Pair Adrian Pearsall Havana Round Chairs 1717-RC
About the Item
- Creator:Adrian Pearsall (Designer),Craft Associates (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 37 in (93.98 cm)Depth: 39 in (99.06 cm)Seat Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1965
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Fabric is the original so it is time to be replaced.
- Seller Location:Hanover, MA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU886638755222
Adrian Pearsall
Adrian Pearsall designed some of the most exuberant and expressive American furniture of the 1950s and ’60s. For verve and vivacity of form, he surpasses even Vladimir Kagan — whose work is the emblem of swinging, sexy mid-20th century modernism. Pearsall gave his imagination free rein, and his flamboyant, eye-catching styles are icons of what has become known as “Atomic Age” design.
Pearsall studied architectural engineering at the University of Illinois before opening his Pennsylvania furniture company, Craft Associates, in 1952, and that training shows in many designs. A Pearsall trademark, for example, is a lounge chair with an exceptionally tall, trapezoidal back, which give the pieces a skyscraper-like silhouette. Pearsall also had a talent for so-called Gondola sofas — long, low-slung pieces with upswept ends. Many of Pearsall’s sofas and chairs are supported not by legs, but on gently arced walnut skids.
Pearsall also had a gift for tables, in particular glass-topped side tables and coffee tables with frames that have the look of an Alexander Calder stabile. As you will see from the offerings on 1stDibs, Adrian Pearsall had flair, and his work adds an attention-getting, sculptural exclamation point to any décor.
Craft Associates
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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Hanover, MA
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
- Pair of Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Drum ChairsBy Paul Evans, Adrian Pearsall, Craft AssociatesLocated in Hanover, MAPair of Adrian Pearsall designed round chairs for Craft Associates in 'brutalist' style sculpted bronze resin 'goop' over molded drum-form plywood frame, upholstered in original plush faux fur...Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Lounge Chairs
MaterialsResin, Wood
- Adrian Pearsall 2000-S Gondola SofaBy Adrian Pearsall, Craft AssociatesLocated in Hanover, MASATURDAY SALE Original Adrian Pearsall gondola sofa by Craft Associates model 2000-S with walnut trim and tapered conical legs. Ready for you to reupholster. It is 29" high. The ar...Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsWalnut
- 14 Foot Long Adrian Pearsall 2834-S Sofa for Craft AssociatesBy Adrian Pearsall, Craft AssociatesLocated in Hanover, MAExtraordinary one of a kind 1960 vintage custom order extra long floating cloud gondola sofa on sculpted ebonized walnut sled base designed by Adrian Pearsall and manufactured by Cra...Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsNaugahyde, Walnut
- Wieland Unimold Wedge Form Lounge ChairBy Adrian PearsallLocated in Hanover, MAFantastic sculptural 1970's wedge-form lounge chair on triangular walnut plinth base by Wieland Furniture Company of Bay City, Michigan constructed with their patented Unimold molded plywood internal frame. Frequently misattributed to Adrian Pearsall. This sits a bit low for my abs but is very comfortable for lounging. Original upholstery reminiscent of Gaetano Pesce's UP chair. Very clean overall. Wieland Furniture Co., a furniture design and manufacturing business led by four brothers, was once located in the Great Lakes Bay Region and made significant contributions to furniture technology despite its modest size. In the 1960s, Wieland Furniture employed about 60 workers in its 45,000 square foot plant in Bay City, Michigan and had developed an innovative process that reduced costs and significantly reduced waste. The patented process was called Unimold, a method of making upholstered furniture with a molded plywood back and seat shell. This particular construction method eliminated 60-75% of the parts used when Wieland first began making upholstered frames. The Unimold form-the heart of chairs and sofas that were manufactured at Wieland-was a 96 in.-long plywood shell molded to shape in a high frequency press. From this shell, Wieland trimmed different lengths to provide frames for sofas, sectionals, or chairs. The proof of Wieland’s success was evidenced in the amount of sales since the Unimold first was introduced. Five years after introduction, sales skyrocketed over the million dollar mark with inquires for Unimold licensing for companies as far apart as Wales, Australia and Puerto Rico. Daryle Wieland once explained that, “only two separate components are necessary to make Unimold furniture- the basic shell and ’S’ shaped molded plywood piece, which becomes the front and back rail when cut in two. Plywood molding in long lengths is difficult, because it is hard to get the high frequency waves out to the ends of the mold equally.” The construction method is unbelievably strong because of the strength of curved plywood. In fact, Wieland could build 100 inch sofas...Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsUpholstery, Plywood
- Pair of Selig 'Octet' Lounge ChairsBy SeligLocated in Hanover, MAPair of octagonal shape lounge chairs produced in 1979 by Selig Manufacturing for their "Octet" collection of modular seating. The Octet upholstery is constructed with tight channel...Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsUpholstery
- Pair of Ernst Schwadron Lounge ChairsBy Ernst Schwadron, KnollLocated in Hanover, MAPair of shapely down filled lounge chairs designed by Austrian emigre Ernst Schwadron and retailed through Rena Rosenthal inc. New York in the...Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsMahogany
- Adrian Pearsall Havana Lounge Chair, 1970By Adrian Pearsall, Craft AssociatesLocated in Chicago, ILAdrian Pearsall Havana Lounge Chair, 1970. Original upholstery excellent condition. Measures 37" wide, 36" deep, seat height 12", seat depth 29" seat width 35"Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsUpholstery
- Adrian Pearsall "Havana" Round Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Classic Mid CenturyBy Craft Associates, Adrian PearsallLocated in Buffalo, NYAdrian Pearsall / Craft Associates, "Havana" round lounge chair and ottoman, Classic Mid-Century Modern design, recently reupholstered stunning red sculpted fabric, dramatic addition...Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsFabric, Wood
- Pair of Adrian Pearsall Havana Lounge Chairs and Ottoman, 1965By Adrian Pearsall, Craft AssociatesLocated in Hamburg, PAA vintage pair of Adrian Pearsall Havana chairs with ottoman for Craft Associates, 1965. The fabric is vintage with age-appropriate wear. New upholstery is recommended. The classic H...Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsUpholstery, Walnut
- Adrian Pearsall 'Havana' Round Chair, Jack Lenor Larson FabricBy Jack Lenor Larsen, Adrian PearsallLocated in Buffalo, NYAdrian Pearsall 'HAVANA' Round Chair, with original OUTRAGEOUS Jack Lenor Larson fabric, fabric showing signs of wear. minor fading.small nickel size hol...Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsFabric, Walnut
- Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Oversized Havana Lounge Chair Circa 1960sBy Adrian Pearsall, Craft AssociatesLocated in Peabody, MAAdrian Pearsall for Craft Associates “Havana” lounge chair with walnut legs on castors, circa 1960s.Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsSilk, Walnut
- Adrian Pearsall Lounge ChairBy Adrian Pearsall, Craft AssociatesLocated in Brooklyn, NYDiscover the fusion of classic design and modern comfort with our Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chair for Craft Associates. This iconic piece, now...Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsFabric, Walnut