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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Paul Evans Studio Coffee Table Welded and Painted Steel, 1967
By Paul Evans
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Paul Evans Studio Coffee Table Welded and Painted Steel, 1967
Painted, oxidized, torch-cut, welded steel, Brutalist style with oversized 57" x 27" x 3/4" glass top. Purchased from P...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Steel
Rare Welded and Patinated Aluminum "Argente" Side Table by Paul Evans for Direct
By Paul Evans
Located in Montreal, QC
Welded and patinated aluminum "Argente" Side Table by Paul Evans for Directional, model PE 37 . From a Los Angeles estate designed by Oliver Furth.
Prove...
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1960s American Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze "Stalagmite" Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Montreal, QC
A bronze and glass "Stalagmite" coffee table Model PE-128 the thick round glass top under bronze (actually bronze over iron) base, the Brutalist design with thick imposto like applic...
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1970s American Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Modern Paul Evans Round Stalagmite Form Base with Glass Top Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Toledo, OH
Modern round glass and stalagmite form coffee table. Original finish. Signed P E 69'. Glass is 1/4" thick.
Category
1960s North American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Glass
Paul Evans, Deep Relief Cabinet, 1970
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted Deep Relief cabinet designed and fabricated by America studio artist Paul Evans in 1970. Polychromed steel doors containing shades of gold, ...
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1970s American American Craftsman Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Slate, Steel
Paul Evans Patchwork Copper 106" Extendable Dining Table for Directional, c 1967
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and very rare copper clad extendable dining table by Paul Evans for Directional, produced circa 1967. This incredible piece of design history is fabricated from patinated pieces of copper, brass, and pewter formed in a patchwork pattern. Perfect statement piece for a discerning collector, design connoisseur or luxury interior designer.
Hefty and sturdy construction in this extendable Parsons table which can be transformed from 66" up to a large 106" with the two matching leaves, allowing seating for up to 10 to 12 people. Or consider using as a heavy duty desk / work table. The fusion of these mixed metals of copper, brass and pewter formulates an exemplary piece which would be a welcomed statement to any connoisseur's collection.
We have the matching cafe / game table and floating wall console...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper, Pewter
Welded Polychromed and Patinated Steel "Skyline Dining" Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Montreal, QC
Welded polychromed and patinated steel "skyline dining" table by Paul Evans. Welded signature and date to base ‘Paul Evans 73’. Dimensions of the base: H:29 W:40 D:18 in. USA c.1973 ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Steel
Rare Cocktail Table by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in New York, NY
Welded and enameled steel, glass. Designed & produced by Paul Evans Studio for Directional Furniture Company. Artist signed and dated. Very good vintage condition.
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1970s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Steel
Welded and Patinated Steel Wall Cabinet by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Montreal, QC
Polychrome Welded and patinated steel wall cabinet by Paul Evans for Directional. One shelf included inside.
Category
1970s American Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Steel
Sculpted and Patinated Bronze "Stalagmite" Oval Dining Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Montreal, QC
Sculpted and patinated bronze "Stalagmite" oval dining table by Paul Evans
bronzed resin over steel with thick oval glass top
signed 'PE 75 TP'
the dimensions of the base are H:2...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Steel
Paul Evans Glass Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique coffee table by Paul Evans features contrasting textures and colors in its geometric base along with a large glass top. Rare and collectible, this vintage table by renown...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Metal
Welded and Painted Steel Paul Evans Studio Circular Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Montreal, QC
Welded and Painted Steel Paul Evans Studio circular coffee table.
Category
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Steel
Paul Evans Imposto on Iron "Stalagmite" Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Montreal, QC
A bronze and glass "Stalagmite" coffee table Model P128 the thick round glass top under bronze (actually bronze over iron) base, the brutalist design with thick imposto like applicat...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Iron
Paul Evans Directional 4 Rare Patchwork Chairs Patinated Brass Steel Leatherette
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super rare set of four original condition and signed Paul Evans for Directional patchwork chairs on castors. Clad in patinated brass, atop welded and enameled steel bases, upholste...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Paul Evans Sculpted Metal Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Houston, TX
Paul Evans
Rare sculpted metal dining table
Paul Evans Studio
gilt, welded and patinated steel, glass
Measures: 29 ¾ x 98 x 48 in. (75.6 x 248.9 x 121.9 cm).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Metal
Paul Evans Console for Directional Brutalist Sculpted Bronze & Glass Wall Mount
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
1960s sculpted bronze wall mount console designed by Paul Evans and produced by Directional. New glass top. Original wall mount brackets.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Steel
Paul Evans Rare and Large Argente Studio Cabinet
By Paul Evans
Located in Houston, TX
Paul Evans
Argente cabinet
Paul Evans Studio
USA
Welded aluminum, lacquered wood, felt, leather, welded steel
Measures: 80 H × 36.5 W × 21.5 D in
Rare studio bench-made Argente ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Cityscape Fabric Desk Arm Side Chair with Castors Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Wayne, NJ
Chrome cityscape fabric desk arm side chair with castors by Paul Evans Inc. Has a metallic stripe on fabric. May work well as a vanity chair also, b...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Paul Evans Welded and Patinated Steel Patchwork Side Tables
By Paul Evans
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of Paul Evans welded and patinated steel side tables top inset with a slate for Studio for Directional.
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Steel
Brutalist Paul Evans Patinated Patchwork Coffee Table with Slate Top
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Brutalist American Modern 1970s Paul Evans for Directional patinated patchwork metal coffee table with riveted copper, brass, and pewter sheet...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Slate, Copper, Pewter
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 Furniture
Materials
Metal
Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell Table Lamp, Walnut and Pewter
By Paul Evans, Phillip Lloyd Powell
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
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
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 Directional, Paul Evans
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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
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
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
Brutalist 1960s Paul Evans Patchwork Metal Ashtray, Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Brutalist 1960s Paul Evans patchwork metal ashtray. The black metal dish is removable for easy cleaning. Great for the Mid-Century collector who has e...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Steel
One of the Pair Cityscape Headboard with Lights Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
One of the pair canopy style headboard in the Cityscape series designed and crafted by Paul Evans studio for Directional, circa 1975. It fits a queen size ...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Exceptional Sculpted Bronze Dining Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
Substantial Brutalist dining table base by Paul Evans for Directional, circa 1977. Iconic "sculpted bronze" series, with handcrafted surfac...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Rare Paul Evans Gunmetal Cityscape End or Coffee Tables on Castors
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare gunmetal cityscape pattern. These come with slate tops that are removable. They are inserted and rest on top of the lip and a center peg.
Both tables are on rolling castors.
Mos...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Metal
Sculpted Bronze Coffee Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fantastic sculpted bronze coffee table by Paul Evans for Directional, circa 1973, signed and dated. The table belongs to the sculpted br...
Category
1970s American Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Paul Evans, Sculpted Steel Floor Lamp, USA
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic example of an early, commissioned sculptural steel lamp by Paul Evans, the L-shaped lamp’s square obelisk body is formed from rectili...
Category
1960s American Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Steel
Sculpture by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Important sculpture by Paul Evans, in welded and color enameled steel, New Hope, USA, 1965.
Letter of Authenticity from Dorsey Reading and Provenance available on request.
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Steel
Paul Evans for Directional "Sculpted Metal Collection" Bronze Resin Coffee Table
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Brutalist Paul Evans Sculpted Metal Collection PE-101 Bronze Resin Coffee Table, circa 1970. Produced exclusively for Directional. Cylindrica...
Category
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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.