Craft Associates Dry Bars

American

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.

Find a range of vintage Craft Associates furniture on 1stDibs.

Creator: Craft Associates

Monumental Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Wall Mounted Disc Dry Bar, 1970's

$11,200Sale Price|20% Off

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 Dry Bars

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Resin, Wood

1970s Vintage Wall Display Cabinet with Dry Bar, Brass & Glass

$2,840Sale Price|20% Off

H 79 in W 79 in D 21 in

1970s Vintage Wall Display Cabinet with Dry Bar, Brass & Glass

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage 3 Piece 1970s wall display...

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1970s Vintage Craft Associates Dry Bars

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Brass

50s Art Deco Italian Radio Vynil Disc Walnut Burl Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Cabinet

$3,117

H 35.83 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in

50s Art Deco Italian Radio Vynil Disc Walnut Burl Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Cabinet

By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti

Located in Carimate, Como

Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet, in beautiful veneer walnut briar burl wood. On the top part we find the radio and the vynil record player while on t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Craft Associates Dry Bars

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Brass

Black Brutalist Bar Cabinet, Two Doors, Three Drawers, Belgium, 1970s

$3,537

H 48.43 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in

Black Brutalist Bar Cabinet, Two Doors, Three Drawers, Belgium, 1970s

By De Coene Frères

Located in Hilversum, NL

This striking black Brutalist bar cabinet, crafted in Belgium in the 1970s, is a stunning example of minimalist design. Made from black lacquered oak, the sideboard features two door...

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1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Craft Associates Dry Bars

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Oak

Mahogany Drinks Cabinet, Dry Bar, Georgian Styling

$4,500

H 60.5 in W 28 in D 17.5 in

Mahogany Drinks Cabinet, Dry Bar, Georgian Styling

By Bevan Funnell Ltd.

Located in Toronto, CA

A mahogany dry bar or drinks cabinet crafted in mahogany, Georgian styled with a delicate serpentine curve to the front to give it a classic line...

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20th Century European Georgian Craft Associates Dry Bars

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Wood

Milo Baughman Style Burl Cabinet or Dry Bar

$2,800

H 29.75 in W 34 in D 17 in

Milo Baughman Style Burl Cabinet or Dry Bar

By Milo Baughman

Located in San Francisco, CA

Milo Baughman style two door cabinet or dry bar featuring burl olive wood doors supported by a cast aluminum floating base and a stained walnut case. Fitted interior consists of a si...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Craft Associates Dry Bars

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet

$8,900

H 56 in W 30 in D 10 in

Italian Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet

Located in Hanover, MA

Late 1940's/early 1950's Italian dry bar, martini cabinet with inlaid fruit wood marquetry, tapering rectangular top and drop front attributed to Osvaldo Borsani.. Inside back has be...

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1950s Italian Vintage Craft Associates Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Design Black Ebonized Dry Bar Cabinet, Belgium 1970's

$4,328Sale Price|20% Off

H 51.97 in W 49.02 in D 19.3 in

Brutalist Design Black Ebonized Dry Bar Cabinet, Belgium 1970's

By De Coene Frères

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Brutalist Belgian Design Black Ebonized Dry Bar Cabinet. Made in Belgium, 1970's period. No maker markings. In the manner of De Coene Frères Mfg. Black ebonized stained oak with alum...

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1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Craft Associates Dry Bars

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Metal

Black Brutalist Cabinet, Three Graphic Patterned Doors, Belgium, 1970s

$3,057

H 48.43 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in

Black Brutalist Cabinet, Three Graphic Patterned Doors, Belgium, 1970s

Located in Hilversum, NL

Black Brutalist bar cabinet in black lacquered oak, Belgium 1970s. Sideboard features three graphic patterned doors. It provides plenty of storage which makes it both very functio...

