In its inaugural days, iconic mid-century modern furniture brand Craft Associates was largely the work of founder and forward-thinking designer Adrian Pearsall and his wife, Dorie. The pair assembled sexy, stylish furniture in their Pennsylvania basement that they later sold from the back of a truck to the era’s marquee department stores in Philadelphia and New York City.
The New York–born Pearsall (1925–2011) served in the Navy before earning his architectural engineering degree from the University of Illinois in 1950. He abandoned architecture after only a couple of years and turned instead to furniture design, opening Craft Associates in 1952 to sell his sophisticated living room seating, dining room furnishings and more. Flush with dynamic angles and clean lines, Pearsall’s sculptural, expressive designs — coffee tables, luxurious lounge chairs and more — helped define the style of the Atomic Age. With the help of Dorie and working in partnership with his brother Richard, Pearsall oversaw the expansion of Craft Associates into a leading employer of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, with popular furniture including architecturally striking tables as well as plush beanbag chairs.
From Craft, there was Pearsall’s low-slung Gondola sofa, which embraces the sitter with its enveloping, geometrically rich form, his range of glass-topped tables — most boasting provocatively shaped wood slabs that serve as bases — as well as his skinny, high-backed upholstered walnut armchairs. Pearsall drew on his background in architecture for the organic and eye-catching structures of these pieces in addition to his larger scale work. One of his biggest projects was the complete design of his family’s 10,000-square-foot Pennsylvania home in Forty Fort, which boasted an indoor pool, sauna, tennis court and ice cream bar.
After growing his business to 800 employees, Pearsall sold Craft Associates in 1968 to Lane Furniture, which continued producing his pieces into the late 1970s before halting production. With business partner John Graham, Pearsall established a new company, Comfort Designs, in the 1970s, while also devoting time to his lifelong hobbies of sailing and restoring classic yachts.
A company called New Craft Associates revived Pearsall’s brand’s name, referencing mid-century-era furniture design in its current projects while not formally associated with Pearsall or his family. Restoration Hardware has also reissued some of his Craft Associates designs, with Pearsall and his company’s distinctive furniture remaining popular statement pieces adaptable to any home.
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Vintage Walnut Sectional Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Discover a masterpiece of 1960s American design with this stunning Adrian Pearsall sectional sofa, crafted for Craft Associates. This is more than seating, it’s a statement piece tha...
Fabric, Formica, Walnut, Lacquer
Set 6 Adrian Pearsall 1613-C Dining Chairs for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hanover, MA
Set 6 Adrian Pearsall 1613-C Dining Chairs for Craft Associates. 36” high x 19” wide by 22.5” deep x 18” seat height. Walnut frames are tight. Upholstery is original; clean but date...
Walnut
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates Exceptional and rare pair of lounge chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, showcasing the bold sculptura...
Walnut
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs designed by the American designer Adrian Pearsall. The frame of these cocktail lounge chairs is made of walnut wood in a beautiful curved shape and upholstered in w...
Chenille, Walnut
Expertly Restored -Adrian Pearsall Model 843-C Lounge Chair for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut Wood, New Boucle Tweed, New High-Density Foam, New Pirelli Webbing ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Goop Brutalist Credenza
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Goop Brutalist Credenza This credenza measures: 68.5 wide x 18 deep x 26.25 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition - Credenza Fini...
Resin, Wood
Craftassociates Counter Height Stool, Modern Counter Height Stool, Metal, Leathe
By Craft Associates, Laura Trenchard
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Counter Height Stool, Modern counter height stool, metal, leather These metal counter height stools in Leather for Craft Assoc...
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa, 1960s Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
This exceptional Adrian Pearsall platform sofa showcases the renowned mid-century modern designer's signature floating aesthetic with integrated walnut end tables elegantly positione...
Upholstery, Walnut
Craft Associates Lounge Chairs, Scoop Modern Lounge Chair, Walnut Mohair
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Elevate your living space with the Modern Scoop Lounge Chair are an exquisite example of mid-century modern design. Crafted by the artisans at Craft Associates Furniture, this luxuri...
Mohair, Walnut
$3,480Sale Price / set|40% Off
Pair Adrian Pearsall Havana Round Chairs 1717-RC
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Pair of original Havana chaises designed by Adrian Pearsall and produced by Craft Associated circa 1965. Model 1717-RC See original catalog page. These are unusual in ...
Brass
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut and Glass Coffee Table
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
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...
Glass, Walnut
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...
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates rotating triangle Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your zip. Rotating Triangle Lounge Chair on Aluminum Tulip Base. Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates.
Aluminum
$20,000 / item
Bronze Coffee Table for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Craft Associates Manufacturer: Craft Associates Modern Furniture Period/Model: New Specs: Cast Bronze, 1/2" glass Craft Associates M...
