut
Sold
H 25.5 in W 111 in D 29 in
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa Craft Associates style Milo Baughman Dunbar
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceptional Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates. This is in original fabric.
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates Inc.
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Specifications: Walnut, high grade foam, velvet. Condition: This Adrian Pearsall cloud sofa for Craft Associates is completely restored to its original integrity.
Velvet, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Comfort Designs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very stylized Cloud shaped sofa with sculptural layered look in a very retro kidney shape with great back rolls manufactured by the Comfort Designs Furniture company founded in the...
Upholstery
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa in New Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dallas, TX
Fully restored and stunning cloud sofa by Adrian Pearsall. In two pieces. New upholstery in a beautiful fabric by Ligne Roset.
Upholstery, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa after Milo Baughman
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Southampton, NJ
Biomorphic curved Postmodern sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall. Very comfortable and attractive design. Original upholstery has a large stain on one side of the cushion. Reupholstery...
Cotton, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Comfort Designs, 1970
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Adrian Pearsall cloud sectional/sofa for Comfort Designs, 1970.
Upholstery
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa in Bouclé, Model 2834-S, C. 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Westport, CT
Cloud floating sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1950s.
Bouclé, Walnut
Sold
H 30 in W 84 in D 41 in
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Comfort Designs Newly Upholstered in Slate Gray
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Hartford, CT
Newly upholstered this week in a luxurious slate gray cotton blend fabric, this Pearsall seven foot sofa has the lines, scale and comfort that make it so coveted. It is one of two id...
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Sold
H 30 in W 84 in D 41 in
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Comfort Designs Newly Upholstered in Slate Gray
Located in West Hartford, CT
Newly upholstered in a luxurious slate gray cotton blend fabric, this Pearsall seven-foot sofa has the curved silhouette, scale and comfort that make it so coveted.
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Sold
H 30 in W 84 in D 41 in
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Comfort Designs Newly Upholstered in Slate Gray
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Hartford, CT
Newly upholstered this week in a luxurious slate gray cotton blend fabric, this Pearsall seven-foot sofa has the lines, scale and comfort that make it so coveted.
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Kidney Shaped Cloud Sofa for Comfort Designs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Adrian Pearsall cloud sofa for Comfort Designs. Stacked kidney shape.
Upholstery
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sectional Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Fulton, CA
Impressive 2 piece sectional "Cloud" sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall. Lower cushions are reversible.
Fabric
Adrian Pearsall Large L-Shape "Cloud" Sofa, 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Coronado, CA
Adrian Pearsall 'Model 3600-8' "Cloud" for Craft Associates, circa 1970.
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair or Single Vintage Adrian Pearsall Kidney Cloud Curved Sofas
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage 1980s Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs curved, Kidney shaped, cloud sofas.
Upholstery
1950s Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Cloud Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Raleigh, NC
Quite possibly our favorite couch designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates circa 1950s.
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
Sold
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 35.83 in
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.
Ultrasuede
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Cloud Kidney Shaped Sofas
By Adrian Pearsall, Comfort Designs, Inc.
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Wonderful pair of kidney shaped sofas designed by Adrian Pearsall and made by Comfort Designs. These sofas have a beautiful curvaceous and sculptural design and the original two-tone...
Fabric
Sold
H 32 in W 87 in D 40 in
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Cloud Kidney Shaped Sofa, One Available
By Comfort Designs, Inc., Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Wonderful pair of kidney shaped sofas designed by Adrian Pearsall and made by Comfort Designs. These sofas have a beautiful curvaceous and sculptural design and the original two-tone...
Fabric
Adrian Pearsall Cloud 12 Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Long and Low ultra sleek Adrian Pearsall designed Platform sofa manufactured by Thayer Coggin. The sofa was designed in a way that gives the illusion that it is resting on one long s...
Steel
Sold
H 30 in W 84 in D 41 in
Matching Pearsall Comfort Design Cloud Sofas New Upholstered in Slate Gray, Pair
By Adrian Pearsall, Comfort Designs, Inc.
