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.
Find a range of vintage Craft Associates furniture on 1stDibs.
Adrian Pearsall Sculptural "Stingray" Coffee Table #2399-TC
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
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
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
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut and Glass Coffee Table
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut and Glass Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 50 wide x 34 deep x 16 inches high Great Vintage Condition - Very Fine Sc...
Glass, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Walnut Stingray Glass Coffee Table 1960s Mid-Century Rare Design
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
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 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
Adrian Pearsall Cork Coffee Table with Original Glass Top
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and whimsical glass and cork coffee table by Adrian Pearsall. An iconic American midcentury designer, this is a highly sought after but hard to find design. Sold in as-acquir...
Glass, Cork
CraftAssociates Coffee Table, Peabody Modern Coffee Table, Oak
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Coffee Table, Peabody Modern Coffee Table, Oak This Peabody Modern Oak Coffee Table for Craft Associates is expertly hand crafted from solid oak with a matte commerc...
Wood, Oak
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Round Coffee Table
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associatesmid century walnut round coffee table This table measures: 42 wide x 42 deep x 17 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ...
Glass, Walnut
"Jacks" Coffee Table By Adrian Pearsall For Craft Associates Inc.
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern, glass and walnut, model 893-TGO, coffee table known as the "Jacks" coffee table because of its distinctive shape was designed by the always popular American ...
Glass, Walnut
Lawrence Peabody Modern Coffee Table for Craft Associates Furniture
By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Lawrence Peabody modern coffee table for Craft Associates Furniture This Lawrence Peabody modern coffee table for Craft Associates Furniture is expertly crafted. The coffee table ...
Walnut
$20,000 / item
Bronze Coffee Table for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Craft Associates Manufacturer: Craft Associates Modern Furniture Period/Model: New Specs: Cast Bronze, 1/2" glass Craft Associates M...
Bronze
$3,200 / item
Craft Associates Slatted J Bench 1602
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Craft Associates. Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture. Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern. Specs: Solid ziricote. Condition: T...
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Sculpted Resin Cocktail Table
By Adrian Pearsall, Paul Evans, Craft Associates
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A bold and sculptural cocktail table by Adrian Pearsall, showcasing his signature blend of modernist form and Brutalist texture. This substantial square table features a smooth black...
Resin, Formica, Wood
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 Modern Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall, Walnut, Circa 1950
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
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
$20,000 / item
Modern Coffee Table in Verde, Krone Series
By Laura Trenchard, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft Associates® modern bronze coffee table - 1603. This modern coffee table is expertly crafted. The base is constructed by artisans who hand-weld and hand-patina each piece. The top is 3/4" glass with a standard 48" diameter, but the base can accommodate a much larger piece of glass. Craft Associates® Furniture is proud each piece is made in the US. We strive to craft a product that will stand the test of time. We use the best materials and have the best craftsman in the business. We stand 100% behind our product. "Modernism is a movement that began in the late 1800's and ended approximately in the early 1970's. It broke away from the heavily ornate and dark furniture...
Bronze
Vintage Adrian Pearsall "Strictly Spanish" Coffee Table by Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by mid-century American modern master Adrian Pearsall for his Craft Associates Furniture brand of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, this "Strictly Spanish" coffee table is simply ...
Stone
Mid Century Walnut Jacks Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This sculptural walnut and glass coffee table, designed by iconic Mid-Century Modern designer Adrian Pearsall in the 1960s, is a striking example of his bold, architectural approach ...
Glass, Walnut
$20,000 / item
Craft Associates Bronze Coffee Table, 1603
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Craft Associates cast bronze coffee table is expertly crafted. The base is constructed by artisans who hand-weld and hand-patina each piece. The ...
Bronze
1960s Midcentury Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury walnut coffee table designed and manufactured by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1960s. This stunning coffee table features a black laminated top with a black vinyl base. the coffe...
Faux Leather, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall 1618-ET Sculpted Side Table for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
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 Brutalist Sculpted Resin Cocktail Table
By Adrian Pearsall, Paul Evans, Craft Associates
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A bold and sculptural cocktail table by Adrian Pearsall, showcasing his signature blend of modernist form and Brutalist texture. This substantial square table features a smooth black...
