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.
Strictly Spanish Swivel Chair Pair, Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Lutz, FL
Pair of Mid Century Modern High Back Swivel Chair Pair by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Reupholstered and restored walnut and ...
Fabric, Chenille, Wood, Walnut
Rare Single Armchair Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Denver, CO
Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, this chair is a unique and very hard-to-find item. It features a single arm that curves across the back with two carved walnut panel...
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
$2,760Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Upholstered Lounge Chair in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Basel, BS
Very cool and unique Mid Century Original Lounge Chair Floor rocker. This chair rocks, and if you put stoppers on it, it will remain stable. Perfect centerpiece as well as conversati...
Walnut, Upholstery
1960s “Havannah” Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Victoria, BC
An iconic 1960s “Havannah” chair and ottoman by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, celebrated for its sculptural form and unmistakable mid-century presence. The generous, crescen...
Wood
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...
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Scoop Side Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Tulsa, OK
**Please Read Entire Description** Please view all listing pictures on a laptop if possible. Some cell phones don’t display all listing pictures and some could be pictures relating to condition. Please read all the way down through this entire description box to view the entire description of the item. Please keep in mind that these are 40-75 year old items and will have some expected normal wear. We strive to represent our items well, and most of these items are in above average vintage condition. Noticeable flaws will be represented in the listing pictures and the text but we cannot describe or picture every small scratch, ding, or area of slight wear. Once delivered, furniture CANNOT be refused, returned, or refunded unless damage has occurred in the shipping process. Our shipper takes care to wrap each item and pack it safely therefore we have rarely had any issues with damage in transit. All items must be picked up within 3 weeks of order if buyer secures his own shipper. Shipping usually requires 3-6 weeks delivery through our shipping contacts and is only available in the continental US for large furniture items. Some smaller items are available to be shipped internationally through USPS/UPS. * * * Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Scoop Chair...
Upholstery, 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
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Walnut Wingback Arm Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall mid century walnut wingback arm chair This chair measures: 38 wide x 44 deep x 39 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and an ar...
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Lounge Chair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates lounge chair This chair measures: 24.25 wide x 23.5 deep x 25.75 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height of 21.5 inches All ...
Upholstery, Wood
$1,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Adrian Pearsall Style Accent Side Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Basel, BS
Stunning, very beautiful walnut Pair of side chairs. Price here is for both chairs. These delicate, sculptural chairs have a similar Walnut wood grain and make to Pearsall side chair...
Walnut, Upholstery
$3,365Sale 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
Adrian Pearsall, Pair of High Chairs, Bronze-Gilded Resin, US, Mid-20th Century
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
A pair of striking, high-backed chairs by the Pennsylvania-based architect and designer Adrian Pearsall. His extraordinary output, under the aegis of his prominent company Craft Asso...
Upholstery, Resin
Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chair 1806-C
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Adrian Pearsall chair #1806-C for Craft Associates with sculpted wood armrests and legs. Comfortable chair for home or business seating. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chair for Craft Associates-01181620
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Medina, OH
This armless Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chair for Craft Associates reupholstered in an inviting and sophisticated performance white boucle fabric that compliments the rich walnut frame p...
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
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...
Hide, Walnut
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 136 in D 32 in
Mid Century Sectional Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates c 1960's
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in New York, NY
Architectural two piece sectional sofa, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. The sofa features an angled section, which has a storage cabinet on its end, with a drop down door cover. The other section is straight, making it possible to use the pieces together, as shown, or placed separately if you prefer. This example is in good, vintage estate condition, usable as is, or you can have it reupholstered if you prefer a more finished look. Specific condition report as follows. The knob on the side cabinet door has been replaced using an appropriate mid century knob...
Upholstery
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
$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 Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
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
$3,250
H 29 in W 27.5 in D 36 in
Expertly Restored -Adrian Pearsall Model 843-C Lounge Chair for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials Walnut Wood, New Boucle Tweed, New High-Density Foam, New Pirelli Webbing ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, 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 Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
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
$3,295
H 27.5 in W 34.5 in D 34 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
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
Adrian Pearsall Rocking Chair for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Adrian Pearsall Rocking Chair for Craft Associates
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,800
H 51 in W 31 in D 34 in
Overscale Mid-century 1950s Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chair, Newly Upholstered
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Miami, FL
Overscale Mid-century 1950s Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chair, Newly Upholstered Offered for sale is a rare oversized 1950s Adrian Pearsall lounge chair that has recently been re-upholst...