Located in West Hartford, CT
Newly upholstered in a luxurious slate gray cotton blend fabric, this set of two matching Adrian Pearsall Cloud seven foot sofas have the lines, scale and comfort that make them so c...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 30 in W 84 in L 30 in
Matching Pearsall Comfort Design Cloud Sofas New Upholstered in Slate Gray, Pair
By Adrian Pearsall, Comfort Designs, Inc.
Located in West Hartford, CT
Newly upholstered in a luxurious slate gray cotton blend fabric, this set of two matching Adrian Pearsall Cloud seven foot sofas have the lines, scale and comfort that make them so c...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 58 in D 36 in
"Cloud" 2026CL Chaise Lounge Sofa, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare Model 2026CL chaise lounge sofa designed by the incomparable Adrian Pearsall, this iconic "Cloud" sofa is the epitome of functional art.
Bouclé
Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in San Francisco, CA
An iconic Cloud sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates and ready for restoration with COM.
Walnut
Iconic Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud" Sofa, c 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Westport, CT
Iconic low-profile "Cloud" sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates.
Wool, Walnut
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.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 21.26 in W 129.93 in D 51.19 in
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa in fabric and walnut, United States, 1960’s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Crafts Associations, cloud sofa, fabric and wood, United States, 1960s The cloud sofa features a long, asymmetrical seat with sinuous lines by Adrian Pearsall.
Fabric, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Cloud Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates cloud sofa circa mid 1960's.
Bouclé
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Cloud Sectional Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, 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 arm height of 19 inches All pieces ...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 31 in W 88 in D 45 in
Vintage Postmodern Adrian Pearsall Kidney Shaped Cloud Sofa For Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Postmodern Adrian Pearsall Kidney Shaped Cloud Sofa for Upholstery The Vintage Postmodern Adrian Pearsall Kidney Shaped Cloud Sofa is a striking piece that embodies mid-cent...
Upholstery
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Cloud Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Westport, CT
An impressive and very comfortable low profile sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1950s. Walnut legs fully restored. Newly upholstered in stripped velvet.
Walnut, Velvet
Sold
H 31.5 in W 124 in D 72 in
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.
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates mid-century cloud sofa.
Upholstery, Wood
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 velvet upholstery in Atlantic Blue. Condition: ...
Velvet
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa in Taupe Mohair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The plush mohair on this sleek refurbished Adrian Pearsall cloud sofa is the color of a Weimaraner.
Mohair, Upholstery, Wood
Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful 1960s Adrian Pearsall cloud sofa for Craft associates.
Fabric, Walnut
Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautiful curved 'cloud' sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall and made by Craft Associates.
Mid-Century Danish Modern Adrian Pearsall Sofa
Located in St. Louis, MO
Very nice mid-century Adrian Pearsall cloud curved sofa. Beautiful white upholstery with teak wood legs.
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hadley, MA
Model 3600-8 craft associates "cloud" sofa, circa 1970, designed by Adrian Pearsall.
Mid-Century Danish Modern Adrian Pearsall Sofa
Located in St. Louis, MO
Very nice mid-century Adrian Pearsall cloud curved sofa. Beautiful white upholstery with teak wood legs.
$10,995
H 27.5 in W 102 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Sculpted Gondola Sofa 2408
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates sculptural sofa 2408 Offered is a beautifully all original 'Gondola' sofa (model 2408) designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft A...
Upholstery, Walnut
Modernist Sculpted Walnut Gondola Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
The aptly named Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa is bold in its design, so clearly translating the character of a Venetian gondola to create a unique silhouette in a sophisticated living...
Fabric, Walnut
$21,413 / item
H 29.53 in W 98.43 in D 33.47 in
De Sede DS-707 Sofa in Atom Kvadrat Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-707 is the modern composition of handmade leather and contemporary design. The flowing, soft transitions combine the postmodern era of Swiss furniture design with the clear op...
