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Chaise Lounge By Adrian Pearsall

Mid-Century Model 108-C Wave Lounge by Adrian Pearsall
Mid-Century Model 108-C Wave Lounge by Adrian Pearsall

Mid-Century Model 108-C Wave Lounge by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Raleigh, NC

Mid-century model 108-C wave chaise lounge by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Foam, Wood, Walnut

1960s Reupholstered Adrian Pearsall Rocking Wave Chaise Lounge
1960s Reupholstered Adrian Pearsall Rocking Wave Chaise Lounge

1960s Reupholstered Adrian Pearsall Rocking Wave Chaise Lounge

$11,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 32.5 in W 36 in D 55 in

1960s Reupholstered Adrian Pearsall Rocking Wave Chaise Lounge

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Medina, OH

The Adrian Pearsall rocking "Wave" chaise lounge fully reupholstered in an Ana Elisabeth S5443

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Polyester, Wood, Walnut

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

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

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Chaise longue designed by American designer Adrian Pearsall. The frame is made of walnut, with a

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Wave Chaise Longue Chair - Mid Century Modern Lounge
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Wave Chaise Longue Chair - Mid Century Modern Lounge

Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Wave Chaise Longue Chair - Mid Century Modern Lounge

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Decatur, GA

Rare Brutalist style "Goop" base wave chaise by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Chaise Longues

Materials

Velvet, Resin

1970s Wave Chaise in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
1970s Wave Chaise in the Style of Adrian Pearsall

1970s Wave Chaise in the Style of Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Dallas, TX

This wave chaise lounge in the style of Adrian Pearsall is curvilinear in shape and molds to the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wool, Oak

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

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Model 1264 Rocking Wave Chaise by Adrian Pearsall
Mid-Century Model 1264 Rocking Wave Chaise by Adrian Pearsall

Mid-Century Model 1264 Rocking Wave Chaise by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Raleigh, NC

Mid-century model 1264 rocking wave chaise. Originally designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Adrian Pearsall Wave Lounge in Plush Faux Vanilla Bean Shearling on Walnut Legs
Adrian Pearsall Wave Lounge in Plush Faux Vanilla Bean Shearling on Walnut Legs

Adrian Pearsall Wave Lounge in Plush Faux Vanilla Bean Shearling on Walnut Legs

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Chaise lounges should always beckon with relaxation and comfort and this Adrian Pearsall Wave

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Pair of armchairs designed by the American designer Adrian Pearsall. The structure of these lounge

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Stylish Comfort Design Pencil Reed Rattan Chaise Lounge Mid-Century Modern
Stylish Comfort Design Pencil Reed Rattan Chaise Lounge Mid-Century Modern

Stylish Comfort Design Pencil Reed Rattan Chaise Lounge Mid-Century Modern

By Adrian Pearsall, Comfort Designs, Inc.

Located in Pemberton, NJ

A fantastic vintage Coastal chaise lounge made by the iconic Comfort Designs. A chic pencil reed

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Pair Adrian Pearsall Havana Round Chairs 1717-RC
Pair Adrian Pearsall Havana Round Chairs 1717-RC

Pair Adrian Pearsall Havana Round Chairs 1717-RC

$3,480Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 29 in W 37 in D 39 in

Pair Adrian Pearsall Havana Round Chairs 1717-RC

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Hanover, MA

SATURDAY SALE Pair of original Havana chaises designed by Adrian Pearsall and produced by Craft

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Oversized Round Chaise Lounge Chair
Mid-Century Modern Oversized Round Chaise Lounge Chair

Mid-Century Modern Oversized Round Chaise Lounge Chair

By Adrian Pearsall, Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Havana" chair by Adrian Pearsall or Milo Baughman's "Satellite" chair. This low-profile lounge chair sits

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Scoop Side Chair
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Scoop Side Chair

Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Scoop Side Chair

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Tulsa, OK

. * * * Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Scoop Chair. Above average vintage condition and structurally

