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.
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H 30.32 in Dm 47.25 in
Osvaldo Borsani round dining table, walnut, four feet, circa 1951
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
Osvaldo Borsani round dining or center table, circa 1951 produced by Arredamento Borsani Varedo 1951 the table is one of a series od table designed as prototype of model T40 walnut...
Walnut
$2,800 / item
H 30 in Dm 42 in
Round Dining Table 42" With Pedestal Base, Handmade, Midcentury Style, Walnut
Located in Bloomington, IN
Our "Kapok" round dining table fits seamlessly into any dining room or kitchen decor style. With mid century modern good looks and solid hardwood construction this dining table adds timeless beauty that you'll love and your guests will admire. The pedestal table base with stylishly curved legs allows for ample leg room even when seating large groups around the table. AVAILABLE TABLE SIZES: - 30 inch table seats 2 to 3 - 36 inch table...
Abalone, Wood, Hardwood, Cherry, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
$4,860 / item
H 30 in Dm 60 in
Round Dining Table 60" With Pedestal Base, Handmade, Midcentury Style, Walnut
Located in Bloomington, IN
Our "Kapok" round dining table fits seamlessly into any dining room or kitchen decor style. With mid century modern good looks and solid hardwood construction this dining table adds timeless beauty that you'll love and your guests will admire. The pedestal table base with stylishly curved legs allows for ample leg room even when seating large groups around the table. AVAILABLE TABLE SIZES: - 30 inch table seats 2 to 3 - 36 inch table...
Abalone, Wood, Hardwood, Cherry, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
$2,900 / item
H 30 in Dm 46 in
Round Dining Table 46" With Pedestal Base, Handmade, Midcentury Style, Walnut
Located in Bloomington, IN
Our "Kapok" round dining table fits seamlessly into any dining room or kitchen decor style. With mid century modern good looks and solid hardwood construction this dining table adds timeless beauty that you'll love and your guests will admire. The pedestal table base with stylishly curved legs allows for ample leg room even when seating large groups around the table. AVAILABLE TABLE SIZES: - 30 inch table seats 2 to 3 - 36 inch table...
Abalone, Wood, Hardwood, Cherry, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
$4,190 / item
H 30 in Dm 54 in
Round Dining Table 54" With Pedestal Base, Handmade, Midcentury Style, Walnut
Located in Bloomington, IN
Our "Kapok" round dining table fits seamlessly into any dining room or kitchen decor style. With mid century modern good looks and solid hardwood construction this dining table adds timeless beauty that you'll love and your guests will admire. The pedestal table base with stylishly curved legs allows for ample leg room even when seating large groups around the table. AVAILABLE TABLE SIZES: - 30 inch table seats 2 to 3 - 36 inch table...
Abalone, Wood, Hardwood, Cherry, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
$6,250 / item
H 30 in Dm 70 in
Round Dining Table 70" With Pedestal Base, Handmade, Midcentury Style, Walnut
Located in Bloomington, IN
Our "Kapok" round dining table fits seamlessly into any dining room or kitchen decor style. With mid century modern good looks and solid hardwood construction this dining table adds timeless beauty that you'll love and your guests will admire. The pedestal table base with stylishly curved legs allows for ample leg room even when seating large groups around the table. AVAILABLE TABLE SIZES: - 30 inch table seats 2 to 3 - 36 inch table...
Abalone, Wood, Hardwood, Cherry, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
$4,200 / item
H 30 in Dm 38 in
Round Extendable Pedestal Dining Table 38", With Leaf, Handmade Solid Walnut
Located in Bloomington, IN
With mid century modern good looks and all solid hardwood construction our "Kapok" round expanding dining table adds timeless beauty that you'll love and your guests will admire. ...
Hardwood, Walnut
$5,800 / item
H 30 in Dm 54 in
Round Extendable Pedestal Dining Table 54", With Leaf, Handmade Solid Walnut
Located in Bloomington, IN
With mid century modern good looks and all solid hardwood construction our "Kapok" round expanding dining table adds timeless beauty that you'll love and your guests will admire. ...
Hardwood, Walnut
$4,700 / item
H 30 in Dm 46 in
Round Extendable Pedestal Dining Table 46", With Leaf, Handmade Solid Walnut
Located in Bloomington, IN
With mid century modern good looks and all solid hardwood construction our "Kapok" round expanding dining table adds timeless beauty that you'll love and your guests will admire. ...
Hardwood, Walnut
$3,347
H 28.75 in W 41.5 in D 41.5 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Compass Walnut Dining Table
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Compass Walnut Dining Table This dining table measures: 41.5 wide x 41.5 deep x 28.75 inches high, with a chair clearance of 28.25 i...
Glass, Walnut
Wonderful Edmond J Spence Walnut Oval Dining Table Mid-Century Modern
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Edmond J Spence walnut bevelled edge racetrack dining table made in Sweden. This table is very well crafted and of high quality. We love the thick bevelled edge al...
Brass
Fabulous Silas Seandel Petite Round Pedestal Dining Table Mid-Century Modern
By Silas Seandel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous petite Silas Seandel pedestal dining table. We love the use of mixed metal done in the brutalist style that Mr. Seandel uses to construct this table. This table has a 34" ...
Brass, Bronze
Harvey Probber Attributed Circular Walnut End or Side Table, Mid-Century
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely Harvey Probber attributed walnut with brass inlay tall end or side table. The circular top has a handsome brass inlay detail and the octagon base has inlaid palladium shaped d...
Brass
Unusual Pierluigi Giordani style Sculptural Walnut Coffee Table Mid-Century
By Pierluigi Giordani
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous sculptural walnut coffee table in the style of Pierluigi Giordani. A thick egg shaped glass floats a top a asymmetrical walnut base, its elegant gazelle legs transforming i...
Glass, Walnut
Outstanding John Widdicomb Attr. Round Walnut Side Table Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding John Widdicomb attr. circular side table. This little table is extremely well crafted with a gorgeous double bookmatched circular top and a tiny raised edge around the c...
Walnut
Lovely Walnut Lucite Side End Table Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely lucite and walnut side end table. This piece is in nice vintage condition with only minor wear. The glass will be a new piece and can be a custom size.
Glass, Lucite, Walnut
