Adrian Pearsall (1925 – 2011) was an American furniture designer known for his iconic mid-century modern designs during the 1950s and 1960s. Born in Trumansburg, New York in 1925, Pearsall was raised in an artistic family, and began his career in the furniture industry after serving in World War II.

He studied architectural engineering at the University of Illinois before opening his Pennsylvania furniture company, Craft Associates in 1952, and began designing and producing furniture that quickly gained popularity for its sleek, modern style. Pearsall's designs were characterized by their sculptural shapes and bold use of materials, including glass, brass, and exotic woods.

One of Pearsall's most famous designs is his "Gondola" sofa, which features a curved, asymmetrical shape that is both visually striking and comfortable to sit in; the "Cloud" sofa, the "Wave" chaise longue and the "Ribbon" table. Pearsall also designed a range of other furniture more...

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A pair of Adrian Pearsall style wingback Armchairs, height 12…

Adrian Pearsall Wingback Armchairs Pair

A pair of Adrian Pearsall style wingback Armchairs, height 12 cm, width 80 cm, depth 80 cm

Adrian Pearsall armchair for Craft Associates, Walnut base,…

Pearsall Armchair in Jargal Fabric

Adrian Pearsall armchair for Craft Associates, Walnut base, reupholstered in Design of the Times Jargal fabric, original print design fabric to cushions. width90 cm, depth 85 cm, height 68 cm

Adrian Pearsall Sofa for Craft Associates, Walnut base,…

Adrian Pearsall Sofa with Original Print Design Fabric

Adrian Pearsall Sofa for Craft Associates, Walnut base, reupholstered in Design of the Times Jargal fabric, original print design fabric to cushions. width260 cm, depth 85 cm, height 64 cm

Adrian Pearsall. A four seat sofa. Manufactured by Craft…

Adrian Pearsall Walnut Sofa by Craft Associates

Adrian Pearsall. A four seat sofa. Manufactured by Craft Associates. Walnut, in original fabric. 70 cm high, 240 cm wide, 80 cm deep

Adrian Pearsall. An armchair. Manufactured by Craft Associates.…

Pearsall Walnut Armchair by Craft Associates, c1960s

Adrian Pearsall. An armchair. Manufactured by Craft Associates. Walnut, in original fabric. America c1960s

A 1960's Adrian Pearsall side table manufactured by craft…

1960s Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Side Table

A 1960's Adrian Pearsall side table manufactured by craft Associates 50 cm high, 65 cm wide, 54 cm deep

An Adrian Pearsall side table. C. 1960s, America. Manufactured…

1960s Adrian Pearsall Walnut Side Table with Glass Top

An Adrian Pearsall side table. C. 1960s, America. Manufactured by craft Associates. Walnut, glass 55.5 cm high, 61 cm wide

An Adrian Pearsall model 615-D2T sofa. C. 1960s, America.…

Adrian Pearsall Sofa, 1960s, Walnut, Marble, Brass

An Adrian Pearsall model 615-D2T sofa. C. 1960s, America. Manufactured by craft Associates. Walnut, marble and brass. Recently upholstered in suede finish fabric. 33 cm high, 178 cm wide, 46 cm deep

Adrian Pearsall, coffee table, with biomorphic glass top, 124 x…

Biomorphic Glass Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall

Adrian Pearsall, coffee table, with biomorphic glass top, 124 x 82 cm

An Adrian Pearsall Biomorphic black walnut coffee table

Biomorphic Black Walnut Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall

An Adrian Pearsall Biomorphic black walnut coffee table

An Adrian Pearsall 2408-S sofa by craft Associates. Height 69…

Adrian Pearsall 2408-S Sofa by Craft Associates

An Adrian Pearsall 2408-S sofa by craft Associates. Height 69 cm. Width 263 cm. Depth 83 cm

An Adrian Pearsall 615-D2T platform sofa by craft Associates.…

Adrian Pearsall 615-D2T Platform Sofa by Craft Associates

An Adrian Pearsall 615-D2T platform sofa by craft Associates. Height 67 cm. Width 316 cm. Depth 78 cm

An Adrian Pearsall 2408-S sofa by Craft Associates. Height 69…

Adrian Pearsall 2408-S Sofa by Craft Associates

An Adrian Pearsall 2408-S sofa by Craft Associates. Height 69 cm. Width 256 cm. Depth 86 cm

A pair of Adrian Pearsall Biomorphic side tables. Height 50 cm.…

Adrian Pearsall Biomorphic Side Tables - Pair

A pair of Adrian Pearsall Biomorphic side tables. Height 50 cm. Width 65.8 cm. Depth 45.5 cm