Paul Evans Seating
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 Sofa. Bronzed Resin Case, Bronze Base. New Gold Upholstery
By Paul Evans
Located in Kansas City, MO
Fine and rare sofa by Paul Evans. Bronzed resin case with bronze base. Expertly reupholstered in a gold velvet fabric. This sofa is in top condition and ready to place.
Category
1970s American Vintage Paul Evans Seating
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
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...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Seating
Materials
Bronze
Paul Evans for Directional Sculpted Bronze Dining Chairs
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans for Directional, dining chairs, model PE-106, epoxy bronzed resin over steel, fabric, United States, circa 1970
These dining chairs are designed by Paul Evans for Directi...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Paul Evans Seating
Materials
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Paul Evans Biscuit Tufted Cityscape Sofas, Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptional pair of Paul Evans biscuit tufted Cityscape sofas, signed and in near mint condition. Finding one is hard, but a pair in this pristine st...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Seating
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Chrome
$160,000 / set
Eight Paul Evans Studio Chrome Dining Armchairs 1973
By Paul Evans
Located in Camden, ME
Paul Evans Studio armchairs designed for a commission for the home of personal friends.
The upholstery is original as pictured in the last vintage photo.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Seating
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Paul Evans for Directional PE-105/106 MCM Bronze Stalagmite Chairs - Set of 6
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul Evans for Directional PE-105/106 Mid Century Bronze Stalagmite Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 21 wide x 23 deep x 32.5 high, with a seat height of 18 inches
Eac...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Seating
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Paul Evans for Directional Set of Eight Dining Chairs
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of eight dining chairs designed by Paul Evans and produced by Directional. Two armchairs and six side chairs, all expertly reupholstered a grey Maharam fabric. Great style and co...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Seating
Materials
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$12,600 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Set 6 Paul Evans for Directional Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs, 1960
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
6 Paul Evans for Directional Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs, 1960. 2 captain chairs and 4 side chairs. Original upholstery in good vintage condition. We can also reupholster thes...
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Early Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Throne Chair, Signed and Dated, 1969
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Culver City, CA
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, 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 eventually over 800 designs with Directional-- with the very first series being the "Sculptured Metal" Collection which was publicized in 1968.
This piece specifically is a throne chair that also swivels. Upholstered in black leather, this throne chair is a wonderful example of Paul Evans Sculpted bronze technique, which involves hand sculpting using an epoxy resin and coating in an atomized cold cast bronze. This piece is signed and dated "PE 69" making it an early example of his goopy cast bronze series and line of furniture for Directional.
It's extremely important to note: Directional Furniture showrooms in New York City and Chicago were private to-the-trade only showrooms, so only interior designers and their clients were able to custom order these pieces through the showroom. There was never any "inventory" of furniture. Each and every piece was a custom, hand crafted work of art, created to order. No two of any piece were ever alike.
Evans eventually went on to employ a team of nearly 90 people, working two shifts-- helping to hand-craft his designs. This could easily explain why not every piece is hand signed, therefore making an early, had-signed pieces like this even more desirable for a collector.
This piece has a wonderful patina, with vibrant colors and while still brutalist in nature, it's a bit more subdued and could effortlessly be blended into any contemporary environment. We currently have this piece in the gallery paired with a Vladimir Kagan serpentine cloud sofa, and a Karl Springer goatskin...
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Mid Century Modern Cityscape Fabric Desk Arm Side Chair with Castors Paul Evans
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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 Seating
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Stunning Paul Evans Chrome Loveseat Sofa Directional Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning chrome clad Paul Evans for Directional loveseat sofa. We love the wide chrome band surrounding the arms and back-super mod indeed! This...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Seating
Materials
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Paul Evans for Directional MCM Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs – Set of 8
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul Evans for Directional Mid Century Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs – Set of 8
Each chair measures: 19.75 wide x 23 deep x 33.5 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Seating
Materials
Chrome
Paul Evans Cityscape Stool or Bench
By Paul Evans
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paul Evans design stool or bench for his Cityscape line, U.S.A. A rare form offered in its original black tufted leather and chrome patch quilt motif. Inspired by the city skyline, ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of Eight Chrome Cityscape Dining Chairs by Paul Evans for Directional
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A nice set of eight cityscape dining chairs by Paul Evans for Directional, circa 1974. The set consists of two armchairs model PE-241 and six side chairs model PE-240. Chromed steel ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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 ...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Seating
Materials
Chrome
$3,531 Sale Price
35% Off
Paul Evans for Directional Modern Parsons Upholstered Side Chairs or Dining Chai
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Modern or Postmodern Parsons blue upholstered dining chairs
By Paul Evans for Directional
USA, Circa 1970s
Measures: 19.5"W x 27"D x 40"H. Seat height: 20".
