Paul Evans Furniture
American, 1931-1987
A designer and sculptor, Paul Evans was a wild card of late 20th century modernism. A leading light of the American Studio Furniture movement, Evans’s sideboards, credenzas, coffee tables and other work manifests a singular aesthetic sense, as well as a seemingly contradictory appreciation for both folk art forms and for new materials and technologies.
Evans’s primary material was metal, not wood, which was favored by his fellow studio designers, and Bucks County, Pennsylvania, neighbors George Nakashima and Phillip Lloyd Powell. He trained in metallurgy and studied at the Cranbrook Academy of Art, the famed crucible of modern design and art in suburban Detroit. For a time early in his career, Evans also worked at Sturbridge Village, a historical “living museum” in Massachusetts, where he gave demonstrations as a costumed silversmith.
Evans’s earliest work unites these influences. The pieces that made his reputation are known as “sculpted-front” cabinets: wood cases faced with box-like high-relief patinated steel mounts laid out in a grid pattern. Each mount contains a metal emblem, or glyph, and the effect is that of a brawny quilt.
Evans’s later work falls into three distinct style groups. His sculpted-bronze pieces, begun in the mid-1960s, show Evans at his most expressive. He employed a technique in which resin is hand-shaped, and later sprayed with a metal coating, allowing for artistic nuance in the making of chairs, tables and case pieces. Later in the decade and into the 1970s, Evans produced his Argente series for celebrated manufacturer Directional (a brand known to vintage mid-century modern furniture collectors everywhere): consoles and other furniture forms that feature aluminum and pigment-infused metal surfaces welded into abstract organic forms and patterns.
Last, Evans's Cityscape design series — a milestone in the history of brutalist design — meshed perfectly with the sleek, “high tech” sensibility of the later ’70s. Evans constructed boxy forms and faced them with irregular mosaic patterns that mixed rectangular plaques of chromed steel, bronze or burlwood veneer. These, like all of Paul Evans’s designs, are both useful and eye-catching. But their appeal has another, more visceral quality: these pieces have clearly been touched by an artist’s hand.
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Creator: Paul Evans
Paul Evans Signed Vintage Sculpted Bronze Stalagmite Cocktail Table
By Paul Evans
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful signed sculpted Paul Evans cocktail table from 1976 looks like molten castle drippings of bronze of varying heights in brutalist and crown forms. It is called the stalagmite table...
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Paul Evans Cityscape Side Table, Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paul Evans design Cityscape side table or nightstand in chrome, signed. Super 1970's styling that is architectural as well as urban. Commercial su...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Paul Evans Cityscape Free Standing Etagere Bookcase
By Paul Evans
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rare signed iconic Paul Evans 'Cityscape' large freestanding bookcase etagere, circa 1970s. Chrome & brass clad design- even on the underside- with thick glass slide in shelves.
Ex...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Paul Evans Brutalist MCM Stalagmite Coffee Table Signed and Dated PE 1973
By Paul Evans
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Paul Evans brutalist stalagmite coffee table. An incredible coffee table from the world renown designer Paul Evans. This beautiful piece of furniture features a sculpted cast bronz...
Category
1970s American Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Paul Evans Cityscape Mirror with Floating Console for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Evans cityscape mirror with floating console or vanity. Chrome frame in original condition. This adds a stunningly modern and chic vibe to any room.
Category
1970s American Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Glass
Rare Custom Order Paul Evans Leather & Steel Cabinet or Credenza Late 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made by Paul Evans and Paul Evans Studio, this piece was made in the late 1970s, years after the widespread fame of his other iconic lines and his work with Directional....
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Steel
Paul Evans for Directional Brutalist Patchwork Coffee Table with Original Glass
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Paul Evans and built by his studio for Directional, this piece is part of the iconic Patchwork line. Made of a solid wood frame, it is overlaid with many panels of copper...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Steel, Pewter
Paul Evans Patchwork Brutalist Coffee or Cocktail Table for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wonderful patchwork coffee table by the iconic Paul Evans. This table is comprised of welded copper, bronze and steel. Evans designed this table for Directional in the 1970's
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Metal
Paul Evans Patchwork Mirror & Hanging Shelf
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Paul Evans Patchwork mirror and matching shelf or console with slate top.
