Paul Evans Sculptures

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 Cocktail Table in Patinated Steel and Bronze, c. 1970

$5,760Sale Price|20% Off

Paul Evans Brutalist Cocktail Table in Patinated Steel and Bronze, c. 1970

By Directional, Paul Evans

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exceptional Brutalist coffee table by Paul Evans, created as part of his celebrated Sculptured Metal Collection for Directional, exemplifies the raw artistry and architectural p...

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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Sculptures

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Bronze, Steel

Paul Evans Polychromed Steel Sculpture

$97,020

Paul Evans Polychromed Steel Sculpture

By Paul Evans

Located in New York, NY

Astonishing brutalist sculpture by Paul Evans, circa 1960's. Welded and polychromed steel, painted wood. 67 x 38 x 26 in. (170.2 x 96.5 x 66 cm) excluding base.

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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Sculptures

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Steel

Paul Evans Welded Steel 1967 Brutalist Cocktail Table

$6,800

Paul Evans Welded Steel 1967 Brutalist Cocktail Table

By Paul Evans

Located in Buffalo, NY

Paul Evans welded steel 1967 Brutalist cocktail table. Wonderful patina, class Evans design, retains original glass. Heavy base can hold much l...

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Sculptures

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Steel

Paul Evans Brutalist Mixed Metal Coffee Table for Directional

$4,500

H 15.5 in W 38 in D 38 in

Paul Evans Brutalist Mixed Metal Coffee Table for Directional

By Directional, Paul Evans

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Paul Evans Brutalist mixed metal coffee table for directional.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Sculptures

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Brass, Copper, Pewter

Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze "Stalagmite" Coffee Table, Signed brutalist MCM

$6,500

H 16 in Dm 42 in

Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze "Stalagmite" Coffee Table, Signed brutalist MCM

By Paul Evans

Located in Sayreville, NJ

Paul Evans designed Pe-71 coffee table Stunning designer collectors piece that's in great original condition. The glass top has surface scratches . Dim: 42" D x 16" H

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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Sculptures

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Metal

Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Brass, Chrome and Glass Square Cocktail Table

$5,600

H 15.5 in W 42 in D 42 in

Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Brass, Chrome and Glass Square Cocktail Table

By Directional, Paul Evans

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A stunning Cityscape design coffee table by Paul Evans for Directional. It features a chrome & brass patchwork design base with a heavy glass top. In very good vintage condition.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Sculptures

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Chrome, Brass

Paul Evans Sculpture 1950s 1960s Mid Century Brutalist Abstract Metal Modern Art

$9,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 34 in W 13 in D 13 in

Paul Evans Sculpture 1950s 1960s Mid Century Brutalist Abstract Metal Modern Art

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Peoria, AZ

AFTER PAUL EVANS MID CENTURY MODERN MONUMENTAL BRUTALIST FINE ART DIRECT METAL SCULPTURE! MAGNIFICENT TOWER STRUCTURE! IRON, BRASS, BRONZE & WOOD BASE CIRCA 1956 Similar to Diego Giacometi Approximate Dimensions: Large 34" Tower/ 13" Wide & Deep This is the Holy Grail for Mid Century abstract...

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Sculptures

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Bronze, Iron

Brutalist Patinated Patchwork Coffee Table with Slate Top, ATTR Paul Evans

$8,000

H 16 in W 54 in D 42 in

Brutalist Patinated Patchwork Coffee Table with Slate Top, ATTR Paul Evans

By Paul Evans

Located in Queens, NY

Brutalist American Modern 1970s patinated patchwork metal coffee table with riveted copper, brass, and pewter sheeting with slate top (attr: P...

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Sculptures

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Slate, Copper, Pewter

Paul Evans Brutalist Patchwork of Metals Slate Top Coffee Table c. 1970s

$6,400

H 15.5 in W 42 in D 42 in

Paul Evans Brutalist Patchwork of Metals Slate Top Coffee Table c. 1970s

By Directional, Paul Evans

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Silver golden and copper hues glow throughout this Paul Evans coffee table in a patchwork of hammered metals. Artful celebration of metals represented in brass iron steel and bronze ...

