The Cityscape dining table created by artist, sculptor and furniture designer Paul Evans (1931–87) is one of the most recognizable examples of brutalist design. Evans, whose favored material was metal, is best known for his 1970s contributions to the American Studio Craft movement as well as his breakthroughs in brutalism. In the early 1950s, Evans studied at Philadelphia’s Textile Institute and then at the Rochester Institute of Technology and Michigan’s Cranbrook Academy of Art, which has counted among its students and faculty Charles and Ray Eames, Florence Knoll, Eero Saarinen and many more towering design figures.
Later in the decade, Evans moved to New Hope, Pennsylvania, not far from the Bucks County town in which he was raised, and joined with woodworker Phillip Lloyd Powell in a decade-long partnership. Evans and Powell collaborated on a significant series of pieces, often procuring discarded wood from furniture maker George Nakashima, who had a neighboring studio. In 1964, Evans teamed with North Carolina manufacturer Directional Furniture, for which he designed classic lines, including the 1970s-era Cityscape series, which in addition to the dining table, included a coffee table, floor lamps, a credenza and more.
Although based in Pennsylvania, Evans found the inspiration for his Cityscape dining table in New York City’s crowded skyline — specifically, in the Art Deco office buildings and stately spires. Beneath the piece’s beveled glass tabletop, in a base fashioned from brass, chromed steel and walnut burlwood, Evans’s decorative clusters of boxy forms echo Manhattan’s blocky building tops and wealth of window glass. It’s clear that the Cityscape series has roots in Evans’s affinity for urban landscapes, but the line’s sculptural attributes rendered the work outlandish in modest living spaces — so much so that a Directional print advertisement characterized the designs as “startling.”
Paul Evans PE-509 Cityscape Dining Table by Directional, 1970s
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Raleigh, NC
Paul Evans PE-509 dining table from the Cityscape series, executed entirely in chrome patchwork. Geometric metal panels in varied rectangular shapes create the signature skyline-ins...
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.
Mirror, Wood
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...
Steel, Chrome
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 ...
Burl
Paul Evans Cityscape Mid Century Chrome Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul Evans Cityscape Mid Century Chrome Dining Table This dining table measures: 96 wide x 48 deep x 29 inches high, with a chair clearance of 28.5 inches Excellent Vintage Conditi...
Chrome
$9,525Sale Price|25% Off
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...
Glass
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Chrome
$5,700Sale Price|40% Off
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.
Chrome, Metal
Paul Evans for Directional Mid Century Chrome Cityscape Dining Table
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul Evans for Directional Mid Century Chrome Cityscape Dining Table This dining table measures: 90 wide x 47.75 deep x 29 inches high, with a chair clearance of 28.25 inches All p...
Chrome
Paul Evans Table Lamp for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Paul Evans for Directional Table Lamp, Cityscape Series. Graphic patchwork of chrome and brass. The Cityscape series by Paul Evans for Directional is a result of the company seeking...
Brass, Chrome
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...
Chrome
'Cityscape' by 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).
Metal
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...
Chrome
$1,900
H 12 in W 48 in D 12 in
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...
Chrome
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.
Chrome, Metal
$9,000
H 24.41 in W 31.89 in D 31.89 in
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 ...
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Paul Evans Brutalist Skyline Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Paul Evans brutalist "Skyline" sculpted bronze resin dining table with 48" x 96" x 3/4" thick glass top. Signed PE70 Only base is 65" x 27".
Bronze
$3,850
H 18 in W 14 in D 14 in
1970s Signed Paul Evans for Directional Cityscape Chrome Cube Side Table
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a striking example of Paul Evans’ iconic Cityscape collection for Directional, this chrome-plated steel cube table embodies the bold, architectural elega...
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...
Chrome
Paul Evans Glass Chrome Cityscape Coffee Table for Directional 1970s
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Paul Evans Glass Chrome Cityscape Coffee Table for Directional 1970s 1970's Cityscape for Directional Furniture table by Paul Evans. Patchwork of chrome an...
Chrome
$3,900 / set
H 40 in W 48 in D 12 in
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. ...
Chrome
Paul Evans "Cityscape" Dining / Console Table
By Paul Evans, Directional
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/...
