1970s Attrib. to Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs Rattan Barrel Lounge Chair
By Comfort Designs, Inc.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a round rattan barrel lounge chair attributed to Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs in the
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Pair Of Adrian Pearsall For Comfort Designs Animal Print Swivel Poufs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pearsall for his company, Comfort Designs, Inc.. Adrian Pearsall founded Comfort Designs in the 1970s after
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Stylish Pair Adrian Pearsall Kidney Shaped Curved Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs curved kidney-shaped sofas. Sofas retain
Upholstery
Pair Adrian Pearsall Kidney Shaped Curved Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs curved kidney shaped sofas. Sofas retain
Upholstery
$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
Sensational Pencil Reed Console table Mid Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
designed by Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs. We have several other pieces from this collection by Mr
Rattan, Wood
$3,800Sale Price|20% Off
Fantastic Pencil Reed Loveseat Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs bent pencil reed loveseat sofa. This piece is
Rattan, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Pair Swivel Pouf Ottomans Benches Stools with Cloth Bases, 1980s
By Adrian Pearsall, Comfort Designs, Inc.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of pink pouf benches was originally designed by Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs Inc
Upholstery
Organic Pencil Reed Bamboo Chest After Betty Cobonpue
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Pearsall for Comfort Designs, etc
Reed
Adrian Pearsall Channeled Post Modern Slipper Chairs in Ivory White Bouclé
By Adrian Pearsall, Comfort Design Furniture
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Pair of channeled Post Modern slipper chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs, Inc
Upholstery, Bouclé
Adrian Pearsall Channeled Post Modern Slipper Chair in Ivory White Bouclé
By Adrian Pearsall, Comfort Designs, Inc.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Channeled and plush post modern chair designed by Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs, Inc. If
Upholstery, Bouclé
Pencil Reed Bamboo Nightstands After Betty Cobonpue
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
notable designers include Baker, Henredon, Ralph Lauren, Maitland Smith, Gabriella Crespi, Adrian Pearsall
Reed
Adrian Pearsall Organic Modern Lounge Chairs for Comfort Designs in Camel Bouclé
By Adrian Pearsall, Comfort Designs, Inc.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
of organic modern Adrian Pearsall lounge chairs of its kind we've ever seen available. Killer side
Bouclé, Upholstery
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 932-C Scoop Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Adrian Pearsall 932-C Scoop Chair Designed by iconic mid-century modern furniture maker Adrian
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud' Sofa in Walnut
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
piece is a true testament to Pearsall's visionary approach to furniture design. Adrian Pearsall (1925
Fabric, Walnut
Ivory Bouclé Post Modern Swivel Chairs & Ottoman Attributed to Adrian Pearsall
By Comfort Designs, Inc., Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
this ménage à trois set of swivel chairs attributed to Adrian Pearsall paired along with a sexy modern
Bouclé, Upholstery
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
Fabric, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Post Modern Swivel Chair and Ottoman in Ivory White Bouclé
By Adrian Pearsall, Comfort Designs, Inc.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Large 1980s Adrian Pearsall Post Modern swivel chair and swivel top ottoman freshly reupholstered
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage High-Back Walnut Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare highback lounge chair by Adrian Pearsall produced by Craft Associates of Pennsylvania
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Vintage Walnut “Gondola” Sofa After Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A gorgeous vintage walnut sofa, inspired by the renowned designer Adrian Pearsall. This exquisite
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Highback Recliner Lounge Chair in Walnut
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic mid-century modern lounge recliner designed by Adrian Pearsall. Crafted with a sculptural
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Scoop Side Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Tulsa, OK
, Pearsall’s designs prioritized comfort. His lounge chairs, sofas, and sectionals were designed with
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jacks Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Tulsa, OK
commitment to comfort and quality. ### Key Aspects and Notable Pieces by Adrian Pearsall and Craft
Glass, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Sofa w/End Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Elevate your space with this iconic Mid-Century Modern sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall, a true
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Custom Upholstered Animal Print Swivel Poof Ottoman
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Bridgeport, CT
for his company, Comfort Designs, Inc.. Adrian Pearsall founded Comfort Designs in the 1970s after
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1970s Adrian Pearsall Butter Yellow Velvet Swivel Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer this sculptural lounge chair by Adrian Pearsall circa 1970s
Velvet, Hardwood
Set of 2 Swivel Tub Chairs, Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, USA, c. 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Adrian Pearsall’s sculptural Swivel Tub Chairs for Craft Associates are rare designs which have
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Walnut “Gondola” Sofa for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The vintage walnut "Gondola" sofa, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the 1960s
Fabric, Walnut
1960s “Havannah” Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Victoria, BC
An iconic 1960s “Havannah” chair and ottoman by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, celebrated
Wood
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, showcasing the bold sculptural language and
