About the Item
One look and you’ll be hooked on this drop dead gorgeous Mid-Century Modern wave chaise by none other than famed designer Adrian Pearsall freshly reupholstered in rich zebra stamped cowhides. Without a doubt, Adrian Pearsall is the master of the mid century modern chaise simply because his design hits all the marks – a sexy silhouette plus practical comfort. Beautiful to regard from a distance, the chaise lounge’s curves are seductive and elicit curiosity. Its ergonomic design means all those curves work in tandem to provide support in all the right places and produce a most relaxing and comfortable experience. A perfect choice for reading a good book, shopping 1stDibs on your iPad, or pondering your day with a cup coffee. The zebra stamped cowhides have a sultry sheen and are highly durable – wine or coffee spills clean up easily. The hides’ texture breathes so you’ll never feel hot or sticky. Tufting – also in zebra cow hides – retains that classic Adrian Pearsall mid century modern look. Adrian Pearsall chaise lounges merge incredibly well with most styles of decor simply because they stand on their own as art. Ready to ship tomorrow.
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.
