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.
Brass Dining Table by Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Brass drum table base beautifully designed by Bernard Rohne for the Mastercraft Company. However, geometric to the eye, this substantial piece could be used as a dining table base (s...
Brass
1950s Harvey Probber Travertine and Ebonized Wood Dining or Game Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Bold, geometric dining or game table designed and manufactured by Harvey Probber for Modern. With cross-hatching legs and an octagonal top of travertine outlined by a thick beveled e...
Travertine
1970s Mastercraft Brass and Glass Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Architectural brass and glass dining table by Mastercraft, manufactured in the 1970s. The legs of this table have a nice columnar detail and glass insert that bring the whole design ...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Style Skyscraper Coffee or Cocktail Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern sculptural coffee table. The strong geometric cube shaped with repetitive symmetrical setback corners is accentuated by the distinctive and recurring grain of natural oak wood...
Oak
Brutalist Étagère by Adrian Pearsall c. 1960
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by Adrian Pearsall, this “Brutalist” shelving unit is a strikingly sculptural piece! Produced by Craft Associated, circa 1960's. Payin...
Glass, Resin, Wood
Minimalist Brueton Polished Stainless Steel and Granite Coffee Table
By Brueton
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional Brueton quality! Simple design this circular PBLR table constructed of mirror like finish stainless steel flat apron, square legs welded, ground and polished into a seaml...
Granite
Adrian Pearsall Cast Resin Brutalist Dining Table, 1960's
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Culver City, CA
Designed by the legendary Adrian Pearsall, this brutalist dining table base was his answer to Evans’ high-end, sculptural designs—because n...
Steel
1960s Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Brutalist Glass Dining Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a stunning table by American architect and furniture designer Adrian Pearsall, circa the 1960s. Inspired by Paul Evans creation of metal-sculpted furniture...
Glass, Resin
Brutalist Mid Century Modern Dining Table by Adrian Pearsall c. 1970
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
For collectors and aficionados of high art furniture that inspires, this 1970s Brutalist Dining Table by Adrian Pearsall hits all the marks. Resin over wood is etched and finished in...
Bronze
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Brutalist Resin & Glass Dining Table Paul Evans
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1960s by Adrian Pearsall, this table was manufactured by Craft Associates in the US. It features a double post style design connected by a central shaft. Every surfac...
Glass, Resin, Wood
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Midcentury Brutalist Glass Top Dining Table
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Brutalist Glass Top Dining Table This dining table measures: 71.75 wide x 40 deep x 29.25 inches high, with a chair clearance of 28....
Glass, Resin
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Glass Top Dining Table, 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding Mid-Century Modern Brutalist dining table By Adrian Pearsall USA, 1960s Textured bronze-gilded resin pedestal base, with thick glass top. Measures 74"W x 4...
Glass, Resin