Shelf measures: 6 x 42 x 13. Mirror measures: 30 x 30.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Pewter
Paul Evans, Table, Steel, Glass, USA, 1971
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in High Point, NC
A welded and painted steel and glass table designed by Paul Evans and produced by Directional, USA, c. 1971.
Category
1970s American Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Steel
Large Slate Top Patchwork Coffee Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Brutalist patchwork coffee table with slate top by Paul Evans. The base is a variety of metals patchworked together to create an amazing mosaic of color and texture. Table measures ...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Slate, Copper
Paul Evans Welded Steel & Glass Crescent Base Dining Table 1970 (Signed)
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in New York, NY
Pair of brutalist welded steel crescent shaped table bases decorated with colored enamel paint and gilt accents by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture. Bases support a thick glass t...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Pair of Chrome Cityscape Dining Pedestals by Paul Evans - Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Seize the rare opportunity to own an authentic and rare chrome metal patchwork pedestal dining table by Paul Evans. Table is comprised of 2 L-shaped pedestals clad in chrome pieces l...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Paul Evans Round Slate Top Occasional Table mid 1960s
By Paul Evans
Located in Camden, ME
Paul Evans round natural cleft slate top side table circa mid 1960s.
An octagonal tapered welded oxidized steel and braised brass base with a modeled ...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Slate, Brass, Steel, Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Square Cube Patchwork Cocktail Table or End Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paul Evans studio square patchwork cube table circa early 1960's in New Hope PA. It features copper, bronze and pewter cladding in a patchwork design. In very good well cared for co...
Category
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Slate, Bronze, Copper, Pewter
Set of Eight Unique Chrome Paul Evans Studio Dining Armchairs 1973
By Paul Evans
Located in Camden, ME
An original 60 year old set of eight unique chrome armchairs on coasters by Paul Evans produced at the Paul Evans Studio designed as part of an extensive commission for the home of p...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Paul Evans Custom Patchwork Dining Table C. 1964
By Paul Evans
Located in Camden, ME
Early Paul Evans rare and wonderful dining table with three prong support atop of a welded enameled steel base composed of an overlaid welded steel patchwork of panels with an intrig...
Category
1960s American American Craftsman Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Slate, Steel
Pair of Argente Side Cube Tables by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Paul Evans argente cube side table
Model (PE-37).
Welded aluminum construction with etched patterns on oxidized and painted panels. Inset slate top
Paul Evans Studio for Directional...
Category
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Slate, Aluminum
Paul Evans Cityscape Coffee Table Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Signed Paul Evans Cityscape Series Patchwork Brass and chrome coffee table.
Renowned designer piece in great original condition. Only minor flaws ( see pics )
48” x 48” x 15”
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Glass, Plywood
Paul Evans Cityscape Burl and Chrome Cabinet Credenza
By Paul Evans
Located in Roanoke, VA
Gorgeous 1970s cityscape credenza by Paul Evans. The unusual shape and mix of burl and chrome make this piece a total showstopper. Credenza has four cabinets with shelving in each fo...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Paul Evans Studio Coffee Table for Directional
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
Welded and patinated steel coffee table by Paul Evans Studio for Directional. Table is in excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Cut Steel
Paul Evans 1967 Brutalist Welded Metal Bowtie Pyramid Coffee Cocktail Table
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing signed Paul Evans 1967 welded metal brutalist cocktail coffee table. As seen by the date, this is one of his older tables. Bowtie pyramid design. In excellent condition with ...
Category
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Metal
Paul Evans PE 102 Sculpted Bronze Dining Table 1973 (Signed)
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in New York, NY
Hand crafted epoxy and atomized bronze applied over steel, dining table base with thick glass top. This iconic table combining traditional craft with experimental materials is signed...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Paul Evans for Directional Lamp
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s w/ age appropriate dings and wear. Please see photos for additional information
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Paul Evans Patchwork & Slate Console & Mirror Set, USA 1960's
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Matched Console & Mirror set by Paul Evans in patinated Copper, Brass, and steel riveted patchwork. Slate top on the console. The mirror is 31x31x5 Console 60x13x6.5
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Slate, Brass, Copper, Steel
Rare Welded and Patinated Aluminum "Argente" Side Table by Paul Evans for Direct
By Paul Evans
Located in Montreal, QC
Welded and patinated aluminum "Argente" Side Table by Paul Evans for Directional, model PE 37 . From a Los Angeles estate designed by Oliver Furth.
