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.
Russel Wright Mid Century Floor Lamp
By Russel Wright
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted floor lamp with milk glass funnel shade , round wood ball switch , spun brass shade holder and base mounted on a combed oak pole . Designed by Russel Wright who's...
Brass
Vintage Italian Floor Lamp
By Arredoluce
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian brass floor lamp in the style of Arredoluce. A round sauces shade and three adjustable cone-shaped shades connected to a brass stem ending with a tripod base. Fully restore...
Metal, Brass
Rare Mid Century Floor Lamp in style of Stilnovo, 1960s
By Drukov, Stilnovo
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type.
Metal
Mid Century Danish Modern Floor Lamp
Located in Allerum, SE
20th century Danish floor lamp featuring a sculptural stem in rare Wenge wood. The design incorporates an integrated, height-adjustable solid brass rod, allowing for versatile lighti...
Wenge
Classic Modernist Floor Lamp by Laurel Lamp Company
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist floor lamp by Laurel Lamp Company, minor wear to brushed brass base. Enhance any Mid-Century Modern environment.
Brass
Rare Model 14.958 Floor Lamp by Rispal
By Rispal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Model 14.958 Floor Lamp by Rispal. Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1950s. Rare sculptural floor lamp with slender custom wood stem, interloc...
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
$1,695
H 63 in W 11 in D 11 in
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Sculpted Wood Floor Lamp by Roller Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Roller Lamp Co. Manufacturer: Roller Lamp Co Materials: Walnut-Stained Oak Wood, Brass Accents, New Custom Linen Shade Dimensions: 63in H x 11in W x 11in D Lamp Shade: 15...
Brass
Mid-Century Floor Lamp w/ Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall floor lamp in polished brass with round glass table shelf. Accenting lucite discs sit under the round shade. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Brass
Mid-Century Design Floor Lamp, 1970
Located in Praha, CZ
Chromed metal lamp with opaline glass in original and very good condition.
Metal, Chrome
1950s Floor Lamp Edited by Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in London, GB
This brass floor lamp from the 1950s was manufactured and produced by Maison Arlus France. The body of the lamp is composed of a brass column, with six tubular brass rods fixed on a...
Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron
