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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Expertly Restored -Adrian Pearsall Model 843-C Lounge Chair for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
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 2300-S Mid Century Walnut Boomerang Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2300-S Mid Century Walnut Boomerang Sofa This sofa measures: 131 wide x 66 deep x 30.5 inches high, with a seat height of 16.5 inches Fair Vint...
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chaise Lounge by Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Chaise longue designed by American designer Adrian Pearsall. The frame is made of walnut, with a beautiful curved shape, and upholstered in white loop pile. The chaise longue has bee...
Bouclé, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall 'Havana' Chair with Ottoman in Olive Green Pierre Frey
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, lounge chair with ottoman, model 1717-RC and 1841-O, fabric by Pierre Frey, walnut, brass, United States, 1960s The Havana set, designed by Ad...
Brass
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Gondola Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Gondola Sofa This sofa measures: 102 wide x 33.5 deep x 30.5 inches high, with a seat height of 16.5 inches Great Vintage Co...
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Diamond Button-Tufted Chaise Lounge for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New High-Density Foam ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Super Rare Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Walnut & Orange X-Base Chair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Super rare, possibly unique armchair designed by Adrian Pearsall and made by Craft Associates in the 1960s. While other variations of this design reached mass production and still se...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Walnut
Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 990 LC
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Rare mid century lounge chair and ottoman designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, model 990 LC, come with Pearsall designed ottoman. The chair and ottoman are both structur...
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Gondola Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Gondola Sofa This sofa measures: 105 wide x 32.5 deep x 27.75 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 20 inch...
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sculptural Rocking Wave-Form Chaise Lounge
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Adrian Pearsall, this chaise was made by Craft Associates early in Pearsall's career, around the 1950s. Featuring the now-classic wave form seat and a two-stage carved wa...
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Arm Chair in Walnut by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sexy sculptural lounge chair designed by Adrian Pearsall in the 1960's. It features the original floral fabric on the back rest but the seat cushion was redone at some point. Solid...
Wood, Fabric, 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 structure of these lounge cocktail armchairs is made of walnut wood with a beautiful curved shape and covered...
Bouclé, Walnut
CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Peabody Modern Dining Armchair, Walnut, Leather
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Peabody Modern Dining Armchair, Walnut, Leather These modern wood dining arm chair by Lawrence Peabody : The Derby Chair fo...
Leather, Walnut
Craftassociates Counter Stools, Cane Counter Height Stools, Walnut and Leather
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craftassociates counter stools, cane counter height stools, walnut and leather, Craftassociates counter stools, cane counter height stools, walnut and l...
Walnut, Cane
Craft Lounge Chairs, Lafer Lounge Chairs, Brown Leather and Walnut, Modern
By Craft Associates, Percival Lafer
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft lounge chairs, lafer lounge chairs, brown leather and walnut, Modern Designer: Percival Lafer Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern S...
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
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
Craftassociates Counter Stools, Cane counter height Stools, Walnut and leather
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craftassociates Counter Stools, Cane counter height Stools, Walnut and leather "Modernism, rebelling against the ornament of the 19th century, limited th...
Leather, Cane, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Wave Chair by Adrian Pearsall Crafts Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic Wave lounge chair by Adrian Pearsall for Crafts Associates C1959 an earlier version with four angled legs painted black and brass sabots one of which is missing. Will try t...
Brass
CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Milo Baughman Cane Dining Chair, Walnut
By Milo Baughman, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Milo Baughman Cane Dining Chair, Walnut The Milo Baughman Oval Cane Back Walnut Side Chair for Craft Associates® Fur...
Sheepskin, Cane, Wood, Walnut
Mid Century Lounge Chair designed by Lawrence Peabody for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century lounge chair designed by Lawrence Peabody for Crafts Associated, as part of the Holiday series, circa 1950's. The chair is structurally sound and sturdy, the fabric show...
Fabric, Wood
Craft Associates Modern Lounge Chair, 2002, the Parallax
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Laura Trenchard Manufacturer: Craft Associates Modern Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Walnut, Mohair Yardage: 6 yards, 5.5 meters condition Craft Associates Modern lounge chair - 2002 - The Parallax...
Mohair, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Daybed / Bench by Adrian Pearsall, 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern walnut daybed / bench designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the United States, circa 1960s. A striking example of Pearsall’s ability to merge sculptu...
Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
CraftAssociates Chaises, Contour Mid Century Modern Chaise Lounge, Fur, Leather
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Chaises, Contour Mid Century Modern Chaise Lounge, Fur, Leather Craft Associates® Furniture is proud each piece is made in the US....
Wrought Iron
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Gondola Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Gondola Sofa This sofa measures: 104 wide x 33 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 21 inches Good Vin...
Upholstery, Wood
Craft Associates Dining Chair, Bonnie Modern Caneback Dining Arm Chair, Walnut C
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Modern "Bonnie" dining arm chair, for Craft Associates Furniture are expertly handcrafted in solid walnut and cane. Each chair base is constructed by hand from solid wood and hand ca...
