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Paul Evans Side Tables

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
Rare "Sculpted -Bronze" Side Table by Paul Evans for Directional
Rare "Sculpted -Bronze" Side Table by Paul Evans for Directional

Rare "Sculpted -Bronze" Side Table by Paul Evans for Directional

By Paul Evans

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare "sculpted -bronze" side table by Paul Evans for Directional inset with walnut top. using a unique technique consisting of hand sculpting an applied resin over a wood and metal ...

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1970s American Vintage Paul Evans Side Tables

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Resin

Paul Evans for Directional Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Parsons Side Table, 1960
Paul Evans for Directional Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Parsons Side Table, 1960

Paul Evans for Directional Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Parsons Side Table, 1960

By Directional, Paul Evans

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern Parsons side table in gorgeous book-matched burl wood By Paul Evans for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture USA, 1960s Measures: 25...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Side Tables

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Burl

Paul Evans Brutalist Coffee Table, Brass and Mirror, Vintage 1970s
Paul Evans Brutalist Coffee Table, Brass and Mirror, Vintage 1970s

Paul Evans Brutalist Coffee Table, Brass and Mirror, Vintage 1970s

By Paul Evans

Located in Montréal, CA

Vintage 1970s coffee table featuring a brass tile base paired with a mirrored top. The combination of reflective surfaces and geometric lines gives the table a strong period characte...

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1970s Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Side Tables

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Brass

1970s Signed Paul Evans for Directional Cityscape Chrome Cube Side Table
1970s Signed Paul Evans for Directional Cityscape Chrome Cube Side Table

1970s Signed Paul Evans for Directional Cityscape Chrome Cube Side Table

By Directional, Paul Evans

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer a striking example of Paul Evans’ iconic Cityscape collection for Directional, this chrome-plated steel cube table embodies the bold, architectural elega...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Side Tables

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Chrome

Paul Evans Cityscape Side Table, Signed
Paul Evans Cityscape Side Table, Signed

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...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Side Tables

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Chrome

Paul Evans Studio Argente PE-37 Cube Tables – Exceptionally Clean Pair - 1970s
Paul Evans Studio Argente PE-37 Cube Tables – Exceptionally Clean Pair - 1970s

Paul Evans Studio Argente PE-37 Cube Tables – Exceptionally Clean Pair - 1970s

By Paul Evans

Located in Dallas, TX

Paul Evans Studio Argente PE-37 Cube Tables – Pair Commanding in form and masterful in execution, this rare pair of Paul Evans Studio Argente series cube tables (Model PE-37) exempli...

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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Side Tables

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Slate, Aluminum

Pair Paul Evans Cityscape Night Stands, Burl and Brass with Drawers,  Signed
Pair Paul Evans Cityscape Night Stands, Burl and Brass with Drawers,  Signed

Pair Paul Evans Cityscape Night Stands, Burl and Brass with Drawers, Signed

By Directional, Paul Evans

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare and fine pair of burl and brass Cityscape night stands / nightstands designed by Paul Evans for Directional, 1970s. Both have two drawers that function perfectly. Clusters of li...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Side Tables

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Brass

Argente cube side table by Paul Evans
Argente cube side table by Paul Evans

Argente cube side table by Paul Evans

By Paul Evans

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Paul Evans model PE – 37 cube side table. Welded aluminum construction with etched patterns on oxidized and painted panels.. with an inset black slate top. Manufactured by Paul Evans...

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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Side Tables

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Slate, Aluminum

Paul Evans Cityscape Game, Side Table
Paul Evans Cityscape Game, Side Table

Paul Evans Cityscape Game, Side Table

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in New York, NY

Nice signed example from the Cityscape series by Paul Evans for Directional. Hard to find form, usable as a game, side, or occasional table. This table is in good, original condition...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Paul Evans Side Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Paul Evans "Sculpted Bronze" and Walnut Side Table
Paul Evans "Sculpted Bronze" and Walnut Side Table

Paul Evans "Sculpted Bronze" and Walnut Side Table

By Paul Evans

Located in Dallas, TX

A Paul Evans "Sculpted Bronze" resin drum table with walnut top.

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1970s Vintage Paul Evans Side Tables

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Walnut

Paul Evans City Scape Table Base
Paul Evans City Scape Table Base

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...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Side Tables

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Metal

Cityscape Table by Paul Evans for Directional
Cityscape Table by Paul Evans for Directional

Cityscape Table by Paul Evans for Directional

By Paul Evans

Located in Atlanta, GA

A nice brass and chrome patchwork cityscape table, model no PE 231 by Paul Evans for Directional, circa 1970s. Cube form with cross angled block support that exhibits a simply modern...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Side Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Paul Evans Cityscape Mid Century Gunmetal Cube Side End Tables - Pair
Paul Evans Cityscape Mid Century Gunmetal Cube Side End Tables - Pair

Paul Evans Cityscape Mid Century Gunmetal Cube Side End Tables - Pair

By Paul Evans

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul Evans Cityscape Mid Century Gunmetal Cube Side End Tables - Pair Each side table measures: 15 wide x 15 deep x 15.75 inches high Great Vintage Condition. We take our photos i...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Side Tables

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Metal

Paul Evans for Directional Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Parsons Side Table, 1960
Paul Evans for Directional Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Parsons Side Table, 1960

Paul Evans for Directional Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Parsons Side Table, 1960

By Directional, Paul Evans

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern Parsons side table By Paul Evans for Directional USA, 1960s Measures: 20"W x 20"D x 15.25"H. Very good original vintage condition.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Side Tables

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Burl

Paul Evans Cityscape Brass and Wood Side Table
Paul Evans Cityscape Brass and Wood Side Table

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Side Tables

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Brass

Illuminated Cityscape Corner Table by Paul Evans
Illuminated Cityscape Corner Table by Paul Evans

Illuminated Cityscape Corner Table by Paul Evans

By Paul Evans

Located in Atlanta, GA

A triangular corner side table in the "Cityscape" series made by Paul Evans studio for Directional, circa 1975. The table was a custom piece with built-in illuminated underneath. It ...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Side Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Paul Evans Brutalist Side Table Welded Metal and Slate Top, Signed and dtd 1977
Paul Evans Brutalist Side Table Welded Metal and Slate Top, Signed and dtd 1977

Paul Evans Brutalist Side Table Welded Metal and Slate Top, Signed and dtd 1977

By Paul Evans

Located in Dallas, TX

Paul Evans unique signed brutalist side table. Painted and welded steel with a slate top. A timeless design. Signed Paul Evans and dated 1977.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Side Tables

Materials

Slate, Steel

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Paul Evans side tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Paul Evans side tables 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 side tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original side tables 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 side tables by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Calvin, and Adrian Pearsall. Prices for Paul Evans side tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $795 and can go as high as $48,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,800.