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Paul Evans Furniture

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 Sculpted Bronze Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paul Evans sculpted bronze coffee table. Signed PE 72. Table is being offered as a base only, no glass top will be provided. Beautiful verdigris patina ...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Bronze

Paul Evans City Scape for Directional Hexagon Side or Game Table
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Ferndale, MI
Paul Evans designed Hexagonal table. Assorted geometric shapes of polished brass and brushed stainless steel applied to hexagonal column. Sparkling je...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Brass, Stainless Steel

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 Furniture

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Chrome

Paul Evans, Phill Powell, Unique Wall Hanging Cabinet, 1960s
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Unique wall - hung cabinet, collaboration between two great American studio artists - Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell. Upper part showcases Evan's brutalist torch-cutting, welding and enameling technics, and the lower, Powell's wood gilding, resulting in a harmonious creation that would be a center piece in any elegant home. The white lacquered shelves...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Metal

Paul Evans, Mid-Century Modern, Cityscape Sideboard, Brass, Chrome, 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Stamford, CT
Paul Evans, Mid-Century Modern, Cityscape Sideboard, Brass, Chrome, 1970s Original Paul Evans cabinet, sideboard, cityscape brass and chrome, signed An Original Paul Evans. A citys...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Vintage Patchwork Fliptop Bar Cabinet by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage patchwork fliptop bar cabinet designed by iconic designer Paul Evans for Directional in the United States, circa 1970s. This elegant piece looks more like a graceful sculpture due to its Minimalist design and superior metal craftsmanship. The cabinet has been crafted by hand and features a rectangular structure inlaid with patinated bronze, copper, brass, and pewter pieces, which have been delicately placed and arranged in a mosaic-like style. On the front face, it has two thick doors...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Brass, Bronze, Copper, Pewter

Brutalist Paul Evans Style Tessellated Buffet Dresser, 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Basel, BS
Ships from Madison WI USA Warehouse. Absolutely unique and stunningly made Brutalist Buffet / Dresser in the manner of Paul Evans for Lane. This is a completely unique piece that we...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Wood

Paul Evans Patchwork Coffee Table
By Paul Evans, Directional
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...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Bronze, Copper, Steel

Paul Evans Patchwork Copper 106" Extendable Dining Table for Directional, c 1967
By Paul Evans, Directional
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 Furniture

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Brass, Copper, Pewter

Paul Evans Directional Patchwork Credenza, c 1970's
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Post Modern, Brutalist school credenza, designed by Paul Evans for Directional c. 1970's. The sideboard features a large rectangular cabinet with patchwork burl veneer, w...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Chrome

Mid Century Post Modern Brutalist 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Paul Evans
Located in Basel, BS
Absolutely awesome, unique and stunningly made Brutalist 5 drawer tall dresser or storage unit, with hand carved details unique to the 70s era. This piece is a hard one to find of th...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Oak

Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze and Mohair Custom Sofa, 1960s
By Paul Evans
Located in Coronado, CA
Here's a piece for all the Paul Evans collectors out there. This sensational, sculpted bronze sofa came from the original owners who custom ordered the piece through Directional Furn...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Bronze

Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Wall Hung PE-40 Cabinet
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine Paul Evans sculpted bronze cabinet. Hand sculpted Resin over wood with an atomized bronze coating. Original Hand- Cleft Slate tops. O...
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1970s American Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Bronze

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.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Chrome

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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Chrome

Rare "Sculpted -Bronze" 'Disc Bar' by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare "sculpted -bronze" 'Disc Bar,' Model PE-122, by Paul Evans for Directional. Signed on top right corner of back, "PE 71," as shown. This piece is an original iconic Paul Evans cr...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Composition

Paul Evans PE-20 Cube Side Tables, Inset Slate, Oxidized Steel, Bronze, Signed
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in New York, NY
Paul Evans PE-20 cube side tables, inset slate, oxidized steel, bronze, signed. Pair of polychromed Paul Evans PE-20 cube tables with inset slate tops, in oxidized steel and bronze, ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Slate, Bronze, Steel

