Adrian Pearsall Armchairs
American, 1925-2011
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.
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Creator: Adrian Pearsall
Pedestal Armchair with Swiveling Chrome Base by Adrian Pearsall for Craft
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Dorchester, MA
In this whimsical armchair, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, a low, rounded cushioned puff of a seat floats above a polished chrome pedestal base and swivels 360 deg...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Armchairs
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Chrome
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs designed by the American designer Adrian Pearsall. The frame of these cocktail lounge chairs is made of walnut wood in a beautiful curved shape and upholstered in w...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Armchairs
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Chenille, Walnut
A Pair of Classic Adrian Pearsall Armchairs With Angled Arms Ca' 1960's
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of sculptural armchairs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, model #2291-C.
Beautiful walnut frames with exaggerated, angled arms, curved backs and unusual slanted legs. F...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Armchairs
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Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chair by Craft Associates, 2406
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage sculptural lounge chair, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates (#2406-C). Features a walnut base with u...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Armchairs
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Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Paddle Armed Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall 2291-C Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
This iconic Mid-Century Modern 2291-C lounge chair was realized by the legendary designer Adrian Pearsall in the United States circa 1960. It features subtly angular front legs and d...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Armchairs
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Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chair for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair designed by the American designer Adrian Pearsall. The frame of this cocktail lounge chair is made of walnut wood in a beautiful curved shape and upholstered in white chenil...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Armchairs
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Chenille, Walnut
Mid Century Adrian Pearsall 950-C Wood Armchair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Denton, TX
Mid Century Adrian Pearsall 950-C sculpted walnut armchair with new vinyl upholstery.
Very curvy and space age design makes this chair great addition to any room or desks.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Armchairs
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Upholstery, Walnut
Pair vintage midcentury armchairs by Adrian Pearsall Comfort Designs, USA 1970s
By Comfort Designs, Inc., Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hastings, GB
Sleek pair of flat bar chromed steel armchairs by Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs, USA 1970s. Newly upholstered in Zimmer & Rohde 'Pilgrim' fabric.
Labels are missing, but this...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Armchairs
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Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Adrian Pearsall Blue Walnut Armchairs 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rare pair of mid-century scoop back armchairs having walnut frames with matching walnut hand rest paws and soft blue patterned cotton/poly blend upholstery. Circa 1968.
In excelle...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Armchairs
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Cotton, Polyester, Walnut
(8) Adrian Pearsall Kodiak Faux Fur Brutalist Style Dining Room Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, Paul Evans
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is for the group of 8 chairs. The matching table is sold separately.
You won't find a nicer (or larger) restored set of these Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Dining Chairs an...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Adrian Pearsall Armchairs
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Faux Fur, Resin, Epoxy Resin
Adrian Pearsall 1209-C Craft Associates Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in New York, NY
Model 1209-C for Craft Associates.
Walnut, cane back, upholstery. Seat has been re-done in Raf Simons for Kvadrat fabric.
Good condition, some wear on walnut structure. Strap...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Armchairs
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Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Ivory White High Back Arm Chair with Black Piping Model 1865-C
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Striking high back arm chair by Adrian Pearsall immediately adds a sense of Mid Century Modern high art into any space. Tall seat back makes anyone sitting in this Adrian Pearsall ch...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Armchairs
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Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Similar American Modern Lounge Chairs, Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Similar American Mid-Century mahogany Lounge / Easy Chairs with beige upholstry with 1 having a high back and 1 having a low round back (ADRIAN PEARSALL) (PRICED AS PAIR)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Armchairs
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Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Wing Chair by Adrian Pearsall wirh Original Fabric C1955
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous form created by Adrian Pearsall. Walnut base and structure of the chair is in very good condition. Original fabric is worn and faded needing an update. Labeled Craft Associa...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Armchairs
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Walnut, Fabric
Unusual Adrian Pearsall Armchairs with Ottomans
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of sculptural armchairs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, model #2291-C.
Beautiful walnut frames with exaggerated, angled arms, curved backs and unusual slanted legs. ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Armchairs
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Walnut
Pair Adrian Pearsall for Craft Assoc. Upholstered Walnut Lounge Chairs, 1960's
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Inc. highback walnut lounge armchairs. Featuring an ergonomic, organic modern design in solid American Black Walnut with newer Burgundy a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Armchairs
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Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Walnut Back Chair in Yellow Loro Piana Cashmere by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in New York, NY
This refined Mid-Century Modern chair was realized by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the United States, circa 1970. It features a sculptural base with hourglass form cross s...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Floral Red Barrel Chairs by Adrian Pearsall, USA 1950's
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Adrian Pearsall swivel/Tilt upholstered barrel chairs on a walnut circular plinth.
Sold as is.Need Reupholstery.
