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 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.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Steel
Illuminated Cityscape Corner Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A triangular corner side table in the "Cityscape" series made by Paul Evans studio for Directional, circa 1975. The table was a custom piece with built-in illuminated underneath. It ...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$7,000 Sale Price
26% Off
Paul Evans Cityscape Dining Suite, Eight Chairs with Table
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
This listing is for a Dining Suite in desirable chrome cityscape and white leather. Includes a dining table (not pictured at this moment) with two armchairs and six side chairs. Dini...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Chrome "Cityscape" Dining Table by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional vintage “Cityscape” dining table designed by Paul Evans for Directional in the United States, circa 1970s. This dining table belongs to ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Chrome
Paul Evans Welded Steel 1967 Brutalist Cocktail Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Buffalo, NY
Paul Evans welded steel 1967 Brutalist cocktail table. Wonderful patina, class Evans design, retains original glass. Heavy base can hold much l...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Steel
Paul Evans Patchwork Metal Rectangle Coffee Table Base
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Evans for Directional Metal Patchwork Table Base
Welded Steel, Bronze & Copper
1970s
Glass Top Measurements
Length : 48 in
Depth : 24 in
Thickness ...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Steel
Paul Evans Faceted Cityscape Console
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic artistic console form by Paul Evans. From the PE 300 Series
Paul Evans Studio for Directional
USA, circa 1975
Restored - lacquered bird's...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Wood
Paul Evans Console with Mirror, Mid Century Modern, 1978, Hollywood Regency
By Paul Evans
Located in Manhasset, NY
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...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Boxwood
Cityscape Dining Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous vintage burlwood top Paul Evans dining table with brass base. Large table top with no scratches on it. Base has nice detail and t...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Wood
$7,920 Sale Price
28% Off
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
Materials
Steel
Paul Evans Patchwork Console Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Astoria, NY
Paul Evans Patchwork Console Table, unsigned, copper and brass with two inset slate panels. 28.5" H x 60" W x 18.25" D. Provenance: From an East Village Estate.
Category
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Slate, Brass, Copper
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...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Bronze, Copper, 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 Tables
Materials
Steel
Paul Evans Mid Century Cityscape Burlwood and Brass Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans Mid Century Cityscape Burlwood and Brass Dining Table
This dining table measures: 90 wide x 48 deep x 29.25 inches high, with a chair clearance of 28.25 inches
All piece...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Brass
Paul Evans Mixed Metal Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This magnificent table was designed by Paul Evans during his "Brutalist" period. The frame contains a patchwork of mixed metals in varying condition, including hammer pits, exposed n...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Slate, Metal
Paul Evans Stalagmite Cocktail Table, Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful Paul Evans Stalagmite cocktail table, signed and dated 1970. The base is 16"H x 26" D.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Bronze
Paul Evans Chrome & Brass Plated Cityscape Dining Table Base
By Paul Evans
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century dining / conference table base with various size rectangular patchwork chrome and brass veneer panels eminating from a recta...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Chrome
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.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Chrome
Paul Evans American Mid-Century Brutalist Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Forney, TX
Paul Evans (1931-1987) American Brutalist industrial modern welded steel, copper, mixed metals patchwork coffee table with rivet accents and i...
Category
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Slate, Metal, Copper, Steel
Cityscape Coffee Table Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large brass patchwork cityscape coffee table in contrast with a rather unusual Brazilian rosewood top. A very generous size with striking visual impact. This is a custom pieces executed circa 1975 by Paul Evans for Directional.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Brass
$6,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Paul Evans Cityscape Brass and Wood Side Table
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unusual Cityscape side table signed Paul Evans with brass and wood panels. This stunning combination is not often seen, this example is in very good, original condition, sho...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Steel
Signed Paul Evans Octagonal Cityscape Burl Wood and Chrome Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Signed Paul Evans octagonal cityscape burl wood and chrome dining table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Metal
$7,700 Sale Price
30% Off
Paul Evans Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Paul Evans coffee table signed and dated
Measure: Base is 24" round.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Metal
$5,625 Sale Price
25% Off
Curvilinear Dining Table with extension Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fantastic Curvilinear dining table by Paul Evans for Directional circa 1970s. Model PE-509 with Olive Burl wood patchwork contrasting the shades of brass. Heavy and substantial, th...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Brass
Signed Paul Evans Octagonal Cityscape Pedestal Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Signed Paul Evans octagonal cityscape pedestal dining table
Table is showing reflection from floor.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Metal
$7,000 Sale Price
30% Off
Paul Evans for Directional 'Cityscape' PE200 Side Table in Chrome 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, United States, circa 1975
This side table from the 'Cityscape' (PE 200) line ...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Chrome
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 ...
Category
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Chrome
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Paul Evans Mixed Metal Patchwork Table with Smoked Glass
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Redding, CT
Paul Evans mixed metal patchwork table with smoked glass.
Designed for Directional in the late 1960s by Evans this Brutalist masterpiece involved a lot of hand work and is really an...
Category
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Brass, Pewter, Copper
$10,800 Sale Price
28% Off
Paul Evans Deisgned Mid-Century Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern coffee table features a cityscape style base with a textured pattern design. Unique cocktail table with metal ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Metal
$2,500 Sale Price
37% Off
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...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Metal
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
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 ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Burl
Paul Evans PE-11 Sculptured Metal Cocktail Table for Directional Furniture
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Stamford, CT
The Mid-Century Modern design movement is known for many firsts brought to us by a wave of influential designers. Their work sought out to simplify the cluttered aesthetic they inher...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Paul Evans for Directional Cityscape Style Mid Century Patchwork Burlwood Table
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans for Directional Cityscape style mid century patchwork burlwood table
The table measures: 39 wide x 39 deep x 29.25 high, with a chair...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Burl
Low Table by Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio, 1960s
By Paul Evans
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A welded, patinated, and polychromed steel and glass low coffee / cocktail table of Brutalist influence.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Brass, Copper, Steel
Sculpted Steel Low Table
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Paul Evans (1931–1987) was a visionary American furniture designer, sculptor, and artist celebrated for his groundbreaking role in the American Craft Movement of the 1970s. Renowned ...
Category
1960s North American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Tables
Materials
Steel
Price Upon Request
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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