Adrian Pearsall Dining Room Sets

American, 1925-2011

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.

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Creator: Adrian Pearsall

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Set or Card Table by Adrian Pearsall

$4,800 / set

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Set or Card Table by Adrian Pearsall

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An incredible original set from the 1960s designed by Adrian Pearsall and produced by Craft Associates. The set features all solid walnut construction. Very clean and well cared for ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Dining Room Sets

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Fabric, Glass, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Set of 8 Chairs and Dining Conference Table

$14,000 / set

H 31 in W 22 in D 25 in

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Set of 8 Chairs and Dining Conference Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Milo Baughman attributed dining or conference room set consisting of 8 chrome upholstered chairs and sqaure 60x60 dining table. The chairs upholstered in suede light...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Dining Room Sets

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Table by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

$3,875

H 29 in W 48 in D 48 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Table by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A remarkable example of American mid-century modern design, this vintage Model 1135-T dining table was created in the 1960s by architect and designer Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Dining Room Sets

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Glass, Walnut

Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Walnut Side Table by Adrian Pearsall

$3,475

H 24 in Dm 18 in

Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Walnut Side Table by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in New York, NY

This sleek and elegant Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Walnut Side Table by Adrian Pearsal originates from the United States, Circa 1960. This piece features three beautiful sculptu...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Dining Room Sets

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut & Laminate Dining Table by Adrian Pearsall

$1,495

H 29.5 in Dm 35.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut & Laminate Dining Table by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Versatile extension table which opens both ways but we have no extensions/ leafs. Walnut base with a faux wood laminate top. Top has some wear from normal use. Base and apron were re...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Dining Room Sets

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Laminate, Walnut

Mid Century Walnut Jacks Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

$3,250

H 15.75 in W 60 in D 31 in

Mid Century Walnut Jacks Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This sculptural walnut and glass coffee table, designed by iconic Mid-Century Modern designer Adrian Pearsall in the 1960s, is a striking example of his bold, architectural approach ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Dining Room Sets

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Glass, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Round Coffee Table

$2,595 / set

H 17 in W 42 in D 42 in

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Round Coffee Table

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associatesmid century walnut round coffee table This table measures: 42 wide x 42 deep x 17 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Dining Room Sets

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Glass, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut and Glass Coffee Table

$3,895

H 16 in W 50 in D 34 in

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut and Glass Coffee Table

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut and Glass Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 50 wide x 34 deep x 16 inches high Great Vintage Condition - Very Fine Sc...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Dining Room Sets

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Glass, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jacks Coffee Table

$2,796

H 16 in W 59.25 in D 19.5 in

Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jacks Coffee Table

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Tulsa, OK

**Please Read Entire Description** Please view all listing pictures on a laptop if possible. Some cell phones don’t display all listing pictures and some could be pictures relating to condition. Please read all the way down through this entire description box to view the entire description of the item. Please keep in mind that these are 40-75 year old items and will have some expected normal wear. We strive to represent our items well, and most of these items are in above average vintage condition. Noticeable flaws will be represented in the listing pictures and the text but we cannot describe or picture every small scratch, ding, or area of slight wear. Once delivered, furniture CANNOT be refused, returned, or refunded unless damage has occurred in the shipping process. Our shipper takes care to wrap each item and pack it safely therefore we have rarely had any issues with damage in transit. All items must be picked up within 3 weeks of order if buyer secures his own shipper. Shipping usually requires 3-6 weeks delivery through our shipping contacts and is only available in the continental US for large furniture items. Some smaller items are available to be shipped internationally through USPS/UPS. * * * Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jacks Coffee Table...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Dining Room Sets

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Glass, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Jacks Side Tables - Pair

$3,295

H 18.75 in W 19.5 in D 23.75 in

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Jacks Side Tables - Pair

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Jacks Side Tables - Pair Each side table measures: 19.5 wide x 23.75 deep x 18.75 inches high Great Vintage Condition - Mino...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Dining Room Sets

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Glass, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 'Compass' Dining Table in Walnut, 1960s

$3,750Sale Price|21% Off

H 28.5 in Dm 48 in

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 'Compass' Dining Table in Walnut, 1960s

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking example of Adrian Pearsall’s sculptural design language, this 'Compass' dining table (Model 2458-T48) was produced by Craft Associates in the 1960s. The solid walnut base ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Dining Room Sets

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Walnut

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Jacks Coffee Table

$3,895

H 15.75 in W 50.5 in D 34.5 in

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Jacks Coffee Table

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Jacks Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 50.5 wide x 34.5 deep x 15.75 inches high Great Vintage Condition - Minor Are...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Dining Room Sets

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Glass, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Walnut Stingray Glass Coffee Table 1960s Mid-Century Rare Design

$5,500

H 15.94 in W 59.25 in D 20.25 in

Adrian Pearsall Walnut Stingray Glass Coffee Table 1960s Mid-Century Rare Design

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Rare design by Adrian Pearsall & Craft Associates. Lots of scratches to glass top surface. Rare Stingray glass top, uncommon.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Dining Room Sets

