Paul Evans Dining Room 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 Iconic "Faceted Dining Table" in Walnut Burl and Polished Brass, 1970
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Iconic "Faceted Dining Table" in walnut burl and polished brass with thick glass top by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, ca 1970. This is one of Evans’ most sought after designs...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Dining Room Tables
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Brass
Paul Evans Studio for Directional Argente Unique Dining Table
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Evans Studio for Directional Argente Unique Dining Table
Welded and patinated aluminum with 3/4" glass
Welded signature and date to base ‘Paul Evans 73’.
Sold with a digital c...
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1970s American Vintage Paul Evans Dining Room Tables
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Aluminum
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 Dining Room Tables
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Steel, Chrome
Paul Evans Welded Steel & Glass Crescent Base Dining Table 1970 (Signed)
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in New York, NY
Pair of brutalist welded steel crescent shaped table bases decorated with colored enamel paint and gilt accents by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture. Bases support a thick glass t...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Dining Room Tables
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Enamel, Steel
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 Dining Room Tables
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Slate, Steel
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 Dining Room Tables
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Bronze
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 Dining Room Tables
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Chrome
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 Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
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 Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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 Dining Room Tables
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Slate, Metal
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 Dining Room Tables
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Steel
Paul Evans Cityscape Expandable Dining Table. Burl Wood and Chrome. Signed.
By Directional, Paul Evans
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 Dining Room Tables
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Burl
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 Dining Room Tables
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Chrome
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 Dining Room 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 Dining Room Tables
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Bronze
Paul Evans Patchwork Copper 106" Extendable Dining Table for Directional, c 1967
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and very rare copper clad extendable dining table by Paul Evans for Directional, produced circa 1967. This incredible piece of design history is fabricated from patinated pieces of copper, brass, and pewter formed in a patchwork pattern. Perfect statement piece for a discerning collector, design connoisseur or luxury interior designer.
Hefty and sturdy construction in this extendable Parsons table which can be transformed from 66" up to a large 106" with the two matching leaves, allowing seating for up to 10 to 12 people. Or consider using as a heavy duty desk / work table. The fusion of these mixed metals of copper, brass and pewter formulates an exemplary piece which would be a welcomed statement to any connoisseur's collection.
We have the matching cafe / game table and floating wall console...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Dining Room Tables
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Brass, Copper, Pewter
Paul Evans for Directional Cityscape Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paul Evans for Directional cityscape table base. Size lends itself to either being a dining table or console table base, glass is not included. Ra...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Dining Room Tables
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Brass
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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Dining Room Tables
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Burl
Magnificent Signed Paul Evans Burl Chrome Cityscape Dining Table Mid-Century
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent signed Paul Evans burl and chrome Cityscape Dining table. This piece is in very nice vintage condition with only light signs of age. The table is signed with a Paul Eva...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Dining Room Tables
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Chrome
Sculpted and Patinated Bronze "Stalagmite" Oval Dining Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Montreal, QC
Sculpted and patinated bronze "Stalagmite" oval dining table by Paul Evans
bronzed resin over steel with thick oval glass top
signed 'PE 75 TP'
the dimensions of the base are H:2...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Dining Room Tables
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Steel
Paul Evans Sculpted Metal Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Houston, TX
Paul Evans
Rare sculpted metal dining table
Paul Evans Studio
gilt, welded and patinated steel, glass
Measures: 29 ¾ x 98 x 48 in. (75.6 x 248.9 x 121.9 cm).
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Dining Room Tables
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Metal
Paul Evans Cityscape Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Paul Evans Cityscape dining table in chrome with two leaves.
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1970s Saint Pierre and Miquelon Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Dining Room Tables
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Chrome
Paul Evans Signed Mid Century Chrome Cityscape Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans Signed mid century chrome Cityscape dining table
This table measures: 48 wide x 48 deep x 26 inches high, with a chair clearance of 24 ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Dining Room Tables
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Glass
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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Dining Room Tables
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Wood
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 Dining Room Tables
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Steel, Chrome
Paul Evans Scuplted Bronze Gesso Brutalist Skyline Dining Table Signed PE 77
By Paul Evans
Located in Ferndale, MI
Paul Evans dining table. Sculpted bronze resin over wood frame supports .75' thick glass top . Signed by Evans studio " PE 77 " . Fine original condition .
