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 Diamond Button-Tufted Chaise Lounge for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
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 precisi...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sculptural Rocking Wave-Form Chaise Lounge
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
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
1960s Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Wave Rocking Chaise Lounge in Walnut
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Lancaster, PA
This is a Wave Rocking Chaise Lounge, initially designed by Adrian Pearsall ca. 1960. This example also dates to the 1960s, and retains its original upholstery fabric. The current ...
Metal
Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge Rocker
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge Rocker
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise Lounge by Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Raleigh, NC
Adrian Pearsall wave chaise lounge produced by Craft Associates, featuring the designer's signature organic, flowing form. The sculptural profile creates an undulating line from head...
Velvet, Hardwood
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
Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chair for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
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
Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge Chair 1828-C, 1960
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge Chair 1828-C, 1960’s. Legs have been refinished, original upholstery so the little pillow the foam has hardened. Measures 54” long 39” wide 29.5” tall
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs designed by the American designer Adrian Pearsall. The structure of these lounge cocktail armchairs is made of walnut wood with a beautiful curved shape and covered...
Bouclé, Walnut
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Upholstery, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge Rocker in New Pale Sand Color Faux Shearling
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This Adrian Pearsall chaise rocker is a triple crown winner with an iconic Mid Century Modern ergonomic Adrian Pearsall design, cozy comfort dressed in new hand sewn baby soft faux s...
Upholstery, Faux Fur, Walnut
$11,800Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Reupholstered Adrian Pearsall Rocking Wave Chaise Lounge
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Medina, OH
The Adrian Pearsall rocking "Wave" chaise lounge fully reupholstered in an Ana Elisabeth S5443 Arctic faux fur fabric. The walnut base has been professionally refinished and is in an...
Fabric, Polyester, Wood, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Wave Chaise
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Wave Chaise This chaise measures: 37 wide x 55 deep x 30 high, with a seat height/chair clearance 11 inches All pieces of fu...
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise Lounge, Walnut Frame, Mid-Century Modern
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'wave' lounge chair by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, c.1960s, USA is celebrated for its continuous, sweeping curve that the frame creates making it a bold visual statemen...
Upholstery, Walnut, Textile
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
Adrian Pearsall Wave Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Red Lion, PA
Wonderful Adrian Pearsall wave chaise lounge sofa. This piece will need to be reupholstered. The legs are solid walnut and quite thick.
Fabric, Wood
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud Chaise
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud Chaise This chaise measures: 56 wide x 36 deep x 29 high, with a seat height of 13.5 inches All pieces of furniture can be ha...
Metal
Mid-Century Model 108-C Wave Lounge by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century model 108-C wave chaise lounge by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960s. This iconic Pearsall design features a wave-like lounge that sits atop four tapered w...
Fabric, Bouclé, Foam, Wood, Walnut
$3,336Sale Price|20% Off
Stylish Comfort Design Pencil Reed Rattan Chaise Lounge Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall, Comfort Designs, Inc.
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A fantastic vintage Coastal chaise lounge made by the iconic Comfort Designs. A chic pencil reed frame in a fab scroll design and upholstered in a light blue linen. This piece measu...
Upholstery, Rattan
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Outstanding Jack Lenor Larsen Adrian Pearsall Crescent Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding Adrian Pearsall crescent lounge chair upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen "Caravan" velvet. There are no words to describe how ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Model 1264 Rocking Wave Chaise by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century model 1264 rocking wave chaise. Originally designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960s. This particular wave chaise by Pearsall is typically found with ...
Metal, Chrome
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 36.5 in D 66 in
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...
Upholstery, 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
$2,660
H 33 in W 36 in D 60 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Wave Chair by Adrian Pearsall Crafts Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic Wave lounge chair by Adrian Pearsall for Crafts Associates C1959 an earlier version with four angled legs painted black and brass sabots one of which is missing. Will try t...
