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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 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 ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Slate, Copper

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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Metal

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 ...
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1960s Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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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...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Bronze

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...
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20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Furniture

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Bronze

Paul Evans Bow-Tie Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Savannah, GA
Bow-tie dining table from the Sculptured Metal series made for Directional in 1970. A variation of this design is published in Paul Evans: Designer and Sculptor, Head, pg. 79. weld...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Steel

Original Signed Cityscape PE 400 Series Coffee Table by Paul Evans, 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sheet of tinted glass sits atop a base of burl-wood and brass intersecting polyominoes in this object of sculptural mastery. The piece highlights Evans' attunement to both form and...
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Brass

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...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Mirror, Resin

Paul Evans Designed 'Cityscape' Mirror
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern chrome plated wall mirror with shelf. Great vintage design that holds up in today's modern homes. Made by Paul Evans with a mosaic silver plated design. Please con...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Chrome

Paul Evans Cityscape Expandable Dining Table. Burl Wood and Chrome. Signed.
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Kansas City, MO
Stunning extension dining table designed by Paul Evans for his Cityscape series and manufactured by Directional. Patchwork burl top and chrome base. Without leaves it is a 47 inch ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Burl

Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze "Stalagmite" Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
A Paul Evans designed PE-128 "Stalagmite" coffee table with glass top.
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1970s Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Bronze

Paul Evans Designed 'Cityscape' Floor Lamp
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern floor lamp designed by Paul Evans for his 'Cityscape' collection. Features a mosaic of plated metal. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Metal

Paul Evans & Phillip Lloyd Powell Box for Designers Inc. USA, 1960's
By Phillip Lloyd Powell, Paul Evans
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Paul Evans & Phillip Lloyd Powell Box for Designers Inc. USA, 1960's
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Pewter

Paul Evans & Phillip Lloyd Powell Lighter for Designers Inc. USA, 1960's
By Phillip Lloyd Powell, Paul Evans
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Paul Evans & Phillip Lloyd Powell Lighter for Designers Inc. USA, 1960's. Signed with the makers mark to the bottom.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Pewter

Paul Evans Rare and Important Argente Cabinet (Signed and Dated 1968)
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important Argente 2 door cabinet in welded and enameled aluminum with natural cleft slate top by Paul Evans, American 1968 (signed and dated “Paul Evans 68” on bottom of rig...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Slate, Aluminum, Enamel

Paul Evans Cityscape Stool or Bench
By Paul Evans
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paul Evans design stool or bench for his Cityscape line, U.S.A. A rare form offered in its original black tufted leather and chrome patch quilt motif. Inspired by the city skyline, ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Chrome

Paul Evans, Brutalist, Mid-Century Modern Deep Relief Credenza, Sideboard, 1967
By Paul Evans
Located in Stamford, CT
Paul Evans Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Deep Relief Credenza / Sideboard, Signed Handcrafted Paul Evans (American, 1927-1993) 'Deep Relief' Credenza designed and produced in 1967; inscribed on the underside of the left hand door. A rare and important brutalist sculpted sideboard...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Slate, Steel

Pair of Sculpted Armchairs Rare by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in San Diego, CA
Discover the epitome of Mid-Century Brutalist design with this exceptional pair of sculpted armchairs crafted by the renowned Paul Evans circa 1969. These striking armchairs stand a...
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20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Furniture

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Bronze

Paul Evans Brutalist, Torch Cut Coffeetable
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Brutalist torch cut, welded polychrome steel double pyramid coffee table base by Paul Evans. Mint original condition. Sold without glass for cost effective shipping. Fre...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Steel

Paul Evans Brutalist Sculpted Bronze Wall Mounted Disc Bar
By Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic Paul Evans Brutalist sculpted bronze wall-mounted disc bar cabinet, model PE-122. Bar features two doors concealing one drawer, one cabinet wi...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Bronze

Paul Evans Designed 'Cityscape' Burl Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning mid-century modern dining table designed by Paul Evans for his Cityscape collection. Featuring burled olive wood and chrome patchwork, and a large 43 3/4" additional leaf. P...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Chrome

Vintage Paul Evans "Cityscape" Coffee Table for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Vintage "Cityscape" coffee table designed by Paul Evans for Directional. Monumental original glass top with chrome base. Glass is in good vintage condition with typical light scratch...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Chrome

Paul Evans Brutalist Stalagmite Bronze and Resin Base Dining Table, 1972, Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
A spectacular and very rare sculptural Brutalist Paul Evans stalagmite base dining table, model PE102, signed PE72. The bronze and resin composite base is in extraordinary condition ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Bronze

