Posts by Adrian M. Pearsall Certifications

This morning I received a certification submission that started with this: “I was looking to get the information and certification on my piece I picked up!” With that rather simplistic explanation was one photo of a chair. Nothing more…. Sadly, the chair has only a similar characteristic to a chair that Adrian Pearsall designed and…

I am asked this question frequently. A certified appraiser should be able to give you and estimate of value. A certificate of authenticity will give your buyer the assurance thatyour furniture is an authentic Adrian Pearsall design and manufactued byCraft Associates or Comfort Designs and will add value. As a seller, you can vist numerous…

It is safe to say that it is difficult for me to pass up on an Adrian Pearsall piece offered for sale. But after 50 or 60 years of existence, not every piece is in the best condition. About a year ago, a gentlemen in the Washington, DC area took it upon himself to restore…

This morning I received an email “alert” from 1stDibs.com. I clicked on the link and was shown three sofas they had identified as authentic Adrian Pearsall designs. Sad to report that none of them were authentic. Please be cautious when buying anything promoted as “authentic.” You should always ask the seller to provide authentication from…

Today, I visited the website Charish.com. This site specializes in used furniture and accessories. I wanted to see how many items they had for sale attributed to Adrian Pearsall. In less than five minutes, I counted more than 100 items incorrectly attributed to Adrian Pearsall. Astounding! Seriously folks, you are taking a real chance buying…

Question: Can you put a value on my furniture?Answer: No. I do not do appraisals, and it would be a conflict of interest. The first thing you should do to get the best price for your furniture is to have it certified. Certification is written proof that what you are selling is an authentic Adrian…