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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Sculptures

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Metal

Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Skyline Coffee Table

$19,700

H 16 in W 55 in D 28 in

Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Skyline Coffee Table

By Paul Evans

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Paul Evans sculpted bronze brutalist skyline coffee table, signed PE71 Glass top is 3/4" thick, 28" deep and 55" wide. Base is 15" high, 28" deep...

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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Sculptures

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Bronze

Paul Evans Signed & Dated Rectangular Sculpted Bronze and Glass Cocktail Table

$18,475

H 16 in W 52 in D 23.75 in

Paul Evans Signed & Dated Rectangular Sculpted Bronze and Glass Cocktail Table

By Paul Evans

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful and iconic Brutalist sculpted bronze "Stalagmite" was realized by the fabled designed Paul Evans in in 1970. It features a welded sculptural and heavily textured bronz...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Sculptures

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Bronze

Paul Evans Brutalist Coffee Table

$5,400

H 16.5 in W 42 in D 42 in

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 Sculptures

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Slate, Copper

Polychrome Lucky Fish Sculpture

$288

H 10 in W 8.5 in D 5.25 in

Polychrome Lucky Fish Sculpture

Located in Chicago, IL

Hand-carved from reclaimed wood, this colorful koi fish is a traditional symbol of harmony, wealth and luck. The rustic fish is carved with a squat, rounded body, the scales and fins...

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20th Century Chinese Folk Art Paul Evans Sculptures

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Pine

Paul Evans Coffee Table Brutalist Zig Zag ca' 1960's

$7,500

H 16 in W 60 in D 24 in

Paul Evans Coffee Table Brutalist Zig Zag ca' 1960's

By Paul Evans

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic brutalist coffee table by Paul Evans for Directional, ca' 1960's. Great example of brutalist style-torch welded steel with patinated finish. Zig zag jazzy form.

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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Sculptures

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Steel

Polychrome Lucky Fish Sculpture

$288

H 11.75 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in

Polychrome Lucky Fish Sculpture

Located in Chicago, IL

Hand-carved from reclaimed wood, this colorful koi fish is a traditional symbol of harmony, wealth and luck. The small fish is carved with a squat, rounded body, the scales and fins ...

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20th Century Chinese Folk Art Paul Evans Sculptures

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Pine

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Paul Evans Sculpture

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H 6.75 in W 24.5 in D 8 in

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...

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1960s Vintage Paul Evans Sculptures

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Metal

Brutalist 4 Panel Wall Mounted Sculpture in Mixed Metal Patchwork by Paul Evans

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H 60 in W 15 in D 1.5 in

Brutalist 4 Panel Wall Mounted Sculpture in Mixed Metal Patchwork by Paul Evans

By Paul Evans

Located in New York, NY

This sophisticated and important wall mounted sculpture was realized by the legendary 20th century American designer Paul Evans in 1973. This piece features the metal patchwork for w...

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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Sculptures

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Metal

Paul Evans Pe-14 'Four Pyramid' Cocktail Table in Oxidized Steel & Bronze C 1970

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H 15.5 in W 30 in D 30 in

Paul Evans Pe-14 'Four Pyramid' Cocktail Table in Oxidized Steel & Bronze C 1970

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning Paul Evans model PE-14-42 'Four-Pyramid' cocktail table which was part of the "Sculptured Metal Collection" for Directional. This dramatic petal shaped cocktail table is c...

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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Sculptures

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Bronze, Steel

"Onion" Sculpture by Paul Evans

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H 63 in Dm 30 in

"Onion" Sculpture by Paul Evans

By Paul Evans

Located in New York, NY

Fascinating "Onion" metal sculpture by Paul Evans, circa 1965, made of patinated sheet copper. Literature: Constance Kimmerle, ed., Paul Evans: Crossing Boundaries and Crafting M...

