Adrian Pearsall

American, 1925-2011

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.

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Average Sold Price

$4,682

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Expertly Restored-Adrian Pearsall Model 2450TK Coffee Table for Craft Associates

$3,500

H 15.5 in W 51 in D 27 in

Expertly Restored-Adrian Pearsall Model 2450TK Coffee Table for Craft Associates

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Los Angeles, CA

________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut

Brutalist Strictly Spanish Swivel Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall c. 1960's

$1,800

H 43 in Dm 31.5 in

Brutalist Strictly Spanish Swivel Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall c. 1960's

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Brutalist swivel lounge chair, designed by Adrian Pearsall as part of the Strictly Spanish series. The chair features a scoop form upholstered seat and exaggerated elongated b...

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Adrian Pearsall

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sculptural Rocking Wave-Form Chaise Lounge

$3,200

H 32 in W 38 in D 70 in

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sculptural Rocking Wave-Form Chaise Lounge

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed by Adrian Pearsall, this chaise was made by Craft Associates early in Pearsall's career, around the 1950s. Featuring the now-classic wave form seat and a two-stage carved wa...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

A Pair Of Vintage Mid Century Stacking Tables Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates

$1,800 / set

H 17 in Dm 13.5 in

A Pair Of Vintage Mid Century Stacking Tables Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of classic side tables by Adrian Pearsall, ca' 1960's. Made of walnut, floating top design, could stacked on top of each other. These are original, vintage pieces with beauti...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall

Materials

Walnut

Rare Single Armchair Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 1960s

$3,250

H 29 in W 32.5 in D 30 in

Rare Single Armchair Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 1960s

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Denver, CO

Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, this chair is a unique and very hard-to-find item. It features a single arm that curves across the back with two carved walnut panel...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Walnut

Expertly Restored-Adrian Pearsall Model 2000-S Gondola Sofa for Craft Associates

$10,895

H 30.5 in W 110.5 in D 31.5 in

Expertly Restored-Adrian Pearsall Model 2000-S Gondola Sofa for Craft Associates

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Los Angeles, CA

________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair

$3,295

H 27.5 in W 34.5 in D 34 in

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair This chair measures: 34.5 wide x 34 deep x 27.5 high, with a seat height of 15.75 and arm height/chair clearance...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chaise Lounge by Craft Associates

$4,088

H 24.81 in W 63.78 in D 24.81 in

Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chaise Lounge by Craft Associates

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Chaise longue designed by American designer Adrian Pearsall. The frame is made of walnut, with a beautiful curved shape, and upholstered in white loop pile. The chaise longue has bee...

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Early 2000s American Modern Adrian Pearsall

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

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Adrian Pearsall Sale Prices

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Creation Year

2026	$3,200	Coffee and Cocktail Tables	Glass, Walnut	1950s
2026	$2,043	Coffee and Cocktail Tables	Glass, Walnut	1960
2026	$2,330	Club Chairs	Upholstery, Velvet, Iron, Foam, Oak	circa 1960s
2026	$16,560	Lounge Chairs, Swivel Chairs	Bouclé, Upholstery	1970
2026	$1,895	Sofas	Upholstery, Wood	circa 1960s
2026	$3,150	Lounge Chairs	Upholstery, Walnut	circa 1960s
2026	$3,910	Lounge Chairs	Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut	1960s
2026	$2,000	Coffee and Cocktail Tables	Glass, Smoked Glass, Wood, Rosewood	Circa 1970s
2026	$4,500	Sofas	Fabric, Wood	1960s
2026	$3,000	Coffee and Cocktail Tables	Glass, Wood, Walnut	1960
2026	$1,955	Lowboys, Coffee and Cocktail Tables	Glass, Walnut	1960s
2026	$15,500	Sofas, Sectional Sofas	Brass, Fabric, Walnut	1960s
2026	$34,500	Sofas	Bouclé, Walnut	1960s
2026	$3,700	Rocking Chairs	Upholstery, Wood	1960s
2026	$2,380	End Tables	Walnut	c1970s
2026	$3,960	Coffee and Cocktail Tables	Glass, Hardwood	c1970s
2025	$14,035	Chaise Longues	Upholstery, Walnut	Unknown
2025	$1,620	Club Chairs	Upholstery, Wood	1960/70's
2025	$2,800	Sofas	Upholstery, Wood	1960/70's
2025	$3,420	Coffee and Cocktail Tables	Glass, Wood, Walnut	Circa 1960s

$4,682

Average sold price of items in the past 12 months

$750-$34,500

Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Gondola Sofa

Average Price

$10,153

Number Available

Gondola Sofa

By Adrian Pearsall

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Upholstery

Styles

Mid Century Modern

One look at the furniture of Adrian Pearsall (1925–2011), and it’s easy to intuit that the American mid-century modern designer had a background in architecture. Although Pearsall did, in fact, earn a degree in architectural engineering from the University of Illinois in 1950, he would leave the architecture field just two years later to found his own furniture company. There, his celebrated work — such as the mid-1950s Gondola sofa — continued to retain a daring structural sensibility that n...

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Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa

Average Price

$19,142

Number Available

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By Adrian Pearsall

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Upholstery, Walnut

Styles

Mid Century Modern

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-pro...

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Adrian Pearsall Ribbon Table

Average Price

$3,021

Number Available

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By Adrian Pearsall

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Glass

Styles

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Wave Chaise Longue

Average Price

$6,671

Number Available

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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

How do I identify Adrian Pearsall?
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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.
How do I pronounce Adrian Pearsall?
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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.
Did Adrian Pearsall design lamps?
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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.
How can I authenticate an Adrian Pearsall table?
1 Answer
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.
Did Adrian Pearsall sign his work?
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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.
Did Adrian Pearsall work for Bassett?
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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.
How do I authenticate an Adrian Pearsall sofa?
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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.
How was Adrian Pearsall furniture made?
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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.
What kind of upholstery was used by Adrian Pearsall?
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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.