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Paul Evans Tables

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 Dining Table in Burl and Brass
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
An unusual asymmetrical cantilevered dining table with book matched burl top and patinated brass base. Designed by Paul Evans for Directional.
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1970s Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Brass

Pair of Chrome Cityscape Dining Pedestals by Paul Evans - Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Seize the rare opportunity to own an authentic and rare chrome metal patchwork pedestal dining table by Paul Evans. Table is comprised of 2 L-shaped pedestals clad in chrome pieces l...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Paul Evans Round Slate Top Occasional Table 1960s
By Paul Evans
Located in Camden, ME
Paul Evans round slate top side table circa 1960s. An octagonal tapered welded blackened steel and braised bronze base with a modeled surface. The woo...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Slate, Bronze, Steel, Gold Leaf

Paul Evans Custom Patchwork Dining Table C. 1964
By Paul Evans
Located in Camden, ME
Early Paul Evans rare and wonderful dining table with three prong support atop of a welded enameled steel base composed of an overlaid welded steel patchwork of panels with an intrig...
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1960s American American Craftsman Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Slate, Steel

Paul Evans City Scape for Directional Cubes as End Tables or Coffee Table
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Paul Evans designed cubes from the city scape series for directional. Each cube is a patchwork of brushed stainless steel and polished brass geometric forms. Each measures 12...
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Mid-20th Century American Paul Evans Tables

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Paul Evans Burl and Chrome Cityscape Game Table & Accent Table, 1970's
By Paul Evans
Located in Culver City, CA
This game table is absolutely stunning. Patchwork burl with chrome inlay, this table can be glammed up to be as maximalist or minimalist as you want – straight from the mind of the l...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Chrome

Paul Evans Patchwork Brutalist Coffee or Cocktail Table for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables

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Metal

Paul Evans, Table, Steel, Glass, USA, 1971
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in High Point, NC
A welded and painted steel and glass table designed by Paul Evans and produced by Directional, USA, c. 1971.
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1970s American Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Steel

Large Slate Top Patchwork Coffee Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Brutalist patchwork coffee table with slate top by Paul Evans. The base is a variety of metals patchworked together to create an amazing mosaic of color and texture. Table measures ...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Slate, Copper

Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Square Cube Patchwork Cocktail Table or End Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paul Evans studio square patchwork cube table circa early 1960's in New Hope PA. It features copper, bronze and pewter cladding in a patchwork design. In very good well cared for co...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Slate, Bronze, Copper, Pewter

Paul Evans Cityscape Coffee Table Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Signed Paul Evans Cityscape Series Patchwork Brass and chrome coffee table. Renowned designer piece in great original condition. Only minor flaws ( see pics ) 48” x 48” x 15”
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Glass, Plywood

Paul Evans 1967 Brutalist Welded Metal Bowtie Pyramid Coffee Cocktail Table
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing signed Paul Evans 1967 welded metal brutalist cocktail coffee table. As seen by the date, this is one of his older tables. Bowtie pyramid design. In excellent condition with ...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Metal

Pair of Argente Side Cube Tables by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Paul Evans argente cube side table Model (PE-37). Welded aluminum construction with etched patterns on oxidized and painted panels. Inset slate top Paul Evans Studio for Directional...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Slate, Aluminum

Paul Evans Studio Coffee Table for Directional
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
Welded and patinated steel coffee table by Paul Evans Studio for Directional. Table is in excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables

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Cut Steel

Paul Evans PE 102 Sculpted Bronze Dining Table 1973 (Signed)
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Hand crafted epoxy and atomized bronze applied over steel, dining table base with thick glass top. This iconic table combining traditional craft with experimental materials is signed...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Paul Evans Tables

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Bronze, Steel

Rare Welded and Patinated Aluminum "Argente" Side Table by Paul Evans for Direct
By Paul Evans
Located in Montreal, QC
Welded and patinated aluminum "Argente" Side Table by Paul Evans for Directional, model PE 37 . From a Los Angeles estate designed by Oliver Furth. Prove...
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1960s American Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Aluminum

Paul Evans Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Mixed Metal Console Table, 1970’s
By Paul Evans
Located in Hampstead, QC
Paul Evans (1931-1987) was an iconic American furniture designer, sculptor, artist and a leading figure in the mid-century modern American movement with his now famous Brutalist furn...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Brass, Copper, Steel

Paul Evans Console with Mirror, Mid Century Modern, 1978, Hollywood Regency
By Paul Evans
Located in Stamford, CT
Paul Evans console and mirror, Mid-Century Modern. A rare model PE 881 marquetry inlaid mirror and console by Paul Evans. Purchased from Paul E...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Boxwood

