Vintage Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall, 1950s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Armchair, Adrian Pearsall, 50s
Piece with an exclusive design and totally IN in the world of interior design.

These are the iconic American design armchairs of the 50s by Adrian Pearsall.

Walnut wood structure, preserved in perfect condition. The design offers absolute comfort, due to the perfect inclination of the backrest and the great width of the seat. Newly upholstered in ivory bouclé fabric.

Its designer became famous for this sculptural form, which looks like a work of art from every angle. Perfect for pairing with other Mid-Century designs or adding the perfect touch to an antique.

Pearsall enlisted at a young age in the U.S. Navy. He went on to study engineering at the University of Illinois. He later worked as an architect but soon decided to focus his creativity on unique furniture design.

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Creator	Adrian Pearsall
Design Period	1950 to 1959
Production Period	Unknown
Country of Manufacture	United States
Identifying Marks	This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources
Style	Vintage, Mid-Century
Detailed Condition	Excellent — This vintage/antique piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations.
Product Code	RFP-1304319
Restoration and Damage Details	Reupholstered
Materials	Fabric, Walnut
Color	Brown
Width	56 cm 56 cm
Depth	85 cm 85 cm
Height	90 cm 90 cm
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Spain
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Sustainability

Carbon Neutral	For every purchase made, Pamono offsets 100% of estimated carbon emissions from global shipping.
Vintage	Choosing vintage and antique furniture reduces your carbon footprint by cutting down on waste and reduces demand for new materials and extends the life of the products we use.

Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.

About the Creator

Adrian Pearsall

American designer Adrian Pearsall (1925-2011) was born in Trumansburg, New York, in 1925. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of seventeen. Subsequently, he studied architectural engineering at the University of Illinois, graduating in 1950. After only two years working in architecture, he decided to change his focus to furniture design. In 1952, he and his brother Richard founded Craft Associates, Inc. in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. In the beginning, the company primarily produced designs in wrought iron, but it soon came to specialize in wood furniture, especially walnut. Pearsall’s use of walnut in the structures of coffee tables and sofas became his signature look.

During the 1950s and 1960s, Craft Associates, Inc. became one of the US’s most prominent furniture companies. At the time, Pearsall’s designs were seen to be daring, as he was fond of creating dramatically high-backed armchairs, as well as long, gondola-shaped sofas; all of which featured sculptural wood components. His vibrant upholstery choices also stood out at the time and were heavily influenced by women’s fashion.

Many of his Pearsall’s designs are un-named, due to both the prolific nature of his work and the fact he often created custom designs in his free time. Currently, his family is creating a catalogue of his designs for prospective collectors and furniture enthusiasts.

Pearsall work is often overshadowed by his more successful, Atomic-Age contemporaries, such as Vladimir Kagan (1927-2016) and Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988). In fact, it’s frequently described as “in the style of Kagan” and has been purposefully mislabeled by auctioneers and sellers in order to fetch higher values. Today, however, many collectors are finally giving due credit to Olsen’s extremely well crafted designs.

Sometime between 1968 and 1969, Craft Associates, Inc. was sold to the Lane Furniture Company. In the years following, Lane produced a series of Brutalist-style coffee tables, dining tables, and chairs that have been misattributed to well-known American designer Paul Evans (1931-1987). Lane eventually closed Craft Associates in the late 1970s, due to their unsuccessful aesthetic shift. In the 1970s, Pearsall, along with business partner John Graham, founded a new company, Comfort Designs.

In 2008, Pearsall was nominated for the American Furniture Hall of Fame. He passed away in 2011.