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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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Period: 20th Century
Creator: Paul Evans
1970s, Paul Evans Studio for Directional Cityscape Executive Desk
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1970s Paul Evans Studio for Directional, Cityscape executive desk in maple burl veneer, chrome plated steel and a rare bullno...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Coffee Set, Early Paul Evans, Pewter, Danish Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY "Early Coffee Set" is an exquisite and rare 3-piece pewter coffee set adorned with knobs and handles of rosewood. The set includes coffee pot 8.50” x 6”, covered ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Pewter

Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Chrome & Brass
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible design, a cityscape wall shelf designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's. The set features Fine heavy construction with brass & chrome clad patchwork design. Includes two L ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Brass, Chrome

Rare "Patch Work" Copper Credenza by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare "Patch Work" credenza by Paul Evans, the six patinated acid copper doors over a typical copper/peweter patchwork structural base, walnut cabinetry work, the top inset with three...
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1970s American Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Copper

Paul Evans Console for Directional Brutalist Sculpted Bronze & Glass Wall Mount
By Paul Evans, Directional
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.
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Furniture

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Steel

Paul Evans Directional Patchwork Credenza, c 1970's
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Post Modern, Brutalist school credenza, designed by Paul Evans for Directional c. 1970's. The sideboard features a large rectangular cabinet with patchwork burl veneer, w...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Chrome

Paul Evans, Phill Powell, Unique Wall Hanging Cabinet, 1960s
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Unique wall - hung cabinet, collaboration between two great American studio artists - Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell. Upper part showcases Evan's brutalist torch-cutting, welding and enameling technics, and the lower, Powell's wood gilding, resulting in a harmonious creation that would be a center piece in any elegant home. The white lacquered shelves...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Metal

Big rectangular mirror "Cityscape 1977" chrome and gold steel
By Paul Evans
Located in PARIS, FR
Stunning and very rare Paul Evans' design mirror made in 1977, perfect for eclectic interiors. The mirror is one of Paul Evans' patchwork mirrors (his signature is at the bottom), in...
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1970s American Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Steel

Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paul Evans sculpted bronze coffee table. Signed PE 72. Table is being offered as a base only, no glass top will be provided. Beautiful verdigris patina ...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Bronze

Paul Evans PE 131 Coffee Table, 1973
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
The PE-131 coffee table, designed by Paul Evans, is an impressive piece within the line he created for Directional Furniture. It belongs to the popular bronze series PE100-200, intro...
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20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Furniture

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Bronze

Paul Evans Sculpted Steel & Polychrome Coffee Table Signed and Dated, 1967
By Paul Evans
Located in Norwich, GB
Sculpted steel coffee table by designer and sculptor Paul Evans (1931-1987) for Directional. USA 1967. Signed 'PE 67'. Made of welded steel and polychrome, the table features artist...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Furniture

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Steel

Paul Evans Midcentury Chrome Cityscape Wall Shelf Bookshelf
By Paul Evans
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans midcentury Chrome Cityscape Wall Shelf Bookshelf This bookshelf measures: 37.25 wide x 9.75 deep x 80 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Chrome

Paul Evans Cityscape Game, Side Table
By Directional, Paul Evans
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 Furniture

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Brass, Chrome

1960s Paul Evans Slate Top Occasional Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Roanoke, VA
Gorgeous occasional table with eight-sided welded steel base. Sides are alternating textured and gold and topped with original circular slate by Paul Evans, American 1960s. This tabl...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Slate, Metal