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1960s Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Sculptures

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Metal, Copper

Paul Evans Brutalist Cocktail Table in Oxidized Steel and Bronze, c. 1970

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H 15.75 in Dm 36.5 in

Paul Evans Brutalist Cocktail Table in Oxidized Steel and Bronze, c. 1970

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning Paul Evans brutalist Cocktail table which was part of the "Sculptured Metal Collection" for Directional. This dramatic cocktail table is comprised of a dark patinated bron...

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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Sculptures

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Bronze, Steel

Paul Evans PE-13 Double-Pyramid Cocktail Table in Steel, Pewter & Bronze c. 1970

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H 15 in W 39 in D 15 in

Paul Evans PE-13 Double-Pyramid Cocktail Table in Steel, Pewter & Bronze c. 1970

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning Paul Evans model PE-13 Double-Pyramid Cocktail table which was part of the "Sculptured Metal Collection" for Directional. This dramatic bow-tie shaped cocktail table is co...

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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Sculptures

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Bronze, Pewter, Steel

Paul Evans PE-11 Angle Cocktail Table in Oxidized Steel and Bronze, c. 1970

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H 15.5 in W 37.25 in D 15.5 in

Paul Evans PE-11 Angle Cocktail Table in Oxidized Steel and Bronze, c. 1970

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning Paul Evans model PE-11 Angle Cocktail table which was part of the "Sculptured Metal Collection" for Directional. This dramatic zig-zag shaped cocktail table is comprised o...

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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Sculptures

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Bronze, Steel

Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Stalagmite Coffee Table, Signed and Dated 1972

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H 16 in Dm 42 in

Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Stalagmite Coffee Table, Signed and Dated 1972

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning Paul Evans 'Stalagmite' Model PE-128 coffee table which was part of the "Sculptured Metal Collection" for Directional. This dramatic Stalagmite cocktail table is comprised...

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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Sculptures

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Bronze, Steel

Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Stalagmite Coffee Table, Signed and Dated 1979

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H 16 in Dm 42 in

Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Stalagmite Coffee Table, Signed and Dated 1979

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning brutalist Paul Evans PE-128 coffee table which was part of the "Sculptured Metal Collection" for Directional. This dramatic cocktail table ...

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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Sculptures

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Bronze, Steel

Paul Evans Sculpture

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H 11 in W 21 in D 6.5 in

Paul Evans Sculpture

By Paul Evans

Located in Chicago, IL

Evans Studio rare bronze resin sculpture. This sculpture executed in 1965 before the resin furniture line was introduced, when the studio was experimenting with resin applied materi...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Sculptures

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Bronze

MCM Paul Evans Signed Large Three Dimensional Pedestal Brass and Burl Wood

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H 48.5 in W 15 in D 15 in

MCM Paul Evans Signed Large Three Dimensional Pedestal Brass and Burl Wood

By Paul Evans

Located in Manhasset, NY

Paul Evans signed large three dimensional pedestal having brass and burl wood elements. This stunning Mid-Century Modern pedestal or large end table by this highly sought after desig...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Sculptures

Paul Evans Brutalist Sculpted Bronze Stalagmite Table, Signed and Dated 1970

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H 16 in Dm 42 in

Paul Evans Brutalist Sculpted Bronze Stalagmite Table, Signed and Dated 1970

By Paul Evans

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning brutalist Paul Evans PE-128 coffee table which was part of the "Sculptured Metal Collection" for Directional. This dramatic cocktail table ...

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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Paul Evans sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Paul Evans sculptures 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 sculptures, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sculptures by Paul Evans were created in the modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sculptures by and Abbott Pattison. Prices for Paul Evans sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $5,500 and can go as high as $97,020, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,000.