Paul Evans Cityscape Ottoman/Stool, 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in amstelveen, NL
Paul Evans Cityscape chrome ottoman. USA, Circa 1970. A Paul Evans ottoman/stool in classic chromed steel veneer. The Cityscape line was designed and ...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Chrome

Paul Evans for Directional Set of Eight Dining Chairs
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of eight dining chairs designed by Paul Evans and produced by Directional. Two armchairs and six side chairs, all expertly reupholstered a grey Maharam fabric. Great style and co...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Upholstery, Mahogany

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 Furniture

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Aluminum

Paul Evans Pewter Coffee Set, Danish, Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY "Early Coffee Set" is an exquisite and rare 3-piece pewter coffee set adorned with knobs and handles of rosewood. The set include...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Pewter

Paul Evans Cityscape Canopy King Headboard in Brass and Chrome, Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
Model PE-204 for Directional Furniture. An outstanding King headboard designed and made by Paul Evans. It includes recessed lighting and two storage ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Brass, Chrome

Pair Paul Evans Bracket Shape Burl Walnut Polished Chrome Hanging Shelves Mint
By Paul Evans
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of signed Paul Evans bracket shape burl walnut polished chrome hanging shelves Mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Chrome

Paul Evans Collection 77 Chrome Cantilevered Arm Chair for Directional
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Single Paul Evans chrome and ultra suede cantilevered office, dining or side chair with arms for Directional. Designed for the Collection 77 serie...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Chrome

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 ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Steel

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 Furniture

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Brass

Burl Cityscape Executive Desk By Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
A period Paul Evans Desk in Cityscape Burl wood. In rather remarkable original condition minus some minor wear and tear that can easily be fixed. Please request additional photos a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Wood

Paul Evans Chrome and Suede Cityscape Lounge Chairs for Directional, 1970
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare pair of Paul Evans Cityscape Patchwork Lounge Chairs, 1970. Upholstery is blue suede all original. Patchwork is constructed of steel plate frames with contrast of polished chr...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Pair of Paul Evans "Cityscape" Consoles
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Paul Evans "Cityscape" consoles, signed, U.S.A. 1970s.
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1970s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Metal

Paul Evans for Directional 'Cityscape' Floor Lamps
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans for Directional, 'Cityscape' floor lamps, model PE-4010 from the PE200 series, chrome-plated steel, brass, United States, circa 1975 This unique pair of floor lamps from...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Chrome, Brass, Steel

Paul Evans Cityscape Table Lamp PE-4006
By Paul Evans
Located in Hanover, MA
The most rare model of Paul Evans Cityscape lamp produced by Directional circa 1972 in polished stainless steel and brass mosaic tiles. See...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell Gold Leaf and Walnut Studio Cabinet, 1963
By Phillip Lloyd Powell, Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
This early studio craft 23 Karat gold leafed cabinet was made as a collaboration between Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell in the mid 1960s. The upper storage compartment unlatches to reveal two adjustable felt-lined shelves. The center compartment conceals a vanity complete with three mirrors embellished with torch-cut brazed discs flanked by two vertical rows of lightbulbs. Behind the mirror is a secret hidden storage compartment. Below this feature is a drop-front laminated tray and an open storage compartment. The bottom of the cabinet boasts a bank of five hand-carved solid walnut drawers and the left side has a cut-out with a hidden outlet and a slate surface which would provide a convenient smartphone charging station...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Slate, Brass, Gold Leaf

Handsome Paul Evans Cityscape Mirror and Console Chrome Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Paul Evans Cityscape Series chrome console and mirror. This piece measures 46"t x 36"w x 8.5"d.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Chrome

Paul Evans for Directional "Cityscape" Chrome and Brass Ice Bucket, 1970's
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Paul Evans for Directional Furniture Cityscape Series gold and chrome mirror ice bucket with thermos liner. Featuring a square hinged brass and chrom...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Brass, Chrome

Paul Evans Cityscape 6 Chairs
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Evans for Directional. Set of 6 cityscape dining chairs. Brass with original dark tan leather suede upholstery. 1970's Mid-Century Modern All chairs are on castor...
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1970s American Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Brass

Paul Evans Unique Bronze Resin Wall Mounted Console Table 1975 'Signed'
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Unique wall mounted console table in bronze resin by Paul Evans, American 1975 (signed "PE75" on side). This console was purchased by the original owner together with an Evans’ bronze resin...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Bronze