Resin, Formica, Wood
$1,200
H 19 in W 20 in D 24 in
Mid Century Jax Side Table by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates c. 1960's
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
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
$1,495 / set
H 17 in W 42 in D 42 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Round Coffee Table
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associatesmid century walnut round coffee table This table measures: 42 wide x 42 deep x 17 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ...
Glass, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall 'Jacks' Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Surfboard shaped coffee table designed by Adrian Pearsall. Featuring a starburst interlocking walnut base with oval glass top. Simple design with a great mid-century flair. Please co...
Glass, Walnut
$3,895 / set
H 19.75 in W 22 in D 27 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Walnut and Slate Top Side Tables - Pair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut and Slate Top Side Tables - Pair Each side table measures: 22 wide x 27 deep x 19.75 inches high Great Vintage Condition - V...
Slate
Adrian Pearsall Style Sculptural Jacks Walnut coffee table 59" long
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid century modern coffee table with sculpted base. This has all of the characteristics of an Adrian Pearsall down to the structure and dimensions except for we’ve never seen a wood ...
Walnut
$3,250
H 19.5 in W 27 in D 20 in
Expertly Restored - Adrian Pearsall "Stingray" Side Tables for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
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
Vintage Mid Century Adrian Pearsall "Jacks" Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Mid Century Adrian Pearsall "Jacks" coffee table. Overall excellent vintage condition with age appropriate wear. Slight scuffs on feet of table. Measures approximately 59 3...
Glass, Wood
$3,250
H 15.75 in W 60 in D 31 in
Mid Century Walnut Jacks Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This sculptural walnut and glass coffee table, designed by iconic Mid-Century Modern designer Adrian Pearsall in the 1960s, is a striking example of his bold, architectural approach ...
Glass, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jacks Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jacks Coffee Table Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected slight fin...
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall 893-TGO Coffee Table w/ Stingray Glass Top
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Adrian Pearsall 893-TGO coffee table for Craft Associates is a striking example of American Mid-Century Modern design, with a sculptural walnut base that feels more like functio...
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 15.5 in W 59.25 in D 19.75 in
Expertly Restored - Craft Associates 2454-TGO Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall
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
Sold
H 15.5 in W 51 in D 27 in
Expertly Restored-Adrian Pearsall Model 2450TK Coffee 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
Sold
H 16 in W 59 in D 20 in
Expertly Restored - Adrian Pearsall Sculpted Coffee Table w/ Stingray Glass Top
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
Mid-Century Adrian Pearsall ‘Dog Bone’ Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century glass top and walnut coffee table. The ‘Dog Bone’ coffee table is seldomly seen and was designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960s. The base is made fr...
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 16 in W 50 in D 32 in
Asymmetrical Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Walnut Coffee Table, C. 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Westport, CT
This striking coffee table, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the 1950s, epitomizes mid-century modern elegance. The sculptural walnut base has been meticulously re...
Glass, Walnut
Mid-Century Sculptural Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Isamu Noguchi, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century sculptural walnut and triangular glass top coffee table designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960s. Triangular in design and equipped with a hefty glas...
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 15.5 in W 59.5 in D 19.75 in
Expertly Restored - Adrian Pearsall 893-TGO Coffee Table w/ Surfboard Glass Top
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
Sold
H 15.5 in W 59.25 in D 20.25 in
Expertly Restored - Adrian Pearsall 893-TGO Sculpted Coffee Table w/ Glass Top
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
Mid-Century Modern Kidney Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Isamu Noguchi, Milo Baughman, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid century modern iconic walnut sculptural kidney shaped coffee table designed by Adrian Pearsall. Beautiful design with rich curvy walnut under a abstract thick cut rounded edge gl...
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 36 wide x 36 deep x 16 inches high Great Vintage Condition - Table has Minor Nicks ...
Glass, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Oiled Walnut Coffee Table 1965
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Oiled Walnut Coffee Table, 1965 A sculptural walnut coffee table designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1965. The elongated base...
Glass, Walnut