Pair of Sculpted Armchairs Rare by Paul Evans for Directional

Name: Pair of Sculpted Armchairs Rare by Paul Evans for Directional
Brand: Paul Evans
Price: 42500 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Discover the epitome of Mid-Century Brutalist design with this exceptional pair of sculpted armchairs crafted by the renowned Paul Evans circa 1969. These striking armchairs stand as a testament to Evans' innovative approach to furniture design, showcasing his signature style characterized by bold lines, textured surfaces, and an unmistakable sense of artistic flair. Each armchair features original velvet green fabric, evoking a sense of timeless luxury and sophistication. While one chair exhibits two small tears, adding a touch of character and history, the other remains in excellent condition, ready to grace your living space with its enduring charm. What sets these armchairs apart is their rarity and uniqueness. Finding a pair of authentic Paul Evans Brutalist armchairs in such remarkable condition is a testament to their value and desirability among collectors and enthusiasts of Mid-Century Modern design. The jack lennor larsen original upholstery in a bronze finish adds a touch of opulence and refinement, further enhancing the allure of these extraordinary pieces. Whether displayed in a living room, study, or den, these armchairs are sure to make a statement and become the focal point of any space. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of design history and elevate your home decor with these iconic Mid-Century masterpieces. With their timeless appeal and exceptional craftsmanship, these Paul Evans armchairs are truly a collector's dream and a treasure to behold.

Creator:

Paul Evans (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)Seat Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 2

Style:

Brutalist (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Bronze,Velvet

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1960's

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

San Diego, CA

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU936635294692

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Paul Evans

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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