COM available.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Brown Lounge Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Striking pair of Mid Century Classi Walnut framed lounge chairs upholstered in a Chestnut brown fabric with a slight gold metallic thread. New upholstery and padding. Mint Restored f...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Spectacular Pair of Adrian Pearsall High Back Chairs Mid-Century Danish Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Classic Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates model #2056-c high back chairs. The chairs have been newly upholstered in a iced turquoise woven Kravet fabric. They measure 54't x 30.5"...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Midcentury Armchairs by Adrian Pearsall Model Capitan in Skin, 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of armchairs designed by Adrian Pearsall from the 1950s. The armchairs are the famous "Capitan" model. Their structure is in Mahogany wood. While its upholstery is in Bo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Armchairs
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Mahogany, Leather
Original Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Wingback Armchair In cream boucle
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, US
This exquisite Adrian Pearsall wingback armchair has been thoughtfully restored to honor its iconic mid-century roots while introducing a fresh sense of modern luxury. Reupholstered ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Armchairs
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Wood, Bouclé
Adrian Pearsall Upholstered Mid Century Arm Chairs for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of Mid Century arm chairs upholstered in their original seafoam green nubby woven fabric . Sitting on solid walnut frames and legs these are sturdy and very comfortable for lo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall 916-CC Captain Chair for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Uncommon Adrian Pearsall 916-CC captain chair for Craft Associates, 1960s with fun patterned newer upholstery. The walnut frame is in good condition with two minor issues: one small ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Sculptural Walnut Armchair by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare, Mid-Century Modern, sculptural, walnut armchair designed by Adrian Pearsall is fully restored featuring blue tweed upholstered seat and back with black leather armrests. A hand...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Armchairs
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Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Wingback Armchair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful midcentury lounge chair features the iconic design of Adrian Pearsall. Sculpted armrests and wingback seating make this a comfortable and uniquely stylish addition to any room. Vintage vinyl upholstery...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Armchairs
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Wood
Pair Mid-Century Modern Sculptural High Back Lounge Chairs by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A dramatic vintage pair of tall back lounge chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall and produced by Craft Associates in the 1960's. These feature a sol...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern High Back King Canopy Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hard to find king chair designed by Adrian Pearsall and produced by Craft Associates circa 1960's. This modern take on a canopy chair features sculpted solid walnut legs with off w...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrian Pearsall Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Walnut and Velour Curved Back Armch
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American mid-century armchairs with freeform sculptured walnut frames and bases, curved backs, and periwinkle velour upholstery with channeled back cushions. (ADRIAN PEARSALL...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Restored Adrian Pearsall For Craft Associates 2056-C Highback Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
There's an unmistakable sinister look this Mid-century modern Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2056-C lounge chair. The tufted, tapered high back profile evokes a regal sophisti...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Rare Adrian Pearsall Armchair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
A Rare Adrian Pearsall armchair.
Some wear to the original finish. I will apply some basic scratch remover to clean up. Upholstery is original and will most likely require reupho...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Adrian Pearsall armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Adrian Pearsall armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Adrian Pearsall armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Adrian Pearsall were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Paul McCobb, Widdicomb Furniture Co., and Craft Associates. Prices for Adrian Pearsall armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,540 and can go as high as $11,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,548.
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Questions About Adrian Pearsall Armchairs
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022One way to identify an Adrian Pearsall is to consider the materials used. A genuine Adrian Pearsall will feature real wood, glass and metal, while imitations often use cheaper materials like composites and plastics. Pearsall didn't sign his work, so items that show his signature are unlikely to be authentic. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted Adrian Pearsall furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To pronounce Adrian Pearsall, say "A-dree-an PEER-sall." Pearsall was an American architect and furniture designer. He was born on September 18, 1925, in Trumansburg, New York, and he died on September 6, 2011, in Upper Makefield Township, Pennsylvania. You'll find a collection of Adrian Pearsall furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, Adrian Pearsall designed lamps. Most of his lighting designs were floor lamps produced by the manufacturer Modeline during the 1960s. Many have not survived the years.
Pearsall is a revered mid-century modern designer. He gave his imagination free rein, and his flamboyant, eye-catching styles are icons of what has become known as “Atomic Age” design.
Find vintage mid-century modern lighting on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To begin to authenticate an Adrian Pearsall table, closely examine the materials. Authentic pieces will contain no plastics or composite woods, as Pearsall only worked with genuine wood, metal and glass. Also, you won't find a signature or mark on a real Adrian Pearsall table. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Adrian Pearsall tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Adrian Pearsall did not usually sign his work. One way to identify his work is to examine the materials. Pearsall only used genuine wood, glass and metal. Pieces that feature wood composites or plastics aren't genuine. His pieces reflect characteristics of the atomic style, often flaunting smooth lines, graceful curves and asymmetrical details. On 1stDibs, find a variety of expertly vetted Adrian Pearsall furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Adrian Pearsall did work for Bassett, designing tables and seating. He also manufactured his own designs through his company Craft Associates. He founded his workshop in 1952 in Pennsylvania. The company exists today but no longer has an affiliation with Pearsall. Find a selection of Adrian Pearsall on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To authenticate an Adrian Pearsall sofa, focus on the frame. A genuine Pearsall piece will have a solid wood frame because the designer never used wood composites. Original upholstery tends to show off bright, solid colors. However, many authentic Adrian Pearsall sofas come reupholstered. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted Adrian Pearsall sofas.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Most Adrian Pearsall furniture was handmade. Although wood composites and plastics gained popularity during the period, Pearsall preferred to build his pieces from genuine wood, glass and metal. Walnut wood was one of his most commonly used materials. Shop a range of Adrian Pearsall furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Like other designers working in the atomic style, Adrian Pearsall typically used fabric upholstery. Generally, the upholstery was a bright color, and solids were more common than patterns. Often, Adrian Pearsall sofas and chairs being sold today do not feature original upholstery because the fabric tends to wear out before the frame. You'll find a selection of Adrian Pearsall furniture on 1stDibs.
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