Walnut
Original Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Wingback Armchair In cream boucle
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, US
This exquisite Adrian Pearsall wingback armchair has been thoughtfully restored to honor its iconic
Wood, Bouclé
Adrian Pearsall Havana Lounge Chair & Ottoman for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The Havana set, designed by Adrian Pearsall, consists of a chair and matching ottoman, displaying a
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Cloud Sofa, C. 1950s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Westport, CT
Indulge in luxurious comfort with the Low-Profile Cloud Sofa, a timeless piece designed by Adrian
Bouclé, Maple
Set of Swivel Tilt Lounge Chairs by Adrian Pearsall, C. 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Westport, CT
Craft Associates presents a rare find: a set of restored Adrian Pearsall swivel lounge chairs from
Bouclé
Mid-Century Sculptural & Tapered Lounge Chairs in Walnut By Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite mid-century modernist lounge chairs designed by the legendary Adrian Pearsall are
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Walnut Ottoman by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautifully crafted walnut ottoman designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, epitomizing
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-Century Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Adrian Pearsall lounge chair for Craft Associates is the kind of piece that instantly elevates
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage Walnut Sectional Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Discover a masterpiece of 1960s American design with this stunning Adrian Pearsall sectional sofa
Fabric, Formica, Walnut, Lacquer
Expertly Restored - Adrian Pearsall "Stingray" Side Tables for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of Adrian Pearsall “Stingray” side tables for Craft Associates exemplifies mid-century
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Adrian Pearsall Space Age Swivel Lounge Cone Chairs, 2 pieces
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Atlanta, GA
Adrian Pearsall Swivel Cone Chairs, Model 2353-C – Rare 1960 Craft Associates Space Age Icons An
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Adrian Pearsall 1618-ET Sculpted Side Tables for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Side tables designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates and manufactured in the United States
Glass, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Sofa with Travertine Side Tables for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wood, reviving its natural allure. We don’t just restore; we bring out the wood’s soul. • Design
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Table & Set of 4 "Trifecta" Stools, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, 1960
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by the incomparable Adrian Pearsall, this iconic sculptural coffee with accompanying set
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sculptural Rocking Wave-Form Chaise Lounge
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Designed by Adrian Pearsall, this chaise was made by Craft Associates early in Pearsall's career
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century 2249-C Lounge Chair in Walnut & Viridian Velvet by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
American designer Adrian Pearsall showcases both luxurious materials and bold architectural form, dating
Velvet, Walnut
Expertly Restored - Adrian Pearsall Floating Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wood’s soul. • Design Integrity: Every piece has a story, and we respect that. We carefully examine each
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
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
Upholstery, Walnut
$6,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Gondola Club/ Lounge Chairs, Attrib. Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Gondola Club/ Lounge Chairs, Attributed to Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Unmarked
Upholstery, Wood
Restored Adrian Pearsall For Craft Associates 2056-C Highback Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This commanding high-back chair, part of Adrian Pearsall’s visionary 2056-C line for Craft
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Gondola Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the iconic Gondola Sofa, a masterpiece of mid-century modern design by Adrian Pearsall
Fabric, Walnut
Rare Lounge Chair & Ottoman in the Manner of Adrian Pearsall, USA, c. 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Adrian Pearsall. Recently restored by our craftsmen this extraordinary set, designed in a manner
Oak
Rare Set of 4 'Trifecta' Stools, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, c. 1960
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by the incomparable Adrian Pearsall, this iconic set of four "Trifecta" rolling stools is
Walnut
Set of 12 Adrian Pearsall Sculptural High Back Dining Chairs in Latte Bouclé
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
grained with front and back cross bar details unique to this particular Adrian Pearsall design. Looks and
Bouclé, Walnut, Upholstery
Classic Modernist Adrian Pearsall 'Havana' Chair "SATTELITE"
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
, 1960s The Havana Lounge Chair, designed by Adrian Pearsall, , displaying a cohesive design
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Walnut Lounge Chairs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These stunning mid-century lounge chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates are
Fabric, Walnut
Rare Low Profile 916-CC in Oak, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, c. 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by the incomparable Adrian Pearsall, this iconic Model 916-CC Captain's Chair is the
Oak
Adrian Pearsall Model 2291-C Leather Wingback Chairs for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wood’s soul. • Design Integrity: Every piece has a story, and we respect that. We carefully examine each
Leather, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Expertly Restored-Adrian Pearsall Model 2450TK Coffee Table for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wood’s soul. • Design Integrity: Every piece has a story, and we respect that. We carefully examine each
Glass, Wood, Walnut
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.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.