Paul Evans Burl and Chrome Cityscape Credenza, Directional, Signed, 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Culver City, CA
This credenza is absolutely stunning! Paul Evans Cityscape line is a furniture collection that was designed by American sculptor and furniture designer Paul Evans in the 1970s. The Cityscape line is characterized by its geometric forms, mixed materials, and bold, textured finishes. Paul Evans was renowned for his innovative use of metals and his mastery of the sculpting and welding techniques required to create these types of unique designs. He combined different materials like burl and chrome-- in this piece to create stunning pieces of furniture that were functional works of art. Paul Evans Cityscape line pieces are highly sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts alike, and are considered iconic examples of Mid-Century Modern furniture design. Paul Evans (1931-1987) was an American artist, sculptor, and furniture designer who is best known for his unique and highly sought-after modern and Brutalist furniture designs from the mid-20th century. Born in Pennsylvania, Evans began his career as a metalworker, first studying at the School for American Craftsmen in Rochester, New York and later at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan. He then went on to work for several different furniture manufacturers before eventually founding his own studio in the mid-1950s. Throughout his career, Evans was known for his innovative use of metals and his mastery of sculpting and welding techniques. He created furniture that was both functional and artistic, with a strong emphasis on texture and surface treatments. His signature designs often featured geometric forms, mixed materials, and bold finishes, and were highly influential in the development of Mid-Century Modern design. Evans' work has been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. His furniture is highly sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts, and remains an important part of the Mid-Century Modern design movement. This credenza would look incredible in any Mid-Century Modern, modern or contemporary environment. We currently have this credenza paired with a Milo Baughman burl dining table. When this piece is in the room, it steals the show. We had this piece featured in our booth at Round Top with a Rafael Raffel...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Chrome

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

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Slate, Steel

Paul Evans Riveted Copper Clad Box
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small copper clad box by Paul Evans Original felt bottom with stamped signature Original cork lined interior very nice.
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1960s American Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Metal

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.
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1960s North American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Glass

Brutalist Paul Evans Style Tessellated Buffet Dresser, 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Basel, BS
Ships from Madison WI USA Warehouse. Absolutely unique and stunningly made Brutalist Buffet / Dresser in the manner of Paul Evans for Lane. This is a completely unique piece that we...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Wood

Paul Evans Biscuit Tufted Cityscape Sofas, Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptional pair of Paul Evans biscuit tufted Cityscape sofas. Finding one is hard but a pair in near mint condition is near impossible. These retain...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Chrome

Pair of Walnut and Pewter Candlesticks by Paul Evans and Phillip Powell
By Phillip Lloyd Powell, Paul Evans
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Walnut and Pewter Candlesticks by Paul Evans and Phillip Powell. circa 1950s. A design from Designer's Inc, an early collaboration between Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Pewter

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 Furniture

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Brass, Copper, Pewter

Paul Evans Argente Table
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare form in the Argente Technique. Only produced by Paul Evans for a short period of time Original surface and cleft slate top Welded script signature and date.
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1970s American Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Aluminum

1969 Dining Table & 8 Chairs by Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Brutalist
By Paul Evans
Located in San Diego, CA
Elevate your dining experience with this extraordinary set crafted by the legendary Paul Evans Studio in 1969. Comprising a rare ensemble of eight chairs and a dining table, this co...
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20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Furniture

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Bronze

Paul Evans Cityscape Canopy King Headboard in Brass and Chrome, Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
Model PE-204 for Directional Furniture. An outstanding King headboard designed and made by Paul Evans. It includes recessed lighting and two storage ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Brass, Chrome

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

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Brass, Copper, Pewter

Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze and Mohair Custom Sofa, 1960s
By Paul Evans
Located in Coronado, CA
Here's a piece for all the Paul Evans collectors out there. This sensational, sculpted bronze sofa came from the original owners who custom ordered the piece through Directional Furn...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Bronze

Paul Evans Patchwork Coffee Table
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Wonderful patchwork coffee table by the iconic Paul Evans. This table is comprised of welded copper, bronze and steel. Evans designed this table for Directional in the 1970's. This t...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Bronze, Copper, Steel

Paul Evans Chrome and Suede Cityscape Lounge Chairs for Directional, 1970
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare pair of Paul Evans Cityscape Patchwork Lounge Chairs, 1970. Upholstery is blue suede all original. Patchwork is constructed of steel plate frames with contrast of polished chr...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Thick Paul Evans Cityscape for Directional Patchwork Burl Wood Top Side Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Ferndale, MI
Paul Evans designed side or lamp table. Designed for the Directional City Scape series. Tabletop is a patchwork of Burl wood. Cruciform base is a patchwork of brushed stainless stee...
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Rare "Sculpted -Bronze" 'Disc Bar' by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare "sculpted -bronze" 'Disc Bar,' Model PE-122, by Paul Evans for Directional. Signed on top right corner of back, "PE 71," as shown. This piece is an original iconic Paul Evans cr...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Composition