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jacks Side Tables
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jacks Side Tables

Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jacks Side Tables

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Tulsa, OK

. * * * Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jacks Side Tables. Above average vintage condition and

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jacks Coffee Table
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jacks Coffee Table

Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jacks Coffee Table

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Tulsa, OK

. * * * Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jacks Coffee Table. Above average vintage condition and

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

1970s Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa, Faux Snow Leopard, Walnut Base
1970s Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa, Faux Snow Leopard, Walnut Base

1970s Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa, Faux Snow Leopard, Walnut Base

$23,160Sale Price|20% Off

H 30.5 in W 135.5 in D 72 in

1970s Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa, Faux Snow Leopard, Walnut Base

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Chattanooga, TN

This is not just a sofa—it’s an iconic statement of mid-century modern fantasy. The Adrian Pearsall

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Rotating Top Maitland Smith Tessellated Travertine Side Tables with Brass Inlay
Rotating Top Maitland Smith Tessellated Travertine Side Tables with Brass Inlay

Rotating Top Maitland Smith Tessellated Travertine Side Tables with Brass Inlay

By Maitland Smith

Located in Saint Louis, MO

inventory. Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop - Adrian Pearsall Angular

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass

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Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise
Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise

Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise

Unavailable

H 30 in W 29 in D 56 in

Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wave chaise lounge by Adrian Pearsall 1960's. The chaise has been beautifully stripped down to its

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chenille

Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge Rocker
Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge Rocker

Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge Rocker

Unavailable

H 31 in W 36 in D 60 in

Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge Rocker

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Allentown, PA

designed by Adrian Pearsall in the 1960s.This chaise lounge is a rocker style.

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Rare Adrian Pearsall Crescent Lounge Chaise and Ottoman
Rare Adrian Pearsall Crescent Lounge Chaise and Ottoman

Rare Adrian Pearsall Crescent Lounge Chaise and Ottoman

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Hudson, NY

Rare and hard to find "Crescent" lounge chair and ottoman designed by Adrian Pearsall

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Walnut

American Mid-Century Modern Chaise by Adrian Pearsall
American Mid-Century Modern Chaise by Adrian Pearsall

American Mid-Century Modern Chaise by Adrian Pearsall

Unavailable

H 31 in W 40.5 in D 59 in

American Mid-Century Modern Chaise by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Baltimore, MD

Sculptural chaise by American designer Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, model 1828C.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Partners' Rocking Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall
Partners' Rocking Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall

Partners' Rocking Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Ferndale, MI

Partners' Rocking Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chaise Longues

Modernist Sculptural 2-position Wave Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall c.1960
Modernist Sculptural 2-position Wave Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall c.1960

Modernist Sculptural 2-position Wave Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall c.1960

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Buffalo, NY

Modernist Sculptural 2-position Wave Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall c.1960,, Truly amazing

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Wave Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall
Wave Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall

Wave Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall

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H 31 in W 58 in D 37 in

Wave Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in San Diego, CA

.* This Adrian Pearsall chaise lounge is ergonomic and the ultimate chair to relax in at the end of a day

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric

Rocking Chaise Longue by Adrian Pearsall
Rocking Chaise Longue by Adrian Pearsall

Rocking Chaise Longue by Adrian Pearsall

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H 30 in W 60 in D 38 in

Rocking Chaise Longue by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Westport, CT

Double wide rocking chaise by American designer Adrian Pearsall. Newly upholstered in stunning

Category

20th Century American Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall, C. 1950s
Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall, C. 1950s

Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall, C. 1950s

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Westport, CT

This mid-century modern chaise lounge, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, dates back

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Wave Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall, 1950s
Wave Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall, 1950s

Wave Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall, 1950s

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Westport, CT

A visually gorgeous and extremely comfortable chaise lounge design by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1950

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wool, Walnut

1960's Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall
1960's Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall

1960's Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall

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H 30.5 in W 30 in D 52.5 in

1960's Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Wilton, CT

Classic early 1960s chaise designed by Adrian Pearsall. Custom upholstered in a quality button

