Adrian Pearsall Furniture
American, 1925-2011
Adrian Pearsall designed some of the most exuberant and expressive American 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 also had a gift for tables, 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, Adrian Pearsall had flair, and his work adds an attention-getting, sculptural exclamation point to any décor.
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Item Ships From: Europe
Creator: Adrian Pearsall
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chaise Lounge by Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Chaise lounge designed by the American designer Adrian Pearsall. The structure of the cocktail lounge is made of walnut in a beautiful curved shape and covered in white chenille fabr...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
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Bouclé, Walnut
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs designed by the American designer Adrian Pearsall. The structure of these lounge cocktail armchairs is made of walnut wood with a beautiful curved shape and covered...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Grand Boomerang Sofa Upholstered in Luxurious Pierre Frey
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Boomerang' sofa, reupholstered in "Louison" Perle by Pierre Frey, walnut, United States, 1960s
This boomerang sofa has a distinctive shape with a clear geometric s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Sculptural curved cloud sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs, USA 1980s.
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hastings, GB
Stunning sculptural curved cloud sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs, USA 1980s. The original raspberry red (or lipstick red?) ultrasuede upholstery is in great condition for...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
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Ultrasuede
Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chair for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair designed by the American designer Adrian Pearsall. The frame of this cocktail lounge chair is made of walnut wood in a beautiful curved shape and upholstered in white chenil...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
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Chenille, Walnut
Wing Wingback Sofa by Adrian Pearsall in orange fabric
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Berlin, DE
Lightly wing sofa by Adrian Pearsall with two arm rests.
Including new upholstery according to your wishes. You can choose the fabric and color.
Or take it as it is and ask for a low...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Amorphic Glazed Triform Coffee with an Ebonized Frame
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Adrian Pearsall midcentury amorphic glazed triform ebonised coffee table with tonk ceramic insert by Royal Haeger Made in the USA
Table featur...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Glass, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Sofa in Checkered Upholstery with Side Tables
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, sofa with side tables, in checkered upholstery and walnut, United States, 1960s
This sofa has a unique shape with sinuous lines which create a monumental and inviti...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall "2315-C" Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates, USA 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Budapest, HU
Adrian Pearsall was born in 1925 in Trumansburg, New York. Like many Mid-Century Modern artists of the time, Pearsall was a graduate of architecture school. This background is profou...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Sofa in Ocher Yellow Striped Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, sofa, American walnut, fabric, United States, 1960s.
This beautifully shaped sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall is characterized by a solid construction, featuring cl...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Green Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Platform' sofa, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s
Adrian Pearsall is known for his rather unique sofa designs. This one is no exception. On a low base of a thic...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Sea Blue 'Cloud' Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Cloud' sofa to be reupholstered, walnut and fabric, United States, 1970s
This beautifully shaped sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall is characterized by a solid const...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Pastel Pink Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Platform' sofa with two drawers, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s
Adrian Pearsall is known for his rather unique sofa designs. The present model is no exceptio...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs designed by the American designer Adrian Pearsall. The frame of these cocktail lounge chairs is made of walnut wood in a beautiful curved shape and upholstered in w...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Chenille, Walnut
Mid Century Upholstered Lounge Chair in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Basel, BS
Very cool and unique Mid Century Original Lounge Chair Floor rocker. This chair rocks, and if you put stoppers on it, it will remain stable. Perfect centerpiece as well as conversati...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Pair of Purple Armchairs in Velvet Him and Her
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of armchairs by Adrian Pearsall from the 1950s. The pair is part of a duet called: Him and Her, in fact the different sizes of the pair are de...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Adrian Pearsall '1709S' Platform Sofa in Walnut and Black Leather
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Platform' sofa with two drawers, model 1709-S, leather upholstery, walnut, United States, 1960s
Adrian Pearsall is known for his rather unique sofa designs. The '1...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Wood and Glass Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Milano, IT
An elegant wood and glass coffee table designed by Adrian Pearsall Attr. in the 1960s.
The coffee table consists of a solid light-coloure...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Danish Modern Teak Gondola Scandinavian Sofa, 1980s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Basel, BS
Solid Teak frame Original Danish Mid Century Modern very long Gondola Sofa. This design is pleasing to the eye, and versatile in a Mid Century, Post Modern, as well as Modern decor.
...
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20th Century Scandinavian Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Adrian Pearsall Sofa in Walnut and Rose Leatherette
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, sofa, walnut, leatherette, United States, 1960s
Beautiful sofa created by the American designer Adrien Pearsall. The sofa has a uniqu...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Faux Leather
Adrian Pearsall 'Gondola Sofa' in Brown Fabric for Craft Associates, USA, 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Berlin, DE
Iconic sofa model 2408 / 'Gondola' sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 1950s. One of the sofa's distinctive features is its beautiful open structure with a partly open back...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Adrian Pearsall Style Accent Side Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Basel, BS
Stunning, very beautiful walnut Pair of side chairs. Price here is for both chairs. These delicate, sculptural chairs have a similar Walnut wood grain and make to Pearsall side chair...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud' Sofa in Illustrative Red Fabric
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Crafts Associations, cloud sofa, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s
The cloud sofa features a long, asymmetrical seat with sinuo...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Green Gondola Sofa for Craft Associates, USA, 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Berlin, DE
Adrian Pearsall 'Gondola" Sofa for Craft Associates. The Gondola sofa stands out due to its innovative design and unique shape including the sculpted wooden legs and frame. We offer ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Newly Restored Pair of Plum Adrian Pearsall High Back Wing Lounge Chair 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Berlin, DE
An absolutely gorgeous design, this wingback armchair designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates is sure to be a conversation piece. Upholstered in Dedar fabric. This is Adrian Pearsall's answer to the papa bear chair.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Adrian Pearsall 'Platform Gondola' Sofa in Walnut and Red Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, ‘Platform Gondola’ sofa, fabric, walnut, wood, United States, 1960s
A wonderful sofa that features the combination of two great sofa models by ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chair in Cobalt Blue, USA 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Berlin, DE
Adrian Pearsall lounge chair in cobalt blue fabric and wooden legs, USA 1960s. The chair is in original condition with vintage upholstery. We offer reupholstery in our in-house works...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Midcentury Armchairs by Adrian Pearsall Model Capitan in Skin, 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of armchairs designed by Adrian Pearsall from the 1950s. The armchairs are the famous "Capitan" model. Their structure is in Mahogany wood. While its upholstery is in Bo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Mid-Century Modern Danish Rocking Chair by Adrian Pearsall Blond Walnut Texture
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Vigonza, Padua
This gorgeous armchair has been polished to shellac and upholstered again with fabric from the 1950s
Measure cm: H73\38, W 75, D 80.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Newly upholstered Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa in custom fabric by Case Studies
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful sofa is newly upholstered in a custom fabric by Berlin based textile studio Case Studies. Sculpted wooden legs and cutaway seat back add t...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Sofa Loveseat Adrian Pearsall Style Scandinavian
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Basel, BS
Solid Teak frame Original Danish Mid Century Modern very long Gondola Sofa.
This design is pleasing to the eye and versatile in a Mid Century, Post Modern, as well as Modern decor. ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Teak
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.
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Questions About Adrian Pearsall Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022One 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Most 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, 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. - 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Like 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.
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