Upholstery
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sectional Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Gladstone, NJ
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sectional Sofa Sectional consist of 6 pieces plus two ottomans. Multiple sections of sofa retain Craft Assoc. labels. Each ottoman measures- 3...
Upholstery
$34,500
H 28.15 in W 124.41 in D 67.72 in
Adrian Pearsall Grand Boomerang Sofa in Grey Pierre Frey Bouclé
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 'Boomerang' sofa, model '1600-S', Pierre Frey 'Louison' bouclé, walnut, United States, 1960s This exceptional Boomerang sofa, designed by Adria...
Bouclé, Walnut
$17,000
H 31.5 in W 61 in D 33.5 in
Malatesta & Mason Three-Seater Mid-Century Italian Sofa in Pierre Frey Velvet
By Malatesta and Mason
Located in New York, NY
An iconic expression of postwar Italian design, this rare three-seater sofa by Malatesta & Mason embodies the sculptural refinement and modern elegance that defined the 1960s. Combin...
Velvet, Oak
Mid Century Modern Josef Otmar Gondola Sofa
By Otmar, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
Exceptional mid-century modern gondola sofa by celebrated designer Josef Otmar, featuring his signature flowing lines and masterful woodworking. This stunning piece showcases the sc...
Upholstery, Walnut
1980s Cloud Sofa, attributed to Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a stunning curvaceous sofa, circa 1980s, attributed to the Weiman company (though label no longer present). We offer this gorgeous sofa in the original fabric but could be...
Fabric, Wood
$6,500
H 27 in W 100 in D 34 in
Mid Century Fully Restored Adrian Pearsall Style Gondola Sofa c.1960's
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern Gondola Sofa in the Style of Adrian Pearsall c.1960’s. Fully restored top to bottom, all new foam, and upholstered in quality dark teal chenille fabric. Walnut tri...
Chenille, Walnut
$44,800
H 29.14 in W 100.01 in D 27.96 in
Mid-Century Modern 801 Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The 1950s proved to be politically and economically favorable to initiatives related to industrial production. The Polish naturalized Brazilian architect, Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020)...
Rosewood, Fabric
$17,021
H 31.5 in W 102.37 in D 34.26 in
Adrian Pearsall 'Gondola Sofa' in Brown Fabric for Craft Associates, USA, 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Berlin, DE
A long, low sofa with Pearsall’s characteristic open structure, the iconic model 2408 pairs generous upholstered volumes with a sculptural walnut frame. Its partly open back and angl...
Upholstery, Walnut
Large Scale Boomerang Sofa, by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Adrian Pearsall's famous "boomerang" sofa, this mrare model constructed of recently polished walnut, and supporting a freshly upholstered back and seat done in a grey boucle fabric. ...
Walnut
$8,450
H 25 in W 78 in D 33.5 in
Rare Three Seat Platform Sofa, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, c. 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by the incomparable Adrian Pearsall, this iconic platform sofa is the epitome of functional art. Audacious in it's scope, shape and materials used this three-seater sofa is ...
Fabric, Walnut
$15,821
H 32.29 in W 124.02 in D 40.16 in
Moncloud Sofa by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina, Modern Italian Design
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Moncloud Sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola. Manufactured by Cassina (Italy) THE FUTURE IN A SOFA A generous, welcoming refuge that celebrates comfort and hospitality. Designed by ...
Upholstery
$5,895
H 27.75 in W 105 in D 32.5 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Gondola Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Gondola Sofa This sofa measures: 105 wide x 32.5 deep x 27.75 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 20 inch...
Upholstery, Walnut
$9,995
H 30.5 in W 102.75 in D 32.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Gondola Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern Adrian Pearsall walnut gondola sofa for Craft Associates, USA, 1960s. Model 2404-S exemplifies Adrian Pearsall's ability to merge architectural thinking with sculp...
Fabric, Walnut
$9,000 / set
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 4
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, ivory canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of four. The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed o...