Rare "Sculpted Bronze" Wall-Hanging Cabinet by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare "sculpted bronze" wall-hanging cabinet by Paul Evans Model PE 40 for Directional. The front fitted two bi-fold doors , the top inset with typical slate top. Incised signature an...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Resin

Paul Evans Flip Top Cityscape Bar Cabinet
By Paul Evans
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time with this authentic, vintage Paul Evans Cityscape bar cabinet from the 1970s. This striking piece combines the distinct aesthetic of Paul Evans with the practicalit...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Burl

Wall Mounted Cabinet Model PE-19 by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
Wall-mounted cabinet model PE-19 designed by Paul Evans for Directional, 1965. Cabinet is in very good condition with welded steel exterior panels with slate top. The cabinet has nev...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Slate, Steel

Paul Evans Cityscape Desk
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paul Evans designed executive desk with brilliant burl wood patchwork design. Beautiful piece for home or office, signed by the artist. Please confirm location.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Burl

Mid-Century Paul Evans Brutalist American Modern Metal Planter Box
By Paul Evans
Located in Forney, TX
Paul Evans (1931-1987) American Brutalist industrial modern welded steel and copper, mixed metals patchwork and hardwood planter with rivet accents and removable metal insert. Can be used indoors or outdoors, with real plants or faux plants. Includes green styrofoam blocks for artificial plant use and natural stones for covering the top. Circa 1970 Dimensions: 26" High, 30" Wide, 11" Deep Please note, at the time of writing this, a matching coffee table is available separately. Please check our other listings or contact us to view it. Great original vintage condition. Strong, stable and structurally sound and in wonderful overall appearance; Age appropriate wear and tear, including minor scuffs, scattered scratches to wood panels and metal components. The black insert has fairly significant patinated weathered rustic oxidation consistent with age and indicative of use. The overall patina adds warmth and character to the overall aesthetic appeal and vintage authenticity. Biography: Paul Evans (American , 1927-1993) Born in Brooklyn, New York, Paul Evans is an American furniture designer and sculptor best known for his work in American Furniture design and the American craft movement. His work was influential to many furniture manufacturers in the second half of the 20th century, most notably Directional Furniture. He often used non-traditional materials and techniques like sculpted metal furniture. His work with Directional Furniture was extremely fruitful and during that time he started several series including their Argente, Sculpted Bronze, and Cityscape series. Evans started his career making copper chests and sculpted steel cabinets -- both of which are highly sought after today. Paul Evans’s work with Directional Furniture changed the relationship between creative directors and the companies they worked for. His name helped sell pieces, and he was consciously aware of that fact. As a proponent of modernism, Evans became an innovator in the furniture world. His patrons were often part of the New York elite, and he was able to enjoy sustained success, helped in large part by his ability to evolve with the times -- from craft-based in the 1950s to more flashy pieces in the 1970s and 1980s. His work was mostly recently featured at the Michener Art Museum and was the subject of a 2014 documentary. What kind of art does Paul Evans make? Paul Evans was primarily a furniture designer and sculptor. Though he started within the American Craft movement, Evans is hard to pin down stylistically. An expert metalworker and sculptor, several of Evans pieces were heavily influenced by the shipbuilding industry. As he moved through his career, his pieces became more stylistically diverse, but through it all there is a dedication to craft and function. Much of Evans work is best showcased in his work for Directional Furniture. He had several iconic lines including Patchwork Copper, Pewter and Brass, and the extremely popular CItyscape Series. In the 1980s, Evans branched off on his own with his Think Tank series. He opened his own showroom in New York City, but eventually retired in 1987. How did painter Paul Evans get started? Paul Evans was born on May 20th, 1931 in Newton, Pennsylvania. He studied sculpture and silversmithing at a number of colleges including the Philadelphia Textile Institute, the Rochester Institute of Technology, and the School for American Craftsmen. In the early 1950s, he attended the Cranbook Academy of Art in Michigan, later moving back to Pennsylvania to work with his mentor and guide, Phillip Loyd Powell. Together they began a business heavily influenced by the work of George Nakashima. Powell worked wood pieces, while Evans dedicated himself to metal. Evans burst onto the scene in the late 1960s and early 1970s as the American Craft movement exploded in popularity. From there he parlayed his popularity into a lucrative career with Directional Furniture. How much are Paul Evans pieces worth? Paul Evans furniture pieces can vary in value greatly, from a few thousand dollars on the low end to over $200,000 on the high end. In 2015 a Paul Evans wavy...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Paul Evans Furniture

