About the Item
This Adrian Pearsall chaise rocker is a triple crown winner with iconic Mid-Century Modern ergonomic Adrian Pearsall design, cozy comfort dressed in new hand sewn baby soft Champagne Alpaca upholstery, and it’s a great acquisition in great condition. Adrian Pearsall is one of the most heralded of Mid-Century Modern Furniture Designers. His Chaise Rockers and Loungers are sought after and very much enjoyed present day. This Chaise Rocker’s ergonomic design means it’s comfortable and helps relieve pressure points. The design aligns and distributes weight. The alpaca hides were responsibly sourced from the Lake Titicaca Valley in the Andes Mountains of Peru and are considered the softest of all hides. Beautifully tufted. Incredibly soft and inviting. Walnut legs are original and newly refinished in the same original stain. Read a book, enjoy a Podcast, watch TV, zoom, lay and relax, de-stress and ponder life… all while rocking away. Ready to ship.
About the Designer
Adrian Pearsall designed some of the most exuberant and expressive American furniture of the 1950s and ’60s. For verve and vivacity of form, he surpasses even Vladimir Kagan (1927-2016) emigrated to the United States from Germany in 1938. He studied Architecture at Columbia University before joining his father, a master cabinetmaker, to apprentice in his woodworking shop and learn the essentials of furniture design from the ground up. Vladimir took inspiration from the new philosophy of modern design molded by the Bauhaus but resisted geometry in favor of organic shapes, which he infused with a signature Kagan flair. In 1948 he opened his first shop in New York, where the Kagan name quickly became synonymous with undulating, sinuous lines and superior craftsmanship. Kagan products have exhibited this craftsmanship for more than six decades. From the selection of raw materials, to the matching of wood grains, to the artistry of the upholsterers, immense precision is put into every phase of construction. Each piece also features a custom-made placard with individual serial number designating its authenticity. Vladimir received Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Brooklyn Museum, Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, and the American Society of Furniture Designers, and was an inductee into the Interior Design Hall of Fame. Along with being the father of 3 and grandfather of 6, Vladimir’s legacy is far reaching and will continue to be felt for decades to come. — whose work is the emblem of swinging, sexy mid-20th century modernism. Pearsall gave his imagination free rein, and his flamboyant, eye-catching styles are icons of what has become known as “Atomic Age” design.
