$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 Arctic faux fur fabric.
Fabric, Polyester, Wood, Walnut
$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...
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,900
H 30 in W 37.5 in D 57 in
1960s Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Wave Rocking Chaise Lounge in Walnut
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Lancaster, PA
This is a Wave Rocking Chaise Lounge, initially designed by Adrian Pearsall ca. 1960.
Metal
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 Associates, circa 1960s.
Metal, Chrome
Adrian Pearsall Boucle Wave Rocking Lounge Chaise
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Adrian Pearsall rocking wave lounge chaise/chair fully restored and reupholstered in Boucle fabric.
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Oakland, CA
1960s Adrian Pearsall "Wave Chaise" with its original upholstery and reconditioned hardwood runners. A flowing design and a comfortable one as well with its rocking motion as well as...
Fabric, Hardwood
Sold
H 32 in W 31 in D 62 in
Mid-Century Modern Wave Rocking Chaise Lounge, in Style of Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century modern wave rocking chaise lounge is a striking example of sculptural furniture design from the period. Featuring bold curves, tufted upholstery, and a distinctive r...
Fabric, Oak
Mid-Century Adrian Pearsall Wave Rocking Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wave rocking lounge chair by Adrian Pearsall is a standout piece of sculptural mid-century design. With its flowing, contoured silhouette and solid walnut rocking base, it’s bui...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 30 in W 60 in D 40 in
Vintage Adrian Pearsall Rocking Wave Chaise Restored in New Zealand Sheepskin
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This is an original Adrian Pearsall rocking wave chaise lounge. Adrian Pearsall began his career as an architect but dabbled in furniture design, quickly becoming a leader in the mod...
Sheepskin, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise Rocker, Circa 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Antonio, TX
Adrian Pearsall curved wave chaise rocker with walnut sled-like base offers a slight rocking motion, circa 1960s. Pearsall (b. September 18, 1925-September 6, 2011) an American archi...
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise Lounge for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Adrian Pearsall Wave chaise lounge in it's original leopard print Fabric!
Upholstery, Walnut
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 1960s.
Fabric, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Wave Rocking Chair Chaise in Walnut Base and Cut Velvet
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This iconic piece by American Mid-Century Modern designer Adrian Pearsall has been lovingly restored. The walnut legs have a rich stain that compliments the chocolate cut velvet upho...
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Wave Rocking Chaise
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century wave rocking chaise Chaise measures: 36 wide x 57 deep x 31.5 high, with a seat height of 15 inches All pieces of furniture can b...
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Wave Rocking Chair Styled After Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful mid-century wavy rocker styled after Adrian Pearsall design and manufactured in the United States circa 1960s. This beautiful wavy chaise lounge features a walnut base with...
Fabric, Upholstery
Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise Rocker for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Culver City, CA
A stunning, sculptural, rocking wave chaise lounge by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates.
Mid-Century Wave Chaise by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century rocking wave chaise lounge designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960s.
Fabric, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise Rocker Lounge
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in New Windsor, NY
Waive chaise walnut and boucle rocker. The ultimate lounging chair for reading, a disco nap or watching a movie. Circa 1960. Solid walnut base and reupholstered in a cozy white boucl...
Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut
Midcentury Wave Rocking Chair Styled After Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful mid-century wavy rocker styled after Adrian Pearsall design and manufactured in the United States circa 1960s. This beautiful wavy chaise lounge features a walnut base with...
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Adrian Pearsall Rocking Wave Lounge Chaise
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
Bright and cheery rocking lounge chaise designed by Adrian Pearsall circa 1960s.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Rocking Wave Chaise Lounge #1
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Oakland, CA
The Adrian Pearsall rocking "Wave" chaise lounge in a textural wheat colored fabric.
Fabric, Hardwood
Adrian Pearsall Rocking “Wave” Chaise Lounge
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury rocking "Wave" chaise longue in original taupe ultra-suede with walnut rocking base designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates.
Ultrasuede, Walnut
Circa 1960s Adrian Pearsall Rocking Wave Chaise Lounge #2
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Oakland, CA
The Adrian Pearsall 1960s design rocking "Wave" chaise lounge in a textural wheat colored fabric.
Fabric, Hardwood
Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge/Rocking Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This stylish Adrian Pearsall chaise/rocking lounge chair features a spacious sculpted wave like seat with newly upholstered fabric and completely refinished walnut rockers.
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Rocking Wave Chaise Lounge for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Miami, FL
Rocking wave chaise lounge on a walnut base with original chocolate brown ultra-suede fabric by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates.
Ultrasuede, Walnut
Vintage Walnut "Wave" Rocking Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This vintage chaise lounge is a stunning piece of furniture designed by Adrian Pearsall in the 1960s and manufactured by Craft Associates. This chaise has been refinished and reuphol...
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Wave Form Rocking Lounge
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Highland, IN
A striking and dynamic form that suggests motion, yet which is a deeply relaxing chaise lounge. The upholstered form alone is very satisfying, both in appearance and in depth and com...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 35 in W 70 in D 37 in
Wonderful Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Wave Chaise Lounge Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Adrian Pearsall sculptural walnut wave chaise lounge chair.
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Adrian Pearsall Chaise Wave Rocker
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut rocking base sets this Adrian Pearsall rocking chaise longue apart from other vintage options, and makes it an impressive addition to any interior.