Mid-Century Cityscape Console Shelf in Chrome W/ Smoked Glass Top by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
This sleek and artfully designed Mid-Century Modernist City Scape Console shelf in Chrome W/ Smoked Glass Top is by the esteemed artist and designer Paul Evans and originates from t...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Chrome

Cityscape coffee table by Paul Evans for Directional, circa 1970
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in View Park, CA
A « cityscape » coffee table by Paul Evans for Directional in gold, early 1970s. Glass is original and in good vintage condition w...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Metal

Vintage Paul Evans Chrome and Glass Octagon Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 70s Paul Evans Chrome and Glass Dining Table. Design: Two-part structure with a glass resting on the base. Sits 4 to 6 comfortably depending on the chairs. If you get a bi...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables

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Chrome

Paul Evans Cityscape Side Table, Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paul Evans design Cityscape side table or nightstand in chrome, signed. Super 1970's styling that is architectural as well as urban. Commercial su...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Chrome

Paul Evans Mid Century Sculpted Steel and Polychrome Bowtie Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans Mid Century Sculpted Steel and Polychrome Bowtie Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 60 wide x 26 deep x 15.75 inches high All pi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Steel

Paul Evans City Scape Table Base
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic City Scape Burlwood & Chrome Vintage Table Base by Paul Evans Incredible design with beautiful details of craftmanship shown top to bottom Hand Signed as shown in photos We...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Paul Evans Brutalist MCM Stalagmite Coffee Table Signed and Dated PE 1973
By Paul Evans
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Paul Evans brutalist stalagmite coffee table. An incredible coffee table from the world renown designer Paul Evans. This beautiful piece of furniture features a sculpted cast bronz...
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1970s Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Bronze

1970's Cityscape Coffee Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cityscape Coffee Table by Paul Evans, c. 1970's, USA L 51" x W 23.5" x H 13" FDV11574 *Wear consistent with age and use.
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1970s American Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Chrome

Paul Evans City Scape Table Base
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic City Scape 8-Sided Table Base Burlwood & Metal Vintage Condition Wear consistent with age & use Height : 28.5 in Width : 22.25 in Depth : 22.2...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Metal

Paul Evans & Phillip Powell Side Table
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Walnut, welded, polychromed & patinated steel. Fantastic execution with a very playful steel base. Can be used as a side table or a stool. Unsigned.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Cut Steel

Paul Evans Important Custom Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Evans Important Custom Dining Table, Welded enameled steel patchwork, with a one-inch thick ribbon slate top and gold leaf edge over wood...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Slate, Metal

Paul Evans for Directional Model PE-14 Coffee Table
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paul Evans for Directional Model PE-14 42" Coffee Table. Beautiful Pyramid Design Cocktail Table from the "Sculptured Metal Collection" for Directional. Comprised of 4 pyramids th...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Metal

Paul Evans for Directional 'Cityscape' PE200 Side Table in Steel and Brass
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans for Directional, 'Cityscape' side table, from the PE200 series, chrome-plated steel, brass, glass, United States, circa 1975 This unique side table from the 'Cityscape' ...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Brass, Steel, Chrome

Fantastic Paul Evans Brutalist Goop Wall Console Table Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Paul Evan sculpted goop brutalist wall console table with honed slate top. This piece is signed PE 69. It measure 6"t x 60"l x 14"d
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Slate

Mid-Century Brutalist Patchwork Granite Top Wall Mounted Console by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
This striking and rare Mid-Century Brutalist Patchwork Wall Mounted Console with Granite Top is by Paul Evans and originates from the United States Circa 1970. Featuring a rectangula...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Granite, Metal

Signed Paul Evans Brutalist Dining Table Base Sculpted of Bronze Signed 1969
By Paul Evans
Located in San Diego, CA
Paul Evans Brutalist Stalagmite dining table base Model No. PE102 is made of bronze composite designed for Directional. Signed and dated P.E. '69. Furniture that truly is art, Paul E...
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20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Tables

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Bronze

Signed Paul Evans Rare Model PE-131 Large Cityscape Coffee Cocktail Table
By Paul Evans
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning and ultra rare signed Paul Evans PE-131 large cocktail table circa 1973. All hallmarks on front as shown. Handmade by Evans and his assistant using wood to build up base a...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Cement, Bronze

Paul Evans, Brutalist Mid-Century Modern Stalagmite Coffee Table, Bronze, Glass
By Paul Evans
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Stalagmite circular coffee table, Brutalist, 1968 Early edition coffee table by Paul Evans, signed and dated PE '68, The base supports a large thick 48 inch glass table...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Metal

Brutalist Welded Steel Coffee Table by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Asheville, NC
Elevate your living space with this striking Brutalist Welded Steel Coffee Table, a timeless creation by the renowned Paul Evans for Directional. Crafted with an unmatched attention ...
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1960s Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Steel