Paul Evans Custom Faceted Dining Table
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Evans Custom Faceted Dining Table, Larger base with lacquered wood and brass cladding over wood. 3/4" top measures 96" in length and 47.50" in depth Seats 10 to 12
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Brass

Sculpted Bronze Coffee Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
A "sculpted bronze" composite over wood coffee table designed by Paul Evans for Directional. Signed and dated.
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1970s Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Bronze

Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Brutalist Chair 1969
By Paul Evans
Located in Sarasota, FL
Paul Evans (1931-1987), Sculpted Bronze Brutalist Swivel Chair 1969. This is the only chair in this style we can find having ever been sold at auction. Orange velvet upholstered cube...
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1960s American Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Metal, Bronze

Coffee Set, Early Paul Evans, Pewter, Danish Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY "Early Coffee Set" is an exquisite and rare 3-piece pewter coffee set adorned with knobs and handles of rosewood. The set includes coffee pot 8.50” x 6”, covered ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Pewter

Paul Evans for Directional MCM Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs – Set of 8
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans for Directional Mid Century Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs – Set of 8 Each chair measures: 19.75 wide x 23 deep x 33.5 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Chrome

Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Chrome & Brass
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible design, a cityscape wall shelf designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's. The set features Fine heavy construction with brass & chrome clad patchwork design. Includes two L ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Brass, Chrome

Exceptional Large Signed Paul Evans 1969 Directional Sclupted Bronze Wall Unit
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Paul Evans in the 1960s for the prestigious manufacturer Directional, this incredible piece is very likely one of a kind. While others exist, none have as many bays (4) o...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Bronze

Paul Evans PE 131 Coffee Table, 1973
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
The PE-131 coffee table, designed by Paul Evans, is an impressive piece within the line he created for Directional Furniture. It belongs to the popular bronze series PE100-200, intro...
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20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Walnut and Pewter Candlesticks by Paul Evans and Phillip Powell
By Paul Evans, Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Walnut and Pewter Candlesticks by Paul Evans and Phillip Powell. circa 1950s. A design from Designer's Inc, an early collaboration between Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Pewter

Modern Paul Evans Round Stalagmite Form Base with Glass Top Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Toledo, OH
Modern round glass and stalagmite form coffee table. Original finish. Signed P E 69'. Glass is 1/4" thick.
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1960s North American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Glass

Paul Evans Flip Top Cityscape Bar Cabinet
By Paul Evans
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time with this authentic, vintage Paul Evans Cityscape bar cabinet from the 1970s. This striking piece combines the distinct aesthetic of Paul Evans with the practicalit...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Burl

Paul Evans Burl Patchwork Waterfall Cityscape Console Table, 1970
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Evans Burlwood Patchwork waterfall cityscape console table for Directional, 1970's. Completely restored.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Burl

Paul Evans Burl and Chrome Cityscape Credenza, Directional, Signed, 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Culver City, CA
This credenza is absolutely stunning! Paul Evans Cityscape line is a furniture collection that was designed by American sculptor and furniture designer Paul Evans in the 1970s. The Cityscape line is characterized by its geometric forms, mixed materials, and bold, textured finishes. Paul Evans was renowned for his innovative use of metals and his mastery of the sculpting and welding techniques required to create these types of unique designs. He combined different materials like burl and chrome-- in this piece to create stunning pieces of furniture that were functional works of art. Paul Evans Cityscape line pieces are highly sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts alike, and are considered iconic examples of Mid-Century Modern furniture design. Paul Evans (1931-1987) was an American artist, sculptor, and furniture designer who is best known for his unique and highly sought-after modern and Brutalist furniture designs from the mid-20th century. Born in Pennsylvania, Evans began his career as a metalworker, first studying at the School for American Craftsmen in Rochester, New York and later at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan. He then went on to work for several different furniture manufacturers before eventually founding his own studio in the mid-1950s. Throughout his career, Evans was known for his innovative use of metals and his mastery of sculpting and welding techniques. He created furniture that was both functional and artistic, with a strong emphasis on texture and surface treatments. His signature designs often featured geometric forms, mixed materials, and bold finishes, and were highly influential in the development of Mid-Century Modern design. Evans' work has been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. His furniture is highly sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts, and remains an important part of the Mid-Century Modern design movement. This credenza would look incredible in any Mid-Century Modern, modern or contemporary environment. We currently have this credenza paired with a Milo Baughman burl dining table. When this piece is in the room, it steals the show. We had this piece featured in our booth at Round Top with a Rafael Raffel...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Chrome

