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
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Located in Countryside, IL
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Eac...
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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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Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio Custom-Made ‘Patchwork’ Sofa
By Paul Evans
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Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio, welded and enameled pewter, copper, and bronze, reupholstered leather, United States, 1971
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Paul Evans Rare Armchair in Sculpted Bronze
By Paul Evans
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans, dining chair, epoxy bronzed resin over steel, fabric, United States, 1967
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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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Paul Evans Cityscape Cubist Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern Boucle Fabric 1970s
By Barbara Barry, Paul Evans
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...
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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 Seating
Materials
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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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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Seating
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Paul Evans for Directional Set of Eight Dining Chairs
By Paul Evans, Directional
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
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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...
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By Paul Evans
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Paul Evans Cityscape Ottoman/Stool, 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in amstelveen, NL
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$3,467 Sale Price
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By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Countryside, 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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Set of Eight Chrome Cityscape Dining Chairs by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans, Directional
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 ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Seating
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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...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Seating
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Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Armchair
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
A sculpted bronze armchair with original tufted leather by Paul Evans. Signed and dated.
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1970s Vintage Paul Evans Seating
Materials
Leather
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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Seating
Materials
Brass, 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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Seating
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Paul Evans Cityscape Stool/Ottoman in Claret Mohair
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Seating
Materials
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6 Paul Evans for Directional Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs, 1960
By Directional, Paul Evans
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 these i...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Seating
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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
Materials
Chrome
$20,000 / set
Paul Evans for Directional Sculpted Bronze Dining Chairs
By Paul Evans, Directional
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
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$142,000 / set
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
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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, ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Seating
Materials
Chrome
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...
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1970s American Vintage Paul Evans Seating
Materials
Brass
$12,750 / set
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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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