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: ReMod Gallery
Fantastic Gabriella Crespi style Pencil Reed Loveseat Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs bent pencil reed loveseat sofa. This piece is spectacular in person and the light blue linen upholstery is still in nice condition too...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Sensational Gabriella Crespi style Pencil Reed Console table Mid Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Gabriella Crespi style pencil reed console table with a unique circle pattern on the top. This piece was actually designed by Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs. We have s...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Gorgeous Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Rocker, Mid-Century Modern
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Adrian Pearsall rocker with new turquoise ultra suede fabric. The ottoman has been sold so only the rocker remains. The solid walnut fr...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Splendid Pair Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Pod Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazing pair of Adrian Pearsall Brutalist pod lounge chairs. Chairs have rather newish white faux leather in nice clean condition, circa 1970s. They measure 23"t x 34" in diameter wi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Epoxy Resin
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Stylish Pair Adrian Pearsall Swivel King Chairs Mid-century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish pair of Adrian Pearsall high-back swivel lounge chairs. Yes, this pair will need new upholstery but that's what you designers want to do anyway, right? These chairs are extre...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Unusual Adrian Pearsall Boomerang Walnut Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Adrian Pearsall boomerang sofa with 2 attached tables. Yes, this sofa will need to be reupholstered but who wants 60-year-old fabric anyway? Let your imagination run wild wit...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
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Upholstery, 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
Pair Adrian Pearsall Kidney Shaped Curved Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs curved kidney shaped sofas. Sofas retain their original upholstery in not bad condition but we would recommend they get new upho...
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1880s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Swivel Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Adrian Pearsall tall back swivel lounge chairs. The upholstery is original and is dated but is still usable as is-reupholstery is recommended to look their best.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Elongated Sculptural "Jax" Cocktail Table by Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A super mod cocktail table with an elongated interlocking boomerang form walnut Jax base supporting an oval glass top. Model. no. 893-TGO by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, Ame...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Wonderful Adrian Pearsall Curved Wave Chaise Lounge Rocker Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Adrian Pearsall curved wave chaise lounge rocker. This piece was reupholstered in the 80's and will most certainly need to be redone. Th...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Gorgeous Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Dining Table Desk the Style of Paul Evans
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding Adrian Pearsall sculptural Brutalist dining table. Gorgeous in person, this piece is also well crafted with sculpted resi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Epoxy Resin
Outstanding Jack Lenor Larsen Adrian Pearsall Crescent Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Adrian Pearsall, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding Adrian Pearsall crescent lounge chair upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen "Caravan" velvet. There are no words to describe how ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Outstanding Adrian Pearsall Boom-a-range Cloud Sofa Craft Associates Mid-Century
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Model 3600-8 Craft Associates "Cloud" sofa, circa 1970, designed by Adrian Pearsall. Having graceful undulating curves. One-piece cushion. Sofa floats above a matte black recessed pl...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Stunning Adrian Pearsall Tufted Sofa Hollywood Regency Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Adrian Pearsall button tufted sofa in the Hollywood Regency style. This piece has been meticulously restored 7 years ago with new high end shimmering silver grey velvet and ...
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Stunning Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Style Faux Fireplace, Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fireplace by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, USA, 1970s. The triangular base with triangular hood all with textured bronze finish, circa 1970s. Measures: 87" high, 65" wide, 24...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Wood, Epoxy Resin
Magnificent Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Pod Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern, Pair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazing pair of Adrian Pearsall Brutalist pod lounge chairs. Chairs retain their original red woven wool fabric in faded useable condition-cleaning is...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Epoxy Resin
Gorgeous Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous completely restored Adrian Pearsall sculptural walnut lounge chair. This piece has been reupholstered in a fabulous high end woven fabric called "sunset." The wood has been ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Lovely Adrian Pearsall Barrel Back Walnut Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely Adrian Pearsall sculptural walnut barrel back lounge chair. The upholstery is in decent shape and is usable as is. The sculptural walnut frame looks great with only minor wear...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Wonderful Pair of Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs plus Ottoman
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of Adrian Pearsall sculptural walnut lounge chairs plus ottoman. This pair will need to be re-upholstered but frames are tight and stu...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Gondola Sofa, Fully Restored Midcentury
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding Adrian Pearsall fully restored gondola sofa. This piece has been totally overhauled and reupholstered in vintage lime green wool. The back cushions are also redone in ori...
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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
Fantastic Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Swivel King Chair, Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Adrian Pearsall tall back swivel king chair. This is one of our favorite designs by Mr. Pearsall-so fun and comfortable.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Lovely Pair of High Back Swivel Lounge Chairs Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of Adrian Pearsall high back swivel lounge chairs. Yes, this pair will need new upholstery but that's what you designers want to do anyway, right? Tall sculptural swivel ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Fabulous Adrian Pearsall Wing Back Walnut Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazing and rare Adrian Pearsall wing back chair with sculptural walnut base. Gorgeous from all angles-this chair is a show stopper. If...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Rocking Chair for Craft Associates Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Adrian Pearsall walnut rocking chair for Craft Associates. This fabulous sculptural rocker is in great restored condition. The high end woven turquoise upholstery and foa...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Fantastic Pair of Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Swivel King Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Adrian Pearsall tall back swivel king chairs. This pair retains their original black fuzzy fabric in ok condition-re-upholstery is recommended. This is one of our f...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Unusual Two-Piece Adrian Pearsall Sofa Sectional Boomerang Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Adrian Pearsall two-piece boomerang sectional sofa with two attached tables. One table has a triangular shaped cabinet with door for secret...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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...
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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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Sculptural Pair of Adrian Pearsall Walnut Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Pair of sculptural walnut Adrian Pearsall Lounge chairs. This pair will need re-upholstery but that's what you designers are looking for anyway-right? The slightly smaller...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, 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 Adrian Pearsall Angular Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Simply scrumptious pair of Adrian Pearsall angular and sculptural lounge chair. I really feel like I can not fully describe the deliciousness of this rare pair of chairs by Mr. Pears...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern, Sculptural Walnut and Glass Tables by Adrian Pearsall
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
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Adrian Pearsall sculptural walnut lounge chairs. Wonderful large-scale barrel back chairs with gorgeous sculpted solid walnut legs. The organic walnut legs criss-cross underneath and are really quite nice. I know you...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
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Upholstery, Walnut
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 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
Spectacular Pair of Adrian Pearsall High Back Chairs Mid-Century Danish Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Classic Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates model #2056-c high back chairs. The chairs have been newly upholstered in a iced turquoise woven Kravet fabric.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, 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
Unusual and Rare Pair of Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Etageres
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual and rare pair of Adrian Pearsall Brutalist etageres. Very hard to find one but to have a pair-oh my. Please see our huge selection of other p...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Glass, Resin
Gorgeous Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Dining Table Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Adrian Pearsall sculptural walnut dining table. This piece is in fantastic vintage condition-sure to be a treasured addition to...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Furniture
Materials
Glass, 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, 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, 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, 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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