Prove...
Category
1960s American Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
1970s Paul Evans Chrome and Brass Cityscape King Headboard
By Paul Evans
Located in Roanoke, VA
An iconic Paul Evans Cityscape king size headboard with chrome and brass patchwork. There are two cubby shelves for storage on the inside of each side of the bed, one which has a dimmer switch...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Paul Evans Patchwork Copper Sideboard/Console Cabinet for Directional, C1970
By Paul Evans
Located in Bernville, PA
Stunning and rare copper clad wall mounted floating console/sideboard cabinet by Paul Evans for Directional, produced circa 1970. This incredible piece of design history is fabricat...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper, Pewter
Paul Evans Custom Cityscape Etageres with Lighting, Signed, c. 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
These were custom made for their original and only owner in the 1970s. The etageres feature recessed lighting which is not customarily found on Paul Evan's etageres. They are finishe...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Cityscape coffee table by Paul Evans for Directional, circa 1970
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in View Park, CA
A « cityscape » coffee table by Paul Evans for Directional in gold, early 1970s. Glass is original and in good vintage condition w...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Paul Evans Chrome and Glass Octagon Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 70s Paul Evans Chrome and Glass Dining Table.
Design: Two-part structure with a glass resting on the base. Sits 4 to 6 comfortably depending on the chairs.
If you get a bi...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Paul Evans Mid Century Sculpted Steel and Polychrome Bowtie Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans Mid Century Sculpted Steel and Polychrome Bowtie Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 60 wide x 26 deep x 15.75 inches high
All pi...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Steel
Paul Evans Wavy Front Wall Mounted Cabinet, 1973
By Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Rare wavy front wall-mounted cabinet deigned by Paul Evans
Very rare sideboard sculpture, welded, polychromed and patinated steel, colored pigments, gold leaf, retaining original bright and colorful patina.
Original slate stone top,
4 handcrafted steel doors that make undulating connections, concealing shelves and drawers on each side
Welded signature under right door reads "Paul Evans 73”.
A powerful and iconic example of Paul Evans's desired brutal cabinets...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Slate, Steel
1970's Cityscape Coffee Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cityscape Coffee Table by Paul Evans, c. 1970's, USA
L 51" x W 23.5" x H 13"
FDV11574
*Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
1970s American Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Paul Evans Dining Table in Burl and Brass
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
An unusual asymmetrical cantilevered dining table with book matched burl top and patinated brass base. Designed by Paul Evans for Directional.
Category
1970s Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set Paul Evans for Directional Chrome Brass Cityscape Shelf Brackets Console
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning set signed Paul Evans for Directional shelf brackets or console tables. The glass is not pictured but is included and is 12" w x 48" l and is brand new. This set is truly fa...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Paul Evans City Scape Table Base
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic City Scape Burlwood & Chrome Vintage Table Base by Paul Evans
Incredible design with beautiful details of craftmanship shown top to bottom
Hand Signed as shown in photos
We...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Armchair
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
A sculpted bronze armchair with original tufted leather by Paul Evans. Signed and dated.
Category
1970s Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Leather
Paul Evans City Scape Table Base
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic City Scape 8-Sided Table Base
Burlwood & Metal
Vintage Condition
Wear consistent with age & use
Height : 28.5 in
Width : 22.25 in
Depth : 22.2...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Metal
Paul Evans & Phillip Powell Side Table
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Walnut, welded, polychromed & patinated steel. Fantastic execution with a very playful steel base. Can be used as a side table or a stool. Unsigned.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Cut Steel
Paul Evans Studio Welded Front Wall-Hung Credenza
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Evans Studio Welded Front Wall-Hung Credenza, angular vertical welds with carefully chosen colors used to highlight these welds. The front doors of the credenza are not only fun...
