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.
Large Scale Boomerang Sofa, by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Adrian Pearsall's famous "boomerang" sofa, this mrare model constructed of recently polished walnut, and supporting a freshly upholstered back and seat done in a grey boucle fabric. ...
Walnut
Boomerang Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Fraser, MI
Large Boomerang Sofa. Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. This sofa is needs to be reupholstered. Current fabric is for templating. Sofa frame has been reinforced.
Fabric, Walnut
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
Unusual Adrian Pearsall Boomerang Walnut Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Adrian Pearsall boomerang sofa with 2 attached tables. Yes, this sofa will need to be reupholstered but who wants 60-year-old fabric anyway? Let your imagination run wild wit...
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Grand Boomerang Sofa in Grey Pierre Frey Bouclé
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 'Boomerang' sofa, model '1600-S', Pierre Frey 'Louison' bouclé, walnut, United States, 1960s This exceptional Boomerang sofa, designed by Adria...
Bouclé, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Grand Boomerang Sofa, Craft Associates, New Shearling Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Raleigh, NC
This distinctive sofa showcases Pearsall's signature sculptural approach with its sweeping boomerang silhouette. The angular geometry creates both visual drama and comfortable seatin...
Sheepskin, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Grand Boomerang Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Grand Boomerang Sofa This sofa measures: 122 wide x 71 deep x 27.5 inches high, with a seat height of 13 inches Fair Vintage Condit...
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Boomerang Sofa by Adrian Pearsall in Icelandic Sheep Wool
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Uncommon one piece sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the 1960s. This sofa came from the original owners outside of Asbury Park in New Jersey. Fully restored w...
Iron
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2300-S Mid Century Walnut Boomerang Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2300-S Mid Century Walnut Boomerang Sofa This sofa measures: 136 wide x 66 deep x 27 inches high, with a seat height of 12.5 inches Fair Vintag...
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2300-S Mid Century Walnut Boomerang Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2300-S Mid Century Walnut Boomerang Sofa This sofa measures: 126.5 wide x 66 deep x 27 inches high, with a seat height of 16 inches Fair Vintag...
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Modern Teak Gondola Scandinavian Sofa, 1980s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Basel, BS
Solid Teak frame Original Danish Mid Century Modern very long Gondola Sofa. This design is pleasing to the eye, and versatile in a Mid Century, Post Modern, as well as Modern decor. ...
Teak, Upholstery
Modernist Sculpted Walnut Gondola Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
The aptly named Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa is bold in its design, so clearly translating the character of a Venetian gondola to create a unique silhouette in a sophisticated living...
Fabric, Walnut
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 22 in W 128 in D 36 in
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa in Excellent Original Condition, ca. 1960’s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional example of the work of Adrian Pearsall, this sofa is in excellent original condition showing only light cosmetic wear normal and consistent with age. Rarely seen Cloud so...
Upholstery, Walnut
$5,000
H 25 in W 65 in D 38.5 in
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Sculpted Brutalist Sofa Large Loveseat Settee
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Wayne, NJ
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Brutalist Sofa Couch . The highly decorated resin surfaces are similar to Paul Evans Brutalist Sculpted Bronze Series studio pieces. The resin on the...
Fabric
$2,312Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 85 in D 33 in
American Mid Century Large Sofa by Adrian Pearsall with Slate Table & Walnut
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Diego, CA
This 1960s sofa by Adrian Pearsall features a walnut frame floating over a black plinth base with fabric straps, upholstered back and cushions. Ideal for an interior designer looking...
Slate
$6,900
H 27 in W 117.5 in D 34.5 in
Adrian Pearsall 10.5ft. Sofa/Daybed with built-in Travertine Tables
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pasadena, TX
Adrian Pearsall designed this sofa/daybed for Craft Associates. It's 117.5' long and has Italian travertine marble built-in side tables. It's made of a choice selection of walnut and...
Marble
Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud' Sofa in Walnut
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Cloud' sofa, walnut, fabric, United States, 1950s Adrian Pearsall's "Cloud" sofa, crafted in the 1950s in the United States, is a stunning example of mid-century m...
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sectional Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
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
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist-Inspired Two-Cushion Sofa (1 of 2)
By Paul Evans, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A striking example of Adrian Pearsall’s bold design vision, this two-cushion sofa blends clean modernist lines with dramatic Brutalist detailing. Upholstered in rich black fabric, th...
