Years active 1950-2011 Spouse(s) Dorie Pearsall | Name Adrian Pearsall Role Architect | |
Born September 18, 1925 Trumansburg, New York Occupation Architect, furniture designer Died September 2011, Upper Makefield Township, Pennsylvania, United States | ||
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Adrian Mount Pearsall was born in Trumansburg New York. As a young man he went to the University of Illinois and studied Architectural Engineering. He graduated in 1950. He was also a keen sailor but what he is most noted for is his contribution to mid century modern furniture design.
Adrian Pearsall founded Craft Associates in Pennsylvania in 1952 to manufacture his own designs. By the late 1950's his designs incorporating walnut became hugely popular and cemented Pearsall as a Designer to be reckoned with. He had great flair as a designer and was brave and modern in his approach. No doubt his Architectural background influenced this. His designs were considered to be part of the 'Atomic Age' design at the time and are now icons of this design period.
He sold the company in 1968 to the Lane Furniture Company. Pearsall went on to form another company whilst Lane got into difficulties with the brand. By the late 1970's, following a slump in sales, Lane closed Craft Associates for good.
Adrian Pearsall (born 1925, Trumansburg, New York) was an American architect and furniture designer.