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.
Tinted Lucite and Wood Tótem Form Floor Lamp by Pearsall for Modeline c. 1970’s
By Adrian Pearsall, Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional mid century, post modern tótem form floor lamp, designed by Adrian Pearsall, for the Modeline Lamp Company, circa 1960/70’s. The lamp features a wood base, tinted translu...
Chrome
Mid Century Post Modern Tótem Form Table Lamp by Adrian Pearsall for Modeline
By Adrian Pearsall, Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic Mid Century, Post Modern, Space Age tótem form table lamp designed by Adrian Pearsall for the Modeline Lamp Company, California circa 1960/70’s. The lamp features a wood base, ...
Plastic, Lucite, Wood
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...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Floor Spider Lamp
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Modern chrome floor spider lamp. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip code, as we may be able to deliver cur...
Other
$4,395
H 72.45 in Dm 11.62 in
Totem floor lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, wood, marble and opaline glass, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Totem floor lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, wood, marble and opaline glass, Italy, 1970s
Glass, Wood
1970s Jack Haywood for Modeline Laminate Burl Glass Globes Floor Lamp
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
This sculptural Burlwood laminated piece is a 1973 Modeline Model 7450 floor lamp, designed by Jack Haywood for Modeline of California. Part of the "California Contemporary" line, it...
Glass, Laminate, Plywood
$1,460 / set
H 33 in Dm 8 in
Classic Pair Sculpted Walnut Mid Century Modern Table Lamps by Modeline Lamp Co.
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Pair Sculpted Walnut Mid Century Modern Table Lamps by Modeline Lamp Co.
Brass
$3,895 / set
H 38.63 in Dm 14 in
Pair of Modeline Model 635 Cylinder Shaped Sculptured Walnut Table Lamps
By Arthur Jacobs, Modeline Lamp Co., Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of Modeline 635 model designed by Arthur Jacobs. The original advertisement describes these lamps as having a Japanese influence. One can see the similarities of Jacobs design with common Japanese aesthetics. His cylinder shape with sheer white shade seems to borrow from Japanese rice paper veiled lanterns. The flares at the top of the lamps spires resemble the pointed tips of Japanese roofs...
Brass
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Globe Ring Lamp for Modeline
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Chrome
Vintage Modeline Wood Floor Lamp / Adrian Pearsall
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modeline wood floor lamp with tinted glass table top. In the style of Adrian Pearsall.
Wood
$1,295
H 38.5 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
Expertly Restored -Mid-Century California Modern Sculpted Table Lamp by Modeline
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Brass
Mid-Century Sculpted Walnut & Brass Tripod Table Lamp by Modeline
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions 33in H x 14in W x 14in D Lamp Shade: 11in H x 17in W. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing hist...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp with Eyelet Linen Shades
Located in New York, NY
This slender and graceful lamp features a pair of flexible brass arms which allow the lamp to illuminate both up or down, providing reading and working light as well as to spotlight ...
Fir
$1,120Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 25 in Dm 6 in
Pair of Walnut and Brass Table Lamps in Style of Modeline, Mid Century Modern
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Sculptural, tall Mid Century Modern lamps have solid walnut bodies in organic, graphic shapes mounted on round brass bases, with brass elements and hardware. The lamps are not sign...
Brass
Floor Lamp TOTEM by Stephane Ducatteau for Fortuna
By Stephane Ducatteau
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Floor lamp TOTEM by Stephane Ducatteau. Geometrical design, in oxidized steel and darkened patina. This line is an exclusive creation for Fortuna Modernism. Each piece is signed. Thi...
Steel
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Southampton, NJ
Scarcely seen sculptural Teak & brass floor lamp with original cane shade in pristine condition. Circa 1960's from an estate in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Brass
Adrian Pearsall Floor Lamp, America 1950
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Culver City, CA
Adrian Pearsall Floor Lamp America, 1950 Walnut frame with original shade. 11”dia x 59”h
Walnut
Rare Adrian Pearsall Lamp
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Rarely seen Adrian Pearsall Brutalist lamp. This lamp is in very good vintage shape and is newly rewired. Size allows you to use it as small floor lamp or taller table lamp.
Resin
Adrian Pearsall Inspired Walnut Lamp
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Mid-Century Danish modern lamp is in great condition, beautiful lines and in great working order. A popular design with collectors and interior designers as well.
Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Table Lamps
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegant pair of Adrian Pearsall table lamps for Modeline. Created out of walnut, lamps are in amazing unrestored original condition. Double shades...
Brass
Mid Century Modern Cone Floor Lamp, , Classic Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Adrian Pearsall Floor Lamp... Original black lacquer,, also retains original cone shape linen shade,, Two-way light option,,
Fabric, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Table Lamp in the Brutalist Style
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful table lamp in the Brutalist style by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. The lamp has a large frosted glass shade and the base is made of resin over wood. The lamp is i...
Glass, Resin, Wood