Mid-Century Paul Evans Brutalist American Modern Metal Planter Box
By Paul Evans
Located in Forney, TX
Paul Evans (1931-1987) American Brutalist industrial modern welded steel and copper, mixed metals patchwork and hardwood planter with rivet accents and removable metal insert. Can be used indoors or outdoors, with real plants or faux plants. Includes green styrofoam blocks for artificial plant use and natural stones for covering the top. Circa 1970 Dimensions: 26" High, 30" Wide, 11" Deep Please note, at the time of writing this, a matching coffee table is available separately. Please check our other listings or contact us to view it. Great original vintage condition. Strong, stable and structurally sound and in wonderful overall appearance; Age appropriate wear and tear, including minor scuffs, scattered scratches to wood panels and metal components. The black insert has fairly significant patinated weathered rustic oxidation consistent with age and indicative of use. The overall patina adds warmth and character to the overall aesthetic appeal and vintage authenticity. Biography: Paul Evans (American , 1927-1993) Born in Brooklyn, New York, Paul Evans is an American furniture designer and sculptor best known for his work in American Furniture design and the American craft movement. His work was influential to many furniture manufacturers in the second half of the 20th century, most notably Directional Furniture. He often used non-traditional materials and techniques like sculpted metal furniture. His work with Directional Furniture was extremely fruitful and during that time he started several series including their Argente, Sculpted Bronze, and Cityscape series. Evans started his career making copper chests and sculpted steel cabinets -- both of which are highly sought after today. Paul Evans’s work with Directional Furniture changed the relationship between creative directors and the companies they worked for. His name helped sell pieces, and he was consciously aware of that fact. As a proponent of modernism, Evans became an innovator in the furniture world. His patrons were often part of the New York elite, and he was able to enjoy sustained success, helped in large part by his ability to evolve with the times -- from craft-based in the 1950s to more flashy pieces in the 1970s and 1980s. His work was mostly recently featured at the Michener Art Museum and was the subject of a 2014 documentary. What kind of art does Paul Evans make? Paul Evans was primarily a furniture designer and sculptor. Though he started within the American Craft movement, Evans is hard to pin down stylistically. An expert metalworker and sculptor, several of Evans pieces were heavily influenced by the shipbuilding industry. As he moved through his career, his pieces became more stylistically diverse, but through it all there is a dedication to craft and function. Much of Evans work is best showcased in his work for Directional Furniture. He had several iconic lines including Patchwork Copper, Pewter and Brass, and the extremely popular CItyscape Series. In the 1980s, Evans branched off on his own with his Think Tank series. He opened his own showroom in New York City, but eventually retired in 1987. How did painter Paul Evans get started? Paul Evans was born on May 20th, 1931 in Newton, Pennsylvania. He studied sculpture and silversmithing at a number of colleges including the Philadelphia Textile Institute, the Rochester Institute of Technology, and the School for American Craftsmen. In the early 1950s, he attended the Cranbook Academy of Art in Michigan, later moving back to Pennsylvania to work with his mentor and guide, Phillip Loyd Powell. Together they began a business heavily influenced by the work of George Nakashima. Powell worked wood pieces, while Evans dedicated himself to metal. Evans burst onto the scene in the late 1960s and early 1970s as the American Craft movement exploded in popularity. From there he parlayed his popularity into a lucrative career with Directional Furniture. How much are Paul Evans pieces worth? Paul Evans furniture pieces can vary in value greatly, from a few thousand dollars on the low end to over $200,000 on the high end. In 2015 a Paul Evans wavy...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Paul Evans Furniture

