Adrian Pearsall Sofas
American, 1925-2011
Adrian Pearsall designed some of the most exuberant and expressive American 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 also had a gift for tables, 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, Adrian Pearsall had flair, and his work adds an attention-getting, sculptural exclamation point to any décor.
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Item Ships From: USA
Creator: Adrian Pearsall
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Walnut Frame Stamps Theme Upholstery Gondola Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern walnut frame stamps theme blue upholstery gondola sofa.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Cloud Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall mid century cloud sofa
Sofa measures: 124 wide x 72 deep x 31.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in wh...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Signed Craft Associates 2-PC Sectional Sofa 2069-LR
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Hartford, CT
Adrian Pearsall two-piece sectional sofa by Craft Associates, circa 1960s, features a walnut wood frame which could use some conditioning. The sofa comes in two pieces with sea green...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall For Craft Associates Sectional Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid-century modern sectional sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall and made by Craft Associates. Two 6ft sections that can be positioned end to end for a long sofa or used as two separ...
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1950s American Vintage Adrian Pearsall Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Walnut and Marble Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall mid century walnut and marble sofa
The sofa measures: 112 wide x 35 deep x 29 high, with a seat height of 17 inches
All pieces of f...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Sofas
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall 2408 Platform Sofa Fully Restored
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Marcos, CA
This is a beautiful and authentic Adrian Pearsall 2408 sofa circa 1960’s. It has been fully restored with all new foam, straps and fabric. All the walnut...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
14 Foot Long Adrian Pearsall 2834-S Sofa for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hanover, MA
Extraordinary one of a kind 1960 vintage custom order extra long floating cloud gondola sofa on sculpted ebonized walnut sled base designed by Adrian Pearsall and manufactured by Cra...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Sofas
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Armless Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates mid century armless sofa
This sofa measures: 96 wide x 32 deep x 28.5 inches high, with a seat height of 1...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Outstanding Adrian Pearsall Boom-a-range Cloud Sofa Craft Associates Mid-Century
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Model 3600-8 Craft Associates "Cloud" sofa, circa 1970, designed by Adrian Pearsall. Having graceful undulating curves. One-piece cushion. Sofa floats above a matte black recessed pl...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Turquoise Sofa Daybed with Built-in End Table
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Hartford, CT
Authentic Adrian Pearsall pieces are some of his most dramatic creations. They also need space!
Magnificent and coveted Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates sofa with walnut front...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Sofas
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Sculpted Gondola Sofa 2408
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates sculptural sofa 2408
Offered is a beautifully all original 'Gondola' sofa (model 2408) designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft A...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Stunning Adrian Pearsall Tufted Sofa Hollywood Regency Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Adrian Pearsall button tufted sofa in the Hollywood Regency style. This piece has been meticulously restored 7 years ago with new high end shimmering silver grey velvet and ...
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Adrian Pearsall Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Floating Back Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful long, low, and deep, brown leather floating back sofa by Adrian Pearsall. This sofa has been newly reupholstered in high quality soft brow...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Rare Model 920-CS Sofa with Cane Arms
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare Adrian Pearsall sofa that has cane arms, circa late 1950s. Gorgeous lines and proportions. The wood could use a little reconditioning and the fabric, which is not original and i...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Cane, Walnut
Midcentury Adrian Pearsall for Craft Gondola Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large Mid-Century Modern gondola sofa attributed to Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Features an angular case with distinctive canted arms at each end, and a low sleek profile. ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Rare Vintage Model 2010-S Walnut Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rare vintage "Cloud" sofa designed by architect and furniture designer Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the United States. This stunning sofa, also known as model 2010-S, feat...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Large Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dallas, TX
The story is that this sofa was purchased by Elvis Presley for a friend who lived in Dallas in the 1960s. He had an identical sofa in his home. Original upholstery was bright pink ve...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Midcentury Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sofa Daybed Model 615
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
Authentic Adrian Pearsall pieces are some of his most dramatic creations. They also need space!
Magnificent and coveted Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates daybed sofa with walnu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Walnut
Kidney Shaped Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sofa Model 2010-S Perfect
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Hartford, CT
Authentic Adrian Pearsall pieces are some of his most dramatic creations. They also need space!
Magnificent and coveted Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates sofa completely redone...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Linen, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sofa Completely Refurbished Model 1636-S
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Hartford, CT
Authentic Adrian Pearsall pieces are some of his most dramatic creations. They also need space normally, although this one will fit in your apartment as well with width of only 74".
