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 "Sculptura" Brutalist Buffet for Craft
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Lynn, MA
Brutalist buffet designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft. The brutalist design is from the "Sculptura" line using sculpted resin over wood. Features four doors with interior fixed shel...
Resin
Monumental Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Wall Mounted Disc Dry Bar, 1970's
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now we have this increasingly rare, mid century modern, brutalist disc bar by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. This brutalist wall mounted disc cabinet is definitely a conversation piece-- stretching a whopping 48" in diameter, this disc dar opens to reveal a mirrored back as well as 2 shelf inserts. They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and this entire brutalist line of furniture appears to have (pretty obviously) been inspired by American craft movement designer Paul Evans, who designed nearly identical pieces which were available through Directional Furniture to the trade in the 1960's and 1970's. While this piece doesn't have the pedigree of an original Paul Evans piece, what is does have is an abundance of over-the-top maximalist style with a much more palatable price tag. Without being mounted to the wall, this piece was a little tougher than an average piece to photograph, but for scale purposes we photographed it resting on the floor alongside a Fabricius and Kastholm grasshopper...
Resin, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Hanging Disc Bar for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Hanging Disc Bar for Craft Associates USA, circa 1970 An extraordinary and rare Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Hanging Disc Bar for Craft Associates, USA, circa...
Resin, Wood
Two Door Cabinet End Side Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in New York, NY
Architectural two door cabinet designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. The cabinet features two swing out doors, which open to reveal two interior drawers, and open storage...
Iron
Adrian Pearsall "Sculptura" Brutalist Wall Bar for Craft
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Lynn, MA
Brutalist "Sculptura" wall disc bar by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Doors feature sculpted resin over wood. The hinged doors conceal a 24" x 34" cabinet with polished metal ...
Resin
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Three-Piece Wall Unit Bar Stereo Cabinet Speakers
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Extremely rare Adrian Pearsall three-piece wall unit bar with built in speakers. This is probably the only one of these wall units ever produced and was custom-made for the customer....
Glass, Resin, Wood
Brutalist Etagere Smoked Glass Display by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, Paul Evans
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Where did Ridley Scott display his glass unicorns? Perhaps on a piece like this. An extraordinary and hard-to-find Adrian Pearsall Brutalist etagere, ful...
Resin, Smoked Glass
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates MCM Walnut and Chrome Highboy Dresser
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 38 wide x 18.5 deep x 49.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had ...
Chrome
Brutalist Étagère by Adrian Pearsall c. 1960
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by Adrian Pearsall, this “Brutalist” shelving unit is a strikingly sculptural piece! Produced by Craft Associated, circa 1960's. Payin...
Glass, Resin, Wood
Adrian Pearsall "Goop" Brutalist Etagere
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover a standout piece for your mid-century modern collection with this Adrian Pearsall Brutalist style etagere. Showcasing three smoked glass shelves, this etagere is in great co...
Glass, Resin, Wood
$3,492
H 48.43 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
Black Brutalist Bar Cabinet, Two Doors, Three Drawers, Belgium, 1970s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Hilversum, NL
This striking black Brutalist bar cabinet, crafted in Belgium in the 1970s, is a stunning example of minimalist design. Made from black lacquered oak, the sideboard features two door...
Oak
$2,072
H 31.89 in W 39.77 in D 20.08 in
Small french two-door Cabinet with extractable side leafs in wood, 1970's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Lovely artisanal two-door sideboard wit diamond feet. Lovely blonde almost yellow wood that has stayed very good over the years. Pretty handy too with those extractable leafs that en...
Bakelite, Wood
$5,675
H 104.34 in W 37.01 in D 17.72 in
Italian Mid Century Wall unit Bookcase with Cabinet Bar, 1960s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish wall unit bookcase in a pleasant walnut wood with warm tones, great executive quality and attention to detail, the refined line of the lateral black metal supports made up of...
Brass, Iron
Henredon Burl Wall Unit
By Henredon
Located in Denton, TX
Henredon Burl Wall Unit. 3 separate cabinets that can be used as one wall unit or separately. Glass shelves with a plate groove to display collectible p...
Wood
Rosewood Dry Bar Cabinet by M. Hayat & Bros. Ltd
By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.
Located in Southampton, NJ
Midcentury bar cabinet of radiant grain solid Rosewood with intricate brass inlay details throughout. Substantial mirrored top panel & drop forward serving surface open simultaneousl...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dry Bar
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut dry bar manufactured and designed in the United States, circa 1960s. This bar has a conservative design that ...
Brass
Chinese Two Door Side Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
This two-door side cabinet has a classic, square-corner design with clean lines and minimal decoration. The small cabinet is crafted of elm with traditional joinery methods, faced wi...