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Metal, Copper, Steel

Paul Evans for Directional Cityscape Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paul Evans for Directional cityscape table base. Size lends itself to either being a dining table or console table base, glass is not included. Ra...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Brass

Burl Cityscape Executive Desk By Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
A period Paul Evans Desk in Cityscape Burl wood. In rather remarkable original condition minus some minor wear and tear that can easily be fixed. Please request additional photos a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Wood

Paul Evans City Scape for Directional Hexagon Side or Game Table
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Ferndale, MI
Paul Evans designed Hexagonal table. Assorted geometric shapes of polished brass and brushed stainless steel applied to hexagonal column. Sparkling je...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Sculpted Steel Zigzag Coffee Table Base by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sculpted steel "zigzag" coffee table base by American Designer and studio craftsman Paul Evans (American, 1927-1993) circa 1960s for Directional. The table, Model PE-11, takes a geometrical ‘Zig Zag' form and is welded from the steel. Its surface is decorated with his iconic relief patterns such as stars, swirls, lines, gilt dots and grid web as well as red, yellow, green and gold polychrome colors with black strokes...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Steel

Paul Evans, Mid-Century Modern, Cityscape Sideboard, Brass, Chrome, 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Stamford, CT
Paul Evans, Mid-Century Modern, Cityscape Sideboard, Brass, Chrome, 1970s Original Paul Evans cabinet, sideboard, cityscape brass and chrome, signed An Original Paul Evans. A citys...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Brass, 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

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Metal

Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Glass & Chrome
By Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible design, a cityscape wall shelf designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's. The set features fine heavy construction with chrome clad patchwork design. Includes two L shaped w...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Chrome

Vintage Patchwork Fliptop Bar Cabinet by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage patchwork fliptop bar cabinet designed by iconic designer Paul Evans for Directional in the United States, circa 1970s. This elegant piece looks more like a graceful sculpture due to its Minimalist design and superior metal craftsmanship. The cabinet has been crafted by hand and features a rectangular structure inlaid with patinated bronze, copper, brass, and pewter pieces, which have been delicately placed and arranged in a mosaic-like style. On the front face, it has two thick doors...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Brass, Bronze, Copper, Pewter

Signed Paul Evans City Scape Polished Chrome Double Pedestal Mid Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Signed Paul Evans City Scape Polished Chrome Double Pedestal Mid Century Modern.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Chrome

Chrome and Glass Cityscape Coffee Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’spolish chrome and glass coffee table by Paul Evans for Directional. Constructed of wood covered with sheets of polish chrome and brushed on the topsides. The top has been pr...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Chrome

Stunning Signed Paul Evans Directional Burl and Chrome Cityscape Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Cityscape coffee table with glass top by Paul Evans for Directional. Burl-Walnut alternates with chrome in this dynamic mid-70s design by Paul Evans. Very nice original cond...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Chrome

Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Wall Hung PE-40 Cabinet
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine Paul Evans sculpted bronze cabinet. Hand sculpted Resin over wood with an atomized bronze coating. Original Hand- Cleft Slate tops. O...
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1970s American Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Bronze

Paul Evans Cityscape Desk
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paul Evans designed executive desk with brilliant burl wood patchwork design. Beautiful piece for home or office, signed by the artist. Please confirm location.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Burl

Paul Evans Collection 77 Chrome Cantilevered Arm Chair for Directional
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
Single Paul Evans chrome and ultra suede cantilevered office, dining or side chair with arms for Directional. Designed for the Collection 77 serie...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Chrome

Paul Evans PE-20 Cube Side Tables, Inset Slate, Oxidized Steel, Bronze, Signed
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Paul Evans PE-20 cube side tables, inset slate, oxidized steel, bronze, signed. Pair of polychromed Paul Evans PE-20 cube tables with inset slate tops, in oxidized steel and bronze, ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Slate, Bronze, Steel

Paul Evans Cityscape Ottoman/Stool, 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in amstelveen, NL
Paul Evans Cityscape chrome ottoman. USA, Circa 1970. A Paul Evans ottoman/stool in classic chromed steel veneer. The Cityscape line was designed and ...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Chrome