Cane, Walnut
Rare Swivel Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare swivel tub chair by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Its monumental scale (44” wide) and tufted interior make it a statement piece for any room. The chair sits on a cylin...
Upholstery, Walnut
Craftassociates Chairs, Peabody Modern Lounge Chairs in Boucle, Wingback, Oak
By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craftassociates Chairs, Peabody Modern Lounge Chairs in Boucle, Wing, Oak, White This Lawrence Peabody wing chair for Craft Associates...
Bouclé, Oak
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
Modern Sectional, Cloud Modern Sectional, Craft Associates
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Modern Sectional, Cloud modern sectional, craft associates. This modern cloud sectional sofa is expertly crafted and upholstered. The sofa boasts ha...
Mohair, Hardwood, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sectional Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Gladstone, 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
CraftAssociates Danish Chairs, Peabody Danish Modern Lounge Chairs, Boucle, Oak
By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Danish Chairs, Peabody Danish Modern Lounge Chairs, Boucle, Oak This modern lounge chair by Lawrence Peabody : Holiday Series for Craft Associates Furniture is exper...
Wood, Bouclé, Oak
Craft Associates Dining Chairs, Barricas Modern Oak Dining Chairs, Upholstered
By Laura Trenchard, Craft Associates
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
$3,480Sale Price / set|40% Off
Pair Adrian Pearsall Havana Round Chairs 1717-RC
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
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 2006-S Mid Century Walnut Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2006-S Mid Century Walnut Sofa This sofa measures: 122.5 wide x 31 deep x 29.25 inches high, with a seat height of 16 inches Good Vintage Condi...
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Walnut Sectional Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
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
Craft Lounge Chair, Leather Lounge Chair, Black Leather and Walnut, Modern
By Percival Lafer, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft lounge chair, percival lounge chair, black leather and walnut, Modern Designer: Percival Lafer Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern ...
Leather, Walnut
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
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
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Swivel and Tilt Lounge chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
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
$1,365Sale Price|40% Off
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates rotating triangle Lounge Chair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
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
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Inc. Model 2206 Sculptural Wing Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Chester, PA
Sculptural Wing Chair by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Inc. Model 2206. Reupholstered recently in a black and beige woven zebra print. The fabric is not black and white - it i...
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Sculpted Gondola Sofa 2408
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
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
Craft Lounge Chairs, Percival Lounge Chairs, Black Leather and Walnut
By Percival Lafer, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Percival Lafer Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Walnut, leather These Percival Lafer MP-41 lounge chairs are expert...
Leather, Walnut
$14,812Sale Price|25% Off
Serpentine Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Fraser, MI
Serpentine Cloud Two Piece Sectional Sofa. Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Appears to have been reupholstered some time in the last 20th century. A riser base has ...
Fabric, Walnut
CraftAssociates Chairs, Peabody Modern Cane Back Chairs, Black, Walnut
By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody
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
Craftassociates Counter Height Stool, Modern Counter Height Stool, Metal, Leathe
By Laura Trenchard, Craft Associates
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
Adrian Pearsall Walnut Lounge Chair Model 2161-C For Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
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
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 Lounge Chairs, Peabody Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Walnut
By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Lounge Chairs, Peabody Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Walnut These Lawrence Peabody Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs are expertly handcrafted and upholstered. The...
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Vintage Sculptural Solid Walnut Tufted Slipper Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
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
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
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 Chrome and Suede Barrel Chair, 1970's
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Culver City, CA
****Only one chair left-- price listed is for the remaining chair**** Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft, these chairs are gorgeous. With large barrel back chrome T back frames, and ultra luxurious red suede leather-- real leather suede-- upholstery, these chairs are the embodiment of the glam 1970's style. These ultra comfortable lounge or club chairs can be reupholstered by our upholsterer for a nominal fee and COM, or the material of the customer's choice. These stunning club chairs would look excellent in any type of mid century modern, modern, or Hollywood regency environment. We currently have these chrome barrel chairs alongside a Milo Baughman sofa, a Paul Evans Cityscape cabinet...
Chrome
Mid-Century Wingback Lounge and Ottoman by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century wingback lounge and ottoman in black leather. Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960s. Seldom seen, beautifully designed, and extremely comfortable....
Leather, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cork and Chrome Settee
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
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
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Swivel Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Swivel Lounge Chair This chair measures: 36 wide x 29 deep x 30.25 inches high, with a seat height of 16.5 inches and arm height/cha...
Metal
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Wave Chaise
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Wave Chaise This chaise measures: 37 wide x 56 deep x 30 high, with a seat height of 12 inches Good Vintage Condition - Wood...
Upholstery, Walnut
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
CraftAssociates Upholstered Bench, Trenchard Modern Upholstered Bench, Black
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Upholstered Bench, Trenchard Modern Upholstered Bench, Black This modern upholstered bench is expertly crafted and upholstered. The bench boasts hand cut high-densit...
Metal
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
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Set or Card Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
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 ...
Fabric, Glass, Walnut