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.
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Adrian Pearsall Model 1209-C Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 29in H x 29in W x 34in D Seat Height: 16.50in Ottoman: 15in H x 26in W x 22in D Materials: Walnut Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New High-Density Foam, New Pirelli Webbing _____...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut, Webbing
Mid Century Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa in Walnut for Craft Associates 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Troy, MI
Cloud sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates USA circa 1960s Special order model 3600 with left side chaise configuration Flowing silhouette with curved backrest and ...
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Wave Chaise
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Wave Chaise This chaise measures: 37 wide x 56 deep x 30 high, with a seat height of 12 inches Good Vintage Condition - Wood...
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chaise Lounge by Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Chaise longue designed by American designer Adrian Pearsall. The frame is made of walnut, with a beautiful curved shape, and upholstered in white loop pile. The chaise longue has bee...
Bouclé, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Diamond Button-Tufted Chaise Lounge for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New High-Density Foam ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Pair Adrian Pearsall Barrel Form Swivel Chairs, Fresh Wool Blend & Tulip Bases
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of sapce-age chairs is one of Adrian Pearsall's most iconic and rare designs, and these are great examples. These chairs are elegant and striking with their circular design...
Aluminum
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Jacks Coffee Table
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Jacks Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 50.5 wide x 33.5 deep x 15.25 inches high Great Vintage Condition – Minor Sta...
Glass, Walnut
Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 990 LC
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Rare mid century lounge chair and ottoman designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, model 990 LC, come with Pearsall designed ottoman. The chair and ottoman are both structur...
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Arm Chair in Walnut by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sexy sculptural lounge chair designed by Adrian Pearsall in the 1960's. It features the original floral fabric on the back rest but the seat cushion was redone at some point. Solid...
Wood, Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall 1618-ET Sculpted Side Table for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
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
Adrian Pearsall Sculptural "Stingray" Coffee Table #2399-TC
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Fulton, CA
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates sculptural coffee table with glass top. Base made of solid walnut with arcing lines. Known as the "Stingray" Coffee Table with the catalog number...
Glass, Walnut
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
Super Rare Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Walnut & Orange X-Base Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Super rare, possibly unique armchair designed by Adrian Pearsall and made by Craft Associates in the 1960s. While other variations of this design reached mass production and still se...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Walnut
Craft Associates Dresser, Lawrence Peabody 8 Drawer Dresser, Oak
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Lawrence Peabody Oak 8 Drawer Dresser for Craft Associates Furniture is expertly hand crafted. The Peabody collection pieces are licensed reintroductions for Craft Associates®. ...
Oak
Adrian Pearsall 'Havana' Chair with Ottoman in Olive Green Pierre Frey
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, lounge chair with ottoman, model 1717-RC and 1841-O, fabric by Pierre Frey, walnut, brass, United States, 1960s The Havana set, designed by Ad...
Brass
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates '2006-S' Sofa in Walnut
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, sofa, model '2006S', fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s This timeless, softly contoured sofa embodies understated elegance through its graceful curves and minimal...
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Daybed / Bench by Adrian Pearsall, 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern walnut daybed / bench designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the United States, circa 1960s. A striking example of Pearsall’s ability to merge sculptu...
Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Gondola Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Gondola Sofa This sofa measures: 104 wide x 33 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 21 inches Good Vin...
Upholstery, Wood
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates sculptural walnut and glass coffee table
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates “Jacks” or “Jax” sculptural walnut and glass coffee or table, 893-TGO oval coffee or cocktail table 1960s, PA, USA. The original glass top is in ...
Glass, Walnut
Craft Associates Lounge Chairs, Scoop Modern Lounge Chair, Walnut Mohair
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Elevate your living space with the Modern Scoop Lounge Chair are an exquisite example of mid-century modern design. Crafted by the artisans at Craft Associates Furniture, this luxuri...
Mohair, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2291-C Mid Century Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2291-C Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 27.25 wide x 31.5 deep x 31 high, with a seat height of 16.5 and arm height/...
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Wave Chair by Adrian Pearsall Crafts Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic Wave lounge chair by Adrian Pearsall for Crafts Associates C1959 an earlier version with four angled legs painted black and brass sabots one of which is missing. Will try t...
Brass
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sculptural Rocking Wave-Form Chaise Lounge
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Adrian Pearsall, this chaise was made by Craft Associates early in Pearsall's career, around the 1950s. Featuring the now-classic wave form seat and a two-stage carved wa...