Paul Evans CityScape Sideboard for Directional Brass Tiles & Burl Wood Doors
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare 1970s Paul Evans Cityscape sideboard with waterfall ends for Directional with brass tiles and book matched Burl wood doors. Interior laminated in black...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Brass

Paul Evans Burl Wood Credenza
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning burl wood patchwork credenza with chrome cabinet. Floating style sideboard with drawers, chrome cabinet with adjustable shelves. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Chrome

Pair Paul Evans Bracket Shape Burl Walnut Polished Chrome Hanging Shelves Mint
By Paul Evans
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of signed Paul Evans bracket shape burl walnut polished chrome hanging shelves Mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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

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Steel

Important Paul Evans Studio Sculpted Bronze and Resin Sofa, Signed, 1971
By Paul Evans
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is strikingly gorgeous! A rare, one of one-- one of a kind sofa designed and executed by Paul Evans. This sofa features an almost sleigh like craftsman base that is very George Nakashima - esque, and is completely clad in Evans sculpted resin and bronze. The sofa has been upholstered in a fine, butter-creamy colored mohair and is not only easy on the eyes, but is incredibly comfortable. This piece is triple signed, featuring Paul Evans initials and date on the bottom of the sofa's shell, another Evans signature and date on the base of the sofa, and a G singed above for (George Fry). One of the most recognizable and important names in the American studio craft movement of the 1960's and 70's, Paul Evans was a groundbreaking pioneer in brutalism. Collaborating as well as sharing a showroom with Phillip Lloyd Powell until 1964 when Evans met the owner of Directional Furniture and created a line of 6 coffee tables to go into the Directional High Point, NC booth for the spring Market. As the story has been recounted by Dorsey Reading, the tables never even made it to the showroom floor. Evans soon found out the tables never even had the opportunity to be sold; obviously disappointed, the `owner of Directional, BG agreed to put the tables out on the showroom floor in New York City to placate Paul Evans. What happened can probably best be compared today with "going viral." The coffee tables started flying off the floor, and the orders came rolling in. This fervor led to Evans creating many designs with Directional in years long partnership-- with the very first series being the "Sculptured Metal" Collection which was publicized in 1968. This piece specifically was not a Directional piece. This piece was created in Paul Evans Studio and ended up being sold directly through the studio. This Sculpted Bronze and Resin sofa is an incredibly rare example of Paul Evans Sculpted bronze technique, which involves hand sculpting using an epoxy resin and coating in an atomized cold cast bronze. Paul Evans used to be labeled kind of a "bad boy" of design-- with an an affinity for sculpted brutalism and pieces that epitomize maximalism, his pieces were collected by rock stars, artists and creatives. Evans, now widely recognized as a pioneer in the American craft movement has solidified his place in design history and is highly collectable. This sofa would look excellent in any mid century modern, brutalist or even contemporary or boho chic environment. While brutalist in nature, this piece can be styled up or down to blend into almost any environment. We currently have this sofa in our gallery paired with a Jean Royere coffee table...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Paul Evans Pewter Coffee Set, Danish, Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY "Early Coffee Set" is an exquisite and rare 3-piece pewter coffee set adorned with knobs and handles of rosewood. The set include...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Pewter

Paul Evans Monumental Sculpted Bronze and Glass Coffee Table, Signed, 1974
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Paul Evans (1931–1987) A sculptural brutalist coffee table by Studio Craft Movement leader Paul Evans, in bronze. The architectural base —comprised of textural interlocking facets v...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Paul Evans "Cityscape" Consoles
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Paul Evans "Cityscape" consoles, signed, U.S.A. 1970s.
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1970s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

Materials

Metal

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.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Paul Evans for Directional "Cityscape" Chrome and Brass Ice Bucket, 1970's
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Paul Evans for Directional Furniture Cityscape Series gold and chrome mirror ice bucket with thermos liner. Featuring a square hinged brass and chrom...
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

Materials

Brass, Chrome

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.

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