Adrian Pearsall More Furniture and Collectibles

American, 1925-2011

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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Creator: Adrian Pearsall

Brutalist Etagere Smoked Glass Display by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

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Brutalist Etagere Smoked Glass Display by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall, Paul Evans

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Where did Ridley Scott display his glass unicorns? Perhaps on a piece like this. An extraordinary and hard-to-find Adrian Pearsall Brutalist etagere, ful...

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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Adrian Pearsall More Furniture and Collectibles

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Resin, Smoked Glass

Brutalist Metal and Wood Horse Bookends

$600 / set

H 8 in W 6 in D 5 in

Brutalist Metal and Wood Horse Bookends

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Unique circa 1970s, USA Brutalist-style horse bookends composed of cut and soldered sheet metal heads and legs with carved wooden bodies and wire tails. Very good, vintage condition,...

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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Adrian Pearsall More Furniture and Collectibles

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Sheet Metal

Midcentury Room Divider in Dark Stained Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Praque 1960s

$2,450

H 88.59 in W 35.44 in D 5.91 in

Midcentury Room Divider in Dark Stained Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Praque 1960s

By Ludvik Volak

Located in Almelo, NL

Midcentury Room Divider in Stained Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Praque 1960s A memorable stained dark room divider from a villa in Prague was purchased from the original owner. This o...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bentwood, Plywood

Pair of Vintage Brutalist Style Brass Owl Bookends

$275 / set

H 5.75 in W 9 in D 4 in

Pair of Vintage Brutalist Style Brass Owl Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool pair of vintage brutalist style owl bookends circa 1970s. The bookends are solid with with a great patina and measure 9"W x 4"D x 7.5"H. The are marked "Hampton, VA" on ...

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Brutalist Adrian Pearsall More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

1960's Art Wall Unit or Room Divider with Sculpture by Jelínek

$3,520

H 95.67 in W 80.32 in D 12.6 in

1960's Art Wall Unit or Room Divider with Sculpture by Jelínek

Located in Praha, CZ

Unique mid-century artistic wall unit or room divider made of metal with two wooden benches and sculpture by Jelínek (signed).

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal, Copper

Fabric Screen for Knoll & Associates

$4,800

H 71.5 in W 58 in D 2.75 in

Fabric Screen for Knoll & Associates

By Knoll

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A Mid-Century Modern curved room divider with a solid wood frame upholstered in green fabric. Designed and manufactured in the USA by Knoll, 1960s.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall More Furniture and Collectibles

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Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Antique French Library Ladder, Handcrafted Walnut & Brass

$4,600

H 68 in W 20 in D 43 in

19th Century Antique French Library Ladder, Handcrafted Walnut & Brass

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique French library ladder in a beautiful weathered condition and in good condition. It can be used as a practical piece for your a...

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19th Century Italian Antique Adrian Pearsall More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal, Brass

Laura Trenchard Modern Walnut Nightstands for Craft Associates Furniture

$3,500 / item

H 21.25 in W 31.5 in D 22 in

Laura Trenchard Modern Walnut Nightstands for Craft Associates Furniture

By Laura Trenchard, Craft Associates

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Designer: Laura Trenchard Manufacturer: Craft Associates Modern Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Walnut, Maple Dimensions H 21.25 (53.98cm) L 31.5 (80.0...

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2010s American Modern Adrian Pearsall More Furniture and Collectibles

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Maple, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Etagere "Tubo" by John Mascheroni

$1,595

H 84 in W 36 in D 15.5 in

Mid Century Modern Etagere "Tubo" by John Mascheroni

By John Mascheroni

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Simple and elegant etagere in a chunky tube chromed with smoked glass. Welded smooth corners with multiple chrome coatings. Scratches to glass with a few chips. Minor age related wea...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall More Furniture and Collectibles

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Chrome

Mid-20th Century Room Dividers in Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Praque, 1960s

$2,450 / item

H 88.59 in W 35.44 in D 5.91 in

Mid-20th Century Room Dividers in Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Praque, 1960s