Bronze
Vintage Sculptural Solid Walnut Tufted Slipper Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern tufted slipper lounge chair designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates circa 1960's. This unique piece features a cozy armless look and has been newly reupho...
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall, Walnut, Circa 1950
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, vintage Mid-Century modern American coffee, sofa table made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by Adrian Pearsall and produced by Craft Associates in good condition. ...
Glass, Walnut
CraftAssociates Lounge Chairs, Vadar Modern Leather Lounge Chair, Wingback
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Lounge Chairs, Vadar Modern Leather Lounge Chair, Wingback These wing chairs are expertly crafted and upholstered. This wing chair represents the largest lounge chai...
Leather, Wood, Walnut
CraftAssociates Chairs, Floral Modern Lounge Chairs, Wingback, Mohair
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Chairs, Floral Modern Lounge Chairs, Wingback, Mohair These small wing back chairs are expertly crafted and upholstered. They represent the smallest wing chair of o...
Mohair, Wood, Walnut
Craft Associates Dining Chairs, Barricas Modern Oak Dining Chairs, Upholstered
By Craft Associates, Laura Trenchard
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dinning Chairs, Barricas Modern Oak Dining Chairs, Upholstered These Modern Upholstered Oak Dining Chairs are part of the "Ba...
Fabric, Oak
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Modern Cane Dining Chair, Oval
By Milo Baughman, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Modern Cane Dining Chair, Oval The Milo Baughman Oval Cane Back White Oak Side Chair for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted....
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
1960s Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Wave Rocking Chaise Lounge in Walnut
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
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 for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud Sofa This sofa measures: 123 wide x 70 deep x 30.75 inches high, with a seat heigh...
Upholstery, Wood
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Brutalist Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Brutalist Sofa This sofa measures: 126 wide x 34.5 deep x 25 inches high, with a seat height of 10.5 (to the frame) All pieces of f...
Upholstery, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Walnut Lounge Chair Model 2161-C For Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern lounge chair was designed by American design legend Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates circa 1960s. This armchair is documented in the Craft Associates cata...
Velvet, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cork and Chrome Settee
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates mid century cork and chrome settee The settee measures: 57.5 wide x 35.5 deep x 27.5 high, with a seat height of 16 inches and arm height of 22 ...
Chrome
Lawrence Peabody Wicker Lounge Chair for Craft Associates Furniture
By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Lawrence Peabody wicker lounge chair for Craft Associates Furniture, 1806P This Lawrence Peabody wicker lounge chair - 1806P fo...
Wicker, Walnut
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Sculpted Resin Cocktail Table
By Paul Evans, Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A bold and sculptural cocktail table by Adrian Pearsall, showcasing his signature blend of modernist form and Brutalist texture. This substantial square table features a smooth black...
Resin, Formica, Wood
Mid-Century Swivel and Tilt Lounge by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century swivel and tilt single lounge. Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1950s. An especially unique swivel lounge due t...
Fabric, Mohair, Foam, Wood
CraftAssociates Chairs, Peabody Modern Cane Back Chairs, Black, Walnut
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Chairs, Peabody Modern Cane Back Chairs, Black, Walnut These Peabody Cane Back Chairs in black are handcrafted in solid walnut and fur. However, each is made to orde...
Leather, Cane, Wood, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Midcentury Walnut Swivel Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates midcentury walnut swivel chair. This chair measures: 25.25 wide x 25.75 deep x 31.5 high, with ...
Metal
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Walnut and Glass Side Tables - Pair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Walnut and Glass Side Tables - Pair Each side table measures: 27 wide x 18.25 deep x 20 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call r...
Glass, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2406-C Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2406-C Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair This chair measures: 31 wide x 34 deep x 27 high, with a seat height of 16.5 and arm height/chair clearan...
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Swivel and Tilt Lounge chair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
A single swiveling and tilting club chair with round walnut plinth bases and tear drop back by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Taupe ultra suede upholstery with brown leather ...
Metal
Laura Trenchard Modern Walnut Nightstands for Craft Associates Furniture
By Laura Trenchard, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Laura Trenchard Manufacturer: Craft Associates Modern Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Walnut, Maple Dimensions H 21.25 (53.98cm) L 31.5 (80.0...
Maple, Walnut
CraftAssociates Credenzas, Milo-Baughman Modern Credenza, Maple
By Craft Associates, Milo Baughman
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Credenzas, Milo-Baughman Modern Credenza, Maple The Milo Baughman Credenza for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted. This piece can be customized in size,...
Wood, Maple
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Cane Back Dining Chair, Oval
By Craft Associates, Milo Baughman
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Cane Back Dining Chair, Oval The Milo Baughman Oval Cane Back White Oak Arm Chair for Craft Associates...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Brutalist Disc Cabinet Bar
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Brutalist Disc Cabinet Bar This cabinet bar measures: 48 wide x 14 deep x 48 inches high Great Vintage Condition. We take our phot...
