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 Midcentury Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury walnut coffee table designed and manufactured by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1960s. This stunning coffee table features a black laminated top with a black vinyl base. the coffe...
Faux Leather, 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
Percival Lafer coffee table
By Percival Lafer
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
This vintage coffee table by Percival Lafer is a fine example of Brazilian modernist design, combining sculptural wooden elements with a clean glass top. The table retains its origin...
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Two-Tier Coffee Table
Located in Weesp, NL
Two-tier wooden mid-century coffee table in great condition. A stylish and sophisticated coffee table that fits nicely into just about any living room. This beauty will be shipped o...
Wood
$834Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.49 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
Midcentury Scandinavian Design Coffee Table, Denmark 1960's
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Scandinavian Design Side Table in the manner of Johannes Andersen. Made in Denmark, 1960's period. Teak rectangular top with black lacquered legs. This come...
Teak
1960s Large Palisander Coffee Table Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- refurbished with minor signs of use
Palisander, Wood
$25,000
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 27.56 in
H Coffee Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Architectural and elemental, this solid rosewood table anchors a white marble top with H-shaped legs — a sculptural shift from Tenreiro’s earlier delicacy toward grounded, modernist ...
Marble
$8,820
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
"MP-79" Coffee Table, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This beautiful MP-97 coffee table, made of solid Jatobá wood, is another great example of the imaginative and innovative mind of designer and architect Percival Lafer. With its iconi...
Wood
Mid Century English Modern Coffee Table by Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century English Modern Coffee Table by Kofod Larsen Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected slight finish wear and scratching. Tops have been r...
Teak
Mid-Century Danish Coffee Table
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A mid-century coffee table. Two tiered with lower magazine rack. Solid teak. Dimensions: H 44.5cm W 130cm D 57.5cm Origin: Danish Date: Circa 1960 Item Number: 2111243 All of o...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern coffee table featuring rich walnut grain on a set of sturdy legs. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Vintage Adrian Pearsall "Strictly Spanish" Coffee Table by Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by mid-century American modern master Adrian Pearsall for his Craft Associates Furniture brand of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, this "Strictly Spanish" coffee table is simply ...
Stone
Vintage Modern Studio Made Coffee Table, circa 1959
By Robert Jay Lawrence
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Midcentury coffee table designed and inscribed by artist Robert Jay Lawrence in 1959. Unusual three leg construction with rich walnut top. For use as a coffee table or benc...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Two-Tiered Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern coffee table combining rich woodgrain with black panels in an elegant design. A bottom tier allows for extra storage of magazines or books and makes this table a s...
Wood
Vintage Modern Coffee Table by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish midcentury coffee table by Lane Furniture Company, circa 1960s. Ample table surface area, uniquely sculpted legs, one drawer un...
Wood
Adrian Pearsall 'Jacks' Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Surfboard shaped coffee table designed by Adrian Pearsall. Featuring a starburst interlocking walnut base with oval glass top. Simple design with a great mid-century flair. Please co...
Glass, Walnut
