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Craft Associates

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In its inaugural days, iconic mid-century modern furniture brand Craft Associates was largely the work of founder and forward-thinking designer Adrian Pearsall and his wife, Dorie. The pair assembled sexy, stylish furniture in their Pennsylvania basement that they later sold from the back of a truck to the era’s marquee department stores in Philadelphia and New York City.

The New York–born Pearsall (1925–2011) served in the Navy before earning his architectural engineering degree from the University of Illinois in 1950. He abandoned architecture after only a couple of years and turned instead to furniture design, opening Craft Associates in 1952 to sell his sophisticated living room seating, dining room furnishings and more. Flush with dynamic angles and clean lines, Pearsall’s sculptural, expressive designs — coffee tables, luxurious lounge chairs and more — helped define the style of the Atomic Age. With the help of Dorie and working in partnership with his brother Richard, Pearsall oversaw the expansion of Craft Associates into a leading employer of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, with popular furniture including architecturally striking tables as well as plush beanbag chairs.

From Craft, there was Pearsall’s low-slung Gondola sofa, which embraces the sitter with its enveloping, geometrically rich form, his range of glass-topped tables — most boasting provocatively shaped wood slabs that serve as bases — as well as his skinny, high-backed upholstered walnut armchairs. Pearsall drew on his background in architecture for the organic and eye-catching structures of these pieces in addition to his larger scale work. One of his biggest projects was the complete design of his family’s 10,000-square-foot Pennsylvania home in Forty Fort, which boasted an indoor pool, sauna, tennis court and ice cream bar.

After growing his business to 800 employees, Pearsall sold Craft Associates in 1968 to Lane Furniture, which continued producing his pieces into the late 1970s before halting production. With business partner John Graham, Pearsall established a new company, Comfort Designs, in the 1970s, while also devoting time to his lifelong hobbies of sailing and restoring classic yachts.

A company called New Craft Associates revived Pearsall’s brand’s name, referencing mid-century-era furniture design in its current projects while not formally associated with Pearsall or his family. Restoration Hardware has also reissued some of his Craft Associates designs, with Pearsall and his company’s distinctive furniture remaining popular statement pieces adaptable to any home.

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Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Brutalist Dining Chairs - Set of 6
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Adrian Pearsall Tub Chair + Ottoman - Oversized Mid Century Modern Havana Lounge
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Adrian Pearsall Tub Chair + Ottoman - Oversized Mid Century Modern Havana Lounge

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

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMaterialCreation Year
2026$9,088SofasBouclé, Wood, Walnut1960s
2026$7,425CredenzasWood, Maple, Walnut2023
2026$2,890Chaise LonguesBouclé, Walnut2000
2026$5,250Lounge ChairsMohair, Walnut2020
2026$3,852Desks and Writing Tables, Dining Room TablesGlass, Resin, Hardwood1970s
2026$13,275Lounge ChairsLeather, WalnutContemporary
2026$2,900Chaise LonguesFabric, Walnut1950s
2026$3,000Rocking ChairsUpholstery, Walnut1950s
2026$1,500ArmchairsUpholstery, Walnut1960s
2026$3,567Side TablesResin1970s
2026$2,538End TablesMetal, Glass, Smoked Glass, RosewoodCirca 1970s
2026$2,400Side TablesGlass, WalnutUnknown
2026$6,144Lounge ChairsResin, WoodLate 1960s
2026$4,500Dining Room TablesGlass, Wood, Walnut1960
2026$6,525Dining Room ChairsSheepskin, Walnut, Wood, Cane2024
2026$3,077Lounge ChairsWool, WalnutUnknown
2026$1,800Armchairs, Lounge ChairsFabric, Walnut1960s
2026$3,200Coffee and Cocktail TablesGlass, Walnut1950s
2026$2,330Club ChairsUpholstery, Velvet, Iron, Foam, Oakcirca 1960s
2026$16,560Lounge Chairs, Swivel ChairsBouclé, Upholstery1970
$5,019
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$800-$16,560
Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Craft Associates furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Craft Associates 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 Craft Associates furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 198 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 106 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Craft Associates 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 Harvey Probber, The Tailored Home, and Florence Knoll.