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.
1960s Mid Century Coffee Table by Barzilay
By Barzilay
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern Green Coffee Table by Barzilay This stunning mid-century coffee table was designed and manufactured by Barzilay in the United States during the 1960s. Expertly cr...
Wood
1970s Mid Century Brutalist Coffee Table by Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Silas Seandel sculptural coffee table designed and manufactured in the United States, circa 1970s. This exceptional piece embodies the bold artistic vision and sculptural approach th...
Iron
1970s Mid Century Bronze Coffee Table by Daniel Gluck
By Daniel Gluck
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century bronze coffee table designed and manufactured by Daniel Gluck in the United States circa 1970s. The captivating oval glass top rests gracefully upon a meticulously sculpt...
Bronze
1960s Mid Century Walnut and Oak Coffee Table by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning mid-century coffee table, designed and manufactured by Lane in the United States during the 1960s, is a true showcase of craftsmanship and style. The rectangular top fe...
Oak, Walnut
1970s Vintage Rectangular Marble Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage marble coffee table designed and manufactured in Italy circa 1970s. This beautiful coffee table features a rectangular top that sits on top of a marble base, perfect for your...
Marble
1960s Mid Century Walnut and Wicker Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This striking Mid-Century Modern coffee table, crafted in the United States during the 1970s, beautifully blends warm walnut tones with natural woven texture. The solid walnut frame ...
Wicker, Walnut
Midcentury Coffee Table of Great Form in the Style of Persal
Located in Buchanan, MI
Midcentury coffee table of great form in the style of Persal.
Wood
1960s Large Palisander Coffee Table Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- refurbished with minor signs of use
Palisander, Wood
Sculptural 1960s Brazilian Coffee Table by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Long Island City, NY
A mid-century Brutalist style coffee table with a staggered wooden block relief design, protected with a glass top.
Glass, Wood
Midcentury Coffee Table Designed By Jacques Théophile Lepelletier, Single Tier
Located in London, GB
A beautiful, yet simple design, this is a perfect addition to a living room. A great place to display your favourite books. Made in France in the 1960s - designed by Jacques Théophi...
Brass
Midcentury coffee table attributed to Carlo Hauner for Forma
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury wooden coffee table with four compartments top. The top of this table is divided into four compartments, two with glass cover that can be used as a tray, one wooden tray ...
Wood
Midcentury Coffee Table, Drevotvar 1970s, Czechoslovakia
By Drevotvar
Located in Praha, CZ
-Made of wood and glass -Smoke glass -Good original condition -The glass bears signs of use.
Smoked Glass, Wood
