1960s Adrian Pearsall "Jacks" Mid Century Walnut Coffee Table

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Like many Mid-Century Modern artists of the time, Adrian Pearsall was a graduate of architecture school. Although Pearsall was skilled … more Like many Mid-Century Modern artists of the time, Adrian Pearsall was a graduate of architecture school. Although Pearsall was skilled in architecture, he began to focus his career on modern furniture design and opened a business called Craft Associates in 1952. He and wife, Dorie, built furniture at their home in Kingston, Pennsylvania, leading to the pair being known for selling furniture at the back doors to large department stores like Macy's. Shortly after realizing the talent and possibility for success, his brother Richard helped him open a furniture factory in Pennsylvania. Pearsall used geometric designs incorporating natural wood, usually walnut. These elements have become synonymous with the classic American, mid century modern design, depicted beautifully in the "Jacks" coffee table. His use of geometric shapes, lines, and natural materials out of which his pieces were created, all helped to define his style. However, it was his ability to bring innovative design to the masses with the proof that beauty and style need not be sacrificed for function, that perhaps bears witness most to his enduring legacy. less