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.
Handsome Chunky Faux Bamboo Campaign Style Console Table Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome chunky faux bamboo Campaign style console table with brass details. We love the thick wood carved to look like bamboo along with ...
Brass
Milo Baughman Burled Olivewood Console Table, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Milo Baughman olivewood Parsons console table. Fabulous olivewood grain on the top is in great condition-it had a glass top to protect it when in it's original home.
Burl
Fabulous Enrique Garcel Tessellated Horn XL Console Table Mid-Century
By Enrique Garcel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Striking and sophisticated Enrique Garcel tessellated horn console table featuring geometric inlay of polished black and beige horn pie...
Horn
Handsome Faux Bamboo 2 Tier Console Table Mid-Century Modern
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This stunning vintage faux bamboo console table showcases timeless craftsmanship and elegant tropical-inspired design. The table features a beautifully detailed embossed black metal ...
Metal
Wonderful Arthur Umanoff Olivewood Chrome Desk Mid-Century Modern
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Arthur Umanoff olivewood and chrome desk. We love the great looking burled olivewood top with two hidden drawers against the angular chromed legs. Top is in great shape wit...
Chrome
Rare Lovely Lane Acclaim Walnut Hall Console Table, Mid-Century Modern
By Lane Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare piece of Lane Acclaim dovetail top hall console table. This is the very hard to find console table in the Lane Acclaim series. This is the 1st one i have ever seen. Very nice...
Walnut
Late 20th Century Pencil Reed Console Entry Table in Style of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Elkton, MD
A stunning vintage, curved pencil rattan console table in the manner of Karl Springer.
Rattan, Reed
Pencil Reed Waterfall Console, 1970s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pencil reed waterfall console, circa 1970s. Large, unusual size. Organic rounded edges give this piece a tranquil, eclectic personality. Reeds are meticulously and discretel...
Bamboo, Rattan
Pencil Reed Waterfall Console, 1970s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury design with a bohemian flare, this piece will transport you to a breezy summer day. A gorgeous pencil reed waterfall console with great lines and curves. Organic rounded e...
Bamboo, Rattan
Pencil Reed Console Table Circa 1980s
Located in Peabody, MA
A post modern art deco style console table in wide pencil reed molding, ca. 1980s.
Reed, Glass
Mid Century Pencil Reed Rattan Console Table
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid Century Pencil Reed Rattan Console Table This console table measures: 55.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 25.75 inches high Great Vintage Condition. We take our photos in a controlled lig...
Rattan
Pencil Reed Console Table By Sandtown Furnishings
By Sandtown Furnishings Inc.
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A custom order console table by Sandtown Furnishings, made in the Phillippines, ca' 2000. No longer in production. Stylish minimalist look with glass top.
Bamboo, Reed