Ve...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Seating
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1970s Emerald Green Upholstered Settee by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in North Canton, OH
This beauty by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture just finished up at upholstery masters @copleypholstery. Wrapped in a decadent GP&J Baker Lee Jofa Velvet. Extraordinary to the to...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage Boho Paul Evans Cityscape Chrome Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking set of six dining chairs is a masterful celebration of 1970s Hollywood Regency glamour, specifically evoking the iconic "Cityscape" aesthetic of Paul Evans. Each chair ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Paul Evans Cityscape Stool/Ottoman in Claret Mohair
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
We have reupholstered this beautiful Cityscape stool by Paul Evans in a Claret Mohair with deep biscuit tufting.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Seating
Materials
Chrome
Paul Evans Set of Eight Cityscape Dining Chairs
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
A complete set of eight inclusive of two armchairs. Almost all eight of these are signed with labels to underside. White leather shows wear but should be restorable to retain origina...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Seating
Materials
Upholstery
$29,500 / set
Paul Evans Cityscape 6 Chairs
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Evans for Directional.
Set of 6 cityscape dining chairs.
Brass with original dark tan leather suede upholstery.
1970's
Mid-Century Modern
All chairs are on castor...
Category
1970s American Vintage Paul Evans Seating
Materials
Brass
$12,750 / set
Paul Evans for Directional Modern Parsons Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Modern or Postmodern Parsons blue upholstered dining chairs
By Paul Evans for Directional
USA, Circa 1970s
Measures:
Side chairs - 19.5"W x 27"D x 40"H. S...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Paul Evans Cityscape Cubist Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern Boucle Fabric 1970s
By Paul Evans, Barbara Barry
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of 4 Iconic Paul Evans PE240 Directional Cityscape Cubist Mid-Century Modern dining chairs. Back and seat cushions are soft and comfortable. Features sturdy wooden chair frame wi...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Seating
Materials
Metal
$8,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Paul Evans for Directional Modern Parsons Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Modern or Postmodern Parsons blue upholstered dining chairs
By Paul Evans for Directional
USA, Circa 1970s
Measures: 19.5"W x 27"D x 40"H. Seat height: 20".
...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Paul Evans for Directional Modern Parsons Upholstered Armchairs, Pair
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Modern or Postmodern Parsons blue upholstered armchairs or dining captain chairs
By Paul Evans for Directional
USA, Circa 1970s
Measures: 22.25"W x 27.25"D x 40...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 8 Mid-Century Paul Evans Burl Patchwork Dining Chairs
By Paul Evans
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 8 Mid-Century burl wood patchwork veneer dining chairs with brown leather upholstery, 2 armchairs and 6 side chairs (PAUL EVANS)
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Seating
Materials
Wood
Cityscape Leather Desk Chair with Castors by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful cityscape chair in chrome and brass patchwork made by Paul Evans studio for Directional, circa 1974. The chair is supported by exposed leg...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Seating
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Seven-Piece Signed Paul Evans Sectional Sofa
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazing super rare seven-piece sectional sofa by Paul Evans. Unusual large random tubular tufted sections give this huge sofa a fabulous modern overall look. Upholstered in the first...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Seating
Materials
Upholstery
$17,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Four Chrome Cityscape Dining Chairs by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
A nice set of four Cityscape dining chairs by Paul Evans for Directional, circa 1975. The set consists of four side chairs model PE-240. Chromed steel patchwork legs with original up...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Seating
Materials
Chrome
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This unique and authenticated custom piece was fabricated by Paul Evans and Dorsey Reading as what they considered a 'Studio' piece for Paul Evans Studio, circa 1970, is part of the 'Sculptured Metals Collection" and is quite versatile - functions as both a bench and a storage cabinet.
It can be floated in the room around a coffee table and used as bench seating. Or it can wrap around a corner wall so that you have seating on both sides. Interior designers - think of all the times you have a blank corner with two different facing sides - now you can fill both spaces with one unique and rare piece. Also consider creating a custom base for this and making it a wrap-around console table / credenza. A custom base can be made out of lucite if you want it to "float" or made of steel to match the rest of the piece.
Originally we thought this was a piece made for Directional but after speaking with Dorsey Reading we learned this was a studio piece which they crafted together for a client in York PA along with a large suite of other Paul Evans designs. A Certificate of Authenticity was issued by Dorsey and will be provided to the new owner of this fine piece of Paul Evans history.
Crafted from heavy steel panels welded together in an artistic form, this floor bench corresponds with the PE-39 and PE-40 cabinets and the PE-11 and PE-13 cocktail tables. The two cabinet doors on this bench feature signature Paul Evans designs on the door panels. The two pieces can come apart for easier transportation and easily connect back together. For those with the matching credenza cabinet or coffee table - get this unique one-off piece to complete your matching set! *NOTE* We also have the very large matching bar...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Seating
Materials
Metal
H 19.25 in W 52.75 in D 22.5 in
Paul Evans seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Paul Evans seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Frank Lloyd Wright, Brickel Associates, and Richard Schultz. Prices for Paul Evans seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $950 and can go as high as $175,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $14,400.
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