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Metal, Copper, Steel

Extra Long Brutalist Wall Mount Shelf and Matching Wall Mirror by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Classic Paul Evans Brutalist slate top console with matching patchwork metal frame mirror. This set features the hard to find extra long ( 60 inch ) ...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Slate, Brass, Copper

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 Furniture

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Brass

Paul Evans Rare Double Pedestal in Polished Brass and Chrome, 1970s, 'Signed'
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Rare sculpture double pedestal from the 200 Series in tessellated polished brass and chrome by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, Cityscape Series, American 1970's (signed “Paul E...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Brass, Chrome

Spectacular Signed Paul Evans Cityscape Credenza
By Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
A chromium polished steel cabinet with three pairs of doors each concealing shelved interiors on either side flanking a cupboard with a single steel decorated drawer split into compa...
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Mid-20th Century American Paul Evans Furniture

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Steel

Paul Evans Cityscape Stool/Ottoman in Claret Mohair
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
We have reupholstered this beautiful Cityscape stool by Paul Evans in a Claret Mohair with deep biscuit tufting.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Furniture

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Chrome

Paul Evans Cityscape Brass and Glass Shelf
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Evans Cityscape with brass holders and glass shelf. In original condition with visible wear, consistent with age and use. Another available in chrome.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Brass

Paul Evans Rare Unique Multi-Planar Mirror in Bronze Resin and Burl, 1975
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unique multi-planar mirror in bronze resin and walnut burl by Paul Evans, American 1975. Comes with original cleat marked “PE - 908.” We have not seen any other mirror like this one. The original owner purchased this with a wall-mount Paul Evans bronze resin...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Bronze

Beautiful Paul Evans Floor Lamp
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Paul Evans floor lamp. Measures: 51" Height without harp or shade. Base: 12" x 12". Top: 7" x 7".
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1960s American Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Metal

Important Paul Evans Studio Sculpted Bronze and Resin Sofa, Signed, 1971
By Paul Evans
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is strikingly gorgeous! A rare, one of one-- one of a kind sofa designed and executed by Paul Evans. This sofa features an almost sleigh like craftsman base that is very George Nakashima - esque, and is completely clad in Evans sculpted resin and bronze. The sofa has been upholstered in a fine, butter-creamy colored mohair and is not only easy on the eyes, but is incredibly comfortable. This piece is triple signed, featuring Paul Evans initials and date on the bottom of the sofa's shell, another Evans signature and date on the base of the sofa, and a G singed above for (George Fry). One of the most recognizable and important names in the American studio craft movement of the 1960's and 70's, Paul Evans was a groundbreaking pioneer in brutalism. Collaborating as well as sharing a showroom with Phillip Lloyd Powell until 1964 when Evans met the owner of Directional Furniture and created a line of 6 coffee tables to go into the Directional High Point, NC booth for the spring Market. As the story has been recounted by Dorsey Reading, the tables never even made it to the showroom floor. Evans soon found out the tables never even had the opportunity to be sold; obviously disappointed, the `owner of Directional, BG agreed to put the tables out on the showroom floor in New York City to placate Paul Evans. What happened can probably best be compared today with "going viral." The coffee tables started flying off the floor, and the orders came rolling in. This fervor led to Evans creating many designs with Directional in years long partnership-- with the very first series being the "Sculptured Metal" Collection which was publicized in 1968. This piece specifically was not a Directional piece. This piece was created in Paul Evans Studio and ended up being sold directly through the studio. This Sculpted Bronze and Resin sofa is an incredibly rare example of Paul Evans Sculpted bronze technique, which involves hand sculpting using an epoxy resin and coating in an atomized cold cast bronze. Paul Evans used to be labeled kind of a "bad boy" of design-- with an an affinity for sculpted brutalism and pieces that epitomize maximalism, his pieces were collected by rock stars, artists and creatives. Evans, now widely recognized as a pioneer in the American craft movement has solidified his place in design history and is highly collectable. This sofa would look excellent in any mid century modern, brutalist or even contemporary or boho chic environment. While brutalist in nature, this piece can be styled up or down to blend into almost any environment. We currently have this sofa in our gallery paired with a Jean Royere coffee table...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Bronze