Steel, Chrome
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 63 in D 19 in
Original Paul Evans Cityscape Dining Table or Console Table Base, 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Paul Evans Cityscape dining or console table base with brushed steel and burlwood patchwork veneer. Signed. The base does not include a glass top and the base can be used either as...
Metal
Paul Evans Burl Wood and Chrome Cityscape Dining Table
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your dining experience with the Paul Evans Burl Wood and Chrome Cityscape Dining Table, available here at circa20c. This beauti...
Chrome
Paul Evans Coffee Table for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Coffee Table Directional Model PE-208. The Cityscape line for the Directional Furniture Company, was the result of Directional's partnering with Paul Evans to create a more hand cra...
Brass, Chrome
Vintage Paul Evans Chrome Cityscape Parsons Dining Table.
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Paul Evans Chrome Cityscape Dining Table. A stunning piece from Paul Evans' iconic Cityscape Collection, produced by Directional in the 1970s. The table length measures 84"...
Chrome
Sold
H 27.75 in W 43.25 in D 43.25 in
Signed Paul Evans Cityscape 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...
Chrome
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H 29.25 in W 129.25 in D 43 in
Paul Evans Monumental Patchwork Burl Expandable Dining Table, c 1974, Signed
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This monumental 'Cityscape II' expandable dining table with two leaves by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, circa 1974, featuring a mesmerizing array of patchwork walnut burl and olive burl, was just refinished in a beautiful French Polish and is signed on one leg as can be seen in the photos. The sophisticated and classy Parsons style is accented with a mesmerizing array of patchwork burlwood (Walnut Burl and Olive Burl in different slightly contrasting stain colors) hand-applied across a lengthy platform of over 129", supported by 4 thick outer legs and 2 center legs which support it's monumental size. Hidden adjustable feet are underneath each leg including the two center supports so that you can adjust the height as needed to accommodate uneven floors. Heavy duty table extenders allow for this monumental size when using one or two of the included leaves. Similarly constructed as the 'Patchwork Copper' series, but this table falls under the Cityscape collection started in 1970 and launched by Directional Furniture in 1971, which options of tiles included chromed steel, brass, and then in 1974 included different wood veneers including burled Walnut and Olive woods. This particular example was marvelously patterned with different burl grain veneers assembled in a patchwork manner and meticulously constructed. We just completed restoration by refinishing it in a beautiful French Polish, which is the most expensive and laborious process of hand applied coats to create a hard and thick protective surface which also accentuates the vivid burl...
Burl
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H 29.5 in W 99 in D 40 in
Paul Evans for Directional Cityscape Rosewood and Chrome Parsons Dining Table
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern Parsons extension dining table By Paul Evans for Directional, "Cityscape" Collection USA, 1970s Stunning book-matched rosewood top,...
Chrome
Paul Evans "Cityscape" Dining / Game Table 1970s, 'Signed'
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Chic pedestal dining / game table in walnut burl and chrome with thick glass top by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, Cityscape Series, American 1970...
Chrome
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H 29.25 in W 114.25 in D 44 in
Paul Evans for Directional Patchwork Burl Wood Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern Parsons extension dining table By Paul Evans for Directional USA, 1970s Burled walnut, in gorgeous patchwork design. Measures: 8...
Burl
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H 29.25 in W 144.25 in D 60 in
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 Dire...
Burl
Sold
H 29.5 in W 120 in D 44 in
Paul Evans for Directional Cityscape Chrome and Brass Dining Table, 1970s
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and beautiful Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency double pedestal dining table By Paul Evans for Directional, "Cityscap...
Brass, Chrome
Paul Evans Brass and Burl Cityscape Dining Table, USA, 1975
By Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Paul Evans brass and burl cityscape dining table, USA 1975 Large rectangular glass top (96" x 48" 3/4" thick) over An architectural base (64" W x 20" D x 28'1/4 H) in burl and bras...
Brass
Paul Evans Patchwork Walnut Dining Table for Directional, 1970s
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Hamburg, PA
A gorgeous Paul Evans Patchwork "Cityscape" dining table for Directional. This Parsons style extension table is made of walnut burl wood. The table is signed "Paul Evans" on metal ta...
Walnut, Burl
