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 Brutalist Glass Top Dining Table, 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding Mid-Century Modern Brutalist dining table
By Adrian Pearsall
USA, 1960s
Textured bronze-gilded resin pedestal base, with thick glass top.
Measures 71.75"W ...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Glass, Resin
Adrian Pearsall "Sculptura" Large and Small Brutalist Drum Tables
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Lynn, MA
Pair of brutalist large and small drum tables designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft from the "Sculptura" line. Formed in bronze colored resin over wood. Brutalist designs and texture...
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20th Century Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Resin
Adrian Pearsall Swivel Pouf Ottomans w/Brass Bases, 1980
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Adrian Pearsall Swivel Pouf Ottomans w/brass bases, 1990. Reupholstered in mohair.
Measure15" tall 27" diameter
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1980s American Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Leather Lounge Chairs Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, c1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Discover the timeless elegance of these Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs, expertly designed by the iconic Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, Model #1806-C. Renowned for his archit...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall ‘Strictly Spanish’ Swivel Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall ‘Strictly Spanish’ Swivel Lounge Chair. Featuring a high back design, curved ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Ten HIgh Back Dining Chairs by Adrian Pearsall. Walnut with New Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 10 armless dining chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Walnut frames. Expertly reupholstered in a medium gray / grey fabric. In the next to last photo y...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Swivel Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Swivel Lounge Chair
This chair measures: 36 wide x 29 deep x 30.25 inches high, with a seat height of 16.5 inches and arm height/cha...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
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1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of Swivel Tilt Lounge Chairs by Adrian Pearsall, C. 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Westport, CT
Craft Associates presents a rare find: a set of restored Adrian Pearsall swivel lounge chairs from the 1950s. Upholstered in luxurious gray boucle by Holly Hunt, these chairs swivel ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Bouclé
Mid-Century Modern High Back King Canopy Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hard to find king chair designed by Adrian Pearsall and produced by Craft Associates circa 1960's. This modern take on a canopy chair features sculpted solid walnut legs with off w...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Fun Adrian Pearsall Oversized Circular Chaise Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fun Adrian Pearsall circular chaise lounge chair. This fuzzy chair retains its original grizzly bear fun fur and will need to be reupholstered. It meas...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
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 planter. We are not sure the crock is o...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Pottery, Glass, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut and Glass Side Tables, Pair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall midcentury Walnut and Glass Side Tables - Pair
Each side table measures: 24 wide x 24 deep x 20.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we cal...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Midcentury Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sofa Daybed Model 615
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
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...
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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 Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Metal
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Walnut and Glass Side Tables - Pair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Walnut and Glass Side Tables - Pair
Each side table measures: 27 wide x 18.25 deep x 20 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call r...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
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....
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Glass, Resin, Wood
Vintage 1960s Adrian Pearsall Style Highback Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A 1960s Adrian Pearsall style highback accent lounge chair. This beautiful vintage chair has a style that screams mid century. This chair features a style very reminiscent of Adrian ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Newly Upholstered Adrian Pearsall High Back Lounge Chair craft associatesq
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Charleston, SC
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Slim Jim High-Back Lounge Chair
There's an unmistakable sinister look this Mid-century modern Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2056-C lounge cha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, 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 ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Mirror, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chair 1806-C
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Adrian Pearsall chair #1806-C for Craft Associates with sculpted wood armrests and legs. Comfortable chair for home or business seating. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Walnut and Velour Curved Back Armch
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American mid-century armchairs with freeform sculptured walnut frames and bases, curved backs, and periwinkle velour upholstery with channeled back cushions. (ADRIAN PEARSALL...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Glass
Three Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Stools / Benches in Bouclé
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Three Adrian Pearsall sculptural stools / benches. The sculptural frames are walnut with cushioned seats done in Bouclé.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Pair of Kittinger Company Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Dandelion Design
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Hollywood Regency-style (1950s) end / side table with a walnut top section with an incised dandelion design and a single drawer with a brass drawer pull, resting on a black l...
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Rare Adrian Pearsall Armchair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
A Rare Adrian Pearsall armchair.
Some wear to the original finish. I will apply some basic scratch remover to clean up. Upholstery is original and will most likely require reupho...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Wood
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.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Textile, Bouclé, Wood, Walnut
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
Adrian Pearsall "Goop" Brutalist Etageres, Set of Three
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning set of Adrian Pearsall brutalist style etageres. These are in great condition. Each etagere has 3 smoked glass shelves. Theya re strong and sturdy and would look great as ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Glass, Resin, Wood
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Hide, Walnut
Lovely Pair of Adrian Pearsall style Sculptural Walnut Scoop Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely Pair of Adrian Pearsall style sculptural walnut scoop chairs. This pair have been re-upholstered recently in a stunning beige grey velvet by the original owners and look great...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set Four Adrian Pearsall White Lacquered Dining Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning set of four Adrian Pearsall white lacquered dining chairs. These chairs retain their original white lacquered finish in very nice c...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Fantastic Set Four Adrian Pearsall Lacquered Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning set of four Adrian Pearsall black lacquered dining chairs. These chairs retain their original black lacquered finish in very nice condition-very rare color. Also the white f...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Two (2) Tubular End Tables After Adrian Pearsall for Craft, c. 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Solid, rich-grained doweled end tables with heavy glass tops. With shelves underneath the glass, these tables can be used for a display as well as storage. These tables are as strong...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Modern High Back Lounge Chair Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
Pearsall circa late 1960's high back chair similar to the model 2174-C except this version has a walnut base and does not swivel. The fabric is original and has a few flaws as shown...
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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
Lovely Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely labeled Adrian Pearsall tall back lounge chair. This chair will need to be re-upholstered, the fabric is worn and foam in seat is hard but the original black lacquered finish ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Cloud Lounge Chairs by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
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
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, 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, 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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