Elm
$3,078
H 35.83 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
50s Art Deco Italian Radio Vynil Disc Walnut Burl Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Cabinet
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet, in beautiful veneer walnut briar burl wood. On the top part we find the radio and the vynil record player while on t...
Brass
Ledge Dry Bar by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
Ledge dry bar is a floating wall-mounted sculptural dry bar. Made of carved solid ash, it’s surface recalls the textures of crumbling cliffs around the studio. It’s interior has two solid wood surfaces for a collection of bottles...
Leather, Glass, Ash
Dry Bar, Counter, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century dry bar, counter is a superb example of rustic craftsmanship at its finest, and features three molded panels for visual interest. Ideal in the game room or for entertain...
Oak
$675
H 24 in W 30.75 in D 18 in
George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts
By George Nelson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern 1960s George Nelson designed for Omni Systems, this is part for a wall unit, a four drawer cabinet with files in oiled walnut, no hardwa...
Walnut
$7,200
H 80 in W 90 in D 15 in
3 Bay Mid-Mentury Modern Walnut Glass Doors Bookcase Wall Unit Curio Cabinet
By Dux of Sweden, Durland
Located in Rockaway, NJ
3 Bay Mid-Century Modern walnut glass doors bookcase wall shelves unit Curio cabinet MINT!. Each section mesures 30 inches in width.
Glass, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall “Sculptura” cabinet for Craft
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A highly sculptural cabinet designed by Adrian Pearsall… The design is part of the “Sculptura” line for Craft… the sides of the cabinet and the front four doors are all fished with s...
Resin, Plywood
Adrian Pearsall "Sculptura" Brutalist Buffet for Craft
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Lynn, MA
Brutalist buffet designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft. The brutalist design is from the "Sculptura" line using sculpted resin over wood. Features four doors with interior fixed shel...
Resin
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Brutalist Goop Credenza c. 1970s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Denville, NJ
This Adrian Pearsall "Goop" Brutalist Credenza is a masterful blend of mid-century modern design and brutalist artistry. Designed in the 1970s by the iconic Adrian Pearsall for Craft...
Resin, Wood
Sold
H 76 in W 37.13 in D 17.75 in
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Sculpted Brutalist Étagère Bookcase Shelving
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Wayne, NJ
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Brutalist Etagere with smoked glass shelving. The highly decorated resin surfaces are similar to Paul Evans Brutalist Sculpted Bronze Series studio p...
Glass
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Circular Wall Bar Cabinet
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Southampton, NJ
A bold statement piece in any room. This brutalist wall hanging dry bar cabinet features storage with 2 shelves and a reflective back set behind 2 doors that swing out to the left an...
Brass, Steel
Adrian Pearsall "Goop" Brutalist Etagere
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover a standout piece for your mid-century modern collection with this Adrian Pearsall Brutalist style etagere. Showcasing three smoked glass shelves, this etagere is in great co...
Glass, Resin, Wood
Adrian Pearsall "Goop" Brutalist Etageres, Set of Three
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning set of Adrian Pearsall brutalist style etageres. These are in great condition. Each etagere has 3 smoked glass shelves. Theya re strong and sturdy and would look great as ...
Glass, Resin, Wood
Brutalist "Disc" Hanging Dry Bar by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Paul Evans, Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Did you ever wonder where Darth Vader stored his high-end Scotch before his Death Star was destroyed? Well, wonder no more. This sinister medallion is not only hard to find, but we...
Resin
Sold
H 27.25 in W 68.5 in D 17.75 in
Restored Gold Brutalist Credenza by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Paul Evans, Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
You won't find a nicer version of this Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Credenza anywhere. The FMV restoration team covets this unique line and labors with love by techniques perfected ove...
Resin, Wood
Sold
H 48.38 in W 48.25 in D 12.75 in
Brutalist Wall Mounted "Disc" Bar by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Paul Evans, Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brutalist wall-mounted disc bar designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates inspired by the PE-122 bar designed by Paul Evans (ca. 1970s, USA). Bar features two doors of sculpte...
Metal, Chrome, Sheet Metal
Sold
H 48 in W 48 in D 14 in
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Disc Bar for Craft Associates after Paul Evans, 1970s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Coronado, CA
A fabulous wall mounted disc bar designed by Adrian Pearsall and manufactured by Craft Associates in the 1970s. This design was heavily influenced by the work of Paul Evans and is es...
Bronze
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Sculptural 4-Door Sideboard Credenza
By Paul Evans, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stunning brutalist credenza designed by Adrian Pearsall in the manner of Paul Evans having 4 doors with a single center top drawer and ample shelf storage. Sculpted resin over wood...
Steel