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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 Signed & Dated Rectangular Sculpted Bronze and Glass Cocktail Table
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful and iconic Brutalist sculpted bronze "Stalagmite" was realized by the fabled designed Paul Evans in in 1970. It features a welded sculptural and heavily textured bronz...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Bronze

Paul Evans Argente Table
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare form in the Argente Technique. Only produced by Paul Evans for a short period of time Original surface and cleft slate top Welded script signature and date.
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1970s American Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Aluminum

Paul Evans Welded Metal Cubes
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A matched pair of cube tables exhibiting a vibrant original surface slate top insert, marked at the base.
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1960s American Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Slate, Metal

Paul Evans Signed Vintage Sculpted Bronze Stalagmite Cocktail Table Glass Top
By Paul Evans
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful signed sculpted Paul Evans cocktail table from 1976 looks like molten castle drippings of bronze of varying heights in brutalist and crown forms. It is called the stalagmite table...
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Bronze

Rare Paul Evans Custom Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Torch cut and patinated panels form the four sides of this magnificent table by Paul Evans. Original slate top.
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1960s American Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Slate, Metal

Sculptural Brutalist Coffee Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Las Vegas, NV
From a one owner estate, comes the opportunity to own an authentic PE-13, coffee table base by Paul Evans for Directional. Table is signed PE 74. A great brutalist piece comprised ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables

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Bronze

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 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 Tables

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Glass

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 Tables

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Burl

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 Tables

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Glass

Paul Evans PE 131 Coffee Table, 1973
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
The PE-131 coffee table, designed by Paul Evans, is an impressive piece within the line he created for Directional Furniture. It belongs to the popular bronze series PE100-200, intro...
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20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Tables

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Bronze

Rare Mid-Century Modern Cityscape Paul Evans "L" Shaped Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning "L" shaped cityscape design signed by Paul Evans. This elegant vintage modern coffee table boasts two-tone chrome patchwork and a floating top on one side. An impressive w...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Chrome

Midcentury Dining Table by Paul Evans for Directional
By Directional, Paul Evans
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 Tables

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Chrome

Chrome and Glass Cityscape Coffee Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’spolish chrome and glass coffee table by Paul Evans for Directional. Constructed of wood covered with sheets of polish chrome and brushed on the topsides. The top has been pr...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Chrome

Paul Evans for Directional Cityscape Style Mid Century Patchwork Burlwood Table
By Paul Evans, Directional
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 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 Tables

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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...
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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Tables

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Slate, Metal, Copper, Steel

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables

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Metal

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

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Steel

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Modern Paul Evans Round Stalagmite Form Base with Glass Top Coffee Table
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Paul Evans for Directional Brutalist Glass and Resin Coffee Table signed PE70
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Pair of Chrome Cityscape Dining Pedestals by Paul Evans - Signed
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Paul Evans Style Vintage Brutalist Metal Coffee or Cocktail Table
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
In the style of Paul Evans heavy cast metal bronze coffee table. This weighs an absolute ton! Glass top not included.
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20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Tables

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Karl Springer Reptile Embossed Leather Cocktail Table, Signed and Dated 1983
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Paul Evans Mid Century Stalagmite Round Occasional Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans Mid Century Stalagmite Round Occasional Table This occasional table measures: 47.75 wide x 47.75 deep x 25 inches high, with a chair clearance of 24 inches All pieces of...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Metal

Paul Evans Mid Century Stalagmite Round Occasional Table
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Chrome and Glass Cityscape Coffee Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’spolish chrome and glass coffee table by Paul Evans for Directional. Constructed of wood covered with sheets of polish chrome and brushed on the topsides. The top has been pr...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Chrome

Paul Evans Brutalist Mixed Metal Coffee Table for Directional
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Evans Brutalist mixed metal coffee table for directional.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Brass, Copper, Pewter

Brutalist Paul Evans Inspired Side or Coffee Table with Sculptural Base
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist Paul Evans inspired Mid-Century side or coffee table with round glass top and sculptural base. Black feet pads on base. In original condition with visible wear consistent w...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Metal

Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Skyline Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Paul Evans sculpted bronze brutalist skyline coffee table, signed PE71 Glass top is 3/4" thick, 28" deep and 55" wide. Base is 15" high, 28" deep...
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Paul Evans Bronze Stalagmite Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Hudson, NY
A sculpted bronze and glass “Stalagmite” coffee table, the thick round glass top sits on top of a bronze base, decorated with thick impasto like application of bronze over an iron fr...
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Paul Evans, Table, Steel, Glass, USA, 1971
By Paul Evans, Directional
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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Paul Evans For Directional Metal Patchwork Cube Side Table 1967
By Paul Evans
Located in Fort 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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Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Stalactite Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paul Evans sculpted bronze stalactite dining table. Original 3/4" glass top. Signed " PE 71".
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1970s American Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Bronze

1978 Paul Evans Brutalist Sculpted Colored Steel Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Welded polychrome steel table base created by Paul Evans for Directional. The brazed, geometric panels are created by layering multiple materials such as paint and varnish. Base ...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Steel

Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Table/ Pedestal
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paul Evans sculpted bronze pedestal table. Ebonized wood top Signed PE '69.
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1960s American Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Resin

Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Table/ Pedestal
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Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Stalagmite Circular Coffee Table, Brutalist, 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Stalagmite circular coffee table, Brutalist, 1970s A fine condition table base by Paul Evans and signed PE on the base supporting a large thick 42 i...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Coffee Table, 1974
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Paul Evans sculpted bronze coffee table, 1974. This piece is signed PE 74 to the base.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables

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Bronze

1970s, Paul Evans Studio for Directional Cityscape Executive Desk
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1970s Paul Evans Studio for Directional, Cityscape executive desk in maple burl veneer, chrome plated steel and a rare bullno...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Signed & Dated Mid-Century Modernist Brutalist Paul Evans Dining Table P E -24
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
This Iconic glass topped dining table by the master Paul Evans for directional features two pedestal arc form bases of welded bronze and steel with polychrome detailing and patchwork...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Bronze, Steel

Paul Evans Cityscape Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern Paul Evans Cityscape coffee table featuring a chrome-plated base and thick glass top. Please confirm item location ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Glass

Paul Evans Cityscape Coffee Table
Paul Evans Cityscape Coffee Table
H 16 in W 60.5 in D 30.5 in
Paul Evans Cityscape Mid Century Brass and Burlwood Floating Console Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans cityscape mid century brass and burlwood floating console table This table measures: 48 wide x 12 deep x 8 inches high ?All pi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Brass

Paul Evans Signed Cityscape Burlwood & Mixed Metal Cube Table, 1975
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely example of Paul Evans' influential 'cityscape' for directional cube table in olive ash burlwood and mixed metal patchwork panels--signature present. Great patination and war...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Metal

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