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Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall 2408 Platform Sofa Fully Restored
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Marcos, CA
This is a beautiful and authentic Adrian Pearsall 2408 sofa circa 1960’s. It has been fully
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa / Settee, Adrian Pearsall Style, Three-Seater
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa / Settee, Adrian Pearsall Style, Three-Seater Curvaceous three
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Walnut Frame Stamps Theme Upholstery Gondola Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern walnut frame stamps theme blue upholstery gondola sofa.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Tavertine Side Table Boomerang Leg Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Tavertine Side Table Boomerang Leg Sofa Good vintage condition
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Wonderful Adrian Pearsall Style Tufted Gondola Sofa Walnut Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Adrian Pearsall style tufted gondola shaped sofa with walnut trim and legs. This sofa will
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Gondola Green Print Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in New York, NY
Model 2408-S, or the Gondola sofa, for Craft Associates. Original mid-century printed green
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Iconic Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa on Walnut Base
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Wichita, KS
This Iconic and incredible low-profile Mid-Century Modern platform sofa is designed by Adrian
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa in Excellent Original Condition, ca. 1960’s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional example of the work of Adrian Pearsall, this sofa is in excellent original condition
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Baltimore, MD
, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. In new upholstery fabric and high-density foam. An
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Walnut

Sculptural curved cloud sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs, USA 1980s.
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hastings, GB
Stunning sculptural curved cloud sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs, USA 1980s. The
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Ultrasuede

Mid-Century Modern Sofa in the Manner of Adrian Pearsall, Circa 1950
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century Modern sofa in the manner of Adrian Pearsall. Walnut with slate inlay end tables
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Wood

Outstanding Adrian Pearsall Boom-a-range Cloud Sofa Craft Associates Mid-Century
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Model 3600-8 Craft Associates "Cloud" sofa, circa 1970, designed by Adrian Pearsall. Having
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Wonderful Curved Serpentine Two-Piece Adrian Pearsall Style Sectional Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful curved serpentine two-piece Adrian Pearsall style sofa sectional. There are no words to
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, 1970s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and iconic "Cloud" sofa designed by the influential Adrian Pearsall. Audacious
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Newly upholstered Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa in custom fabric by Case Studies
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful sofa is newly upholstered in a custom fabric by Berlin based textile studio Case
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gondola Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An incredible gondola form sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Fame has been
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud' Sofa in Illustrative Red Fabric
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Crafts Associations, cloud sofa, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s The
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates Inc.
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Dallas, TX
architect and furniture designer Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1950s. More than a pretty seat
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Prestige Sofa
By Bassett Furniture, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a gorgeous vintage Mid-Century Modern sofa, in the style of Adrian Pearsall for Bassett
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Adrian Pearsall Pit Style Yellow Semi-Circular Sofa 3 Piece Sectional
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Adrian Pearsall semi-circular sectional sofa by Craft & Associates, circa 1970s. Inset base gives a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

1960s Vintage Gondola Sofa in the Manner of Adrian Pearsall with Scalloped Base
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning sofa and it’s comfortable. The wood scalloped base is precious!! Use as is or redo in your
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Gondola Sofa
By Bassett Furniture, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall style Gondola sofa Offered is a gorgeous vintage Mid
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Midcentury Danish Modern Adrian Pearsall Chrome Craft Associates Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern Adrian Pearsall chrome Craft Associates sofa. Offered is a gorgeous
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud Sofa This sofa measures: 123 wide x 70 deep
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates Fully Restored
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
-piece couch with integrated chaise lounge. Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Armless Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates mid century armless sofa This sofa measures: 96 wide x 32
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Adrian Pearsall Crushed Red Velvet Sectional Sofa Set - 2 Piece Set
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Crushed Red Velvet Sectional Sofa Set - 2 Piece Set This
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 'Cloud' Sofa, circa 1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare and sought-after 'Cloud' Mid-Century Modern sofa is by Adrian Pearsall for Craft
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Rare Vintage Model 2010-S Walnut Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rare vintage "Cloud" sofa designed by architect and furniture designer Adrian Pearsall for Craft
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Floating Back Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A wonderfully long, low and deep upholstered sofa having a floating back and an organic sculptural
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Gondola Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Gondola Sofa This sofa measures: 102 wide
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Grand Boomerang Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Grand Boomerang Sofa This sofa measures: 122 wide
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Adrian Pearsall Green Gondola Sofa for Craft Associates, USA, 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Berlin, DE
Adrian Pearsall 'Gondola" Sofa for Craft Associates. The Gondola sofa stands out due to its
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Walnut "Gondola" Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage walnut “Gondola” sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in United
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Vintage Walnut "Boomerang" Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage walnut “Boomerang” sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Wingback Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Wingback Sofa This sofa measures: 77.5
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Gondola Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Gondola Sofa This sofa measures: 104 wide
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Ebonized Boomerang Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates mid century ebonized boomerang sofa This sofa measures: 123
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