Canvas, Walnut
Bronze MFA Bench by American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner
By David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
An awarding winning bronze studio crafted bench by American artist, David N. Ebner. MFA stands for Museum of Fine Arts and located in Boston, MA. This piece has a wonderful Asian el...
Bronze
Diö Slöjd, Table Lamp, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood table lamp produced by Diö Slöjd, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.25"H x 7.5"W x 3.5"D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 8" Top Diameter x 10" Bottom Diameter x...
Wood
$15,079 / set
H 28.75 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Italian Armchairs by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1930s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Paris, FR
A set of two Italian collectible vintage armchairs first designed by Gio Ponti for manufacturing company Casa e Giardino in the late 1930s. They have been reupholstered in a white fa...
Fabric, Mahogany
$5,026 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 5 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Brass Shades
By Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This stunning bespoke brass chandelier is cleverly designed to work perfectly with lower ceilings. It features five rotating arms with a minimum height of 28 in. (70 cm). The arms ar...
Metal, Brass
Handblown Murano Glass Candelabra Multicolored, circa 1940
By Murano 5
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Handblown Murano glass candelabra, multicolored, circa 1940, Baroque style, five-arm candelabra with multicolored applied decoration, materials: glass and wood, wired for electricity...
Blown Glass
Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Discover the allure of French craftsmanship with this charming and compact oak buffet from the 1940s. Despite its smaller size, this piece exudes timeless elegance and showcases the ...
Oak
White 1930s Glamour Bakelite Telephone by Bell Systems
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage white bakelite 1930s glamor telephone made by Bell Systems for the Western Electric company. This phone is present in many Hollywood Glamor films of the 1930s.
Bakelite
James de Wulf Concrete Ping Pong Table
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
James de Wulf custom contemporary concrete Ping-Pong Table. Regulation sized with acid stained center line and carbon fiber reinforcement. Add seating to welcome guests as a dining...
Concrete, Stainless Steel
$7,400
H 28 in W 81.75 in D 39 in
Danish 1940s Large Curved Banana Shape Sofa in Original Green Mohair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large banana shaped or curved sofa made in Denmark, circa 1940. This sofa will make strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and with large bun feet providing a...
Wool, Beech
Art Deco Standing Ashtray with Illuminating Light
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning Art Deco standing ash tray having blue glass. Polished nickel frame having three blue glass ash trays with covers.
$3,809 / set
H 27.56 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Customised in Rusberry Velvet
Located in PARIS, FR
When French designer Michel Ducaroy presented the Togo to Ligne Roset in 1973, he described it as "a tube of toothpaste folded back on itself." A graduate of the École des Beaux-Arts...
Velvet, Foam
$1,375 / item
H 34 in W 18 in D 26 in
Outdoor Dining Upholstered Side Chair Powder Coated Stainless Steel Sunbrella
By Heather Ashton Design
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Inspired by the simplicity of Mid-Century design, the fay dining chair is created using a stainless steel powder coated frame and specialized outdoor foam. The design is minimal and ...
Stainless Steel
Duplex Dresser in Black & Red lacquer
Located in Ridgewood, NY
The Duplex dresser is a perfect combination of function and modern minimal design. Its slim and clean profile is ideal for small spaces. Four deep drawers and a hanging space provide...
Wood, Lacquer
Country French Provincial Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous country French provincial farmhouse dining table featuring a bleached oak or limed finish. The table has a thick plank top supported by a trestle base. The trestle is conjoi...
Iron
Apparatus Studio Median 1 surface mount 11" Aged Brass and Alabaster
By APPARATUS
Located in Vancouver, BC
The translucent alabaster planes of the median shapes are intersected by a fluted brass form, referencing traditional Middle Easter Jewellery while pushing it through a futurist lens...
Alabaster, Brass
Adrian Pearsall designed some of the most exuberant and expressive American chairs, sofas and other 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 had a gift for tables, too, 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, Pearsall had flair, and his work adds an attention-getting, sculptural exclamation point to any décor.
Find vintage Adrian Pearsall sofas, armchairs, coffee tables and other furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.