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.
Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chair for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair designed by the American designer Adrian Pearsall. The frame of this cocktail lounge chair is made of walnut wood in a beautiful curved shape and upholstered in white chenil...
Chenille, Walnut
Pair of Mid Century Modern Armchairs by Adrian Pearsall, model 2315-C, USA 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of stunning armchairs, Model 2315-c. These lounge chairs were designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates and they feature very sleek and sc...
Fabric, Beech
Mid-Century Modern High Back King Canopy Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
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...
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Walnut Lounge Chair Model 2161-C For Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern lounge chair was designed by American design legend Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates circa 1960s. This armchair is documented in the Craft Associates cata...
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-Century Adrian Pearsall Blue Walnut Armchairs 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rare pair of mid-century scoop back armchairs having walnut frames with matching walnut hand rest paws and soft blue patterned cotton/poly blend upholstery. Circa 1968. In excelle...
Cotton, Polyester, Walnut
Set of Eight Adrian Pearsall Dining Chairs, Walnut & Faux Fur, 1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall, Paul Evans
Located in Chattanooga, TN
You won’t find a nicer (or larger) restored set of these Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Dining Chairs anywhere. The FMV restoration team covets this unique line and labors with love throu...
Faux Fur, Resin, Epoxy Resin
$11,500 / set
Unusual Adrian Pearsall Armchairs with Ottomans
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of sculptural armchairs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, model #2291-C. Beautiful walnut frames with exaggerated, angled arms, curved backs and unusual slanted legs. ...
Walnut
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs designed by the American designer Adrian Pearsall. The frame of these cocktail lounge chairs is made of walnut wood in a beautiful curved shape and upholstered in w...
Chenille, Walnut
Pair of Similar American Modern Lounge Chairs, Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Similar American Mid-Century mahogany Lounge / Easy Chairs with beige upholstry with 1 having a high back and 1 having a low round back (ADRIAN PEARSALL) (PRICED AS PAIR)
Mahogany
Floral Red Barrel Chairs by Adrian Pearsall, USA 1950's
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Adrian Pearsall swivel/Tilt upholstered barrel chairs on a walnut circular plinth. Sold as is.Need Reupholstery. COM available.
Upholstery, Walnut
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. They measure 54't x 30.5"...
Upholstery, Walnut
Rare Low Profile 916-CC in Oak, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, c. 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by the incomparable Adrian Pearsall, this iconic Model 916-CC Captain's Chair is the epitome of functional art. Visually stunning and audacious in shape and materials used t...
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Wing Chair by Adrian Pearsall wirh Original Fabric C1955
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous form created by Adrian Pearsall. Walnut base and structure of the chair is in very good condition. Original fabric is worn and faded needing an update. Labeled Craft Associa...
Walnut, Fabric
Restored Adrian Pearsall For Craft Associates 2056-C Highback Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This commanding high-back chair, part of Adrian Pearsall’s visionary 2056-C line for Craft Associates, epitomizes the fusion of modernist clarity with architectural drama. From the m...
Upholstery, Walnut
Original Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Wingback Armchair In cream boucle
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, US
This exquisite Adrian Pearsall wingback armchair has been thoughtfully restored to honor its iconic mid-century roots while introducing a fresh sense of modern luxury. Reupholstered ...
Wood, Bouclé
Adrian Pearsall Ivory White High Back Arm Chair with Black Piping Model 1865-C
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Striking high back arm chair by Adrian Pearsall immediately adds a sense of Mid Century Modern high art into any space. Tall seat back makes anyone sitting in this Adrian Pearsall ch...
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...
Wood, Walnut
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall 916-CC Captain Chair for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Uncommon Adrian Pearsall 916-CC captain chair for Craft Associates, 1960s with fun patterned newer upholstery. The walnut frame is in good condition with two minor issues: one small ...
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall 1209-C Craft Associates Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in New York, NY
Model 1209-C for Craft Associates. Walnut, cane back, upholstery. Seat has been re-done in Raf Simons for Kvadrat fabric. Good condition, some wear on walnut structure. Strap...
Fabric, Walnut
Mid Century Walnut Back Chair in Yellow Loro Piana Cashmere by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
This refined Mid-Century Modern chair was realized by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the United States, circa 1970. It features a sculptural base with hourglass form cross s...
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Adrian Pearsall
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...
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,366Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Midcentury Armchairs by Adrian Pearsall Model Capitan in Skin, 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of armchairs designed by Adrian Pearsall from the 1950s. The armchairs are the famous "Capitan" model. Their structure is in Mahogany wood. While its upholstery is in Bo...
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage Sculptural Adrian Pearsall Armchair / Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Sculptural Adrian Pearsall Armchair / Craft Associates Some wear to the original finish. I will apply some basic scratch remover to clean up. Upholstery is original and will...
Wood
$7,850 / set
H 37 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
Ten HIgh Back Dining Chairs by Adrian Pearsall. Walnut with New Upholstery
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
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...
Upholstery, Walnut
Rare 1960s Walnut Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Stool Bench Ottoman
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Inc. from the 'Stingray' Series. Can be matched with the Model 2466-C Lounge Armchair. Tight and sturdy frame. Architectural form, with staved A...
