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.
Scrumptious Adrian Pearsall Sculpted Goop Pod Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Scrumptious Adrian Pearsall sculpted goop resin pod chair. If you are looking to make a bold statement this is the chair for you. This chair measures 24"t x 35"w x 37"d with a seat ...
Upholstery, Epoxy Resin
Adrian Pearsall Highback Recliner Lounge Chair in Walnut
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic mid-century modern lounge recliner designed by Adrian Pearsall. Crafted with a sculptural walnut frame and signature flowing lines, this piece perfectly captures Pearsall’s bl...
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Iron Frame Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare Vintage Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Iron Frame Leather Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman. One arm has loss to upholstery which happened at a later date from t...
Iron
Fabulous Adrian Pearsall Wing Back Walnut Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazing and rare Adrian Pearsall wing back chair with sculptural walnut base. Gorgeous from all angles-this chair is a show stopper. If...
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage High-Back Walnut Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare highback lounge chair by Adrian Pearsall produced by Craft Associates of Pennsylvania, embodying the bold, sculptural elegance of Mid-Century Modern design. Featuring a gracef...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Lovely Pair of Adrian Pearsall style Sculptural Walnut Scoop Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely Pair of Adrian Pearsall style sculptural walnut scoop chairs. This pair have been re-upholstered recently in a stunning beige grey velvet by the original owners and look great...
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall 'Gondola' Button-Tufted Chairs for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dallas, TX
Distinctive 'Gondola' chairs exceptionally well designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the United States circa 1960s. Known for his daring designs which brought high sty...
Upholstery, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chair 1806-C
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Adrian Pearsall chair #1806-C for Craft Associates with sculpted wood armrests and legs. Comfortable chair for home or business seating. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and green bouclé fabric lounge chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall and produced by Craft Associates, USA, c. 1950s. Minimal signs of wear. Reupholstered in brand new...
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern walnut lounge chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, United States, circa 1960s. This exceptional pair embodies everything collectors admire abou...
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Ottoman Set By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, model 2174-C, lounge chair and ottoman set by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates features a fully upholstered, high-back, sculpted silhouette with walnut armres...
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2174C MCM Walnut Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2174C Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair with Ottoman The chair measures: 30.5 wide x 31 deep x 46.5 high, with a seat height of 19 inches and arm ...
Metal
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Adrian Pearsall sculptural walnut lounge chairs. Wonderful large-scale barrel back chairs with gorgeous sculpted solid walnut legs. The organic walnut legs criss-cross underneath and are really quite nice. I know you...
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Fun Adrian Pearsall Oversized Circular Chaise Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fun Adrian Pearsall circular chaise lounge chair. This fuzzy chair retains its original grizzly bear fun fur and will need to be reupholstered. It meas...
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Lounge Chair, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in San Diego, CA
A striking sculptural lounge chair designed by American architect and furniture designer Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, dating from circa 1968. Pearsall (1925–2011) is celebra...
Walnut, Fabric
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates High Back Side Chair or Lounge Chair, 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding Mid-Century Modern high back lounge chair, club chair, or side chair By Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates USA, 1960s Sculpted walnut base, with upholster...
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,480Sale Price / set|40% Off
Pair Adrian Pearsall Havana Round Chairs 1717-RC
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Pair of original Havana chaises designed by Adrian Pearsall and produced by Craft Associated circa 1965. Model 1717-RC See original catalog page. These are unusual in ...
Brass
Pair of Walnut & Velvet Wing High Button Back Adrian Pearsall Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pair of Mid Century Modern chairs were realized by the 20th century legend Adrian Pearsall in the United States circa 1960. They feature a sculptural base consisting o...
Velvet, Walnut
Newly Upholstered Adrian Pearsall High Back Lounge Chair craft associatesq
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Charleston, SC
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Slim Jim High-Back Lounge Chair There's an unmistakable sinister look this Mid-century modern Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2056-C lounge cha...
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Striking pair of Mid Century Classi Walnut framed lounge chairs upholstered in a Chestnut brown fabric with a slight gold metallic thread. New upholstery and padding. Mint Restored f...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sculptural Pair of Adrian Pearsall Walnut Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Pair of sculptural walnut Adrian Pearsall Lounge chairs. This pair will need re-upholstery but that's what you designers are looking for anyway-right? The slightly smaller...
Upholstery, Walnut
Magnificent Pair of Adrian Pearsall Tall Tufted Sculptural Walnut Scoop Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent pair of restored Adrian Pearsall tufted sculptural walnut scoop chairs. These rare chairs have been reupholstered in the most glorious jewelled tone purple velvet and loo...
Upholstery, Walnut
$6,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Tufted Sculpted Walnut Base Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Adrian Pearsall tufted tall back lounge chairs. These are quite rare with the sculpted walnut bases and these have been totally restored to better than new condition...
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Adrian Pearsall Coconut Lounge Chair On Walnut Base Original Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Monrovia, CA
Original 1960s Adrian Pearsall Coconut Wedge Chair On A Walnut Base With Its Original 1960s Upholstery. The Upholstery Is In Excellent Vintage Condition. This Unique Coconut Shape S...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pasadena, TX
A beautiful and pristine Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Chair. The chair features solid rosewood base and armres...
Fabric, Rosewood
Lovely Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely labeled Adrian Pearsall tall back lounge chair. This chair will need to be re-upholstered, the fabric is worn and foam in seat is hard but the original black lacquered finish ...
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Scoop Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An iconic design by Adrian Pearsall, this Mid-Century Modern lounge chair features sleek black leather and rich walnut bases. This eye-catching chair is perfect for adding bold mid-c...
Leather, Walnut
Price Upon Request
Pair of Cloud Lounge Chairs by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of iconic cloud lounge chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates and ready for restoration with COM. A matching cloud sofa is also available for purchase separat...
Walnut