Velvet, Wood
$1,600
H 43 in W 31.75 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Modern High Back Lounge Chair in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Mid-Century lounge chair features vintage crimson plush upholstery, solid sculpted walnut legs and tufted back rest. An overstuffed removable cushion and a high back rest en...
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Wave Lounge Chair Circa 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful and very comfortable mid century modern wave chair designed by Adrian Pearsall. Very sexy sculptural form with tapered walnut legs. Wide enough for two. The fabric is a bl...
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Oversized Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of oversized Adrian Pearsall lounge chairs.
Upholstery, Walnut
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
Sold
H 27.96 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Adrian Pearsall Havana Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Pierre Frey Wool
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 'Havana' lounge chair and ottoman, walnut and Pierre Frey woollen upholstery with walnut, United States, 1960s. (This item is meant mainly for ...
Brass
Sold
H 27.96 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Adrian Pearsall Havana Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Pierre Frey Wool
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 'Havana' lounge chair and ottoman, walnut and Pierre Frey woollen upholstery with walnut, United States, 1960s. (This item is meant mainly for ...
Brass
Adrian Pearsall 'Havana' chair and ottoman
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Mid century modern chair and ottoman designed by Adrian Pearsall for his company Craft Associates in the 1960s. This set probably earned the Havana moniker as it evokes a romantic im...
Walnut
Sold
H 26 in Dm 29 in
Pair Adrian Pearsall Barrel Form Swivel Chairs New Blue Silk Blend & Tulip Bases
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of sapce-age chairs is one of Adrian Pearsall's most iconic and rare designs, and these are great examples. These chairs are elegant and striking with their circular design...
Aluminum
Adrian Pearsall 'Havana' chair and ottoman
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Classic Chair and ottoman designed by Adrian Pearsall for his company Craft Associates in the 1960s, this set earned the Havana moniker as it evokes a romantic image of one curling u...
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Side Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Tulsa, OK
**Please Read Entire Description** Please view all listing pictures on a laptop if possible. Some cell phones don’t display all listing pictures and some could be pictures relating to condition. Please read all the way down through this entire description box to view the entire description of the item. Please keep in mind that these are 40-75 year old items and will have some expected normal wear. We strive to represent our items well, and most of these items are in above average vintage condition. Noticeable flaws will be represented in the listing pictures and the text but we cannot describe or picture every small scratch, ding, or area of slight wear. Once delivered, furniture CANNOT be refused, returned, or refunded unless damage has occurred in the shipping process. Our shipper takes care to wrap each item and pack it safely therefore we have rarely had any issues with damage in transit. All items must be picked up within 3 weeks of order if buyer secures his own shipper. Shipping usually requires 3-6 weeks delivery through our shipping contacts and is only available in the continental US for large furniture items. Some smaller items are available to be shipped internationally through USPS/UPS. * * * Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Scoop...
Upholstery, Bentwood
Mid-Century Oak 916-CC Captains Chair by Adrian Pearsall, USA, c. 1960's
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...
Fabric, Foam, Oak
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Sculptural High Back Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Sculptural High Back Chair Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Upholstery is new. Frame very clean with some very light wear....
Walnut, Upholstery
Sold
H 31 in W 25 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs By Adrian Pearsall For Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of fantastic, Mid-Century Modern, slipper, lounge chairs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates features fully upholstered frames with attached tufted seats and backs in tanger...
Fabric, Walnut
Pair Adrian Pearsall Barrel Form Swivel Chairs Brown Fur Upholstry Tulip Bases
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of chairs is one of Adrian Pearsall's most iconic and rare designs, and these are great examples. These chairs are elegant and striking with their circular design and low-p...
Aluminum
Adrian Pearsall High-Back Dining Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic vintage modern design. Restored with a nubby black faux sheepskin fabric. Nice solid American black walnut base. Great for a breakfast...
Upholstery, Wood
Adrian Pearsall 1970s Caged Lounge Chair Custom Bouclé and White Frame
By Mario Bellini, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in San Diego, CA
Great Craft and Associates caged lounge chair designed by Adrian Pearsall. Chair is early 1970s. This chair has custom Boucle and Custom off white powder...
Metal