Upholstery, Walnut
Craft Associates Bookcase, Lawrence Peabody Modern Bookcase, Oak
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Lawrence Peabody Oak Bookcase Cabinet for Craft Associates Furniture is expertly hand crafted. The Peabody collection pieces are licensed reintroductions for Craft Associates®. ...
Oak
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Asymmetric Walnut Coffee Table, C. 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Westport, CT
An elegant and sculptural Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates asymmetric coffee table, showcasing the designer’s signature organic form and architectural balance. This piece has bee...
Glass, Walnut
Mid Century Glass Top Amoeba Form. Ribbon Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid Century freeform coffee table designed by Adrian Pearsall, in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition. The table features it's original kidney shaped glass t...
Glass, Walnut
Mid Century Jax Side Table by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates c. 1960's
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
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
CraftAssociates Nightstand, Milo Baughman Nightstand, Oak
By Craft Associates, Milo Baughman
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Nightstand, Milo Baughman Nightstand, Oak The Milo Baughman White Oak Night Stand for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly cr...
Wood, Oak
CraftAssociates Credenza Toussaint Mid Century Credenza, Black, Copper
By Laura Trenchard, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Credenza Toussaint Mid Century Credenza, Black, Copper This Toussaint Modern Credenza for Craft Associates Furniture is expertly crafted. The door fronts are const...
Copper
Peabody Cane Front Credenza, Modern Walnut Credenza, Cane Front, Walnut, Craftas
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Peabody Cane Front Credenza, Modern Walnut Credenza, cane front, walnut, CraftAssociates Furniture This Lawrence Peabody modern cane front credenza in walnut for Craft Associates ...
Cane, Walnut
CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Peabody Modern Dining Armchair, Walnut, Leather
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Peabody Modern Dining Armchair, Walnut, Leather These modern wood dining arm chair by Lawrence Peabody : The Derby Chair fo...
Leather, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud Sofa This sofa measures: 86.5 wide x 32.5 deep x 24.5 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 20.25 inches Go...
Metal
Craft Lounge Chairs, Lafer Lounge Chairs, Brown Leather and Walnut, Modern
By Craft Associates, Percival Lafer
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft lounge chairs, lafer lounge chairs, brown leather and walnut, Modern Designer: Percival Lafer Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern S...
Leather, Walnut
CraftAssociates Chaises, Contour Mid Century Modern Chaise Lounge, Fur, Leather
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Chaises, Contour Mid Century Modern Chaise Lounge, Fur, Leather Craft Associates® Furniture is proud each piece is made in the US....
Wrought Iron
$4,320Sale Price / set|20% Off
Strictly Spanish Swivel Chair Pair, Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Lutz, FL
Pair of Mid Century Modern High Back Swivel Chair Pair by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Reupholstered and restored walnut and ...
Fabric, Chenille, Wood, Walnut
Craftassociates Credenza, Cambre Modern Credenza, Walnut and Maple, White
By Laura Trenchard, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craftassociates Credenza, Cambre Modern Credenza, Walnut and Maple, White This modern walnut credenza from the Cambre Collection for Craft Associates Furniture is expertly crafted. ...
Wood, Maple, Walnut
CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Milo Baughman Cane Dining Chair, Walnut
By Craft Associates, Milo Baughman
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Milo Baughman Cane Dining Chair, Walnut The Milo Baughman Oval Cane Back Walnut Side Chair for Craft Associates® Fur...
Sheepskin, Cane, Wood, Walnut
Craft Associates Modern Lounge Chair, 2002, the Parallax
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Laura Trenchard Manufacturer: Craft Associates Modern Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Walnut, Mohair Yardage: 6 yards, 5.5 meters condition Craft Associates Modern lounge chair - 2002 - The Parallax...
Mohair, Walnut
Craftassociates Counter Stools, Cane counter height Stools, Walnut and leather
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craftassociates Counter Stools, Cane counter height Stools, Walnut and leather "Modernism, rebelling against the ornament of the 19th century, limited th...
Leather, Cane, Walnut
Craftassociates Counter Stools, Cane Counter Height Stools, Walnut and Leather
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craftassociates counter stools, cane counter height stools, walnut and leather, Craftassociates counter stools, cane counter height stools, walnut and l...
