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.
Adrian Pearsall Alabaster Side Table
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates c.1960s, USA. This side table features a round alabaster table top and beautifully refinished walnut base. The combination of the two elements ma...
Alabaster
Adrian Pearsall "Sculptura" Large Brutalist Drum Tables
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Lynn, MA
Pair of large brutalist drum tables designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft from the "Sculptura" line. Formed in colored resin over wood. Brutalist designs and textures noted all aroun...
Resin
Adrian Pearsall "Jacks" Walnut and Glass Side Tables for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Priced as a set The distinctive sculptural "ribbon" or "dog bone" (also known as "Jacks") X-form bases are iconic of Pearsall's design work for his company, Craft Associates, in the ...
Glass, Walnut
Rare 60s Adrian Pearsall Walnut Triangular Sofa Side Tables like Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful and rare sculptural walnut side table to flank your new sofa. Some light scratches to glass surfaces but no chips to glass.
Glass, Walnut
CraftAsssociates Tables, Milo Baughman Cigarette Table, Striped Top
By Craft Associates, Milo Baughman
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAsssociates Tables, Milo Baughman Cigarette Table, Striped Top The Milo Baughman Striped Top Cigarette Table for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted. This is a lice...
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
CraftAssociates End Tables, Milo Baughman End Table, Striped Top
By Milo Baughman, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates End Tables, Milo Baughman End Table, Striped Top The Milo Baughman Striped Top EndTable for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted. This is a licensed reint...
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
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...
Iron
Adrian Pearsall Walnut and Glass Side Table
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in New York, NY
1960s walnut and glass side table by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Very nice walnut grain and new 22" x 27" glass top.
Glass, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Walnut and Glass Side Tables - Pair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
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
Mid-Century Modern Walnut "Bowtie" End Tables By Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of sculptural Mid-Century Modern "Ribbon" or "Bowtie" side/end tables were designed by American designer Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates circa the 1950s. The model num...
Glass, Walnut
$695
H 20 in W 24.75 in D 24.75 in
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Walnut End Table Style of Adrian Pearsall C1970
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Unusual design with walnut curves and boomerang styling. Walnut loops connected by brass fitters. Square glass top 24.75 x 20h. Glass is perfect. Wood shows some age related wear to ...
Brass
Adrian Pearsall 1618-ET Sculpted Side Table for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Glass, Wood, Walnut
$1,200
H 19 in W 20 in D 24 in
Mid Century Jax Side Table by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates c. 1960's
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid Century Jax side table, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960's. The table features a Jax form sculpted walnut base, with original tempered glass to...
Glass, Walnut
Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Walnut Side Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
This sleek and elegant Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Walnut Side Table by Adrian Pearsal originates from the United States, Circa 1960. This piece features three beautiful sculptu...
Walnut
$1,800Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 17 in W 22 in D 22 in
Pair of Rosewood and Black Lacquer End Tables by Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of rosewood and black lacquer end tables, designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, American, circa 1960s. They are a versatile size and can be used as side or end tables in ...
Rosewood, Wood
Pair of Milo Baughman End Tables for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great pair of Milo Baughman designed end tables for Glenn of California with a magazine shelf and book cubby. Fully restored.
$3,895 / set
H 19.75 in W 22 in D 27 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Walnut and Slate Top Side Tables - Pair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
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
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.5 in W 28 in D 24 in
Milo Baughman Style Burl Walnut Parson Side End Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Mid-century modernist burl wood Parsons side/end table in the style of Milo Baughman. The table features a squared-off look with a beautiful deep walnut burl wood veneer. We love usi...
Burl
$2,150
H 16 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Cube Side Table, Resin & Wood, 1970s Design
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A striking and architectural brutalist cube-form side table designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1970s. This sculptural example embodies Pearsall’s exploration into heavily textured, relief-driven surfaces—often referred to as the “Sculptura” or “goop” series—where cast resin is applied over a wood core to create deeply dimensional, almost carved compositions.  Each side of the cube presents a unique abstract panel, composed of geometric and organic motifs—radiating forms, linear ridges, and symbolic relief elements—giving the piece a dynamic, gallery-like presence from every angle. The surface is finished in a rich, mottled bronze tone with darkened recesses, emphasizing depth and texture in true brutalist fashion. The top features a sleek black laminate surface, offering a refined contrast to the rugged, expressive base. This juxtaposition of raw sculptural mass and clean planar top is characteristic of Pearsall’s later work, influenced by the aesthetic language of artists such as Paul Evans...