Resin, Wood
Lawrence Peabody Teak Dresser 2202P for Craft Associates Furniture
By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
designer: Lawrence Peabody Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Teak, brass Dimensions H: 30.5...
Brass
Craft Credenza, Modern Credenza, Teak Designed by Laura Trenchard
By Laura Trenchard, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Modern teak credenza - 1909 - Craft Associates Furniture This modern teak credenza from the Cambre Collection for Craft Associates Furniture is expertly crafted. The legs and door...
Teak
CraftAssociates Dining Tables, Milo Baughman Round Dining Table
By Milo Baughman, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Tables, Milo Baughman Round Dining Table The Milo Baughman Round Dining Table for Craft Associates® Furniture is ex...
Wood, Rosewood, 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 "Goop" Brutalist Bronzed Sculptural Circular Side Table
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Astoria, NY
Adrian Pearsall "Goop" Circular Bronzed and Ebonized Wood Side Table. 16" H x 17.75" Diameter. Provenance: An Upper West Side, Manhattan Collection.
Resin, Wood
$3,700Sale Price|22% Off
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 ...
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Walnut and Slate Top Side Tables - Pair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut and Slate Top Side Tables - Pair Each side table measures: 22 wide x 27 deep x 19.75 inches high Great Vintage Condition - V...
Slate
Mid-Century Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century Cloud sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960s. This design by Pearsall is low profile and features a gently curved silhouette. Long and extreme...
Fabric, Bouclé, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall 'Gondola Sofa' in Brown Fabric for Craft Associates, USA, 1950s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Berlin, DE
A long, low sofa with Pearsall’s characteristic open structure, the iconic model 2408 pairs generous upholstered volumes with a sculptural walnut frame. Its partly open back and angl...
Upholstery, Walnut
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
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
Gold Goop Brutalist Loveseat Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Paul Evans, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This Adrian Pearsall loveseat is a stunning fusion of mid-century modernism and sculptural bravado. Constructed in the 1970s for Craft Associates, its standout feature is a dramatic ...
Resin, Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Craft Associates Ottoman, Canadian Walnut Ottoman, Gold Mohair, Modern
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft Associates Ottoman, Canadian Walnut Ottoman, Gold Mohair, Modern This walnut Canadian ottoman is expertly crafted and upholstered and pictured with ...
Mohair, Walnut
CraftAssociates Nightstands, Catawba Nightstands, Black Wood, Metal
By Laura Trenchard, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft Associates nightstands, Catawba nightstands, black wood, metal. These Catawba wood side tables for Craft Associates® Furniture are expertly crafted. The sides tables are con...
Oak
Lawrence Peabody Walnut Side Table for Craft Associates Furniture
By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Lawrence Peabody Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Walnut This Lawrence Peabody walnut side table for Craft Associate...
Walnut
Lawrence Peabody Danish Lounge Chair for Craft Associates Furniture
By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Lawrence Peabody Danish lounge chair for Craft Associates furniture Lawrence Peabody Danish lounge chair for Craft Associates f...
Walnut
CraftAssociates Lounge Chair, Vancouver Modern Lounge Chair, Black, Walnut
By Addison Jones, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Lounge Chair, Vancouver Modern Lounge Chair, Black, Walnut This Vancouver lounge chair for Craft Associates® Furniture are expertly crafted and upholstered. Each cha...
Walnut
CraftAssociates Chaises, Contour Modern Chaise, Mohair
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Chaises, Contour Modern Chaise, Mohair This modern chaise lounge is expertly crafted and upholstered. The chaise boasts hand cut high-density foam and thick weave fa...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
CraftAssociates Hutch, Modern Walnut Hutch, Black and Walnut, Cambre Collection
By Craft Associates, Laura Trenchard
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Hutch, Modern Walnut Hutch, Black and Walnut, Cambre Collection This modern walnut credenza from the Cambre Collection for Craft...
Walnut
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Dining Chairs, Oval, Cane, Walnut
By Craft Associates, Milo Baughman
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Dining Chairs, Oval, Cane, Walnut The Milo Baughman Oval Cane Back Walnut Side Chair for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted....
Sheepskin, Wood, Walnut
Monumental Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Wall Mounted Disc Dry Bar, 1970's
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
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
$6,000 / item
Modern Walnut Bookcase by Lawrence Peabody
By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Lawrence Peabody Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Black walnut, Claro walnut veneer This Lawrence Peabody modern boo...
Walnut
Rare Single Armchair Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Denver, CO
Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, this chair is a unique and very hard-to-find item. It features a single arm that curves across the back with two carved walnut panel...
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
Modern Teak Credenza, Cambre Collection for Craft Associates
By Laura Trenchard, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Laura Trenchard Manufacturer: Craft Associates Modern Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Maple, teak Dimensions H 30.25 (76.84cm) L 78 (198.12cm) D 18 (45...
Maple, Teak