Set of Eight Chrome Cityscape Dining Chairs by Paul Evans for Directional
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A nice set of eight cityscape dining chairs by Paul Evans for Directional, circa 1974. The set consists of two armchairs model PE-241 and six side chairs model PE-240. Chromed steel ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Paul Evans Studio Sculpted Bronze Cocktail Table Mid Century Brutalist Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Signed Paul Evans Studio coffee table from New Hope PA circa 1969. Sculpted bronze on steel with clear glass top. Very good overall condition. Glass size can be customized to fit you...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Bronze

Paul Evans Polychromed Steel Sculpture
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Astonishing brutalist sculpture by Paul Evans, circa 1960's. Welded and polychromed steel, painted wood. 67 x 38 x 26 in. (170.2 x 96.5 x 66 cm) excluding base.
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Steel

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 Furniture

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Brass

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 Furniture

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Brass, Copper, Pewter

Paul Evans Burl Wood Credenza
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning burl wood patchwork credenza with chrome cabinet. Floating style sideboard with drawers, chrome cabinet with adjustable shelves. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Chrome

Pair Paul Evans Cityscape Night Stands, Burl and Brass with Drawers, Signed
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare and fine pair of burl and brass Cityscape night stands / nightstands designed by Paul Evans for Directional, 1970s. Both have two drawers that function perfectly. Clusters of li...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

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Brass

Early Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Throne Chair, Signed and Dated, 1969
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Culver City, CA
One of the most recognizable and important names in the American studio craft movement of the 1960's and 70's, Paul Evans was a groundbreaking pioneer in brutalism. Collaborating as well as sharing a showroom with Phillip Lloyd Powell until 1964 when Evans met the owner of Directional Furniture and created a line of 6 coffee tables to go into the Directional High Point, NC booth for the spring Market. As the story has been recounted by Dorsey Reading, the tables never even made it to the showroom floor. Evans soon found out the tables never even had the opportunity to be sold; obviously disappointed, owner of Directional, BG agreed to put the tables out on the showroom floor in New York City to placate Paul Evans. What happened can probably best be compared today with "going viral." The coffee tables started flying off the floor, and the orders came rolling in. This fervor led to Evans creating eventually over 800 designs with Directional-- with the very first series being the "Sculptured Metal" Collection which was publicized in 1968. This piece specifically is a throne chair that also swivels. Upholstered in black leather, this throne chair is a wonderful example of Paul Evans Sculpted bronze technique, which involves hand sculpting using an epoxy resin and coating in an atomized cold cast bronze. This piece is signed and dated "PE 69" making it an early example of his goopy cast bronze series and line of furniture for Directional. It's extremely important to note: Directional Furniture showrooms in New York City and Chicago were private to-the-trade only showrooms, so only interior designers and their clients were able to custom order these pieces through the showroom. There was never any "inventory" of furniture. Each and every piece was a custom, hand crafted work of art, created to order. No two of any piece were ever alike. Evans eventually went on to employ a team of nearly 90 people, working two shifts-- helping to hand-craft his designs. This could easily explain why not every piece is hand signed, therefore making an early, had-signed pieces like this even more desirable for a collector. This piece has a wonderful patina, with vibrant colors and while still brutalist in nature, it's a bit more subdued and could effortlessly be blended into any contemporary environment. We currently have this piece in the gallery paired with a Vladimir Kagan serpentine cloud sofa, and a Karl Springer goatskin...
Category

1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Paul Evans furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Paul Evans furniture 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 furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture 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 furniture by Widdicomb Furniture Co., Mastercraft, and Harvey Probber. Prices for Paul Evans furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $713 and can go as high as $220,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $11,832.

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