Resin, Wood
Mid Century Adrian Pearsall 1515 "Jacks" Side Tables, a Pair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waxahachie, TX
This sculptural table embodies the organic elegance that defines mid-century modern design, featuring a dramatic carved wood base reminiscent of the iconic Adrian Pearsall Jack’s sid...
Glass, Walnut
$3,250
H 19.5 in W 27 in D 20 in
Expertly Restored - Adrian Pearsall "Stingray" Side Tables for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of Adrian Pearsall “Stingray” side tables for Craft Associates exemplifies mid-century modern design with dynamic organic form and s...
Glass, Wood, Walnut
$1,495 / set
H 17 in W 42 in D 42 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Round Coffee Table
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associatesmid century walnut round coffee table This table measures: 42 wide x 42 deep x 17 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ...
Glass, Walnut
Mid-Century Side Tables by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-Century sculptural side tables designed by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1960s. Unique geometric forms in classic Pearsall style. The base is constructed of sculpted walnut wood. Two wo...
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Pair of 1970’s Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Drum Tables
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice pair of vintage 1970’s Brutalist Goop drum tables by Adrian Pearsall. The round cylindrical tables have contrasting designs with one design running one way and the other upsid...
Resin, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Walnut & Glass Side Table
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in New York, NY
Excellent Mid Century Adrian Pearsall Walnut and Glass Side Table. Overall great vintage condition with age appropriate wear. Glass top measures approximately 24" in diameter and...
Glass, Walnut
Pair of Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Walnut Jacks End Tables
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage pair of 'Jacks' side tables designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates circa 1960's. The bases are made of sculpted solid walnut and includes the original curved glass ...
Glass, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall “Jacks” End Tables, Walnut and Glass
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Sculptural “Jacks” end tables, designed by Adrian Pearsall, for Craft Associates. They are well proportioned and iconic mid century modern, allowing seamless usage among other styles...
Glass, Walnut
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Brutalist Cylindrical Drum Side Tables
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is for two matching end tables. The larger coffee table is sold separately. Chair and accessories are not included with purchase. Pair of Craft Associates Brutalist cyl...
Resin
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Brutalist Round Drum Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is for the coffee table alone. The pair of end tables are sold separately. Chair and accessories are not included with purchase. Craft Associates Brutalist round drum s...
Resin
Adrian Pearsall “Jacks” End Tables, Walnut and Glass
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Walnut "Jacks" tables with glass tops by Adrian Pearsall, ca' 1960's. Stunning walnut grain throughout. Iconic design by a famed 20th century designer. Glass is original and in very ...
Walnut
Mid Century Stringray Side Table by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in New York, NY
Classic Adrian Pearsall Stingray side, or end table, having its original shaped glass top, on its original sculpted solid walnut base. This e...
Glass, Walnut
Sold
H 20 in W 27.25 in D 24 in
Vintage Pair of Solid Walnut and Glass Jacks End Tables by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern pair of side tables designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960s. The supporting base is made of sculptural solid walnut with a curved triangular ...
Glass, Walnut
Sold
H 19.25 in W 24 in D 27 in
American Mid Century Solid Walnut & Glass Jacks Freeform Table Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully sculpted walnut wood base with freeform glass top, circa 1960's great condition solid sturdy, and good looking.
Glass, Walnut
Sold
H 19 in W 24 in D 20 in
Adrian Pearsall Jacks End Tables Walnut Glass Vintage Mid-Century Pop Art
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Late sixties whimsical walnut side tables. Mod but with a deep hued organic Cabinmodern vibe too, perfect for your post and beam atomic ranch!!!
Walnut