Adrian Pearsall designed some of the most exuberant and expressive American chairs, sofas and other 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 had a gift for tables, too, 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, Pearsall had flair, and his work adds an attention-getting, sculptural exclamation point to any décor.
Find vintage Adrian Pearsall sofas, armchairs, coffee tables and other furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
H 29 in W 28 in D 24.5 in
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Lounge Chair
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this great Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Lounge Chair.
Walnut
H 28.5 in W 26.5 in D 37 in
Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Rocking Chair for Craft Associates Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Adrian Pearsall walnut rocking chair for Craft Associates. This fabulous sculptural rocker is in great restored condition. The high end woven turquoise upholstery and foa...
Upholstery, Walnut
H 31 in W 27 in D 31 in
Lawrence Peabody Rocking Chair / Milo Baughman
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Chicago, IL
Adorable chair form by Lawrence Peabody. Well constructed. In the style of Danish Modern, Scandinavian design, Adrian Pearsall, Milo Baughman.
Wood
H 43.75 in W 35.5 in D 24 in
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this all original vintage Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Lounge Chair.
Walnut
H 32 in W 26 in D 32 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 812-CR Walnut Rocking Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 812-CR Mid Century Walnut Rocking Lounge Chair This rocking chair measures: 26 wide x 32 deep x 32 high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height...
Upholstery, Walnut
H 24.75 in W 24.25 in D 23.5 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Lounge Chair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates lounge chair This chair measures: 24.25 wide x 23.5 deep x 25.75 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height of 21.5 inches All ...
Upholstery, Wood
H 27 in W 30 in D 32 in
Adrian Pearsall 1209-C Craft Associates Chair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Model 1209-C for Craft Associates. Walnut, cane back, upholstery. Seat has been re-done in Raf Simons for Kvadrat fabric. Good condition, some wear on walnut structure. Strap...
Fabric, Walnut
H 38 in W 22.5 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Paoli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century modern rocking chair with sculptural maple frame and geometric patterned upholstery. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
Upholstery, Teak
H 38 in W 26 in D 32 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Ingmar Relling Rocker
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Danish Modern Ingmar Relling Rocker Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some very slight wear to wood frame....
Teak
H 31.5 in W 28 in D 39 in
Arden Riddle S308-R Mid Century Cherry Rocking Chair
By Arden Riddle
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arden Riddle S308-R Mid Century Cherry Rocking Chair This rocking chair measures: 28 wide x 39 deep x 31.5 high, with a seat height of 20.5 and arm height/chair clearance 22.5 inche...
Upholstery, Cherry
Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge Rocker
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge Rocker
Upholstery, Walnut
Fredrik A. Kayser Rosewood Lounge Chair
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Fredrik A. Kayser rosewood lounge chair.
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Lounge Chair
By Edward Wormley
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus collection lounge chair.
Fabric
Ward Bennett Scissor Lounge Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Ward Bennett Scissor Lounge Chair
Chrome
Pair of Oversized Billy Haines Style Sculpted Lounge Chairs
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Oversized Billy Haines Style Sculpted Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of 'Blinken' Chairs by Rastad & Relling for Hjellegjerde Mobler, Norway
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of 'Blinken' Chairs by Rastad & Relling for Hjellegjerde Mobler, Norway
Upholstery, Wood