Paul Evans Brutalist Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Savannah, GA
Paul Evans (American, 1931-1987) Brutalist mixed metal patchwork coffee table with original slate top, circa 1970. 42 inches wide and deep by 16 ½ inches tall
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Slate, Copper

Paul Evans Bow-Tie Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Savannah, GA
Bow-tie dining table from the Sculptured Metal series made for Directional in 1970. A variation of this design is published in Paul Evans: Designer and Sculptor, Head, pg. 79. weld...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Steel

Original Signed Cityscape PE 400 Series Coffee Table by Paul Evans, 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sheet of tinted glass sits atop a base of burl-wood and brass intersecting polyominoes in this object of sculptural mastery. The piece highlights Evans' attunement to both form and...
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Brass

Paul Evans 'Skyline' Coffee Table in Welded and Patinated Steel
By Paul Evans
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans, 'skyline' coffee table, welded and patinated steel, colored pigments, glass, United States, 1972. Designed by Paul Evans, this unique coffee table is certainly a work of...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Steel

Paul Evans Cityscape Expandable Dining Table. Burl Wood and Chrome. Signed.
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Kansas City, MO
Stunning extension dining table designed by Paul Evans for his Cityscape series and manufactured by Directional. Patchwork burl top and chrome base. Without leaves it is a 47 inch ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Burl

Paul Evans Mid Century Chrome Cityscape Nightstand Side Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans Mid Century Chrome Cityscape nightstand side table This table measures: 20 wide x 20 deep x 20.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call resto...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Chrome

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 Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Paul Evans Brutalist Mid-Century Modern Cityscape Floating Console, Mirror, 1975
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Console and Mirror, Directional Important 'Cityscape Series' chrome patchwork wall mounted floating console...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables

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Chrome

Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze "Stalagmite" Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
A Paul Evans designed PE-128 "Stalagmite" coffee table with glass top.
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1970s Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Bronze

Paul Evans Brutalist, Torch Cut Coffeetable
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Brutalist torch cut, welded polychrome steel double pyramid coffee table base by Paul Evans. Mint original condition. Sold without glass for cost effective shipping. Fre...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables

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Steel

Vintage Paul Evans "Cityscape" Coffee Table for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Vintage "Cityscape" coffee table designed by Paul Evans for Directional. Monumental original glass top with chrome base. Glass is in good vintage condition with typical light scratch...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables

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Chrome

Paul Evans Designed 'Cityscape' Burl Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning mid-century modern dining table designed by Paul Evans for his Cityscape collection. Featuring burled olive wood and chrome patchwork, and a large 43 3/4" additional leaf. P...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables

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Chrome

Paul Evans For Directional Metal Patchwork Cube Side Table 1967
By Paul Evans
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Paul Evans For Directional Metal Patchwork Cube Side Table 1967 Steel, copper and brass patchwork metal cube table by Paul Evans. Seldom seen without ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables

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Brass, Copper, Steel

Paul Evans Custom Faceted Dining Table
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Evans Custom Faceted Dining Table, Larger base with lacquered wood and brass cladding over wood. 3/4" top measures 96" in length and 47.50" in depth Seats 10 to 12
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Brass

Paul Evans Brutalist Stalagmite Bronze and Resin Base Dining Table, 1972, Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
A spectacular and very rare sculptural Brutalist Paul Evans stalagmite base dining table, model PE102, signed PE72. The bronze and resin composite base is in extraordinary condition ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables

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Bronze

Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Glass & Brass
By Directional, 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 brass clad patchwork design. Includes two L shaped wa...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Brass

Sculpted Bronze Coffee Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
A "sculpted bronze" composite over wood coffee table designed by Paul Evans for Directional. Signed and dated.
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1970s Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Bronze

Modern Paul Evans Round Stalagmite Form Base with Glass Top Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Toledo, OH
Modern round glass and stalagmite form coffee table. Original finish. Signed P E 69'. Glass is 1/4" thick.
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1960s North American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Glass

Paul Evans Burl Patchwork Waterfall Cityscape Console Table, 1970
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Evans Burlwood Patchwork waterfall cityscape console table for Directional, 1970s. Completely restored.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Burl

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 Tables

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Chrome

Paul Evans Mid-century 1972 Stalagmite Round Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans mid-century 1972 Stalagmite Round Coffee Table. This coffee table measures: 42 wide x 42 deep x 16 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Metal

Paul Evans tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Paul Evans tables 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 tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables 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 tables by Charles Hollis Jones, Milo Baughman, and Herman Miller. Prices for Paul Evans tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $795 and can go as high as $130,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $11,500.

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