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.
Pair Of Mid-Century Modern High Back Side Chairs By Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This outstanding pair of high-back dining side chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates are model number 2051-C. As with all Pearsall designs, these chairs are sculptu...
Walnut
$3,300Sale Price / set|25% Off
Set of Four Dining Side Chairs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by iconic mid-century modernist Adrian Pearsall and produced by Craft Associates in the 1960s, this elegant set of four (4) high-back side chairs (Model 2051-C) showcases th...
Fabric, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Model 2051-C Dining Chairs, Walnut & Green Velvet
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
These six Adrian Pearsall Model 2051-C high-back dining chairs, upholstered in a lush green crushed velvet, epitomize sculptural mid-century elegance. Pearsall’s iconic design from t...
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Dining Side Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of Mid-Century dining or side chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall and made by Craft Associates. A very sculptural design with a high back and walnut base. Reupholstery strongl...
PVC, Walnut
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
$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
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
$4,800Sale 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 Paul Evans, Adrian Pearsall
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
$2,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in W 60 in D 23 in
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
$3,995 / set
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 22 in
Pair of Regency Styled Side or Accent Chairs with Reclining Nude & Swan Panels
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique chairs are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1920 and done in a Regency, or Hollywood Regency style. The...
Cane, Pine
$2,850 / set
H 40 in W 22 in D 26 in
Sensuous Pair of Swaim Spoon Back Lacquered Side Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Swaim
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensuous pair of spoon back side chairs made by Swaim. Gorgeous scale and craftsmanship, these chairs are spectacular in person. The finish is a very dark almost black lacquer with a...
Upholstery, Wood
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
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
A sophisticated pair of 1950s Italian sidechairs in green leather with wicker backs and brass detailing. Add some classic mid-century modern elegance to your home with this gorgeous pair of 1950s Italian side chairs...
Upholstery
$4,995 / set
H 46.5 in W 19 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall High Back Goop Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a set of eight Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall High Back Goop Dining Chairs. Featuring a high back design, two arm chairs, six side chairs, a brutalist Goop st...
Upholstery, Wood
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 ...
Upholstery, Wood
$8,859 / set
H 36.23 in W 22.05 in D 37.41 in
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 structure of these lounge cocktail armchairs is made of walnut wood with a beautiful curved shape and covered...
Bouclé, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sectional Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sectional Sofa Sectional consist of 6 pieces plus two ottomans. Multiple sections of sofa retain Craft Assoc. labels. Each ottoman measures- 3...
Upholstery
$2,600 / item
H 31.11 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Corset Dining Chair, Sculptural Contemporary Velvet Chair with a Classic Twist
Located in New York, NY
The Corset Dining Chair blends classic tailoring with contemporary sophistication. Its defining silhouette features a gracefully curved backrest reminiscent of a corset's form—tightl...
Fabric, Wood
$3,900
H 30 in W 37.5 in D 57 in
1960s Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Wave Rocking Chaise Lounge in Walnut
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
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 Lounge Chair for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates c.1960s, USA. This lounge chair features a walnut frame with angled arm rests and legs. The seat cushion and back have been newly upholstered in ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Brutalist High Back Chairs, Pair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding pair of Mid-Century Modern Brutalist high back side chairs or dining chairs By Adrian Pearsall USA, 1960s Textured bronze-gilded resin bases, with gray moha...
Mohair, Resin
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Brutalist High Back Chairs, Pair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding pair of Mid-Century Modern Brutalist high back side chairs or dining chairs By Adrian Pearsall USA, 1960s Textured bronze-gilded resin bases, with ori...
Upholstery, Resin
Set 4 Modernist High Back Walnut Dining Chairs by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of 4 Modernist High Back Walnut Dining Chairs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Classic style and design. Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en route from Bu...
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Lounge Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates lounge chairs.
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Brutalist High Back Side Chairs, Pair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding pair of Mid-Century Modern Brutalist side chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall. The chairs feature tall angular backs, with original striped upholstery and textu...
Upholstery, Resin, Wood
Restored Adrian Pearsall 950-C Armed Side Chair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Adrian Pearsall 950-C armed side chair that has been completely restored. It is in fabulous condition and ready to use with new geometric upholstery in gray and taupe and bl...
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 30.25 in W 17 in D 23 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Walnut Desk or Accent Chair Model #909
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Uncommon model #909 dining / desk / side chair designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Solid walnut frame with molded plywood seat recovered in a multicolored tweed. Sculpt...
Upholstery, Walnut, Plywood
Set of 4 High Back Dining Chairs by Adrian Pearsall for Chromecraft
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Buffalo, NY
This gorgeous set of four vintage modern dining chairs feature an unusual high backrest ensuring maximum comfort. Stylish design with splayed and tapered walnut legs adding to the al...
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 47 in W 19 in D 19.75 in
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall High Back Dining Chairs
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a very cool modern chair set by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Includes four side chairs with high backs and sculpted walnut legs. They are in struct...
Walnut
Rare Set of Adrian Pearsall Dining Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare set of Adrian Pearsall dining chairs. A very rare set of four dining chairs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Black steel fra...
Iron
Modern Sculptural Adrian Pearsall Wingback Walnut Lounge Chair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous Adrian Pearsall wingback lounge chair in walnut with original upholstery. Perfect for any modern or mid-mod space.
Walnut