Upholstery, Resin, Wood
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sculpted Gondola Sofa
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sculpted Gondola Sofa
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Sofa w/End Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Elevate your space with this iconic Mid-Century Modern sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall, a true statement of sculptural elegance and function. Crafted with a rich walnut frame, this ...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Cloud Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, 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...
Upholstery, Wood
$8,895
H 32.5 in W 108 in D 33 in
Adrian Pearsall Sofa with Travertine Side Tables for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials Walnut Wood, Original Travertines, New Tweed Fabric, New High-Density Foam, New Pirelli Webbing ________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furnitur...
Travertine
Adrian Pearsall Boomerang Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Boomerang sofa by Adrian Pearsall. Fully restored. New upholstery over refinished base.
Wood, Fabric
Adrian Pearsall Grand 'Boomerang' Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Boomerang' sofa, walnut, fabric, United States, 1960s This 'boomerang' sofa has a unique shape with sinuous lines which create a monumental and inviting look. Th...
Wool, Walnut
Oversize Boomerang Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Massive boomerang shaped sofa, and matching coffee table designed by Adrian Pearsall, for Craft associates. The set is being offered as is, and as found, it will obviously need resto...
Upholstery, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Reupholstered Beige Boomerang Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Boomerang' sofa, in beige Dedar fabric and walnut, United States, 1960s This boomerang sofa has a unique shape with sinuous lines which create a monumental and inviting look. The backrest holds sloping armrests and a high, embracing back. The soft tones of the moss green fabric enhance the warm walnut base, the reason that this color palette has been chosen by our team. The sofa is a great addition to a living area or dining area, it vibrates a contemporary, cosmopolitan look. It holds the middle between Bohemian and country house. Think 'cozy autumn nights by a fire or a day spent with the family at home watching...
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Boomerang Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a rare Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Boomerang Sofa. Featuring a boomerang style design, attached walnut side/back tables, original blen...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Walnut Boomerang Sofa by Adrian Pearsall, 1960
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hamburg, PA
This is one of Adrian Pearsall's Iconic designs. A very dramatic and modern sofa in the shape of a boomerang. Refinishing and uphostery services ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Walnut "Boomerang" Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional vintage walnut "Boomerang" sofa created by American furniture designer Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. This rare model #2167-S features a solid walnut sculptured fr...
Brass
Adrian Pearsall Boomerang Platform Sofa Mid-century
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Pemberton, NJ
GORGEOUS ADRIAN PEARSALL BOOMERANG PLATFORM SOFA WITH BUILT IN TRIANGULAR SIDE TABLE. THIS PIECE HAS IT'S ORIGINAL NUBBY TEXTURED FABRIC IN ...
Adrian Pearsall Reupholstered Moss Green Boomerang Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Boomerang' sofa, in green Pierre Frey fabric and walnut, United States, 1960s This boomerang sofa has a unique shape with sinuous lines which create a monumental and inviting look. The backrest holds sloping armrests and a high, embracing back. The soft tones of the moss green fabric enhance the warm walnut base, the reason that this color palette has been chosen by our team. The sofa is a great addition to a living area or dining area, it vibrates a contemporary, cosmopolitan look. It holds the middle between bohemian and country house. Think 'cozy autumn nights by a fire or a day spent with the family at home watching...
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Reupholstered Moss Green Boomerang Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Boomerang' sofa, in green Pierre Frey fabric and walnut, United States, 1960s This boomerang sofa has a unique shape with sinuous lines which create a monumental and inviting look. The backrest holds sloping armrests and a high, embracing back. The soft tones of the moss green fabric enhance the warm walnut base, the reason that this color palette has been chosen by our team. The sofa is a great addition to a living area or dining area, it vibrates a contemporary, cosmopolitan look. It holds the middle between Bohemian and country house. Think 'cozy autumn nights by a fire or a day spent with the family at home watching...
Fabric, Walnut
Massive Mid-Century Adrian Pearsall Platform Boomerang Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This monumental platform boomerang sofa, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the 1960s, embodies the drama, innovation, and sculptural elegance that defined the golde...
Metal
Mid-Century 2167S Boomerang Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
By Milo Baughman, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Thayer Coggin, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century model 2167S Boomerang platform sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Designed and made circa 1960s, United States. An absolute stunner of a sofa with bot...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Walnut