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1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Craft Associates Dry Bars

Materials

Oak

Broyhill Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Lighted Dry Bar Cabinet

$1,304Sale Price|20% Off

H 72 in W 76 in D 24 in

Broyhill Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Lighted Dry Bar Cabinet

By Broyhill

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details Below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can usually ship it for less and get it to you faster. Click on "Ask The Seller" and send us your zip code for a quote. Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a 3 piece Broyhill Asian chinoiserie lighted dry bar cabinet with display...

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1980s Chinoiserie Vintage Craft Associates Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Maison Jansen Brass Black Lacquered Dry Bar Elements, 1970s

$5,410Sale Price / set|50% Off

H 38.59 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in

Pair of Maison Jansen Brass Black Lacquered Dry Bar Elements, 1970s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Paris, IDF

Timeless vintage pieces, this pair of mid-century dry bar elements feel imposing and glamourous, with thick, straight lines of brass adorning its exterior of reflective black lacquer...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Craft Associates Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

1970s Brutalist Bar Trolley by De Coene, Wood & Aluminum, Europe

$4,448Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.75 in W 26.78 in D 22.84 in

1970s Brutalist Bar Trolley by De Coene, Wood & Aluminum, Europe

By De Coene Frères

Located in Antwerp, BE

De Coene Style; Brutalist; bar trolley; bar tray; wooden cabinet; rolling bar; Art Deco; 1970s; shelves; drawers; storage; storing space; geometric; Wooden two-door cabinet with t...

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1970s European Brutalist Vintage Craft Associates Dry Bars

Materials

Aluminum

Ledge Dry Bar by Simon Johns

$26,000

H 64 in W 36 in D 15 in

Ledge Dry Bar by Simon Johns

By Simon Johns

Located in East-Bolton, Quebec

Ledge dry bar is a floating wall-mounted sculptural dry bar. Made of carved solid ash, it’s surface recalls the textures of crumbling cliffs around the studio. It’s interior has two solid wood surfaces for a collection of bottles...

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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Craft Associates Dry Bars

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Leather, Glass, Ash

Previously Available Items

Brutalist "Disc" Hanging Dry Bar by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

Sold

H 48 in W 48 in D 14 in

Brutalist "Disc" Hanging Dry Bar by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall, Paul Evans

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Did you ever wonder where Darth Vader stored his high-end Scotch before his Death Star was destroyed? Well, wonder no more. This sinister medallion is not only hard to find, but we...

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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Craft Associates Dry Bars

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Resin

Brutalist Wall Mounted "Disc" Bar by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

Sold

H 48.38 in W 48.25 in D 12.75 in

Brutalist Wall Mounted "Disc" Bar by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

By Adrian Pearsall, Paul Evans, Craft Associates

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Brutalist wall-mounted disc bar designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates inspired by the PE-122 bar designed by Paul Evans (ca. 1970s, USA). Bar features two doors of sculpte...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Craft Associates Dry Bars

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Sheet Metal

Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Wall Bar Cabinet

Sold

H 48 in Dm 48 in

Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Wall Bar Cabinet

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Southampton, NJ

Incredible and sought after Adrian Pearsall Brutalist wall bar cabinet in beautiful condition. No chips or broken pieces anywhere to the decorative...

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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Craft Associates Dry Bars

Materials

Plaster

Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Disk Bar Cabinet Paul Evans Style

Sold

H NaN in Dm 48 in

Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Disk Bar Cabinet Paul Evans Style

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Fabulous adrian pearsall brutalist disk bar cabinet in the style of paul evans. Wow is all i can say when i see this piece!! It is huge to say the least and...

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1970s American Vintage Craft Associates Dry Bars

Craft Associates dry bars for sale on 1stDibs.

Craft Associates dry bars 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 dry bars, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dry bars by Craft Associates 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 dry bars by Paul Evans, Henredon, and Tommi Parzinger. Prices for Craft Associates dry bars can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $8,950 and can go as high as $16,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $11,098.