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 Tall Back Brown Lounge Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Striking pair of Mid Century Classi Walnut framed lounge chairs upholstered in a Chestnut brown fabric with a slight gold metallic thread. New upholstery and padding. Mint Restored f...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$7,120 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Four Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Dining Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous set of four Adrian Pearsall sculptural walnut dining chairs. The set consists of two armchairs and two side chairs. They have been reupholstered in a wonderful period appropriate nubby woven fabric in a cool turquoise. We have many Adrian Pearsall table...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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 ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Craft Associates Low Lounge Chair Strictly Spanish Group
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Fraser, MI
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Strictly Spanish group lounge chair designed by Craft Associates.
Probably for restoration.
Category
1970s Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Walnut Glass Compass Dining Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Walnut Glass Compass Dining Table. Featuring an original round glass top, solid wood compass style base, and a beautiful dark...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates MCM Slim Jim Highback Lounge Chair, Pair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates midcentury Slim Jim Highback Lounge Chair - Pair
Each chair measures: 33 wide x 29 deep x 53.5 high, with a seat heigh...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Magnificent Pair of Adrian Pearsall Tall Tufted Sculptural Walnut Scoop Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent pair of restored Adrian Pearsall tufted sculptural walnut scoop chairs. These rare chairs have been reupholstered in the most glorious jewelled tone purple velvet and loo...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Classic Modernist Adrian Pearsall 'Havana' Chair "SATTELITE"
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Buffalo, NY
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, lounge chair , model 1717-RC walnut, brass, United States, 1960s
The Havana Lounge Chair, designed by Adrian Pearsall, , displaying a cohesive ...
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1960s Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Walnut Lounge Chairs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These stunning mid-century lounge chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates are iconic examples of 1960s American design. Each chair features carefully crafted walnut f...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$4,320 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Set of Four '4' Adrian Pearsall Model 1613-C Dining Chairs for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
A stately and iconic set of four 1613-C dining chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the United States circa 1960s. The frames are constructed from walnut. The s...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Naugahyde
1960s Adrian Pearsall Coconut Lounge Chair On Walnut Base Original Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Monrovia, CA
Original 1960s Adrian Pearsall Coconut Wedge Chair On A Walnut Base With Its Original 1960s Upholstery. The Upholstery Is In Excellent Vintage Condition.
This Unique Coconut Shape S...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, 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
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Ottoman Set By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, model 2174-C, lounge chair and ottoman set by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates features a fully upholstered, high-back, sculpted silhouette with walnut armres...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2174C MCM Walnut Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2174C Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair with Ottoman
The chair measures: 30.5 wide x 31 deep x 46.5 high, with a seat height of 19 inches and arm ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Metal
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pasadena, TX
A beautiful and pristine Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Chair.
The chair features solid rosewood base and armres...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Swivel Chair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s fully restored in Kvadrat Tonus fabric, signed. It is in excellent condition with the exception of age appropriate wear on the metal base
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Metal
Super Rare Adrian Pearsall Swivel Ottoman Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Super rare Adrian Pearsall swivel ottoman. We have never seen another one of these wonderful ottomans and just love it.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Tufted Sculpted Walnut Base Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Adrian Pearsall tufted tall back lounge chairs. These are quite rare with the sculpted walnut bases and these have been totally restored to better than new condition...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$6,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Price Upon Request
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
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, 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, 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, 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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