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Craft Associates Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall
Craft Associates Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall

Craft Associates Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage tufted chaise lounge designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. 28.5"H x 58"L

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall
Mid Century Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall

Mid Century Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The Wave chaise longue designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Nice, clean 1970s example

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Faux Fur, Walnut

Wave Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates
Wave Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates

Wave Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A mid 1960's production "Wave" chaise lounge designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Faux Fur, Wood

Mid-Century Rocking Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall
Mid-Century Rocking Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall

Mid-Century Rocking Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Raleigh, NC

Mid-century rocking wave chaise lounge designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Walnut

Wave Chaise Longue by Adrian Pearsall in White Bouclè
Wave Chaise Longue by Adrian Pearsall in White Bouclè

Wave Chaise Longue by Adrian Pearsall in White Bouclè

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H 29.14 in W 65.75 in D 39.38 in

Wave Chaise Longue by Adrian Pearsall in White Bouclè

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Milano, IT

Gorgeous mid-century "Wave" chaise lounge chair designed by architect and furniture designer Adrian

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Double Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall
Mid-Century Modern Double Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall

Mid-Century Modern Double Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful oversized chaise lounge makes a unique seating addition to any room. Tapered legs

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Stunning Leopard Oval Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall / Craft Associates
Stunning Leopard Oval Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall / Craft Associates

Stunning Leopard Oval Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall / Craft Associates

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning Mid-Century Modernist chaise lounge designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associated

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Undulating Wave Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 1960s
Undulating Wave Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 1960s

Undulating Wave Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 1960s

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in New York, NY

Large-scale, majestic "wave" chaise longue on walnut splay legs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Walnut, Wool

Rocking Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, USA, 1960s
Rocking Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, USA, 1960s

Rocking Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, USA, 1960s

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Mid-Century Modern chaise lounge designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the United

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Plywood

Undulating Wave Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall, Rare Iron Legs 1960s
Undulating Wave Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall, Rare Iron Legs 1960s

Undulating Wave Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall, Rare Iron Legs 1960s

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in New York, NY

Large-scale, Wave lounge by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Newly upholstered in a deep blue

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

A Curvaceous American S-Shaped Chaise Lounge; by Adrian Pearsall
A Curvaceous American S-Shaped Chaise Lounge; by Adrian Pearsall

A Curvaceous American S-Shaped Chaise Lounge; by Adrian Pearsall

Located in San Francisco, CA

A curvaceous and stylish American mid-century s-shaped chaise lounge; designed by Adrian Pearsall

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Vintage 1950s American Chaise Longues

Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge
Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge

Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge

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H 29 in W 38 in D 58 in

Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in San Francisco, CA

Chaise lounge by Adrian Pearsall. Newly upholstered in Maharam wool. Wide enough for two people.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chaise Longues

Materials

Walnut, Wool

Adrian Pearsall Partners Rocking Chaise Longue
Adrian Pearsall Partners Rocking Chaise Longue

Adrian Pearsall Partners Rocking Chaise Longue

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Buffalo, NY

Partners rocking chaise longue by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Sculptural walnut base

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise
Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise

Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise

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H 29 in W 36 in D 59 in

Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Hanover, MA

Vintage 1960's contour sculpted wave chaise lounge by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, with

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise Rocker for Craft Associates
Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise Rocker for Craft Associates

Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise Rocker for Craft Associates

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Culver City, CA

A stunning, sculptural, rocking wave chaise lounge by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. This

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Modern Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Two Person Wave Chaise Lounge

Modern Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Two Person Wave Chaise Lounge

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderful wave chaise lounge by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. The chaise lounge is large

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Craft Wave Form Zebra Chaise Lounge Chair
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Craft Wave Form Zebra Chaise Lounge Chair

Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Craft Wave Form Zebra Chaise Lounge Chair

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is an incredible, zebra print, S or wave form chaise lounge, by Adrian

