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Lot 48: Rare Brutalist Style Sofa, Attributed to Adrian Pearsall, Architectural Base, 1960s–1970s

2026-04-25T15:00:00Z

Start price: CAD $50

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Rare Brutalist Style Sofa, Attributed to Adrian Pearsall, Architectural Base, 1960s–1970s

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Start price: CAD $50

Description

[SOFA ONLY] A dramatic Brutalist-style sofa attributed to Adrian Pearsall, featuring an upholstered seat and back supported by a sculptural composite over wood base with high-relief surfaces and exemplifying bold mid-century American design.

Details
Designer: Attributed to Adrian Pearsall (American, 1925–2011)
Origin: United States
Date: Circa 1960s–1970s
Materials: Upholstery over frame with molded composite base and sides
Dimensions:
Length: 92 in
Depth: 36 in
Back Height: 24 in
Arm Height: 22 in
Seat Height: 16 in
Design Features:
Sculptural composite sides and base with deeply textured relief decoration
Upholstered seat and back creating contrast with the heavy architectural base
Condition: upholstery with significant wear and staining; composite elements with minor surface wear
Catalogue Note
This sofa exemplifies the sculptural and experimental direction of American design in the 1960s and 1970s, where designers such as Adrian Pearsall explored unconventional materials and bold architectural forms. The integration of upholstered comfort with a heavily textured composite base creates a striking juxtaposition between softness and structure.