Category
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Slate, Metal
Fantastic Paul Evans Brutalist Goop Wall Console Table Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Paul Evan sculpted goop brutalist wall console table with honed slate top. This piece is signed PE 69. It measure 6"t x 60"l x 14"d
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Slate
Set of Six Paul Evans Cantilevered Dining Chairs for Directional, 1970s
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Hamburg, PA
A Mid-Century Modern set of 6 Paul Evans cantilevered dining chairs for Directional. This set includes two armchairs and four side chairs. These ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Paul Evans for Directional Model PE-14 Coffee Table
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paul Evans for Directional Model PE-14 42" Coffee Table. Beautiful Pyramid Design Cocktail Table from the "Sculptured Metal Collection" for Directional. Comprised of 4 pyramids th...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Metal
Magnificent Paul Evans Chrome Cityscape Kingsize Bed Mid-CCentury Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A Magnificent Paul Evans Cityscape four-poster canopy king-size bed in polished chrome patchwork.
interior measurements 82"D x 80"W. This bed does include the beautiful fabric panel...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Paul Evans Console with Mirror, Mid Century Modern, 1978, Hollywood Regency
By Paul Evans
Located in Stamford, CT
Paul Evans console and mirror, Mid-Century Modern. A rare model PE 881 marquetry inlaid mirror and console by Paul Evans. Purchased from Paul E...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Boxwood
Paul Evans Important Custom Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Evans Important Custom Dining Table, Welded enameled steel patchwork, with a one-inch thick ribbon slate top and gold leaf edge over wood...
Category
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Slate, Metal
Signed Paul Evans Rare Model PE-131 Large Cityscape Coffee Cocktail Table
By Paul Evans
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning and ultra rare signed Paul Evans PE-131 large cocktail table circa 1973. All hallmarks on front as shown. Handmade by Evans and his assistant using wood to build up base a...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Cement, Bronze
Mid-Century Brutalist Patchwork Granite Top Wall Mounted Console by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
This striking and rare Mid-Century Brutalist Patchwork Wall Mounted Console with Granite Top is by Paul Evans and originates from the United States Circa 1970. Featuring a rectangula...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Granite, Metal
Paul Evans Brutalist Sculpted Bronze Cabinet, USA 1970
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Paul Evans brutalist sculpted bronze cabinet
Sculpted-bronze series cabinet,
Exceptional abstract forms, solid volumes and powerful brutal shapes,
Two bi-fold doors concealing stor...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Slate
Paul Evans Brutalist Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Savannah, GA
Paul Evans
(American, 1931-1987)
Brutalist mixed metal patchwork coffee table with original slate top, circa 1970.
42 inches wide and deep by 16 ½ ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Slate, Copper
Mid-Century Brutalist Patchwork Mirror and Wall Mounted Console by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
This striking and rare Mid-Century Brutalist Patchwork Mirror & Console was made by Paul Evans and originates from the United States Circa 1970. Featuring a bold and beautifully craf...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Brutalist Patchwork Mirror by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
This striking and rare Mid-Century Brutalist Patchwork Mirror was made by Paul Evans and originates from the United States Circa 1970. Featuring a bol...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Metal
"Salt & Pepper Set" Paul Evans, Pewter, Danish, Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
"Salt & Pepper Set" is an exquisite and rare 2-piece polished pewter set designed for Raymor in Denmark. Underside of each impressed with Pewter and Raymor ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Signed Paul Evans Brutalist Dining Table Base Sculpted of Bronze Signed 1969
By Paul Evans
Located in San Diego, CA
Paul Evans Brutalist Stalagmite dining table base Model No. PE102 is made of bronze composite designed for Directional. Signed and dated P.E. '69. Furniture that truly is art, Paul E...
Category
20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Brutalist Welded Steel Coffee Table by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Asheville, NC
Elevate your living space with this striking Brutalist Welded Steel Coffee Table, a timeless creation by the renowned Paul Evans for Directional. Crafted with an unmatched attention ...
Category
1960s Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Steel
Paul Evans, Mid-Century Modern, Disc Bar, Sculpted Bronze, Wall Mounted, 1974
By Paul Evans
Located in Stamford, CT
Paul Evans Disc Bar, Brutalist Sculpted Bronze, Signed and Dated 72"
This iconic Disc Bar by Paul Evans for Directional having two large doors spanning...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Brutalist Sculpted Bronze Mirror by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Hamburg, PA
A Brutalist or Le Brutalisme sculpted bronze resin Wall Mirror by Paul Evans. The decorative mirror would look great in any Mid-Century Modern or Contemporary interior decorated with Brutalist furniture from the Mid-20th Century. The sculpted bronze furniture...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Resin
Paul Evans furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Paul Evans furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Paul Evans furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Paul Evans were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Widdicomb Furniture Co., Mastercraft, and Harvey Probber. Prices for Paul Evans furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $713 and can go as high as $220,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $11,832.