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.
Set of 2 Glass-Top End Tables After Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
This stunning set of custom-made end tables is unlike any we've ever come across. Clearly taking inspiration from the great Adrian Pearsall, this set of tables is constructed from a ...
Glass, Walnut
Set of 2 End Tables by Henning Nørgaard for Komfort of Denmark, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare set of two floating top accent tables designed by Henning Nørgaard for Komfort of Denmark that is as iconic as it is architecturally fascinating. Constructed from ...
Rosewood
Set of 2 Side Tables After Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates in Ebony, USA, 1960
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
This striking pair of sculptural side tables / end tables draws clear inspiration from Adrian Pearsall’s iconic biomorphic designs for Craft Associates in the 1960s. Each table featu...
Ebony
Pair of 2-Tier Mid-Century Modern End Tables Attributed to Lubberts & Mulder
Located in Deland, FL
A truly exceptional build and architectural design. This set of two end tables is constructed from pecan having been created from a hand-picked s...
Fruitwood
Set of 2 'Suncoast' Tables, Kipp Stewart MacDougall for Drexel, USA, c. 1960s
By Kipp Stewart, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Deland, FL
This handsome pair of Mid-Century Modern end tables from Drexel’s sought-after Suncoast collection exemplifies clean, sophisticated 1960s design. Crafted with rich walnut tops and sh...
Walnut
Set of 2 End Tables in Teak by Kristiansen Thomassen, Denmark, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
This refined pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern end tables by Kristiansen Thomassen showcases the clean, functional elegance that defined 1960s Da...
Teak
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sled Leg End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning pair of vintage modern end tables with floating style glass tops with bevelled edges. Heavy metal bases and thick glass tops with a light tint of green adds to the midcent...
Metal
Pair of Vintage Side Tables, Design by Unknown Artist, Brazil, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Hidden among Brazil's modern furniture heritage are pieces whose origins remain a mystery. These designs, beautifully crafted and steeped in the aesthetics of their time, are yet to ...
Glass, Wood, Hardwood
A Pair of Mid Century Modern Side Tables Attributed to Adrian Pearsall. C 1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Vintage Recently Refinished Mid Century Modern Walnut Jack Side Tables Atributted to Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Circa 1960s Features a scupltural jack shaped sol...
Glass, Walnut
Edward Wormley Dunbar Mid Century Modern End Tables, A Pair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New Windsor, NY
A fine pair of Edward Wormley designed end tables for Dunbar. Each table is signed with the distinct Dunbar, Berne, Indiana gold metal tag. Circa 1960. Triangular book matched veneer...
Wood, Mahogany
Rare Restored Pair of End Tables by John Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional pair of vintage end tables from a nearly impossible to find series. These unusual examples are a part of the boutique Far Horizons Collection, produced by long time Fi...
Oak
Pair of End Tables by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of end tables features an elegant design combining walnut frames and glass tops. Artfully sculpted bases and a minimal square top make this sought-after design by Adrian Pe...
Glass, Walnut
