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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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Creator: Adrian Pearsall
Dealer: Furnish Me Vintage
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates Fully Restored
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
FULLY restored. A true jaw-dropper from every angle. The new faux leopard fur fabric contrasts perfectly with the old-growth walnut and black lacquer trim. Ultra soft to the touch...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture

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Walnut, Upholstery

Restored Gold Brutalist Credenza by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall, Paul Evans
Located in Chattanooga, TN
You won't find a nicer version of this Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Credenza anywhere. The FMV restoration team covets this unique line and labors with love by techniques perfected ove...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture

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Resin, Wood

(8) Adrian Pearsall Kodiak Faux Fur Brutalist Style Dining Room Chairs
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is for the group of 8 chairs. The matching table is sold separately. You won't find a nicer (or larger) restored set of these Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Dining Chairs an...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture

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Faux Fur, Resin

Brutalist Etagere Smoked Glass Display by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall, Paul Evans
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Did you ever wonder where Ridley Scott displayed his glass unicorns? Well, wonder no more. This sinister etagere is not only hard to find, but we promi...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture

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Resin, Wood

Brutalist "Disc" Hanging Dry Bar by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, Paul Evans
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Did you ever wonder where Darth Vader stored his high-end Scotch before his Death Star was destroyed? Well, wonder no more. This sinister medallion is not only hard to find, but we...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture

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Resin, Wood

Gold Goop Brutalist Loveseat Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, Paul Evans
Located in Chattanooga, TN
You won't find a nicer original version of this Adrian Pearsall Brutalist loveseat sofa anywhere. That's right, this magnificent pink wool fabric was hand picked by the original own...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture

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Resin, Wood

Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Brutalist Gold Resin & Glass Top Dining Table
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is for the table alone. The dining chairs pictured are sold separately. Craft Associates Brutalist glass top dining table. This rectangular, glass-topped table can als...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture

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Glass, Resin

Original Adrian Pearsall Platform Boomerang Sofa 2300-S for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is for the sofa alone. The coffee table is sold separately, inquire if interested. What's better than vintage original? Upholstery that actually works for today's deco...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture

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Metal

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Restored Adrian Pearsall Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The fiery cathedral grain top of this captivating coffee table is recessed and framed out by solid walnut beams with burl accents. The front and back cross beams of walnut have a sli...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture

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Walnut

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It’s been years since we had this Adrian Pearsall 2179-T Walnut Compass Dining Table on our showroom floor and it won’t last long. In fact, the last one sold before we could photograph it for the FMV site. We learned our lesson and escorted this beauty into our photo studio as soon as the restoration was complete. The solid walnut base is in very good vintage condition and we’re certain you won’t find a more sublime version offered anywhere. The oily walnut ebbs and flows with sections of lighter and darker tones and creates a mesmerizing marbled effect that further magnifies the fundamental organic spirit of the design. The Danish style, bowed glass top has imperfections (see pics), but it's the original. Please inquire if you're interested in purchasing just the table base. Adrian Pearsall 2179-T Walnut Compass Dining Table by Craft Associates. One of Americas most revered designers. Spectacular angular solid walnut base with original glass top. Pearsall table glass: 71 5/8” long x 38.75” Wide x 3/8” thick Total table height 29” High Base 55.25” long x 27” Wide x 28.5” High About Adrian Pearsall: He 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. He studied architectural engineering at the University of Illinois before opening his Pennsylvania furniture company...
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Adrian Pearsall coffee table by Craft Associates. One of Americas most revered designers. Spectacular angular solid oak base with curved, amorphic kidney bean shaped glass. The solid oak base is in excellent restored vintage condition. The oily oak ebbs and flows with sections of lighter and darker tones and creates a mesmerizing marbled effect that further magnifies the fundamental organic spirit of the design. The amorphic kidney bean shaped glass was just cut and is brand new with no flaws. About Adrian Pearsall: He designed some of the most exuberant and expressive American furniture of the 1950s and 1960s. 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. He studied architectural engineering at the University of Illinois before opening his Pennsylvania furniture company...
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Mid-Century Modern Walnut Adrian Pearsall Jacks Coffee Table 1465-T, New Glass
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Adrian Pearsall Slate Top Walnut Base 3-Piece End Table Coffee Table Living Room
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Brutalist masculinity and modernist minimalism in perfect harmony. Thick, earthly textured slate evokes the menacing mystery of the dark Monolith from 2001 A Space Odyssey. Pearsall ...
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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.
Questions About Adrian Pearsall Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To 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, 2022
    One 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, 2022
    Most 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, 2022
    No, 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, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2022
    To 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, 2022
    To 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, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2022
    Like 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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