Rare Adrian Pearsall Platform Gondola Sofa & End Tables Model 2905
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This very rare platform gondola sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates (model 2905) features
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall "Boomerang" Walnut & Boucle Tweed Sofa for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adrian Pearsall "Boomerang" walnut & boucle tweed saofa for Craft Associates
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Bouclé, Foam, Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Sculpted Gondola Sofa 2408
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates sculptural sofa 2408 Offered is a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Sculpted Gondola Sofa 2408
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a beautifully restored 'Gondola' sofa (model 2408) designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sofa Completely Refurbished Model 1636-S
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Hartford, CT
coveted Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates sofa with sloping walnut armrests. The epitome of iconic Mid
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Wood, Walnut

Expertly Restored - Adrian Pearsall Leather & Tweed Sofa for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Walnut

14 Foot Long Adrian Pearsall 2834-S Sofa for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hanover, MA
sculpted ebonized walnut sled base designed by Adrian Pearsall and manufactured by Craft Associates, Model
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Naugahyde, Walnut

Original Adrian Pearsall Platform Boomerang Sofa 2300-S for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. Massive Boomerang Sofa, model 2300-S, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. This model not
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cork and Chrome Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cork and Chrome Sofa The sofa measures: 84.5
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Velvet Gondola Sofa By Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, c1960s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Gondola Sofa designed by the iconic Adrian Pearsall and expertly crafted by Craft Associates during the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Original Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Gondola Sofa Upholstered in Italian Leather
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Saint Louis, US
This lengthy low sitting Gondola sofa is a treasure in any space. The temptation to sprawl oneself
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Kidney Shaped Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sofa Model 2010-S Perfect
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Hartford, CT
! Magnificent and coveted Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates sofa completely redone with a gorgeous dark gray
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Textile, Linen, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall 'Gondola Sofa' in Brown Fabric for Craft Associates, USA, 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Berlin, DE
Iconic sofa model 2408 / 'Gondola' sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 1950s. One of the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Turquoise Sofa Daybed with Built-in End Table
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Hartford, CT
! Magnificent and coveted Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates sofa with walnut front trim with two arched, bow
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Sofa with Marble End Table Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Hartford, CT
! Magnificent and coveted signed Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates sofa with walnut front trim extending all
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Walnut, Fabric

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century 2300-S Walnut Boomerang Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates midcentury 2300-S walnut boomerang sofa. This sofa measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Expansive 12-Foot Platform Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by the incomparable Adrian Pearsall, this iconic "Platform" sofa is the epitome of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Deadstock Fabric Platform Sofa Set by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 60s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by the incomparable Adrian Pearsall, this iconic set of "Platform" sofas is the epitome of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Mid Century Sectional Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates c 1960's
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in New York, NY
Architectural two piece sectional sofa, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. The sofa
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Adrian Pearsall Signed Craft Associates 2-PC Sectional Sofa 2069-LR
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
Adrian Pearsall two-piece sectional sofa by Craft Associates, circa 1960s, features a walnut wood
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Gondola Style Sofa Pearsall Attributed Oatmeal Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Gondola style sofa pearsall attributed oatmeal upholstery.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1970s Immaculate Adrian Pearsall Circular Three Piece Sectional
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, rare sectional you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sectional is statement piece w...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

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Adrian Pearsall Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the adrian pearsall sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A adrian pearsall sofa — often made from wood, fabric and walnut — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a adrian pearsall sofa — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A adrian pearsall sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made adrian pearsall sofa over the years, but those crafted by Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates and Comfort Designs, Inc. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Adrian Pearsall Sofa?

A adrian pearsall sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,283, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $29,700.

A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Finding the Right sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus. 

The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness

Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.

With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.

Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.