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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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Creator: Craft Associates
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...
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1970s Brutalist Vintage Craft Associates Cabinets

Materials

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Craft Associates Cabinets

Materials

Iron

CraftAssociates Credenza, Peabody Modern Walnut Credenza, Cane
By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Credenza, Peabody Modern Walnut Credenza, Cane The CraftAssociates Credenza, Peabody Modern Walnut Credenza, Cane is expertly hand crafted. The Peabody collection pieces are licensed reintroductions for Craft Associates®. This cabinet is built with a solid oak frame, door fronts, interior shelf and legs. It features beautiful cane front door that have slide left to right covering an adjustable shelf. This cabinet is amazing and has perfect proportions to be used in multiple settings. It is available in custom wood and variations (different sizes). Craft Associates® Furniture is proud each modern piece is made in the US. We strive to craft a product that will stand the test of time. We use the best materials and have the best craftsman and upholstery in the business. We stand 100% behind our product. History Lawrence “Larry” Peabody (1924-2002) was an architect, interior designer, and furniture designer. As an American born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, his distinctive design were often influenced by his Scandinavian roots. Lawrence studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, Denmark and at the Rhode Island School of Design. His early career with Selig Mfg. Co. was prolific and helped put both himself and Selig on the map for modern furniture. He then started Lawrence Peabody & Associates in 1955, a design firm in Boston which included a vast client list (Sears, Roebuck & Co., Kohler, Regal Rugs, Boyd Lighting, Chapman Lamps, and Richardson Brothers). In 1961, Mr. Peabody won a Citation for Merit for his Peabody Collection for Richardson/ Nemschoff. Winner of the 1962 International A.I.D. design award for his wood frame rattan cradle chair...
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2010s American Modern Craft Associates Cabinets

Materials

Cane, Oak

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 ...
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20th Century American Other Craft Associates Cabinets

Materials

Resin

Modern Bookcase Cabinet The Peabody Collection
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
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 bookcase ...
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2010s American Modern Craft Associates Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Craft Associates Dresser, Modern Walnut Dresser, 8 Drawers
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Modern walnut dresser - quick ship. All show samples are in excellent condition. Can ship immediately! This modern dresser - 1608 - Craft Associates Furniture is expertly crafted. The base is constructed by hand from hard wood and not machine. The walnut is then shaped by artisans and finished with a commercial grade matte finish. "Modernism means freedom - freedom to mix, to choose, to change, to embrace the new but to hold fast...
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2010s American Modern Craft Associates Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Floating Nightstand, 1705, Craft Associates Furniture
By Craft Associates, Laura Trenchard
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Floating Nightstand, 1705, Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted. The base is constructed by hand from hard wood and not machine. The wa...
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2010s American Modern Craft Associates Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

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By Guglielmo Ulrich, Ico & Luisa Parisi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi
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George III Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet, England, circa 1785
Located in Kinderhook, NY
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Charles Dudouyt Mid-Century Two Doors Cabinet
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Raw oak sculpted cabinet by Charles Dudouyt in a bleached finish. France c. 1950.
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Craft Associates cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Craft Associates cabinets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Craft Associates cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 3 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 4 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original cabinets by Craft Associates were created in the modern style in united states during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider cabinets by Bertu Furniture, Finn Juhl, and Amuneal. Prices for Craft Associates cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $795 and can go as high as $11,200, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,250.

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