Paul Evans Credenzas
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 for Directional ‘Cityscape' PE280 Sideboard in Steel and Brass
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans for Directional, 'Cityscape PE280' sideboard, from the PE200 series, chrome-plated steel, brass, United States, circa 1975
This sideboard from the 'Cityscape' (PE 200) l...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Paul Evans Credenzas
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Brass, Steel
Wonderful Paul Evans Cityscape Mid-Century Chrome Sideboard Buffet Credenza
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Scrumptious signed Paul Evans cityscape credenza. This piece is quite unique with the puzzle door hinges and the chocolate brown fibreglass top and plinth bottom. There is a signatur...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Credenzas
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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 Credenzas
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Copper
"Deep Relief Credenza" by Paul Evans Signed and Dated, 1972
By Paul Evans
Located in Hamburg, PA
An incredible hand-crafted "Deep Relief Sculpted Credenza" by Paul Evans. Signed and Dated "Paul Evans 72". This amazing brutalist sideboard has a di...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Credenzas
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Slate, Steel
Important Welded Steel Deep Relief Sculpted Credenza by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Montreal, QC
Important welded steel 4 door "Deep Relief Sculpted Credenza" with hand-painted enamels on doors inset with two slate tops The interior red painted w...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Credenzas
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Steel
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 Credenzas
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Chrome
Paul Evans "Curved 500" Burl Wood Cabinet
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern credenza is in full burled wood with rounded edges. Four doors with cabinet storage. Designed by the best midcentury designer Paul Evans.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Credenzas
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Burl
Paul Evans Rare Large "Deep Relief Credenza" 1968 (Signed and Dated)
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important hand-welded steel 4 door "Deep Relief Sculpted Credenza" with hand-painted enamels on doors and 3 cleft slate tops by Paul Evans,...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Credenzas
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Slate, Steel
Brutalist Evans Patchwork Credenza Server
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Large and slick, Evans patchwork credenza, four doors open to Revel storage space, dark brown fiberglass plinth base and top. Patchwork veneer front...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Credenzas
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Fiberglass, Wood
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 Credenzas
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Chrome
Paul Evans Cityscape Patchwork Burlwood Credenza
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Houston, TX
Paul Evans Cityscape patchwork burlwood credenza. This stunning long mid-century credenza or chest is comprised of cabinets on either side each with...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Credenzas
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Wood
Paul Evans Stunning 4 Door Credenza in Walnut Burl 1973
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
4 Door credenza with bi-fold doors in tessellated walnut burl with adjustable shelves in interior by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1973. This piece has felt lining o...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Credenzas
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Chrome
Spectacular Signed Paul Evans Cityscape Credenza
By Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
A chromium polished steel cabinet with three pairs of doors each concealing shelved interiors on either side flanking a cupboard with a single steel decorated drawer split into compa...
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Mid-20th Century American Paul Evans Credenzas
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Steel
Excellent Paul Evans Chrome Cityscape Credenza Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent Paul Evans chrome Cityscape credenza. This piece is in remarkable condition because it was covered with a piece of glass for the last ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Credenzas
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Chrome
Modernist Patchwork Burl Credenza By Paul Evans For Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning, modernist, patchwork burl, credenza by Paul Evans for Directional features a high sheen laminate finish with 48 inch wide, gunmetal steel center doors and two 16 inch wide ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Credenzas
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Steel
Midcentury Paul Evans Credenza
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous vintage modern Paul Evans credenza features spacious storage cabinets, three drawers, chrome top and sides, and burl wood doors. Signature is located on the inside foot unde...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Credenzas
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Burl
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 Credenzas
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Chrome
Paul Evans CityScape Sideboard for Directional Brass Tiles & Burl Wood Doors
By Paul Evans, Directional
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 Credenzas
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Credenza for Directional
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern cabinet features the iconic patchwork design by Paul Evans. The cityscape burl wood and chrome design is sure to co...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Credenzas
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Chrome
Midcentury Paul Evans Brutalist Sideboard for Directional
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An iconic vintage modern design by Paul Evans with an elaborate chrome patchwork design. This stylish case piece boasts a spacious black interior hidden behind four cabinet doors. A ...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Credenzas
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Chrome
Rare Brutalist "Sculpted Bronze" Cabinet by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Montreal, QC
"Sculpted bronze" buffet by Paul Evans for Directional the front fitted with four panel doors and the top fitted typical slate slabs, the inside featuring adjustable shelves. Signed:...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Credenzas
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Metal, Bronze
Paul Evans Floating Cabinet
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern credenza by Paul Evans for "Directional". Burl walnut veneer patch work panels with metal patch work base. Signed on the left side base.
(Please confirm item loca...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Credenzas
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Chrome
Paul Evans Cityscape Console in Burl Wood and Chrome
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
1975 Paul Evans Cityscape console in burl wood and chrome. Beautiful console featured in Paul Evans book.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Credenzas
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Chrome
Cabinet Credenza Phillip Lloyd Powell and Paul Evans
By Phillip Lloyd Powell, Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
From the early collaboration between two New Hope craftsmen Phillip Lloyd Powell and Paul Evans, came this stunning piece of furniture that epitomizes their individual artistic aesth...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Credenzas
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Slate, Iron
Paul Evans Cityscape Chrome & Brass Credenza for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Paul Evans Cityscape chrome & brass credenza for Directional. This monumental piece from Paul Evans is from his legendary Cityscape series for furniture manufacturer Directional. T...
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Mid-20th Century Paul Evans Credenzas
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Brass, 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 Credenzas
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Slate, Steel
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Paul Evans credenzas for sale on 1stDibs.
Paul Evans credenzas 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 credenzas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original credenzas 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 credenzas by Calvin, Directional, and Ello. Prices for Paul Evans credenzas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £4,807 and can go as high as £132,188, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £20,028.