1950s Adrian Pearsall Model 2056-C High Back Lounge Chair

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A mid-century modern sculptural high-back lounge chair with sweeping black walnut arms and base.

Designed by Adrian Pearsall for his … Read more A mid-century modern sculptural high-back lounge chair with sweeping black walnut arms and base.

Designed by Adrian Pearsall for his company Craft Associates in the late 1950s, this chair exemplifies the 'Atomic' or 'Gondola' style of American mid-century design. Pearsall was a trained architectural engineer who helped define the flamboyant, sculptural aesthetic of high-end furniture in the 1960s, making his pieces highly sought after by collectors today.

This chair has been reupholstered and the frame was restored to give it a like new look .

Mid-century modern design, flourishing from roughly the 1930s to the 1960s, is characterized by its organic and geometric forms, clean lines, and integration with nature. This era saw a surge in innovative furniture design, with designers exploring new materials and manufacturing techniques to create functional yet aesthetically pleasing pieces. Adrian Pearsall was a prominent American designer known for his distinctive, often sculptural, furniture, particularly his sofas and lounge chairs, which frequently featured bold curves and organic shapes. See less