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Dining Room Tables
Materials
Bronze
Modern Brutalist Sculptural Welded Steel & Bronze Dining Table Paul Evans 1970s
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stupendous and iconic, glass topped dining table, on sculpturally welded steel and bronze bases, by Paul evans for Directional, circa the 1970s. In excell...
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1970s Modern Vintage Paul Evans Dining Room Tables
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Bronze, Steel
Paul Evans Monumental Burl Wood Parsons Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional custom monumental Mid-Century Modern Parsons extension dining table or conference table
By Paul Evans for Directional, "Cityscape" Collection
USA, 1970s
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Dining Room Tables
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Burl
Vintage Chrome "Cityscape" Dining Table by Paul Evans for Directional
By Directional, Paul Evans
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 ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Dining Room Tables
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Chrome
Paul Evans Glass Top Cityscape Citiscape Signed Dining Room Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Wayne, NJ
This is a Glamorus Paul Evans glass top cityscape 8 foot dining table. Please note, this is a mirror finish show showing many reflections in photos...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Dining Room Tables
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Glass
Midcentury Dining Table by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning vintage dining table by Paul Evans for Directional. Beautiful patchwork burl wood design that sits on a pedestal base with chrom...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Dining Room Tables
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Chrome
Paul Evans, "Cityscape" Dining Table, Mirror, Wood, Directional, USA, c. 1970
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and mirror "Cityscape" dining table designed by Paul Evans and produced by Directional, circa 1970.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Dining Room Tables
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Mirror, Wood
Paul Evans Dining Table with Leaf
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Polished chrome patchwork table by Paul Evans for his Cityscape line. Comes with a 15" leaf.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Dining Room Tables
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Metal
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.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Paul Evans Brutalist Bronze Stalagmite Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Paul Evans Brutalist bronze "Stalagmite" dining table base. Oval glass top shown is 84" x 48" x 1/2" thick with lots of scratches and not include. Will hold bigge and thicker glass. ...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Dining Room Tables
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Bronze
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.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Paul Evans Cityscape Long Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Evans for directional "Cityscape", 84" Parsons style dining table. All chromed metal over wood with additional pair of leaves. Possible length of 114" with both 15" leaves.
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1970s American Vintage Paul Evans Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Paul Evans Burl Wood Cityscape Starburst Dining Table Brushed Steel Chrome
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing vintage Paul Evans Cityscape burl wood and brushed metal dining table. Metal base and top piece with burl wood top. Starburst design. Includes 1 table leaf extension...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Paul Evans Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
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 Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
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
Fully restored lacquered bi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Cityscape Dining Table Base Only by Paul Evans Published Model
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual table as part of the cityscape series by Paul Evans for Directional. Constructed with chrome plated cubes and lacquered surface and it is currently shown with a 42 by 84 glass top and functions as a dining table. However, it is in a very versatile size to accommodate glass tops of a wide range of sizes and shapes so it can also functions as a striking center table, or a console table. Table base only...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Dining Room Tables
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Chrome
Exceptional Sculpted Bronze Dining Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
Substantial Brutalist dining table base by Paul Evans for Directional, circa 1977. Iconic "sculpted bronze" series, with handcrafted surfac...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Dining Room Tables
Materials
Bronze
Magnificent Signed Paul Evans Burled Wood and Chrome Cityscape Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent signed Paul Evans burled olive wood and chrome cityscape dining table with three 22" W leaves. Big and bold patches of olive wood contras...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Paul Evans Brutalist Skyline Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Paul Evans brutalist sculpted bronze dining table with 48" x 96" x 3/4" thick glass top. With smaller glass top can be used as a desk. Signed PE70
Only base is 65" x 27".
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Dining Room Tables
Materials
Bronze
Paul Evans dining room tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Paul Evans dining room 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 dining room tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room 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 dining room tables by Charles Hollis Jones, Milo Baughman, and Dunbar. Prices for Paul Evans dining room tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,295 and can go as high as $85,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $18,000.
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