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.
Pair Of Adrian Pearsall For Comfort Designs Animal Print Swivel Poufs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of swivel pouf ottomans, often referred to as a "mushroom pouf," that was designed by Adrian Pearsall for his company, Comfort Designs, Inc.. Adrian Pearsall founded Comfort D...
Metal
Vintage Baker Furniture Two-Tone Hour Glass Ottoman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Vintage hourglass shaped ottoman by Baker Furniture also referred to as a cinched-waist stool featuring a square top and base that tapers to a cinched waist accentuated with a decora...
Brass
Vintage Club Chair, Asian Print Fabric, Hollywood Regency Style, USA
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A comfortable club chair with curved sloping back and arms. Tightly slip covered in a sophisticated Asian style print in yellow, gray and black with a stylized dragon motif. With a d...
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Tub Back Club Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Vintage diminutive Club Chair with fine Mid Century style. Upholstered in a repeating Diamond pattern raised and textured fabric in Chocolate Brown, Olive and Tan. Very comfortab...
Metal
Custom Made Quality Contemporary Calf Hide Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made and solid feeling bench/ottoman. A rectangular bench In medium brown calf hide, raised on wide deep walnut stained block feet. The seat made separately from the base...
Cowhide
Modern Hide-Covered and Chrome Footstool
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Modern hide-covered and chrome footstool, rectangular with a tufted black and brown hide top mounted on a chrome base with curved feet and a stretcher, slatted bottom of the seat. ...
Steel
Marge Carson Leopard Pouf, Mid-Century Modern, USA, 1980s
By Marge Carson
Located in New York, NY
Modernist pouf/ottoman featuring a new heavy woven leopard print fabric by Bergamo. New padding and foam. Mint restored.
Fabric, Wood
Karl Springer Style Leopard Print Ottoman Pouf Stool Mid Century Modern
By Karl Springer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Karl Springer style leopard print ottoman, pouf or stool, American, circa 1970s. Recently reupholstered in a plush leopard or cheetah print fabri...
Upholstery
Round Ottoman, Newly Upholstered in Designer Leopard Print Chenille
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Round ottoman 33-in diameter, newly upholstered in designer leopard print chenille, button-tufted on castors.
Upholstery
Custom Leopard Parsons Style Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning Parsons style ottoman with Turkish pillow top in the style of Milo Baughman. Available as shown, or in your choice of fabric for $1800 + COM (3.5 yards of fabric).
Velvet, Wood
Hollywood Regency Round Tiger Print Velvet Upholstered Ottoman or Foot Stool
By Scalamandre
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A stunning Hollywood Regency style hand crafted ottoman, covered in rich le Tigre velvet. Round in form, each stool is created by hand by our in house craftsman, and covered in a thi...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
1950s Stool Paolo Buffa manner Silk Velvet Cheetah Ottoman Seat Bench Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
A classic late 1940s early 1950s stool with marquetry attributed to Paolo Buffa and newly reupholstered luxurious Jim Thompson silk-mix velvet. Walnut base with wood inlay marquetry ...
Fabric, Wood