Brass
$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
$5,593
H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 36.62 in
Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chair for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
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
Adrian Pearsall Havana Lounge Chair & Ottoman for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The Havana set, designed by Adrian Pearsall, consists of a chair and matching ottoman, displaying a cohesive design characterized by rounded, organic forms. The chair features a barr...
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Wave Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Red Lion, PA
Wonderful Adrian Pearsall wave chaise lounge sofa. This piece will need to be reupholstered. The legs are solid walnut and quite thick.
Fabric, Wood
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates rotating triangle Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your zip. Rotating Triangle Lounge Chair on Aluminum Tulip Base. Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates.
Aluminum
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
1970s Wave Chaise in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dallas, TX
This wave chaise lounge in the style of Adrian Pearsall is curvilinear in shape and molds to the human body. The chaise has been reupholstered by The Selby House in a Pierre Frey moh...
Wool, Oak
1980s Petite Cow Print Cloud Chaise Lounge
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, rare, chaise you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful chaise is statement piece which ...
Upholstery, Wood
$6,495 / set
H 28 in W 34.5 in D 29 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Barrel Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Barrel Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 34.5 wide x 29 deep x 28 high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height/chair cleara...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 32 in W 38 in D 70 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sculptural Rocking Wave-Form Chaise Lounge
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Buffalo, NY
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...
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 28 in W 36 in D 60 in
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Wave Chaise Longue Chair - Mid Century Modern Lounge
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Decatur, GA
Rare Brutalist style "Goop" base wave chaise by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1970s. All new foam and leopard print velvet. Excellent condition. Base is free of any chi...
Velvet, Resin
Adrian Pearsall "Cloud" Chaise Lounge for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adrian Pearsall chaise lounge for Craft Associates c.1960s, USA. The lounge features a curved seat back and rounded seat cushion that rests on four tapered walnut legs with casters. ...
Leather, Mohair, Upholstery, Walnut
An Adrian Pearsall "Wave" Chaise Lounge Chair.
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This iconic form chaise boasts a roomy, récamier-style curve designed for two, supported by tapered wood legs. Finished to perfection with wool Knoll upholstery and matching Jack Lar...
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Wave Chaise by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century rocking wave chaise lounge designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960s. Appropriately name the wave chaise due to its wave-shaped body which gives this ...
Fabric, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Rocking Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century rocking wave chaise lounge designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960s. Appropriately name the wave chaise due to its wave-shaped body which gives this ...
Fabric, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 24.81 in W 63.78 in D 24.81 in
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chaise Lounge by Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Chaise longue designed by American designer Adrian Pearsall. The frame is made of walnut, with a beautiful curved shape, and upholstered in white loop pile. The chaise longue has bee...
Bouclé, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Cocoon Chaise Lounge
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Wichita, KS
Adrian Pearsall style mid- century modern Cocoon chaise lounge in new ivory Sherpa fabric. So comfortable you will never want to leave - and such an iconic shape. To view all of ...
Upholstery
Sold
H 32.5 in W 39.5 in D 57 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 1828-C Mid Century Walnut Chaise Lounge
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 1828-C Mid Century Walnut Chaise Lounge This chaise measures: 39.5 wide x 57 deep x 32.5 high, with a seat height/chair clearance 15 inches All...
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Adrian Pearsall Wave Rocking Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wave rocking lounge chair by Adrian Pearsall is a standout piece of sculptural mid-century design. With its flowing, contoured silhouette and solid walnut rocking base, it’s bui...
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Chaise Lounge In Hudson Bay Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A beautiful design by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Freshly upholstered in crisp white with charcoal stripes, Hudson Bay Wool. A striking yet cozy piece of mid century modern...
Upholstery
Sold
H 31 in W 37 in D 57 in
Adrian Pearsall Wave Lounge in Plush Faux Vanilla Bean Shearling on Walnut Legs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Chaise lounges should always beckon with relaxation and comfort and this Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise delivers just that fully restored with new foam cushions and fresh cozy faux vani...
Upholstery, Walnut