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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Mid Century Paul Evans Wall Mirror & Console Table Shelf in Brass & Chrome
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible design combination, a cityscape wall shelf and mirror designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's. The set features fine heavy construction with brass & chrome clad patchwork ...
Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Patchwork Hanging Shelf Console Table & Mirror
By Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paul Evans studio floating shelf and mirror set circa early 1970's. It features copper, bronze and pewter cladding in a patchwork design. Console shelf measures 60 x 13 x 6.5 inches ...
Slate, Bronze, Copper, Pewter
Paul Evans Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror in Sculpted Bronze, Signed, 1970
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Paul Evans Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror in Sculpted Bronze, Signed, 1970. Large individually crafted bronze resin over wood wall mirror, decorated with a variety of abstract patter...
Bronze
Paul Evans Patchwork Copper, Brass and Pewter Mirror
By Paul Evans
Located in Lynn, MA
Brutalist Patchwork series mirror by Paul Evans. Crafted frame in variations of metals such as copper, pewter and brass. Robust and well made. Uniquely hand-torched, textured and pat...
Copper, Pewter, Brass
Paul Evans Cityscape Mirror and Wall Mounted Console Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Cityscape" model mirror and wall mounted console table, designed by Paul Evans, American, circa 1960s. The mirror measures 24"H x 24"W x 3"D. The console measures 48"W x 12"D x 8"H.
Metal
Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Wall Mirror & Console Table Shelf in Brass
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible design combination, a cityscape wall shelf and mirror designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's. The set features fine heavy construction with brass clad patchwork design. I...
Brass
Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Wall Mirror & Console Table Shelf in Chrome
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible design combination, a cityscape wall shelf and mirror designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's. The set features fine heavy construction with chrome clad patchwork design. ...
Chrome
$11,000 / set
Paul Evans Brutalist Mirror and Shelf
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Wall-mount shelf with slate top, and matching Brutalist metal clad mirror. Iconic design from the master of Brutalism, Paul Evans. Great original condition, ready to install. The mir...
Slate, Metal
$3,080Sale Price|20% Off
Handsome Paul Evans Cityscape Mirror and Console Chrome Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Paul Evans Cityscape Series chrome console and mirror. This piece measures 46"t x 36"w x 8.5"d.
Chrome
Monumental Paul Evans Patchwork Mirror
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
A monumental and rare full length mirror by Paul Evans for Directional. Patchwork of brass, copper and bronze with a beautiful patina.
Brass, Copper
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.
Brass, Chrome
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...
Chrome
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.
Chrome
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.
Brass
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...
Boxwood
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.
Chrome
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...
Metal
Chrome Midcentury Square Cityscape Mirrors in the Style of Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These chrome cityscape mirrors are in the style of Paul Evans are old stock and are being sold as found.
Chrome
$4,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 71 in W 47.25 in D 17.25 in
Faux Stone Console Table and Mirror by Michael Taylor
By Michael Taylor
Located in Palm Springs, CA
O spectacular faux stone console table and wall mirror design by Michael Taylor. The table and mirror are constructed of fiberglass made to look lik...
Mirror, Fiberglass
$1,675Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 35.44 in D 12.41 in
Postmodern Ivory Lacquered Walnut Wall Mirror and Console Table, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. This set features a walnut frame, with ivory lacquered parts. They might show slight traces of use since they are vintage, such as their original patina, but t...
Mirror, Walnut
$2,995 / set
H 68 in W 18.25 in D 2 in
Antique French Art Deco Carved Wood & Marble Console Table & Wall Mirror Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique console table and mirror set is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1920 and ...
Glass, Softwood
$6,750 / set
H 8 in W 3 in D 12 in
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...
Brass, Chrome
Italian Brass Mirror and Console, 1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Gio Ponti
Located in Vienna, AT
Italian brass mirror and console from the 1940-1950s. Very intricate design with elaborate brass decorations on the rim of the mirror ...
Brass
$3,500 / set
H 20.25 in W 33.25 in D 10.5 in
Mid-Century Pier Luigi Colli 'Attr' Italian Modern Gilt Iron Console & Mirror
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptional mid-century Italian modern scrolled frame hammered texture gilt iron console table and mirror set, attributed to Pier Luigi Colli (Italy, 1895-1968). Elegantly sophist...
