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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Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Wave Chaise Longue Chair - Mid Century Modern Lounge
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Decatur, GA
Rare Brutalist style "Goop" base wave chaise by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1970s. All new foam and leopard print velvet. Excellent condition. Base is free of any chi...
Velvet, Resin
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sculptural Rocking Wave-Form Chaise Lounge
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
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
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 for Craft Associates Sculptural Rocking Wave-Form Chaise Lounge
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
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...
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise Lounge by Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Raleigh, NC
Adrian Pearsall wave chaise lounge produced by Craft Associates, featuring the designer's signature organic, flowing form. The sculptural profile creates an undulating line from head...
Velvet, Hardwood
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 Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chair for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair designed by the American designer Adrian Pearsall. The frame of this cocktail lounge chair is made of walnut wood in a beautiful curved shape and upholstered in white chenil...
Chenille, 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 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
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Wave Chaise
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Wave Chaise This chaise measures: 37 wide x 55 deep x 30 high, with a seat height/chair clearance 11 inches All pieces of fu...
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Model 108-C Wave Lounge by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century model 108-C wave chaise lounge by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960s. This iconic Pearsall design features a wave-like lounge that sits atop four tapered w...
Fabric, Bouclé, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud Chaise
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud Chaise This chaise measures: 56 wide x 36 deep x 29 high, with a seat height of 13.5 inches All pieces of furniture can be ha...
Metal
Mid-Century Model 1264 Rocking Wave Chaise by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century model 1264 rocking wave chaise. Originally designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960s. This particular wave chaise by Pearsall is typically found with ...
Metal, Chrome
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
$5,500
H 27 in W 102 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Gondola Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the iconic Gondola Sofa, a masterpiece of mid-century modern design by Adrian Pearsall. With its sculptural silhouette, this sofa embodies the sleek, organic aesthetic th...
Fabric, Walnut
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 36.5 in D 66 in
Wonderful Adrian Pearsall Curved Wave Chaise Lounge Rocker Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Adrian Pearsall curved wave chaise lounge rocker. This piece was reupholstered in the 80's and will most certainly need to be redone. Th...
Upholstery, Wood
Harvey Probber Style Chaise Lounge, Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Wormley, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Harvey Probber
Located in Raleigh, NC
A stunning mid century modern chaise lounge newly upholstered in Kravet velvet. A piece most likely by Harvey Probber, although we have been unable to confirm. The frame is in very...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Modern Oversized Chaise Lounge
Located in New York, NY
Modern Oversized Chaise Lounge / Daybed. Upholstered in an off-white fabric.
Fabric
Biomorphic Kidney Shaped Mid-Century Modern Chaise Lounge Sofa
By Weiman, Directional
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning 6ft curvy chaise lounge with arched back in beige ultra suede in ready to use condition
Ultrasuede
$81,900
H 33.08 in W 30.12 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Chaise Lounge by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1954
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
This chaise lounge is one of the designs by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner, produced by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte. Galeria Artesanal, the first showroom to present furniture and objects created by Móveis Artesanal and HG Ceramica, used to sell this design. The traditional chaise is a lounge chair characterized by a permanently reclined position, with the angle set by design. This piece features an upholstered seat, long enough to stretch the legs. The curved structure adapts to the relaxed body shape, and unlike traditional chaises...
Iron
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Chaise Lounge w Knoll Fabric C1960
By Paul McCobb
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular chaise lounge chair with knoll fabric adorning it. Attributed to Paul McCobb C1960 possibly non production piece and custom made. Stong with beautiful lines that shape ou...
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
$2,495
H 45.5 in W 27 in D 30.5 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid-Century Modern High Back Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding Mid-Century Modern high back lounge chair, club chair, or dining captain chair By Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates USA, 1960s Sculpted walnut base, with...
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Rocking Chair for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Adrian Pearsall Rocking Chair for Craft Associates
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge Rocker
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge Rocker
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,295
H 27.5 in W 34.5 in D 34 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair This chair measures: 34.5 wide x 34 deep x 27.5 high, with a seat height of 15.75 and arm height/chair clearance...
Upholstery, Walnut
$5,652
H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 36.62 in
Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chair for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair designed by the American designer Adrian Pearsall. The frame of this cocktail lounge chair is made of walnut wood in a beautiful curved shape and upholstered in white chenil...
Chenille, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall "Cloud" Chaise Lounge for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adrian Pearsall chaise lounge for Craft Associates c.1960s, USA. The lounge features a curved seat back and rounded seat cushion that rests on four tapered walnut legs with casters. ...
Leather, Mohair, Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Wave Chaise by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century rocking wave chaise lounge designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960s. Appropriately name the wave chaise due to its wave-shaped body which gives this ...
Fabric, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Rocking Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century rocking wave chaise lounge designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960s. Appropriately name the wave chaise due to its wave-shaped body which gives this ...
Fabric, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 32.5 in W 39.5 in D 57 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 1828-C Mid Century Walnut Chaise Lounge
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 1828-C Mid Century Walnut Chaise Lounge This chaise measures: 39.5 wide x 57 deep x 32.5 high, with a seat height/chair clearance 15 inches All...
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Wave Chaise
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Wave Chaise This chaise measures: 37 wide x 56 deep x 30 high, with a seat height of 11 inches All pieces of furniture can be had i...
Upholstery, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise Lounge for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chicago, IL
Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise Lounge for Craft AssociatesExperience the iconic design of the 1960s with this stunning Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise Lounge, expertly crafted for Craft Ass...
Mohair, Wood
Sold
H 24.81 in W 63.78 in D 24.81 in
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chaise Lounge by Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Chaise lounge designed by the American designer Adrian Pearsall. The structure of the cocktail lounge is made of walnut in a beautiful curved shape and covered in white chenille fabr...
Chenille, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall "Cloud" Chaise Lounge for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adrian Pearsall chaise lounge for Craft Associates c.1960s, USA. The lounge features a curved seat back and rounded seat cushion that rests on four...
Walnut, Leather, Mohair, Upholstery
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Walnut Wave Chaise
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Walnut Wave Chaise This chaise measures: 37 wide x 55 deep x 30.75 high, with a seat height of 11 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century "Wave"Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall in Green Velvet
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Introducing a stunning Mid Century "Wave" Chaise Lounge Chair by the renowned architect and furniture designer Adrian Pearsall, crafted for Craft Associates in the United States circ...
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage Walnut "Wave" Rocking Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This vintage chaise lounge is a stunning piece of furniture designed by Adrian Pearsall in the 1960s and manufactured by Craft Associates. This chaise has been refinished and reuphol...
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 30.5 in W 38 in D 57 in
Adrian Pearsall Rocking Walnut Wave Chaise Lounge Chair in New Fur Fabric
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Now we're rock'n!! Adrian Pearsall wave lounge chair on walnut sled rocking base. Big enough to stand alone as a sofa-like seating solution. Imagine yourself reclining in this Mid-Century Modern darling while watching your favorite Hitchcock movies. This is atomic age seating with comfort. No hard edges like European style sofas...
Upholstery, Walnut