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Glass, Walnut

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Located in North Hollywood, CA

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Mid-Century Modern Pearsall Compass Dining Table & Kagan Dining Chair Set

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Mid-Century Modern Pearsall Compass Dining Table & Kagan Dining Chair Set

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This set includes a very stunning Adrian Pearsall compass dining table and a set of 5 Vladimir Kagan dining chairs. This table features a crystal clea...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Dining Room Sets

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Vintage Set of Four Walnut Dining Chairs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

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H 31.75 in W 21.5 in D 23 in

Vintage Set of Four Walnut Dining Chairs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid Century Modern set of four dining chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Features sculptural walnut bases and molded plywood backrest frames in the original cha...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Dining Room Sets

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Fabric, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Walnut and Glass Compass Dining Table by Adrian Pearsall

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H 28.75 in Dm 48 in

Mid Century Modern Walnut and Glass Compass Dining Table by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage compass dining table model no. 2458-T48 designed by Adrian Pearsall of Craft Associates. This sculptural piece is constructed of solid walnut a...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Dining Room Sets

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Glass, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Walnut Compass Dining Set

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H 29 in Dm 48 in

Adrian Pearsall Walnut Compass Dining Set

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern dining set by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates features a compass dining table with sculptural walnut base and rou...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Dining Room Sets

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Velvet, Glass, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Compass Dinette Dining Table and Four Chairs

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H 26.5 in Dm 48 in

Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Compass Dinette Dining Table and Four Chairs

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is an original, architectural "Compass" dinette or dining table and four chairs, made of walnut with a glass top and light green/yellow fabric on the chairs, b...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Dining Room Sets

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Glass, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Walnut Dining Set

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H 31 in W 23 in D 22 in

Adrian Pearsall Walnut Dining Set

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Adrian Pearsall walnut dining set including glass top Jacks table and four upholstered chairs.

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1960s American Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Dining Room Sets

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Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Set or Card Table by Adrian Pearsall

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H 31 in W 22 in D 23 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Set or Card Table by Adrian Pearsall

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An incredible original set from the 1960s designed by Adrian Pearsall and produced by Craft Associates. The set features all solid walnut construction. Very clean and well cared for ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Dining Room Sets

Adrian Pearsall For Lane Brutalist Gold Tint Resin & Glass Top Dining Table

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H 29.75 in W 72 in D 40 in

Adrian Pearsall For Lane Brutalist Gold Tint Resin & Glass Top Dining Table

By Adrian Pearsall, Lane Furniture

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Adrian Pearsall for lane glass top dining room table. The base of this table features resin carvings in the style of Paul Evans. The Brutalis...

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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Adrian Pearsall Dining Room Sets

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Glass, Resin

Andrian Pearsall Dining Table with Four Chairs

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H 29 in W 71 in D 38.5 in

Andrian Pearsall Dining Table with Four Chairs

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Iconic Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern teak table with "X" stretcher base with high back chairs. Chairs measure 19" wide, 28" deep, 48" high overall and 1...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Dining Room Sets

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Teak, Fabric, Glass

Brutalist Dining Set with Four Chairs and Dining Table by Adrian Pearsall

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H 29.95 in W 72 in D 20 in

Brutalist Dining Set with Four Chairs and Dining Table by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, in the style of Paul Evans, this Brutalist dining set is wildly unique, with four chairs (two ar...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Dining Room Sets

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Upholstery, Resin

Adrian Pearsall Game Table and Chairs for Craft Associates

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H 28.5 in W 48 in D 48 in

Adrian Pearsall Game Table and Chairs for Craft Associates

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Designer: Adrian Pearsall. Manufacturer: Craft Associates. Period and model: Mid-Century Modern, Specs: Walnut, high-grade foam, commercial grade fabric, original crystal top. ...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Dining Room Sets

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Walnut

Adrian Pearsall dining room sets for sale on 1stDibs.

Adrian Pearsall dining room sets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Adrian Pearsall dining room sets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room sets by Adrian Pearsall were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider dining room sets by Drexel, Paul McCobb, and Widdicomb Furniture Co.. Prices for Adrian Pearsall dining room sets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,800 and can go as high as $5,495, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,148.

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Questions About Adrian Pearsall Dining Room Sets

How do I identify Adrian Pearsall?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
One 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.
How do I pronounce Adrian Pearsall?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
To 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.
Did Adrian Pearsall design lamps?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
Yes, 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.
How was Adrian Pearsall furniture made?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Most 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.
How can I authenticate an Adrian Pearsall table?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
To 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.
Did Adrian Pearsall sign his work?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
No, 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.
Did Adrian Pearsall work for Bassett?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Yes, 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.
How do I authenticate an Adrian Pearsall sofa?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
To 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.
What kind of upholstery was used by Adrian Pearsall?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Like 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.