By Ludvik Volak

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-century room dividers in Blond Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Praque 1960s. A memorable blond room divider from a villa in Prague was purchased from the original owner. This objec...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bentwood, Plywood

Brutalist Three Panel Wrought Iron And Marble Room Divider Screen

$4,250

H 80 in W 53.25 in D 1 in

Brutalist Three Panel Wrought Iron And Marble Room Divider Screen

Located in Houston, TX

Brutalist Three Panel Wrought Iron And Marble Room Divider Screen. Offered is a handsome three panel geometric black wrought iron hinged screen with inset panels of marble. This grea...

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1950s Unknown Brutalist Vintage Adrian Pearsall More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble, Iron, Wrought Iron

French Art Deco Etagere by Maison Siegel, Bronze & Brass, Circa 1920

$1,412

H 45.28 in W 24.41 in D 15.75 in

French Art Deco Etagere by Maison Siegel, Bronze & Brass, Circa 1920

By Maison Siegel

Located in Köln, NW

Beautifully shaped French early Art Deco etagere. These etagères served in the twenties as presentoirs in patisseries and boulangeries in France. This model is from the early twenti...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Adrian Pearsall More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass, Bronze

Chrome and Black Glass Art Deco Inspired Shelving / Room Divider-France

$4,120

H 67.72 in W 66.15 in D 13 in

Chrome and Black Glass Art Deco Inspired Shelving / Room Divider-France

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Super cool and stylish steel unit, with black elongated glass shelves. A sophisticated and elegant piece, from France of the late 1970s. Strong references t...

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1960s French Art Deco Vintage Adrian Pearsall More Furniture and Collectibles

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Chrome

Previously Available Items

Vintage Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern illuminated Globe Craft Associates

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H 33 in W 22 in D 22 in

Vintage Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern illuminated Globe Craft Associates

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern illuminated globe by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Same aging to globe (pictured). Tested, working order. Dimensions: 33 H x 22 W x 22 D.

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1960s American Vintage Adrian Pearsall More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Vintage Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Illuminated Globe on Walnut Stand

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H 35 in W 22.75 in

Vintage Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Illuminated Globe on Walnut Stand

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Model #1898-G16 globe circa 1960 USA designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. 16" Replogle 'Comprehensive Globe' itself is composed of paper gores over plastic with a brass-plated meridian. The Pearsall designed base is sculpted solid walnut with two supports for the meridian. Base has been refinished; globe itself shows minor wear (light spots of soiling, few small spots of loss, light, general wear). Overall, the globe is in very nice, vintage condition and will be presented newly rewired and ready for use...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Matched Pair of Modernist Daybeds Designed by Adrian Pearsall

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H 24 in W 94 in L 24 in

Matched Pair of Modernist Daybeds Designed by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall, George Nelson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Matched pair of modernist daybeds designed by Adrian Pearsall. Classic Mid-Century Modern, beautiful walnut frames, superior quality and construction,...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

Adrian Pearsall Globe

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H 32 in Dm 17.5 in

Adrian Pearsall Globe

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A light up Pearsall globe sitting on a solid sculptural walnut base, brass ring surrounds the globe which can be adjusted. The base is made by Craft Ass...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

Beautiful Walnut & Brass Globe by Adrian Pearsall

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H 33.5 in Dm 22 in

Beautiful Walnut & Brass Globe by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Beautiful walnut and brass globe by Adrian Pearsall circa late 1950's. this sculptural example illuminates and is in pristine original condition.

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1950s American Vintage Adrian Pearsall More Furniture and Collectibles

Handsome, Mid-century Modern Adrian Pearsall Solid Walnut World Globe

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H 32 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in

Handsome, Mid-century Modern Adrian Pearsall Solid Walnut World Globe

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Handsome Adrian Pearsall solid walnut world globe. This Replogle globe from the 1960s rests in a beautifully crafted walnut stand by renown American designer Adrian Pearsall (1925-2...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Pair of Biomorphic End Tables by Adrian Pearsall

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H 22.5 in W 26 in D 26 in

Pair of Biomorphic End Tables by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Hanover, MA

Pair of sculptural walnut tables or nightstands in the style of Vladimir Kagan, having a single case with drawer between two whimsically biomorphic X frame supports and a glass top c...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut, Glass

Adrian Pearsall more furniture and collectibles for sale on 1stDibs.

