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 Glass Top Cityscape Citiscape Signed Dining Room Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Wayne, NJ
This is a Glamorus Paul Evans glass top cityscape 8 foot dining table. Please note, this is a mirror finish show showing many reflections in photos...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Glass
Paul Evans Cityscape Wall Mirror
By Paul Evans
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paul Evans Cityscape wall mirror in a chrome and brass patch work design.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Pyramidal Wall Brackets
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sculpted bronze wall brackets with original glass shelf
Measures: Glass shelf 60" L x 14" D.
Category
1960s American Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Resin
Paul Evans Cityscape Cubist Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern Boucle Fabric 1970s
By Barbara Barry, Paul Evans
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of 4 Iconic Paul Evans PE240 Directional Cityscape Cubist Mid-Century Modern dining chairs. Back and seat cushions are soft and comfortable. Features sturdy wooden chair frame wi...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Metal
Paul Evans Cityscape Patchwork Burlwood Console or Dining Table Base
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Houston, TX
Paul Evans for Directional cityscape patchwork burlwood console table, center table or dining table base. This stunning Mid-Century Modern Evans att...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Burl
Paul Evans Cityscape Mid Century Burl Wood Floating Display Cabinet
By Paul Evans
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans cityscape Mid Century burl wood floating display cabinet
Measures: 24.5 wide x 13.75 deep x 48.25 inches high
This price includes getting this piece in what we call res...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Burl
Paul Evans Cityscape Wall Mirror
By Paul Evans
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paul Evans Cityscape brass wall mirror. In very good condition with signs of age and use, ready to install.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul Evans King Size Bedframe with Brass Tiles
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Evans king size bedframe with brass tiles, cladded squared tiles in brass make the structure exterior finish.
The top horizontal soffit has 3 dimmable reading lights.
Vertical columns have bifold...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Dining Table by Paul Evans for Directional
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning vintage dining table by Paul Evans for Directional. Beautiful patchwork burl wood design that sits on a pedestal base with chrom...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze 2-Door Cabinet
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paul Evans sculpted bronze cabinet
Incised signature and date
Original surface, grain painted interior and shelf.
Category
1960s American Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Resin
Paul Evans Floating Cabinet
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern credenza by Paul Evans for "Directional". Burl walnut veneer patch work panels with metal patch work base. Signed on the left side base.
(Please confirm item loca...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Model PE-11 Coffee Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
Welded and patinated steel PE-11 coffee table by Paul Evans Studio for Directional, 1966. Table is in excellent original condition with a beautiful patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Steel
Paul Evans Brushed Aluminum and Polished Steel "Cityscape" Table Lamp, 1970's
By Paul Evans
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Large Paul Evans "Cityscape" Brushed Aluminum & Polished Steel Tower Table Lamp. Featuring a rectangular form with Brushed Aluminum and Polished Steel vertical panels. 21H to top of...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Nickel
Paul Evans, "Cityscape" Dining Table, Mirror, Wood, Directional, USA, c. 1970
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and mirror "Cityscape" dining table designed by Paul Evans and produced by Directional, circa 1970.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Paul Evans Mixed Metal Skyscraper Table Lamp
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Skyscraper mixed metal table lamp with dimmer by Paul Evans. Has been freshly rewired. The dimmer surrounds the stem near the neck and turns clockwise/counter clockwise to adjust the...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Metal
Paul Evans Brutalist Patchwork Coffee Table, Circa 1970
By Paul Evans
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A late 20th century Brutalist coffee table by Paul Evans (American, 1931-1987) for Directional Furniture, of his signature patchwork style employed in the 1970s, of square shape, patched burl...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Cityscape Coffee Table Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large brass patchwork cityscape coffee table in contrast with a rather unusual Brazilian rosewood top. A very generous size with striking visual impact. This is a custom pieces executed circa 1975 by Paul Evans for Directional.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul Evans, Cityscape Brass and Chrome Occasional Table, PE 400 Series
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
A super and unique Paul Evans brass and chrome patchwork cityscape square form coffee/ side table. model no PE 400by signed Paul Evans, circa 1975. Paul Evans Studio for Directional,...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Paul Evans Sculpture
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
An early tabletop sculpture by Paul Evans. This work shows Evans experimentation with surface texture and finish. These same finishes were carried over to his studio furniture. Looki...
