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PAUL EVANSPaul Evans Patchwork Black Slate Top Brutalist Coffee Table circa 19701970
1970
$12,000
£9,214.85
€10,570.88
CA$16,861.41
A$18,883.71
CHF 9,853.21
MX$230,656.44
NOK 125,361.53
SEK 118,168.26
DKK 78,889.19
About the Item
The Paul Evans slate patchwork coffee table is a notable piece from the mid-century modern era, created by the American designer and sculptor Paul Evans. This table is characterized by its unique patchwork design, incorporating various metals such as copper, bronze, pewter, and enameled steel, combined with a slate top. These materials are crafted into a distinctive patchwork pattern, a hallmark of Evans' innovative approach to furniture design.
Evans' patchwork tables were often produced in collaboration with the furniture manufacturer Directional in the 1970s. The design features hammered and welded metal pieces assembled into a quilt-like pattern, showcasing both brutalist and modernist influences. The coffee table typically displays wear consistent with age, such as minor scratches, scuffing, and patina
These tables are highly sought after by collectors for their artistic value and unique aesthetic, embodying a mix of industrial and artisanal craftsmanship that made Evans a standout figure in the American Studio Furniture movement.
- Creator:PAUL EVANS (1931 - 1987)
- Creation Year:1970
- Dimensions:Height: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)Width: 54 in (137.16 cm)Depth: 32.25 in (81.92 cm)
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- Condition:In fine, age appropriate condition.
- Gallery Location:Rancho Santa Fe, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU516314719292
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