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Wood, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sofa Couch Chrome Walnut Wood Lane Tagged
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Great vintage Mid-Century Modern sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates by Lane (Tag is present and pictured) The fabric is as found in good vintage condition. Chrome and walnu...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Gondola Sofa, Fully Restored Midcentury
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding Adrian Pearsall fully restored gondola sofa. This piece has been totally overhauled and reupholstered in vintage lime green wool. The back cushions are also redone in ori...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Sofa with Marble End Table Mid-Century Modern
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
Authentic Adrian Pearsall pieces are some of his most dramatic creations. They also need space!
Magnificent and coveted signed Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates sofa with walnu...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Rare Adrian Pearsall Sofa with End Tables Displayed at Habitat 67, Expo 67
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
A special edition of a couch designed by Adrian Pearsall for Cimons, Canada and displayed at Habitat 67 for Expo 67, Montreal, Canada. The sofa features two Ro...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Sofas
Materials
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Adrian Pearsall "Boomerang" Walnut & Boucle Tweed Sofa for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adrian Pearsall "Boomerang" walnut & boucle tweed saofa for Craft Associates.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa on Walnut Base
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Wichita, KS
This Iconic and incredible low-profile Mid-Century Modern platform sofa is designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. The back of the sofa is curved and sits on an amazing wal...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates Inc.
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dallas, TX
An impressive and very comfortable low profile "Cloud Sofa" designed by the iconic American architect and furniture designer Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1950s. More t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Expertly Restored - Adrian Pearsall Leather & Tweed Sofa for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Gondola Sofa on Boomerang Legs, 1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern gondola sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. The sofa features a solid walnut frame and legs, and it has been recently reupholster...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
Adrian Pearsall sofas are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Adrian Pearsall sofas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sofas by Adrian Pearsall were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sofas by Knoll, Edward Wormley, and Craft Associates. Prices for Adrian Pearsall sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,680 and can go as high as $32,495, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,523.
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Questions About Adrian Pearsall Sofas
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To pronounce Adrian Pearsall, say "A-dree-an PEER-sall." Pearsall was an American architect and furniture designer. He was born on September 18, 1925, in Trumansburg, New York, and he died on September 6, 2011, in Upper Makefield Township, Pennsylvania. You'll find a collection of Adrian Pearsall furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022One way to identify an Adrian Pearsall is to consider the materials used. A genuine Adrian Pearsall will feature real wood, glass and metal, while imitations often use cheaper materials like composites and plastics. Pearsall didn't sign his work, so items that show his signature are unlikely to be authentic. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted Adrian Pearsall furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Most Adrian Pearsall furniture was handmade. Although wood composites and plastics gained popularity during the period, Pearsall preferred to build his pieces from genuine wood, glass and metal. Walnut wood was one of his most commonly used materials. Shop a range of Adrian Pearsall furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Adrian Pearsall did not usually sign his work. One way to identify his work is to examine the materials. Pearsall only used genuine wood, glass and metal. Pieces that feature wood composites or plastics aren't genuine. His pieces reflect characteristics of the atomic style, often flaunting smooth lines, graceful curves and asymmetrical details. On 1stDibs, find a variety of expertly vetted Adrian Pearsall furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Adrian Pearsall did work for Bassett, designing tables and seating. He also manufactured his own designs through his company Craft Associates. He founded his workshop in 1952 in Pennsylvania. The company exists today but no longer has an affiliation with Pearsall. Find a selection of Adrian Pearsall on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To authenticate an Adrian Pearsall sofa, focus on the frame. A genuine Pearsall piece will have a solid wood frame because the designer never used wood composites. Original upholstery tends to show off bright, solid colors. However, many authentic Adrian Pearsall sofas come reupholstered. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted Adrian Pearsall sofas.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To begin to authenticate an Adrian Pearsall table, closely examine the materials. Authentic pieces will contain no plastics or composite woods, as Pearsall only worked with genuine wood, metal and glass. Also, you won't find a signature or mark on a real Adrian Pearsall table. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Adrian Pearsall tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, Adrian Pearsall designed lamps. Most of his lighting designs were floor lamps produced by the manufacturer Modeline during the 1960s. Many have not survived the years.
Pearsall is a revered mid-century modern designer. He gave his imagination free rein, and his flamboyant, eye-catching styles are icons of what has become known as “Atomic Age” design.
Find vintage mid-century modern lighting on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Like other designers working in the atomic style, Adrian Pearsall typically used fabric upholstery. Generally, the upholstery was a bright color, and solids were more common than patterns. Often, Adrian Pearsall sofas and chairs being sold today do not feature original upholstery because the fabric tends to wear out before the frame. You'll find a selection of Adrian Pearsall furniture on 1stDibs.
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