Category
1960s Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Metal
Paul Evans Cityscape Mirror in Chrome, Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
Tall mirror by Paul Evans. Cityscape chrome and signed. Can be used as wall or floor mirror.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Original Paul Evans Brutalist PE-11 Cocktail Table
By Paul Evans
Located in East Hampton, NY
Welded and patinated steel PE-11 Brutalist coffee table by Paul Evans Studio for Directional, 1966.
Category
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Paul Evans Mid Century Burl Wood Floating Display Cabinet
By Paul Evans
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans Mid Century burl wood floating display cabinet.
Measures: 24.5 wide x 13.75 deep x 48.25 high.
Veneer Loss.
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call Restored ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Wood
Impressive Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Chrome Étagère
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning vintage modern signed Paul Evans patchwork bookcase with three thick smoked glass inserts as shelves. The functional and sleek design offers plenty of room to store and di...
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Rare Brutalist "Sculpted Bronze" Cabinet by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Montreal, QC
"Sculpted bronze" buffet by Paul Evans for Directional the front fitted with four panel doors and the top fitted typical slate slabs, the inside featuring adjustable shelves. Signed:...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Paul Evans Dining Table with Leaf
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Polished chrome patchwork table by Paul Evans for his Cityscape line. Comes with a 15" leaf.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Paul Evans Credenza
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous vintage modern Paul Evans credenza features spacious storage cabinets, three drawers, chrome top and sides, and burl wood doors. Signature is located on the inside foot unde...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Burl
Signed Paul Evans Octagonal Cityscape Pedestal Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Signed Paul Evans octagonal cityscape pedestal dining table
Table is showing reflection from floor.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Metal
Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell Table Lamp, Walnut and Pewter
By Phillip Lloyd Powell, Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell table lamp, walnut and pewter. Medium scale slender table lamp in walnut with vertical pewter inlays. The lamp measur...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Pewter
1960s Polychromed Steel Coffee or Cocktail Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A welded, patinated, and polychromed steel and glass low coffee / cocktail table of Brutalist influence.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Steel
Paul Evans & Phillip Lloyd Powell, Very Rare, Walnut and Pewter Bottle
By Phillip Lloyd Powell, Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very rare bottle. Only 5 were made because it was very difficult to make. This one was a gift to one of our clients.
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Cityscape Leather Desk Chair with Castors by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful cityscape chair in chrome and brass patchwork made by Paul Evans studio for Directional, circa 1974. The chair is supported by exposed leg...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cityscape Paul Evans "L" Shaped Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning "L" shaped cityscape design signed by Paul Evans. This elegant vintage modern coffee table boasts two-tone chrome patchwork and a floating top on one side. An impressive w...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Paul Evans Argente Cube Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Georges Mills, NH
Paul Evans Argente cube side table (PE-37). Welded aluminum construction with etched patterns on oxidized panels. Inset slate top, circa 1960.
Category
1960s American Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Important Midcentury Coffee Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this exceptional skyline coffee table by Paul Evans. Sculptural details showcasing a universe of texture and color. This...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Steel
Paul Evans Studio CBP Copper, Brass, Pewter "Patchwork" Table Lamp, 1960s
By Paul Evans
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Paul Evans Studio Handcrafted CBP Patchwork Table Lamp in Copper, Brass and Pewter. Late 1960's. Featuring Colorful Copper and Brass Patchwork with Pewter splash and round nails as s...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Pewter, Copper, Brass
Paul Evans Mirror, Sculpted Bronze, Resin, Signed
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in New York, NY
Paul Evans mirror, sculpted bronze and resin, signed. Large scale rectangular mirror decorated by hand with modernist abstract incising ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Important Welded Polychrome and Gilt Steel Cabinet by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Montreal, QC
Important welded polychrome and gilt steel cabinet by Paul Evans, inset with slate top. Welded signature.
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Steel
Paul Evans Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Paul Evans coffee table signed and dated
Measure: Base is 24" round.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Metal
Paul Evans Brutalist Bronze Stalagmite Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Paul Evans Brutalist bronze "Stalagmite" dining table base. Oval glass top shown is 84" x 48" x 1/2" thick with lots of scratches and not include. Will hold bigge and thicker glass. ...
Category
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Paul Evans Ashtray Set
By Paul Evans
Located in Georges Mills, NH
Paul Evans smoking set constructed from cuban mahogany and inlayed pewter, with removable pewter cap. Inset petwer plug in base reads 'Designers Inc Paul Evans'.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Signed Paul Evans Octagonal Cityscape Burl Wood and Chrome Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Signed Paul Evans octagonal cityscape burl wood and chrome dining table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Metal
Paul Evans Welded Metal Cubes
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A matched pair of cube tables exhibiting a vibrant original surface
slate top insert, marked at the base.
