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.
$3,800 / set
H 19.4 in W 19.75 in D 19.75 in
Brazilian Designer, Side Tables, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and marble side tables designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.4"H x 19.75"W x 19.75"D All items ship from High Point, North Carol...
Marble
$4,500 / set
H 18.25 in W 19.9 in D 19.9 in
Brazilian Designer, Side Tables, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of marble and wood side tables designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Light discoloration to wooden shelf of one table and light staining on both marble tops. Dimensions...
Marble
$2,600 / set
H 16 in W 19 in D 19 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Base Square Marble Top End Side Tables MINT
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Base Square Marble Top End Side Tables MINT Inspected vintage condition.
Marble
Brazilian Designer, Side Table, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained wood and marble side tables designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Very light discoloration present throughout wooden structure; very light scratching and...
Marble
$6,600 / set
H 20.3 in W 19.75 in D 19.75 in
Celina Decorações, Side Tables, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and marble side table produced by Celina Decorações, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, c. 1960s. Minor wear to some corners of the marble and light staining to both marble tops...
Marble
Brazilian Designer, Side Tables, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of marble and dark-stained side tables designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Light discoloration throughout wood. Dimensions: 19.5” H x 19” W x 15” D
Marble
$6,400 / set
H 17.75 in W 15.9 in D 13.9 in
Celina Decorações, Side Tables, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and marble side table produced by Celina Decorações, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, c. 1960s. Dimensions: 17.75” H x 15.9” W x 13.9” D
Marble
Brazilian Designer, Side Tables, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and marble side tables designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.0"H x 22.7"W x 22.7"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Marble
$6,600 / set
H 16.75 in W 17.8 in D 17.75 in
Brazilian Designer, Side Tables, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and marble side tables designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Some imperfections to marble. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.75"...
Marble
$3,900 / set
H 14.5 in W 23.6 in D 22.75 in
Brazilian Designer, Side Tables, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and marble side tables designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1970s. Light scratching present on some wood legs; medium sized cup stains on both marble tops. Dimensions...
Marble
Harvey Probber Mid-Century Side Tables, Travertine Tops, Circa 1955
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Mid-Century American modern end/side tables with open work wooden frames and travertine tops. (HARVEY PROBBER)(PRICED AS PAIR) Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bedside Tables with Marble Inlay
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Art Deco style pedestal bedside / end tables with marble inset tops supported by a tapered triangular center column with a top drawer and resting on a small rectangul...
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Side Tables by A. Pittalis, Burlwood & Marble, USA
By Tomlinson
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century round drum shaped 2-door burlwood side tables opening to a single interior shelf with brass escutcheons and a pull out hidden drawer beneath a round marb...
Brass
Harvey Probber Mid-Century Side Tables with White Terrazzo & Bronze
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
2 American Mid-Century end / side tables with hexagonal white terrazzo tops with a bronze inlaid hexagonal design supported on three curved wooden legs. (PRICED EACH)(Similar tables:...
Marble, Bronze
Mid-Century Walnut & Glass End Tables by John Keal, Circa 1960s
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American mid-century square end / side tables with reverse painted glass tops mounted in a walnut frame, supported by a smaller square walnut pedestal base. (John Keal for Br...
Walnut
John Keal Square Reverse Painted Glass and Walnut End / Side Tables
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century square end / side tables with reverse painted glass tops mounted in a walnut frame, supported by a smaller square walnut pedestal base. (JOHN KEAL FOR BR...
Wood, Walnut