1960s Paul Evans Slate Top Occasional Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Roanoke, VA
Gorgeous occasional table with eight-sided welded steel base. Sides are alternating textured and gold and topped with original circular slate by Paul Evans, American 1960s. This tabl...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Slate, Metal

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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Brass, Chrome

Paul Evans Riveted Copper Clad Box
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small copper clad box by Paul Evans Original felt bottom with stamped signature Original cork lined interior very nice.
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1960s American Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Metal

"Deep Relief Credenza" by Paul Evans Signed and Dated, 1972
By Paul Evans
Located in Hamburg, PA
An incredible hand-crafted "Deep Relief Sculpted Credenza" by Paul Evans. Signed and Dated "Paul Evans 72". This amazing brutalist sideboard has a di...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Slate, Steel

1969 Dining Table & 8 Chairs by Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Brutalist
By Paul Evans
Located in San Diego, CA
Elevate your dining experience with this extraordinary set crafted by the legendary Paul Evans Studio in 1969. Comprising a rare ensemble of eight chairs and a dining table, this co...
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20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Furniture

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Bronze

Sculpted Steel Zigzag Coffee Table Base by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sculpted steel "zigzag" coffee table base by American Designer and studio craftsman Paul Evans (American, 1927-1993) circa 1960s for Directional. The table, Model PE-11, takes a geometrical ‘Zig Zag' form and is welded from the steel. Its surface is decorated with his iconic relief patterns such as stars, swirls, lines, gilt dots and grid web as well as red, yellow, green and gold polychrome colors with black strokes...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Steel

Paul Evans Midcentury Chrome Cityscape Wall Shelf Bookshelf
By Paul Evans
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans midcentury Chrome Cityscape Wall Shelf Bookshelf This bookshelf measures: 37.25 wide x 9.75 deep x 80 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Chrome

Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Stalactite Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paul Evans sculpted bronze stalactite dining table. Original 3/4" glass top. Signed " PE 71".
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1970s American Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Bronze

Thick Paul Evans Cityscape for Directional Patchwork Burl Wood Top Side Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Ferndale, MI
Paul Evans designed side or lamp table. Designed for the Directional City Scape series. Tabletop is a patchwork of Burl wood. Cruciform base is a patchwork of brushed stainless stee...
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Paul Evans, Deep Relief Cabinet, 1970
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted Deep Relief cabinet designed and fabricated by America studio artist Paul Evans in 1970. Polychromed steel doors containing shades of gold, ...
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1970s American American Craftsman Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Slate, Steel

Paul Evans Biscuit Tufted Cityscape Sofas, Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptional pair of Paul Evans biscuit tufted Cityscape sofas. Finding one is hard but a pair in near mint condition is near impossible. These retain...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Chrome

Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paul Evans sculpted bronze coffee table. Signed PE 72. Table is being offered as a base only, no glass top will be provided. Beautiful verdigris patina ...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Bronze

Brutalist Paul Evans Style Tessellated Buffet Dresser, 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Basel, BS
Ships from Madison WI USA Warehouse. Absolutely unique and stunningly made Brutalist Buffet / Dresser in the manner of Paul Evans for Lane. This is a completely unique piece that we...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Wood

Paul Evans for Directional Set of Eight Dining Chairs
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of eight dining chairs designed by Paul Evans and produced by Directional. Two armchairs and six side chairs, all expertly reupholstered a grey Maharam fabric. Great style and co...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Paul Evans City Scape for Directional Hexagon Side or Game Table
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Ferndale, MI
Paul Evans designed Hexagonal table. Assorted geometric shapes of polished brass and brushed stainless steel applied to hexagonal column. Sparkling je...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Paul Evans, Mid-Century Modern, Cityscape Sideboard, Brass, Chrome, 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Stamford, CT
Paul Evans, Mid-Century Modern, Cityscape Sideboard, Brass, Chrome, 1970s Original Paul Evans cabinet, sideboard, cityscape brass and chrome, signed An Original Paul Evans. A citys...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Paul Evans, Phill Powell, Unique Wall Hanging Cabinet, 1960s
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Unique wall - hung cabinet, collaboration between two great American studio artists - Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell. Upper part showcases Evan's brutalist torch-cutting, welding and enameling technics, and the lower, Powell's wood gilding, resulting in a harmonious creation that would be a center piece in any elegant home. The white lacquered shelves...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Metal