Category
1960s American Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Slate, Metal
Set of Four Chrome Cityscape Chairs by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
A stunning and rare set of 4 chrome cityscape chairs by Paul Evans for Directional. This matched set of PE-241 arm chairs are upholstered in a supple black matte ultrasuede and feature Evans' signature chrome patchwork design.
These gorgeous Paul Evans Cityscape chairs...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Paul Evans Cityscape Wall Hung Cabinets Set of Three
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early set of three cabinets with finished interiors.
All shelves and mounting cleats are present.
Signed Paul Evans.
Category
1970s American Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Paul Evans Cityscape Long Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Evans for directional "Cityscape", 84" Parsons style dining table. All chromed metal over wood with additional pair of leaves. Possible length of 114" with both 15" leaves.
Category
1970s American Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Paul Evans Cityscape Brass and Wood Side Table
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unusual Cityscape side table signed Paul Evans with brass and wood panels. This stunning combination is not often seen, this example is in very good, original condition, sho...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare "Sculpted Bronze" Coffee Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare coffee table model PE-131 by renowned furniture designer Paul Evans. This unique "Cityscape" coffee table was handmade by Evans and his assistant. In the Brutalist style, this t...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Stunning Paul Evans Cityscape Brass Chrome Patchwork Coffee Table Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Paul Evans for Directional brass and chromed steel coffee table consisting of two sculptural bases supporting an over sized glass top. This particular table is not signed bu...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Paul Evans Argente Cube Table Model PE37
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Culver City, CA
Looking for the ultimate flex in furniture? Paul Evans Studio pieces are just that. The Argente line is highly collectable, as each piece is one-of-a-kind, individually crafted by hand in Paul Evans Studio.This Paul Evans cube table is a stunning example of Brutalist design and features enameled/inked and welded aluminum with a slate top.
This Paul Evans Argente side table while brutalist, is surprisingly versatile. We currently have it paired in the gallery between a pair of vintage Barcelona chairs across from a Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa and it looks incredible. In the photos, we've added a photo for scale as well as to show versatility-- of the table in our booth at the 2020 Palm Springs Modernism Show. The table, featured lofted in the middle of the booth between 2 Torbjorn Afdal butterfly chairs...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Metal
Paul Evans & Phillip Lloyd Powell Handcrafted Steel, Brass & Wood Brutalist Bell
By Phillip Lloyd Powell, Paul Evans
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early collaborative Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell torch cut metal Hand held Bell, early 1960s. Featuring a hand worked rectangular Iron bell form, circular Brass details with s...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Steel, Brass
Rare Model Cityscape Coffee Table by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cityscape multifaceted coffee table by Paul Evans for Directional Inc, circa 1970s. A rarely seen model with square block construction in brass ad bu...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Brass
King-Size "Canopy Headboard PE-204" in Chrome by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
King-size "Canopy Headboard PE-204" in chrome with recessed lights and storage compartments by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, Cityscape collect...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Paul Evans Deisgned Mid-Century Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern coffee table features a cityscape style base with a textured pattern design. Unique cocktail table with metal ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Metal
Cityscape Brass Table Lamp Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A brass patchwork cityscape table lamp designed by Paul Evans for Directional circa 1970s. Model PE-4001, the bespoken lamp showcases an architectural form and stands defying gravity...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Brass
Stunning Paul Evans Chrome Loveseat Sofa Directional Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning chrome clad Paul Evans for Directional loveseat sofa. We love the wide chrome band surrounding the arms and back-super mod indeed! This...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Paul Evans Cityscape Console in Burl Wood and Chrome
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
1975 Paul Evans Cityscape console in burl wood and chrome. Beautiful console featured in Paul Evans book.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Paul Evans Monumental Sculpted Bronze and Glass Coffee Table, Signed, 1974
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Paul Evans (1931–1987)
A sculptural brutalist coffee table by Studio Craft Movement leader Paul Evans, in bronze. The architectural base —comprised of textural interlocking facets v...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Rare Paul Evans Custom Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Torch cut and patinated panels form the four sides of this magnificent
table by Paul Evans. Original slate top.
Category
1960s American Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Slate, Metal
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.