Adrian Pearsall Furniture
American, 1925-2011
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.
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Creator: Adrian Pearsall
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Starburst Design Dining Table / Desk base
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century Modern (1970) dining table / center desk base. Composition I-form base with abstract starburst and geometric motifs. (ADRIAN PEARSALL) ( Glass not included)
Condition: G...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sofa Daybed Model 615
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
Authentic Adrian Pearsall pieces are some of his most dramatic creations. They also need space!
Magnificent and coveted Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates daybed...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Base Swivel Lounge Chair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Base Swivel Lounge Chair
This lounge chair measures: 37.25 wide x 30 deep x 29.5 high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm hei...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
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, is a stunning piece that embodies mid-century modern elegance. This model 2404-S fea...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$7,996 Sale Price
20% Off
Adrian Pearsall Champagne Velvet Upholstered and Mirrored Coffee Side End Table
By Adrian Pearsall, Comfort Designs, Inc.
Located in Miami, FL
Luxe champagne velvet upholstered coffee cocktail end or side table designed by Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs, Inc., 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Mirror, Wood
Mid-Century Adrian Pearsall style End Tables W/ Planters , a Pair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-century end tables w/ planters In the style of Adrian Pearsall - a pair.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$1,680 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Unique Mid-Century floor lamp with wood base and brass arms. The lamp features an almost free-floating center globe held up by three arms each decorated with rounded hourglass shapes...
Category
1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,208 Sale Price
31% Off
Mid-Century Modern Kidney Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall
By George Nakashima, Milo Baughman, Isamu Noguchi, Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid century modern iconic walnut sculptural kidney shaped coffee table designed by Adrian Pearsall. Beautiful design with rich curvy walnut under a abstract thick cut rounded edge gl...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall 950-C Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall 950-C Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Each armless chair measures: 21 wide x 24 deep x 31.25 high, with a seat height of 17.5 inches
Each captains chair ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Unusual Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Coffee Table Planter Midcentury
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Adrian Pearsall sculptural walnut coffee table with crock planter. This table has a light walnut finish and very nice heavy crock bowl...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Pottery, Glass, Walnut
$1,500 Sale Price
20% Off
Magnificent Pair Adrian Pearsall Dogbone Sculptural Walnut Side Tables
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Beautiful pair of vintage 1960s modern tables designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Sculptural bases formed with interlocking open forms in solid walnut with round glass ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Adrian Pearsall Swiveling Club Chair in Original Flame Stitch Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Swiveling barrel back club chair in a periwinkle blue and rose flame stich upholstery. Low slung and extremely comfortable with wide, loose cushions. Original upholstery is stained a...
Category
1970s American Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Bentwood, Upholstery
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Three-Piece Wall Unit Bar Stereo Cabinet Speakers
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Extremely rare Adrian Pearsall three-piece wall unit bar with built in speakers. This is probably the only one of these wall units ever produced and was custom-made for the customer....
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Glass, Resin, Wood
$20,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Midcentury End Tables with Planters by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of midcentury end tables with planters by Adrian Pearsall, retain original cream lacquer finish as well as original copper planters.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Copper
Sculptural Coffee Table / Planter Table in Ebonized Walnut by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
A rare and coveted design by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, the R1917-TGT teardrop planter table. Found in ebonized walnut with the original glass top.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Vintage Pearsall Chairs with Laser-Cut Butterflies on Hide
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
American designer Adrian Pearsall is renowned for his trademark “Atomic Age” look that made his furniture all the rage in the 1950s and 1960s, and a sought-after collectible today. We took the chair in a new direction...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Hide, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Newly Upholstered in Ivory Boucle Fabric Swivel Chair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
Gorgeous newly upholstered in elegant ivory boucle fabric high back swivel chair.
Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in PA circa 1960's. Why not own the best.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Textile, Bouclé, Wood, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 1828-C Mid Century Walnut Chaise Lounge
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 1828-C Mid Century Walnut Chaise Lounge
This chaise measures: 39.5 wide x 57 deep x 32.5 high, with a seat height/chair clearance 15 inches
All...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Restored Adrian Pearsall For Craft Associates 2056-C Highback Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
There's an unmistakable sinister look this Mid-century modern Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2056-C lounge chair. The tufted, tapered high back profile evokes a regal sophisti...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Model #1806-C Mid Century Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic mid century modern Adrian Pearsall lounge chair with low profile and ebonized walnut armrests. Very hard to find these ebonized! Has original tag. Some minor staining on fa...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Iconic Slim Jim High-Back Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Hartford, CT
Newly upholstered Pearsall Slim Jim chair, quite magnificent. Set apart by its height, 55" tall. One of Pearsall's most coveted pieces and, the...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut "Bowtie" End Tables By Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of sculptural Mid-Century Modern "Ribbon" or "Bowtie" side/end tables were designed by American designer Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates circa the 1950s. The model num...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Set of Four Dining Side Chairs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by iconic mid-century modernist Adrian Pearsall and produced by Craft Associates in the 1960s, this elegant set of four (4) high-back side chairs (Model 2051-C) showcases th...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Francisco, CA
An iconic Cloud sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates and ready for restoration with COM. A pair of matching Cloud lounge chairs are also available for purchase separ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Price Upon Request
Pair of Cloud Lounge Chairs by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of iconic cloud lounge chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates and ready for restoration with COM. A matching cloud sofa is also available for purchase separat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Price Upon Request
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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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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