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Paul Evans Console 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
Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Chrome & Brass
Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Chrome & Brass

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 Console Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Signed Paul Evans 'Cityscape' Patchwork Wall Console
Signed Paul Evans 'Cityscape' Patchwork Wall Console

Signed Paul Evans 'Cityscape' Patchwork Wall Console

By Paul Evans

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unique vintage wall mount console makes a unique display shelf in a variety of interiors. Cityscape design makes this patchwork chrome wall shelf...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Console Tables

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Chrome

Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Glass & Chrome
Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Glass & 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...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Console Tables

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Chrome

Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Glass & Brass
Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Glass & Brass

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 Console Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Patchwork Hanging Shelf Console Table & Mirror
Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Patchwork Hanging Shelf Console Table & Mirror

Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Patchwork Hanging Shelf Console Table & Mirror

By Paul Evans

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Paul Evans studio floating shelf and mirror set circa early 1970's. It features copper, bronze and pewter cladding in a patchwork design. Console shelf measures 60 x 13 x 6.5 inches ...

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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Console Tables

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Slate, Bronze, Copper, Pewter

Paul Evans Studio Floating Console Shelf and Mirror Set, USA, Circa 1970s
Paul Evans Studio Floating Console Shelf and Mirror Set, USA, Circa 1970s

Paul Evans Studio Floating Console Shelf and Mirror Set, USA, Circa 1970s

By Paul Evans

Located in Miami, FL

Paul Evans studio floating console shelf and mirror set, USA, Circa 1970s Brutalist patchwork design in copper and pewter. A striking example of Paul Evans’ iconic Brutalist aestheti...

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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Console Tables

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Slate, Brass, Copper, Pewter

Paul Evans Studio Wall Mounted Space Console
Paul Evans Studio Wall Mounted Space Console

Paul Evans Studio Wall Mounted Space Console

By Paul Evans

Located in Chicago, IL

Paul Evans Studio Wall Mounted Space Console, Paul Evans Studio 1965c. Stainless steel case with leather drawer front. Very few of these were produced. (Craig Ellwood Painting pictur...

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1960s American Space Age Vintage Paul Evans Console Tables

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Stainless Steel

Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Wall Mirror & Console Table Shelf in Chrome
Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Wall Mirror & Console Table Shelf in Chrome

Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Wall Mirror & Console Table Shelf in Chrome

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An incredible design combination, a cityscape wall shelf and mirror designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's. The set features fine heavy construction with chrome clad patchwork design. ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Console Tables

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Chrome

Paul Evans "Cityscape" Dining / Console Table
Paul Evans "Cityscape" Dining / Console Table

Paul Evans "Cityscape" Dining / Console Table

By Directional, Paul Evans

Located in Denton, TX

Paul Evans cityscape for Directional dining / console table with chrome-plated steel and burled wood base. Glass not included Base dimensions: 63 L x 19 D x 28.38 Glass: 71 3/...

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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Console Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Paul Evans Cityscape Patchwork Burlwood Console or Dining Table Base
Paul Evans Cityscape Patchwork Burlwood Console or Dining Table Base

Paul Evans Cityscape Patchwork Burlwood Console or Dining Table Base

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Houston, TX

Paul Evans for Directional cityscape patchwork burlwood console table, center table or dining table base. This stunning Mid-Century Modern Evans att...

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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Console Tables

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Burl

Cityscape Console by Paul Evans
Cityscape Console by Paul Evans

Cityscape Console by Paul Evans

By Paul Evans

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Cityscape console in brass and walnut signed Paul Evans.

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1970s American Vintage Paul Evans Console Tables

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Brass

Cityscape Multifaceted Dining Console Table Paul Evans
Cityscape Multifaceted Dining Console Table Paul Evans

Cityscape Multifaceted Dining Console Table Paul Evans

By Paul Evans

Located in Atlanta, GA

One of the most striking designs from Cityscape series by Paul Evans, this multifaceted table base from PE 300 series features a combination of brass and walnut burls panels and indi...

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1970s American American Craftsman Vintage Paul Evans Console Tables

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Brass

Cubist Console / Dining Table Base by Paul Evans / Directional / PE 300 Series
Cubist Console / Dining Table Base by Paul Evans / Directional / PE 300 Series

Cubist Console / Dining Table Base by Paul Evans / Directional / PE 300 Series

By Paul Evans

Located in Chicago, IL

Cubist Console / Dining Table Base form by Paul Evans. From the PE 300 Series Paul Evans Studio for Directional USA, circa 1975 Lacquered Bird's-Eye Maple w/Brass This work can al...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Console Tables

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Wood

Pair Of Paul Evans Authenticated Cityscape Console Tables
Pair Of Paul Evans Authenticated Cityscape Console Tables

Pair Of Paul Evans Authenticated Cityscape Console Tables

By Milo Baughman, Paul Evans

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair Of Paul Evans Cityscape Console Tables Consoles come with a document of authentication acquired from Dorsey Reading. These are being sold in the original aged finish that sho...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Console Tables

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Wood

Paul Evans Cityscape Mirror and Wall Mounted Console Table
Paul Evans Cityscape Mirror and Wall Mounted Console Table

Paul Evans Cityscape Mirror and Wall Mounted Console Table

By Paul Evans

Located in Atlanta, GA

"Cityscape" model mirror and wall mounted console table, designed by Paul Evans, American, circa 1960s. The mirror measures 24"H x 24"W x 3"D. The console measures 48"W x 12"D x 8"H.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Console Tables

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Metal

Set Paul Evans for Directional Chrome Brass Cityscape Shelf Brackets Console
Set Paul Evans for Directional Chrome Brass Cityscape Shelf Brackets Console

Set Paul Evans for Directional Chrome Brass Cityscape Shelf Brackets Console

By Paul Evans

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Stunning set signed Paul Evans for Directional shelf brackets or console tables. The glass is not pictured but is included and is 12" w x 48" l and is brand new. This set is truly fa...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Console Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Illuminated Cityscape Corner Table by Paul Evans
Illuminated Cityscape Corner Table by Paul Evans

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 ...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Console Tables

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Brass, Chrome

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Paul Evans Cityscape Series console and mirror Signed.  

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Paul Evans console tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Paul Evans console 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 console tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original console 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 console tables by Edward Wormley, Dunbar, and Karl Springer. Prices for Paul Evans console tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,900 and can go as high as $35,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $10,000.