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Mid-Century 108-C Wave Lounge by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
Mid-Century 108-C Wave Lounge by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

Mid-Century 108-C Wave Lounge by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Raleigh, NC

Iconic wave chaise lounge by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates circa 1960s. We have

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall 2026CL Chaise Longue for Craft Associates

Adrian Pearsall 2026CL Chaise Longue for Craft Associates

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A 1950s atomic rolling chaise longue by Adrian Pearsall for his company Craft Associates fuses the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass

1960s Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Scoop Wave Sage Chaise
1960s Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Scoop Wave Sage Chaise

1960s Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Scoop Wave Sage Chaise

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer a Mid-Century Modern chaise lounge by Adrian Pearsall for Craft

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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery

Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise Lounge - Mid Century Modern - Tawny Gold Faux Fur
Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise Lounge - Mid Century Modern - Tawny Gold Faux Fur

Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise Lounge - Mid Century Modern - Tawny Gold Faux Fur

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Decatur, GA

Iconic, mid century modern "Wave" chaise lounge by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Featuring

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Faux Fur, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chaise Lounge Craft Associates
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chaise Lounge Craft Associates

Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chaise Lounge Craft Associates

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in West Hartford, CT

Iconic midcentury Classic rocking chaise lounge by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Tufted

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise Lounge, 1960s
Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise Lounge, 1960s

Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise Lounge, 1960s

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in San Antonio, TX

Mid-Century Modern wave chaise lounge by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1960s features walnut legs. This

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Chaise
Adrian Pearsall Chaise

Adrian Pearsall Chaise

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

An organic form chaise lounge on tapered walnut legs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. This

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

An Adrian Pearsall "Wave" Chaise Lounge Chair.
An Adrian Pearsall "Wave" Chaise Lounge Chair.

An Adrian Pearsall "Wave" Chaise Lounge Chair.

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This iconic form chaise boasts a roomy, récamier-style curve designed for two, supported by tapered

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise
Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise

Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise

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H 30 in W 48 in D 36 in

Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

A highly styled, organic wave chaise by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Thin padding makes

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Vintage 1960s American Chaise Longues

Adrian Pearsall Style Chaise Longue Mid-century Modern
Adrian Pearsall Style Chaise Longue Mid-century Modern

Adrian Pearsall Style Chaise Longue Mid-century Modern

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Pemberton, NJ

LOVELY ADRIAN PEARSALL STYLE CHAISE LONGUE CHAIR. THE UPHOLSTERY IS A SAGE MOSS GREEN ULTRASUEDE

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Classic Mid-Century Chaise by Adrian Pearsall
Classic Mid-Century Chaise by Adrian Pearsall

Classic Mid-Century Chaise by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Wilton, CT

True double-person chaise designed in the 1950's by Adrian Pearsall and manufactured by Craft

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Classic 1960s Double Chaise by Adrian Pearsall
Classic 1960s Double Chaise by Adrian Pearsall

Classic 1960s Double Chaise by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Wilton, CT

Iconic Mid-Century design by one of the truly inventive creators, Adrian Pearsall. Delicate yet

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Mid-Century Adrian Pearsall Rocking Chaise
Mid-Century Adrian Pearsall Rocking Chaise

Mid-Century Adrian Pearsall Rocking Chaise

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Wilton, CT

The iconic Mid-Century design by Adrian Pearsall. Dark Chocolate finish base with quality white

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

Adrian Pearsall “Grasshopper” Chaise Lounge with Ottoman for Craft Associates
Adrian Pearsall “Grasshopper” Chaise Lounge with Ottoman for Craft Associates

Adrian Pearsall “Grasshopper” Chaise Lounge with Ottoman for Craft Associates

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Rare and hard to find lounge chair and ottoman designed by Adrian Pearsall, sometimes call the

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Elegant Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge in Silky Argentine Mongolian Goat Hide
Elegant Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge in Silky Argentine Mongolian Goat Hide