Iron
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.14 in W 27.96 in D 10.04 in
Venetian Modern Wall-Mounted Console Table, Pink Purple Mirrors & Brass Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cool Venetian style Hollywood Regency wall-mounted mirrored console table with iridiscent and mirror glass panels. Spain, 1960s This glamorous piece features a wall console with two ...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Framed Wall Mirror
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut framed wall mirror. USA, 1960s Measures: 46.63"W x 1.88"D x 38.75"H. Very good original vintage condition.
Mirror, Walnut
Paul Evans Cityscape Brass and Glass Wall Mount Shelf
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Evans Cityscape wall shelf features two sculptural brass bracket supports constructed from the designer's signature faceted, geometric panel work — the defining visual language ...
Brass
1980s Oriental Accent Hitchcock Style Console Table and Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
1980s Oriental Accent Hitchcock Style console table and mirror. Crackle lacquer Paint on console top. Hand painted flowers on top and sides. Banded gol...
Mirror, Hardwood, Lacquer, Paint
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.75 in W 10 in D 36 in
1970's Modern Entryway Hanging / Floating Bevelled Mirrored Console Shelf
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970'sModern Entryway Hanging Floating Bevelled Mirrored Console Shelf. Unique modern Console that floats on the wall.
Mirror
Paul Evans Patchwork Wall Mirror
By Paul Evans
Located in Highland, IN
This striking 1968 wall-mounted mirror by Paul Evans is from his copper, bronze and pewter patchwork series. The hammered and heavily worked squares of copper and bronze give an arch...
Bronze, Pewter, Copper
Sold
H 30 in W 30 in D 3.25 in
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...
Metal
Sold
H 30 in W 30 in D 3.25 in
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...
Metal
Sold
H 6.5 in W 60 in D 13 in
Extra Long Brutalist Wall Mount Shelf and Matching Wall Mirror by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Classic Paul Evans Brutalist slate top console with matching patchwork metal frame mirror. This set features the hard to find extra long ( 60 inch ) ...
Slate, Brass, Copper
Sold
H 40.5 in W 34.5 in D 3.5 in
Paul Evans Rare Unique Sculptured Mirror in Bronze Resin and Burl 1975
By Paul Evans
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare and unique sculptured mirror in bronze resin and walnut burl by Paul Evans, American 1975. Comes with original cleat marked “PE - 908.” We have not seen any other mirror like this one. The original owner purchased this with a wall-mount Paul Evans bronze resin...
Bronze
Paul Evans Cityscape Console and Mirror
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paul Evans Cityscape Series console and mirror Signed.
Chrome
Sold
H 50 in W 24 in D 3 in
Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Cityscape Mirror, Wall, Console or Vanity Mirror
By Paul Evans
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Patchwork Cityscape Mirror. Signed on the mirror, Paul Evans, is simply stunning and a fine addition to your home or office. Chrome Plated Steel, M...
Chrome
Sold
H 40 in W 60 in D 13.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Patchwork Hanging Shelf Console Table & Mirror
By Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paul Evans studio floating shelf and mirror set circa early 1970's. It features copper, bronze and pewter cladding in a patchwork design. Console shelf measures 60 x 13 x 6.5 inches ...
Slate, Bronze, Copper, Pewter
Sold
H 49 in W 30 in D 3.5 in
Paul Evans Rare Mirror in Bronze Resin with Enameled Steel 1969 'Signed'
By Paul Evans
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare and important wall mounted mirror in bronze resin with enameled steel elements by Paul Evans Studio for Directional Furniture, American 1969 (signed and dated “PE 69” on the sid...
Bronze, Enamel, Steel
Paul Evans "Patchwork" Mirror in Copper, Brass and Pewter, 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
"Patchwork" mirror in copper, brass and pewter by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1970's. Artisan shingled copper is brazed with brass and pewter which makes each work...
Brass, Copper, Pewter
Paul Evans Cityscape Mirror with Floating Console for Directional
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Evans cityscape mirror with floating console or vanity. Chrome frame in original condition with some frame wear and scratching. Vanity...
Chrome
Paul Evans Small Cityscape Mirror
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Evans small cityscape mirror, cladded chrome-plated metal over wood.
Steel, Chrome