Adrian Pearsall more furniture and collectibles are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. Prices for Adrian Pearsall more furniture and collectibles can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,995 and can go as high as $4,995, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,995.

Questions About Adrian Pearsall More Furniture and Collectibles

How do I pronounce Adrian Pearsall?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
To pronounce Adrian Pearsall, say "A-dree-an PEER-sall." Pearsall was an American architect and furniture designer. He was born on September 18, 1925, in Trumansburg, New York, and he died on September 6, 2011, in Upper Makefield Township, Pennsylvania. You'll find a collection of Adrian Pearsall furniture on 1stDibs.
How do I identify Adrian Pearsall?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
One way to identify an Adrian Pearsall is to consider the materials used. A genuine Adrian Pearsall will feature real wood, glass and metal, while imitations often use cheaper materials like composites and plastics. Pearsall didn't sign his work, so items that show his signature are unlikely to be authentic. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted Adrian Pearsall furniture.
How can I authenticate an Adrian Pearsall table?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
To begin to authenticate an Adrian Pearsall table, closely examine the materials. Authentic pieces will contain no plastics or composite woods, as Pearsall only worked with genuine wood, metal and glass. Also, you won't find a signature or mark on a real Adrian Pearsall table. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Adrian Pearsall tables.
Did Adrian Pearsall sign his work?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
No, Adrian Pearsall did not usually sign his work. One way to identify his work is to examine the materials. Pearsall only used genuine wood, glass and metal. Pieces that feature wood composites or plastics aren't genuine. His pieces reflect characteristics of the atomic style, often flaunting smooth lines, graceful curves and asymmetrical details. On 1stDibs, find a variety of expertly vetted Adrian Pearsall furniture.
Did Adrian Pearsall work for Bassett?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Yes, Adrian Pearsall did work for Bassett, designing tables and seating. He also manufactured his own designs through his company Craft Associates. He founded his workshop in 1952 in Pennsylvania. The company exists today but no longer has an affiliation with Pearsall. Find a selection of Adrian Pearsall on 1stDibs.
How do I authenticate an Adrian Pearsall sofa?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
To authenticate an Adrian Pearsall sofa, focus on the frame. A genuine Pearsall piece will have a solid wood frame because the designer never used wood composites. Original upholstery tends to show off bright, solid colors. However, many authentic Adrian Pearsall sofas come reupholstered. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted Adrian Pearsall sofas.
How was Adrian Pearsall furniture made?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Most Adrian Pearsall furniture was handmade. Although wood composites and plastics gained popularity during the period, Pearsall preferred to build his pieces from genuine wood, glass and metal. Walnut wood was one of his most commonly used materials. Shop a range of Adrian Pearsall furniture on 1stDibs.
Did Adrian Pearsall design lamps?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
Yes, Adrian Pearsall designed lamps. Most of his lighting designs were floor lamps produced by the manufacturer Modeline during the 1960s. Many have not survived the years.

Pearsall is a revered mid-century modern designer. He gave his imagination free rein, and his flamboyant, eye-catching styles are icons of what has become known as “Atomic Age” design.

Find vintage mid-century modern lighting on 1stDibs.
What kind of upholstery was used by Adrian Pearsall?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Like other designers working in the atomic style, Adrian Pearsall typically used fabric upholstery. Generally, the upholstery was a bright color, and solids were more common than patterns. Often, Adrian Pearsall sofas and chairs being sold today do not feature original upholstery because the fabric tends to wear out before the frame. You'll find a selection of Adrian Pearsall furniture on 1stDibs.

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