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.
Adrian Pearsall Style Mid Century Glass and Ebonized Base Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall Style mid century glass and ebonized base coffee table This table measures: 35 wide x 35 deep x 15.75 inches...
Glass, Wood
Paul McCobb for Delineator Mid Century Round Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Delineator Mid Century Round Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 42 wide x 42 deep x 15.5 inches high All ...
Wood
Jens Risom Mid Century Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom mid century coffee table. Coffee table measures: 32 wide x 32 deep x 16 inches high All pieces of furniture can be h...
Wood
Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen Style Mid Century Chrome and Glass Coffee Table
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen Style Mid Century Chrome and Glass Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 59.25 wide x 59.25 deep x 15.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can b...
Chrome
Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler Mid Century Danish Round Coffee Table
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler Mid Century Danish Round Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 35.5 wide x 35.5 deep x 15.25 ...
Glass, Wood
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Coffee Table
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 60 wide x 19 deep x 14.5 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Minor Scratches and Stain Wear on Top...
Wood
Mid-Century Emiel Veranneman Osaka Coffee Table, 1955
By Emiel Veranneman
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Here a rare and all original 1955 'Osaka' Coffee table designed by Emiel Veranneman. This coffee table is a hard to find object of the Veranneman collection. I took detailed pictures...
Glass, Wood
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
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jacks Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Tulsa, OK
**Please Read Entire Description** Please view all listing pictures on a laptop if possible. Some cell phones don’t display all listing pictures and some could be pictures relating to condition. Please read all the way down through this entire description box to view the entire description of the item. Please keep in mind that these are 40-75 year old items and will have some expected normal wear. We strive to represent our items well, and most of these items are in above average vintage condition. Noticeable flaws will be represented in the listing pictures and the text but we cannot describe or picture every small scratch, ding, or area of slight wear. Once delivered, furniture CANNOT be refused, returned, or refunded unless damage has occurred in the shipping process. Our shipper takes care to wrap each item and pack it safely therefore we have rarely had any issues with damage in transit. All items must be picked up within 3 weeks of order if buyer secures his own shipper. Shipping usually requires 3-6 weeks delivery through our shipping contacts and is only available in the continental US for large furniture items. Some smaller items are available to be shipped internationally through USPS/UPS. * * * Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jacks Coffee Table...
Glass, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Richard Schultz Coffee Table for Knoll
By Richard L.F. Schulz, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rectangular coffee table with chromed steel and clear glass top coffee table.This midcentury modern coffee table will fit any classic or modern home and a real treasure for your in...
Stainless Steel
1950's Modern Italian Coffee Table By Forma Nova
By Forma Nova
Located in New York, NY
1950's solid iron and walnut base with glass top Italian coffee table by Forma Nova, fully restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Iron
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