Walnut, Cane
Modern Sectional, Cloud Modern Sectional, Craft Associates
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Modern Sectional, Cloud modern sectional, craft associates. This modern cloud sectional sofa is expertly crafted and upholstered. The sofa boasts ha...
Mohair, Hardwood, Walnut
Craftassociates Counter Height Stool, Modern Counter Height Stool, Metal, Leathe
By Laura Trenchard, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Counter Height Stool, Modern counter height stool, metal, leather These metal counter height stools in Leather for Craft Assoc...
Iron
Craft Associates Dining Chair, Bonnie Modern Caneback Dining Arm Chair, Walnut C
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Modern "Bonnie" dining arm chair, for Craft Associates Furniture are expertly handcrafted in solid walnut and cane. Each chair base is constructed by hand from solid wood and hand ca...
Cane, Walnut
Craftassociates Credenza, Eiger Modern Credenza - 1607, Walnut, White
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craftassociates Credenza, Eiger Modern Credenza - 1607, Walnut, White This Eiger Modern Credenza for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted....
Walnut
Craft Lounge Chair, Leather Lounge Chair, Black Leather and Walnut, Modern
By Percival Lafer, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft lounge chair, percival lounge chair, black leather and walnut, Modern Designer: Percival Lafer Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern ...
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates Exceptional and rare pair of lounge chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, showcasing the bold sculptura...
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2006-S Mid Century Walnut Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2006-S Mid Century Walnut Sofa This sofa measures: 122.5 wide x 31 deep x 29.25 inches high, with a seat height of 16 inches Good Vintage Condi...
Upholstery, Walnut
Craftassociates Chairs, Peabody Modern Lounge Chairs in Boucle, Wingback, Oak
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craftassociates Chairs, Peabody Modern Lounge Chairs in Boucle, Wing, Oak, White This Lawrence Peabody wing chair for Craft Associates...
Bouclé, Oak
$1,080Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mid Century Modern Atributted to Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. C 1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Atributted to Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Walnut Jack Side Table. Features a scupltural jack shaped solid wood base with a beautiful wood grain an...
Glass, Walnut
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Dining Chairs, Oval, Cane, Walnut
By Craft Associates, Milo Baughman
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Dining Chairs, Oval, Cane, Walnut The Milo Baughman Oval Cane Back Walnut Side Chair for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted....
Sheepskin, Wood, Walnut
CraftAssociates Dining Tables, Milo Baughman Round Dining Table
By Milo Baughman, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Tables, Milo Baughman Round Dining Table The Milo Baughman Round Dining Table for Craft Associates® Furniture is ex...
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
Expertly Restored -Adrian Pearsall Model 843-C Lounge Chair for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut Wood, New Boucle Tweed, New High-Density Foam, New Pirelli Webbing ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Rare Swivel Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare swivel tub chair by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Its monumental scale (44” wide) and tufted interior make it a statement piece for any room. The chair sits on a cylin...
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern High Back King Canopy Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hard to find king chair designed by Adrian Pearsall and produced by Craft Associates circa 1960's. This modern take on a canopy chair features sculpted solid walnut legs with off w...
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall, Walnut, Circa 1950
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, vintage Mid-Century modern American coffee, sofa table made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by Adrian Pearsall and produced by Craft Associates in good condition. ...
Glass, Walnut
Set 6 Adrian Pearsall 1613-C Dining Chairs for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Hanover, MA
Set 6 Adrian Pearsall 1613-C Dining Chairs for Craft Associates. 36” high x 19” wide by 22.5” deep x 18” seat height. Walnut frames are tight. Upholstery is original; clean but date...
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Walnut Stingray Glass Coffee Table 1960s Mid-Century Rare Design
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare design by Adrian Pearsall & Craft Associates. Lots of scratches to glass top surface. Rare Stingray glass top, uncommon.
Glass, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sectional Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sectional Sofa Sectional consist of 6 pieces plus two ottomans. Multiple sections of sofa retain Craft Assoc. labels. Each ottoman measures- 3...
Upholstery
Rare 60s Adrian Pearsall Walnut Triangular Sofa Side Tables like Isamu Noguchi
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, Isamu Noguchi
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
Mid-Century Swivel and Tilt Lounge by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century swivel and tilt single lounge. Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1950s. An especially unique swivel lounge due t...
Fabric, Mohair, Foam, Wood