About the Item
So sculptural so fresh, this pair of 1970s modern Adrian Pearsall attributed throne swivel chairs were professionally reupholstered in soft ivory bouclé and swivel atop walnut bases professionally refinished in a dark, contrasting wood stain. The look is modern luxe. Beautiful to admire. If you’re simply looking to add “furniture art” into your space, these Adrian Pearsall attributed swivel lounge chairs check that box. Wow factor. Rare. In great condition. The chairs are also comfortable, cozy and wide enough to enjoy most lounging activities you can probably think of. Did we mention the chairs swivel 360 degrees? And ready to ship. Photographed alongside and currently available at our shop: Vladimir Kagan for Directional Poufs in ivory bouclé Jens Risom walnut chairs reupholstered in Champagne Shearling Danish modern teak and painted ceramic tile coffee table by Toften Mobelfabrik Marble Vase Selected by Interior Designer Kelly Wearstler for the Viceroy Miami Art Work: Spatial Environs: Void, Houska Gallery Art Work: Deep Blue Under, Houska Gallery.
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.
