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.
Adrian Pearsall 'Compass' Dining Table for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking mid-century modern dining table designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, featuring the iconic sculptural 'Compass' base in solid walnut. Topped with a sleek round g...
Glass, Wood, Walnut
$7,500
H 14.18 in W 23.63 in D 43.31 in
Mid-Century Modern Center Table by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1960s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Center Table by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1960s Center table in the shape of a reed made of solid wood, in the 60s in Brazil. It has a top made of a solid piec...
Wood
Adrian Pearsall Compass Dining Table for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Medina, OH
Own a piece of design history with the iconic Compass Dining Table designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in 1952. This table features a stunning walnut base and a sleek a...
Walnut
$1,080Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 20 in Dm 25 in
Mid Century Modern Atributted to Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. C 1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Atributted to Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Walnut Jack Side Table. Features a scupltural jack shaped solid wood base with a beautiful wood grain an...
Glass, Walnut
$3,700Sale Price|22% Off
H 28.5 in Dm 48 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 'Compass' Dining Table in Walnut, 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of Adrian Pearsall’s sculptural design language, this 'Compass' dining table (Model 2458-T48) was produced by Craft Associates in the 1960s. The solid walnut base ...
Walnut
Mid Century Occasional Table Attributed To Gilbert Rohde C.1940
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Mid Century/ Art Deco Occasional Table by Gilbert Rohde This occasional table by Gilbert Rhode features a bookmatched exotic burled walnut sectioned top with wrapped tan leather coni...
Leather, Walnut
$11,000
H 15.79 in W 54.73 in D 27.41 in
Mid-Century Modern Low Center Table by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1960s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern low center table by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1960s Mid-Century Modern low center table manufactured in the 1960s by Giuseppe Scapinelli. Structured in solid hardwoo...
Glass, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Tri-Symmetric Occasional Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Adrian Pearsall tri-symmetric occasional table with glass top. Has a sculptural walnut base and a glass top.
Glass, Walnut
$30,000
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 43.31 in
Giuseppe Scapinelli. Mid-Century Modern "Cosmos" Dining Table with Wooden Top
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Extraordinary and unique dining table. Its structure is made of solid caviuna; the table top has a caviuna finishing with brass details. This is definitely a masterpiece by Scapinell...
Brass
$3,828Sale Price|35% Off
H 32.29 in W 69.3 in D 33.86 in
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1956
By Paolo Buffa
Located in bari, IT
Simple but elegant inlaid and worked wood table attributed to the early work of Paolo Buffa late 1950s. The table presents two hidden drawers that, in addition to being storage, can ...
Wood
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
Adrian Pearsall Sculptural " Jacks " Side Table Base
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Wayne, NJ
Adrian Pearsall Sculptural " Jacks " Side Table Base . Ready for your own glass.
Wood
Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen France & Sons Teak Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
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
Russell Woodard Sculptura Wrought Iron Round Dining Room Table Mid Century
By Russell Woodard
Located in Wayne, NJ
Russell Woodard Sculptura Wrought Iron Round Dining Table Mid Century Modern If you are in the New Jersey, New York City Metro Area,...
Wrought Iron
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
Paul Evans Glass Top Cityscape Citiscape Signed Dining Room Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Wayne, NJ
This is a Glamorus Paul Evans glass top cityscape 8 foot dining table. Please note, this is a mirror finish show showing many reflections in photos...
Glass
