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.
$1,600
H 43 in W 31.75 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Modern High Back Lounge Chair in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Mid-Century lounge chair features vintage crimson plush upholstery, solid sculpted walnut legs and tufted back rest. An overstuffed removable cushion and a high back rest en...
Walnut
$2,319Sale Price|20% Off
H 34 in W 32.5 in D 35 in
1960's Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Prestige Gondola Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Midcentury Modern gondola lounge chair for sale. Manufactured by Prestige, in attributed to Adrian Pearsall. The legs have been professionally refinished, and it has been pro...
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Prestige Lounge Chair after Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century lounge chair makes a comfortable and stylish addition to any interior, combining vintage fabric with shapely seat design. Unique tapered legs in the style of Adrian ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
New Upholstery Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
By Paul McCobb, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
New upholstery Mid-Century Modern lounge chair.
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Lounge Chair By Kroehler
By Adrian Pearsall, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylishly cozy lounge chair was made by Kroehler Manufacturing company circa 1966 as part of their American Leisure Collection. This chair was made in the style of and therefore...
Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut
$7,700
H 37.8 in W 29.93 in D 37.8 in
European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair with Beech Wood Legs, Europe 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Like Marco Zanuso’s similar “Lady” armchair or Alf Svensson’s “Capri”, and Bengt Ruda’s “Ombord”, this gentle and stylish silhouette hasn’t seen a de...
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Comfort and Mid-Century Modern style meet in this timeless lounge chair by Paul McCobb. Sturdy walnut base with tapered legs supports simple modern seat with ample space for comforta...
Upholstery
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this all original vintage Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Lounge Chair.
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall 1611-C Wingback Chair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic mid-century modern tall back lounge chair with "wing" arms. Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the mid 60s. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Fabric, Walnut
$23,400 / item
H 34.05 in W 31.3 in D 35.04 in
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This comfortable armchair was designed by Martin Eisler (1913-1977) in 1955 and manufactured by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte. Its structure is composed of solid wood, supporte...
Upholstery, Wood