Elegant Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge in Silky Argentine Mongolian Goat Hide

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in New York, NY

Elegant, curved Chaise Lounge with sculptural walnut base by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Restored Pearsall-Style Wave Chaise Lounge
Restored Pearsall-Style Wave Chaise Lounge

Restored Pearsall-Style Wave Chaise Lounge

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Medina, OH

Associates Wave Chaise Lounge designed by Adrian Pearsall. Reupholstered in JF Fabrics Parade: This velvet

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Vintage Sculptural Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge for Craft Associates
Vintage Sculptural Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge for Craft Associates

Vintage Sculptural Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge for Craft Associates

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Scarce and desirable Model 1828-C Adrian Pearsall chaise lounge for Craft Associates (ca. 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Undulating "Wave" Chaise Longue Chairs in Mohair by Adrian Pearsall, 1960s
Undulating "Wave" Chaise Longue Chairs in Mohair by Adrian Pearsall, 1960s

Undulating "Wave" Chaise Longue Chairs in Mohair by Adrian Pearsall, 1960s

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in New York, NY

Large-scale, majestic "wave" chaise longue chairs on walnut splay legs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Model 108-C Wave Chaise
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Model 108-C Wave Chaise

Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Model 108-C Wave Chaise

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Raleigh, NC

A gorgeous mid century modern wave chaise designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Model

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century "S" Curve Lounge Chair or Chaise in the style of Adrian Pearsall
Mid-Century "S" Curve Lounge Chair or Chaise in the style of Adrian Pearsall

Mid-Century "S" Curve Lounge Chair or Chaise in the style of Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in New York City, NY

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Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid-Century Modern Wave Chaise Lounge Chair
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This iconic piece by American Mid-Century Modern designer Adrian Pearsall has been lovingly

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Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Wave Chaise Lounge Chair Sofa Model 108-C

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Very comfortable and iconic wave lounge chair, model 108-C, designed by Adrian Pearsall and made by

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Adrian Pearsall Havana Chair and Ottoman

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Located in Asbury Park, NJ

Round lounge chair with ottoman by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates.

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Chaise Lounge By Adrian Pearsall For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal chaise lounge by adrian pearsall for your home. A chaise lounge by adrian pearsall — often made from fabric, wood and walnut — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect chaise lounge by adrian pearsall — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A chaise lounge by adrian pearsall, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Chaise Lounge By Adrian Pearsall?

A chaise lounge by adrian pearsall can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,750, while the lowest priced sells for $1,250 and the highest can go for as much as $9,500.

Adrian Pearsall for sale on 1stDibs

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.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

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.

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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.

Finding the Right Chaise-longues for You

Sit back, relax and get all of the ergonomic support you could ever need by introducing an alluring antique or vintage chaise longue in your living room or by your outdoor fire pit.

The chaise longue is an upholstered piece of furniture that was made popular in France in the early 16th century. This low reclining seat — a “long chair” in English — boasts an elongated form and low back that extends about half the length of the furnishing, affording the welcome opportunity for a sitter to put their feet up and relax. A comfortable common ground between sofas and daybeds, early iterations of chaise longues were discovered in Ancient Egypt and were later frequently used in both Greece and Rome.

In the late 1700s, the first chaise longues were imported to America, and English speakers have struggled with the name ever since. (In the United States, the term is frequently spelled “chaise lounge.”) So, how do you pronounce chaise longue? It sounds like “shayz lawng,” but limiting it to shayz is perfectly acceptable in the States.

Antique Victorian chaise longues and 19th-century chaise longues bring luxury and perhaps extravagance to your living space while mid-century modern chaise longues, designed by the likes of Adrian Pearsall, Vladimir Kagan or Milo Baughman, can alter an interior with dazzling geometric contours and richly varied textures.

On 1stDibs, find many kinds of chaise longues for your home — from sculptural works by Charlotte Perriand to plush and velvety Louis XVI pieces to minimalist contemporary versions to suit your understated decor.