Mid-Century Paul Evans Brutalist American Modern Metal Planter Box
By Paul Evans
Located in Forney, TX
Paul Evans (1931-1987) American Brutalist industrial modern welded steel and copper, mixed metals patchwork and hardwood planter with rivet accents and removable metal insert. Can be used indoors or outdoors, with real plants or faux plants. Includes green styrofoam blocks for artificial plant use and natural stones for covering the top. Circa 1970 Dimensions: 26" High, 30" Wide, 11" Deep Please note, at the time of writing this, a matching coffee table is available separately. Please check our other listings or contact us to view it. Great original vintage condition. Strong, stable and structurally sound and in wonderful overall appearance; Age appropriate wear and tear, including minor scuffs, scattered scratches to wood panels and metal components. The black insert has fairly significant patinated weathered rustic oxidation consistent with age and indicative of use. The overall patina adds warmth and character to the overall aesthetic appeal and vintage authenticity. Biography: Paul Evans (American , 1927-1993) Born in Brooklyn, New York, Paul Evans is an American furniture designer and sculptor best known for his work in American Furniture design and the American craft movement. His work was influential to many furniture manufacturers in the second half of the 20th century, most notably Directional Furniture. He often used non-traditional materials and techniques like sculpted metal furniture. His work with Directional Furniture was extremely fruitful and during that time he started several series including their Argente, Sculpted Bronze, and Cityscape series. Evans started his career making copper chests and sculpted steel cabinets -- both of which are highly sought after today. Paul Evans’s work with Directional Furniture changed the relationship between creative directors and the companies they worked for. His name helped sell pieces, and he was consciously aware of that fact. As a proponent of modernism, Evans became an innovator in the furniture world. His patrons were often part of the New York elite, and he was able to enjoy sustained success, helped in large part by his ability to evolve with the times -- from craft-based in the 1950s to more flashy pieces in the 1970s and 1980s. His work was mostly recently featured at the Michener Art Museum and was the subject of a 2014 documentary. What kind of art does Paul Evans make? Paul Evans was primarily a furniture designer and sculptor. Though he started within the American Craft movement, Evans is hard to pin down stylistically. An expert metalworker and sculptor, several of Evans pieces were heavily influenced by the shipbuilding industry. As he moved through his career, his pieces became more stylistically diverse, but through it all there is a dedication to craft and function. Much of Evans work is best showcased in his work for Directional Furniture. He had several iconic lines including Patchwork Copper, Pewter and Brass, and the extremely popular CItyscape Series. In the 1980s, Evans branched off on his own with his Think Tank series. He opened his own showroom in New York City, but eventually retired in 1987. How did painter Paul Evans get started? Paul Evans was born on May 20th, 1931 in Newton, Pennsylvania. He studied sculpture and silversmithing at a number of colleges including the Philadelphia Textile Institute, the Rochester Institute of Technology, and the School for American Craftsmen. In the early 1950s, he attended the Cranbook Academy of Art in Michigan, later moving back to Pennsylvania to work with his mentor and guide, Phillip Loyd Powell. Together they began a business heavily influenced by the work of George Nakashima. Powell worked wood pieces, while Evans dedicated himself to metal. Evans burst onto the scene in the late 1960s and early 1970s as the American Craft movement exploded in popularity. From there he parlayed his popularity into a lucrative career with Directional Furniture. How much are Paul Evans pieces worth? Paul Evans furniture pieces can vary in value greatly, from a few thousand dollars on the low end to over $200,000 on the high end. In 2015 a Paul Evans wavy...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Paul Evans Furniture

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Metal, Copper, Steel

Signed Paul Evans City Scape Polished Chrome Double Pedestal Mid Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Signed Paul Evans City Scape Polished Chrome Double Pedestal Mid Century Modern.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Chrome

Paul Evans Patchwork Coffee Table
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
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. This t...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Bronze, Copper, Steel

Paul Evans Patchwork Copper 106" Extendable Dining Table for Directional, c 1967
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and very rare copper clad extendable dining table by Paul Evans for Directional, produced circa 1967. This incredible piece of design history is fabricated from patinated pieces of copper, brass, and pewter formed in a patchwork pattern. Perfect statement piece for a discerning collector, design connoisseur or luxury interior designer. Hefty and sturdy construction in this extendable Parsons table which can be transformed from 66" up to a large 106" with the two matching leaves, allowing seating for up to 10 to 12 people. Or consider using as a heavy duty desk / work table. The fusion of these mixed metals of copper, brass and pewter formulates an exemplary piece which would be a welcomed statement to any connoisseur's collection. We have the matching cafe / game table and floating wall console...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Brass, Copper, Pewter

Paul Evans Directional Patchwork Credenza, c 1970's
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Post Modern, Brutalist school credenza, designed by Paul Evans for Directional c. 1970's. The sideboard features a large rectangular cabinet with patchwork burl veneer, w...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Chrome

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.

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