Walnut
$4,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 47 in W 27 in D 22 in
4 Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Sculpted Brutalist High Back Dining Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall, Paul Evans
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set of 4 Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Brutalist Dining Chairs . The set includes two armchairs and two-side chairs . They feature tall angular backs .The highly decorated resin s...
Fabric
$3,200
H 32 in W 38 in D 70 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sculptural Rocking Wave-Form Chaise Lounge
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Adrian Pearsall, this chaise was made by Craft Associates early in Pearsall's career, around the 1950s. Featuring the now-classic wave form seat and a two-stage carved wa...
Upholstery, Walnut
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...
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,095
H 31.5 in W 25.25 in D 25.75 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Midcentury Walnut Swivel Chair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates midcentury walnut swivel chair. This chair measures: 25.25 wide x 25.75 deep x 31.5 high, with ...
Metal
Mid-Century Prestige Lounge Chair after Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century lounge chair makes a comfortable and stylish addition to any interior, combining vintage fabric with shapely seat design. Unique tapered legs in the style of Adrian ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Lounge Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern lounge chair, manufactured in the United States, circa 1950s. This chair features a solid walnut stained oak frame with sculptural armrests...
Fabric, Walnut
$2,495
H 45.5 in W 27 in D 30.5 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid-Century Modern High Back Lounge Chair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding Mid-Century Modern high back lounge chair, club chair, or dining captain chair By Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates USA, 1960s Sculpted walnut base, with...
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Adrian Pearsall Style Swivel Armchair
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-century Adrian Pearsall style swivel armchair. Features wooden four-leg base that allows it to swivel 360°effortlessly, offering smooth movement and a stylish look. The sloped ar...
Fabric, Wood
$3,295
H 27.5 in W 34.5 in D 34 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair This chair measures: 34.5 wide x 34 deep x 27.5 high, with a seat height of 15.75 and arm height/chair clearance...
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,803
H 27.56 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Baby Blue Velvet Vintage Armchair, Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A wonderful armchair made in the 1960s in Poland. Stabile design of the furniture and a comfortable seat. Furniture after full upholstery renovation, refreshed woodwork. The whole is...
Textile, Beech
Mid Century Adrian Pearsall 950-C Wood Armchair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Denton, TX
Mid Century Adrian Pearsall 950-C sculpted walnut armchair with new vinyl upholstery. Very curvy and space age design makes this chair great addition to any room or desks.
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall 916 CC Mid Century Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Adrian Pearsall 916 CC Captain's Chair for Craft Associates.
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 42 in W 26 in D 29 in
Pair Of High Back 2224-C Armchairs By Adrian Pearsall For Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern high back armchairs was designed by American design legend Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates circa 1960s. The chairs are model 2224-C hig...
Velvet, Walnut
Sold
H 27.25 in W 25.75 in D 34.5 in
Mid-Century 843-C Armchair by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century armchair model no. 843-C designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960s. The frame of this lounge is made from solid walnut wood. Made in the United States...
Fabric, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 27 in W 31.5 in D 32.5 in
Mid-Century Model 2406 Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century model no. 2406 lounge by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, made circa 1960s. Highly sought after lounge with the sculpted walnut base being the show stopper element. ...
Fabric, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 31.5 in W 27 in D 25.25 in
Adrian Pearsall Upholstered Mid Century Arm Chairs for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of Mid Century arm chairs upholstered in their original seafoam green nubby woven fabric . Sitting on solid walnut frames and legs these are sturdy and very comfortable for lo...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 28.75 in W 30 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Handrubbed Walnut Button Back Arm Chair by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern arm chair was realized by the celebrated designer Adrian Pearsall circa 1960. It features button back detailing; concave arms; arched hind legs; and a...
Walnut
Sold
H 29 in W 28.25 in D 30 in
A Pair of Classic Adrian Pearsall Armchairs With Angled Arms Ca' 1960's
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of sculptural armchairs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, model #2291-C. Beautiful walnut frames with exaggerated, angled arms, curved backs and unusual slanted legs. F...
Walnut
Sold
H 28.5 in W 28.5 in D 31 in
Adrian Pearsall Style Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern, in the style of model 1209-C, arm/lounge chairs designed by American design legend Adrian Pearsall for Craft Asscoiates features a beautifully sculpted, ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Executive Armchair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Experience the epitome of mid-century modern design with this Adrian Pearsall-designed chair for Craft Associates. This piece has been meticulously restored and reupholstered with pl...
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
Sold
H 51 in W 31.75 in D 39 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Mid Century Modern High Back Slim Jim Accent Armchair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An Adrian Pearsall for Craft Slim Jim accent chair. A wonderful whimsical mid century modern piece of furniture from the great mind of Adrian Pearsall. The "Slim Jim" arm chair is a ...
Wood
Adrian Pearsall Pair of Purple Armchairs in Velvet Him and Her
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of armchairs by Adrian Pearsall from the 1950s. The pair is part of a duet called: Him and Her, in fact the different sizes of the pair are de...
Velvet, Wood