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.
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sculptural Coffee Cocktail Table Attribute Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi, Gio Ponti
Located in Wayne, NJ
1950s Italian sculptural Bi-Level coffee cocktail table. There is a sheen show photos are showing glare. Recently restored. Variations of this table (with the same ball feet) have be...
Mahogany
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Attrib Sculptural Table Lamps Danish Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Wayne, NJ
1960's Adrian Pearsall attributed sculptural wood and brass 3 way table lamps Height to light socket 21.25''
Wood
Set Russell Woodard Wrought Iron Nesting Stacking Side Tables Mid-Century Modern
By Russell Woodard
Located in Wayne, NJ
Vintage Russell woodard stackable wrought iron table set of 3. The large measures 16.38" high, 19.63" deep and 19.63" wide. The medium measures 15.13" high, 16" wide, 16" deep. The s...
Wrought Iron
Silas Seandel Brutalist Mixed Metal Side End Dynasty Coffee Glass Top Table Base
By Silas Seandel
Located in Wayne, NJ
A rare part of the Designers Dynasty Collection table base. It is signed Silas Seandal . It can either be used as a base for a Side / end table or s...
Metal
Set of 3 Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Pedestal Plant Stand End Side Tables
By FBJ Møbler
Located in Wayne, NJ
Danish modern set of 3 teak pedestals , plant stands , small side or accent tables If you are in the New Jersey, New York City Metro Area, please contact us with your delivery zipco...
Teak
Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen France & Sons Teak Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Wayne, NJ
France & Sons teak Danish Scandinavian Modern coffee table. Designed by Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen and Torben Lind. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact...
Teak
Adrian Pearsall Ribbon Side Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Adrian Pearsall “Ribbon” end or side table . This circa 1960s table was made by Craft Associates . The design is organic with interlocking open walnut forms with a round glass sittin...
Glass, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall 1618-ET Sculpted Side Table for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Mid Century Jax Side Table by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates c. 1960's
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid Century Jax side table, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960's. The table features a Jax form sculpted walnut base, with original tempered glass to...
Glass, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall "Jacks" Side Table in Walnut
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Adrian Pearsall "Jacks" table with a sculptural walnut base. The walnut has nice graining and patina. The glass is in very good original condition.
Walnut
Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Walnut Side Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
This sleek and elegant Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Walnut Side Table by Adrian Pearsal originates from the United States, Circa 1960. This piece features three beautiful sculptu...
Walnut
Brian Ferris Sculptural Side Table, Solid Maple, Post-Modern USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Side or occasional table from San Diego wood craftsman Brian Ferris. This contemporary table is crafted from solid maple. The elongated neck and sculptural legs give this piece an elegant feel that is completed by its high gloss table top...
Maple