Sold
H 32 in W 38 in D 70 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sculptural Rocking Wave-Form Chaise Lounge
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Buffalo, NY
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...
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 30.5 in W 38 in D 57 in
Adrian Pearsall Rocking Walnut Wave Chaise Lounge Chair in New Fur Fabric
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Now we're rock'n!! Adrian Pearsall wave lounge chair on walnut sled rocking base. Big enough to stand alone as a sofa-like seating solution. Imagine yourself reclining in this Mid-...
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise Longue Rocker for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Adrian Pearsall rocking lounge chair features a spacious sculpted wave like seat with tufted black fabric and walnut rockers. Original manufacturer's label still attache...
Sold
H 30 in W 68 in D 44 in
Vintage Adrian Pearsall Style Wave Rocking Chaise in Silver Long Hair Goat Fur
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Get cozy in this super luxurious Adrian Pearsall style rocking chaise expertly restored to be a show stopper in any beautiful room. Vintage circa 1970. The natural curves are sculptu...
Goat Hair
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Rocking Wave Chaise
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Rocking Wave Chaise This chaise measures: 39 wide x 58 deep x 30 high, with a seat height of 14 inches All pieces of furniture can ...
Upholstery, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Gray Chaise Lounge Rocker Upholstered Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful and stunning vintage Adrian Pearsall chaise lounge rocker has been completely restored from top to bottom.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 30 in W 58 in D 36 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Double Wide Rocking Chaise, 1960s, Signed
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sink back into this generously proportioned double-wide (58" width) rocking chaise lounge by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates (this original authentic example is signed), designe...
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 30.5 in W 57 in D 37 in
Adrian Pearsall Rare Brutalist 'Wave' Daybed in Alpaca Bouclé, 1960s, Signed
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sink back into this generously proportioned double-wide (57" width) daybed / chaise lounge by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates (this original authentic example is signed), design...
Alpaca, Bouclé, Resin
Vintage Lounge Wave Rocker after Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern rocking daybed features walnut rocker base and comfortable Wave style chaise lounge.
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 28.5 in W 34.5 in D 61 in
Walnut Rocking Daybed Attributed to Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sink back into this generously proportioned rocking chaise lounge attributed to Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, designed and made in the 1960s.
Fabric, Walnut
Rocking Wave Chaise by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Framingham, MA
Wonderfully designed 1960's rocking chaise by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. This was reupholstered a while back - probably the late 90's. I steam cleaned the fabric and it is...
Fabric, Walnut
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Walnut
$906 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$3,470
H 19.69 in W 63 in D 18.51 in
Brutalist Style Bench with Solid Oak Pyramid Bases and Ivory Bouclé Upholstery
Located in Madrid, ES
Contemporary Italian bench in a striking Brutalist style, featuring sculptural, architectural lines. The piece consists of two truncated pyramid-shaped bases in solid oak supporting ...
Bouclé, Wood, Oak
Forsyth Zebra Cube Ottoman
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Part of the Forsyth Originals Collection. The Forsyth Cube Ottoman is designed and handcrafted from our zebra hides. This is a versatile piece for any room adding natural texture and...
Zebra Hide
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 18 in W 18 in D 18 in
1960s Poul Cadovius Largest Aluminium Lighted Planter RS 50 Pendant , Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
1960s Poul Cadovius large RS 50 brushed and lacquered aluminium lighted planter pendant . Contain one E26/27 ceramic socket rated at 40 watt. Actual set up is a plug in with 15...
Aluminum
$4,043
H 35.04 in W 78.75 in D 30.32 in
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, with Mahogany Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery with Leather Trim. Usable condition. Bespoke quote can be provided for re-upholstery.
Leather, Wool, Hardwood
$1,853 / item
H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in
RESTOCK - 50cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp, C.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Worldwide shipping available, get in touch for a quote. Beautifully formed spherical Holophane Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960. This version has the 50cm diame...
Glass, Fiberglass
Lennox Stool, Small Wood Stool by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood stool designed by Christian Siriano. Red oak Measure: Seat width: 12”.
Oak
$2,425 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
$455 / item
H 15.75 in W 13.78 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century GFM Stool in Drawing Jacquard by Dedar, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful stool designed by Edmund Homa. The stool was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The GFM type stool is regarded one of the best ...
Textile, Beech
Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Stingray chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L 152 cm x W 121 cm x H 70 cm Materials: Brass Lampshade & Ceiling cup: 100...
Aluminum, Brass
Swedish Designer, Coffee or Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden coffee or side table designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Wood
$6,076
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
$4,250
H 26 in W 96 in D 32 in
Wonderful Adrian Pearsall Style Tufted Gondola Sofa Walnut Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Adrian Pearsall style tufted gondola shaped sofa with walnut trim and legs. This sofa will need to be re-upholstered but foam is still comfortable and soft. We love the deep...
Upholstery, Walnut
$5,800 / set
H 26 in W 27 in D 30 in
Pair of Leopard Parsons Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman, Custom
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of custom stylish parsons armchairs in the style of Milo Baughman. Newly upholstered in a fun-sophisticated leopard upholstery fabric. Down wrapped seat cushion with down back c...
Velvet
$37,500
H 29.53 in W 157.49 in D 39.38 in
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Reddish-Brown Patinated Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, ‘Snake’ DS-600 sectional sofa, leather, felt, Switzerland, 1972. A design by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland. This D...
Leather, Felt
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.
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.