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Set of Gondola Sofas by Adrian Pearsall, C. 1950s
$19,200per set
£14,455.83per set
€16,795.75per set
CA$27,033.85per set
A$30,117.65per set
CHF 15,800.16per set
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NOK 200,060.10per set
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About the Item
Set of iconic gondola sofas by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1950s, masterfully restored by Stamford Modern. These sculptural designs feature sweeping lines and low profiles, embodying mid-century elegance. Expertly reupholstered in luxurious natural bouclé, offering a soft, inviting texture. The walnut frames have been refinished in a rich espresso tone, enhancing their architectural presence. A rare opportunity to own an authentic Pearsall design, fully revitalized for contemporary living.
- Creator:Adrian Pearsall (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 102 in (259.08 cm)Depth: 33 in (83.82 cm)Seat Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:Reupholstered. Refinished.
- Seller Location:Westport, CT
- Reference Number:Seller: SM1759 SM17601stDibs: LU928946257442
Adrian Pearsall
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.
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