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Material: Bronze
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...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Levitaz Armchair in Cast Bronze
Located in San Jose del Cabo, BCS
In this remarkable armchair, a masterwork of artistic ingenuity and technical virtuosity, we bear witness to an exquisite fusion of form, materiality, and conceptual depth. Crafted e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Naughty By Nature • Hand-Carved Solid Wood & Bronze Chair by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
An ode to future nostalgia, the 'Naughty by Nature' chair explores notions of tradition and reinvention. In nature, shapes are formed and reformed wi...
Category
2010s Australian Organic Modern Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Lounge Chairs, French 1940s Style – ‘Harlow’ by Holly Hunt
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Glasgow, GB
A refined pair of contemporary lounge chairs by Holly Hunt Studio, the Harlow model draws direct inspiration from a 1940s French armchair, reimagined through a minimalist yet glamoro...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century Mahogany Daybed
Located in Paris, FR
Mahogany sleigh bed, circa 1805, by Jacob Frères and designed by the architect Louis-Martin Berthault.
This rare model, practically identical to one made for Madame Récamier (See do...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Leather Bronze and Palmwood Verite Chair by Pacific Green
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A beautiful example of Pacific Green's Verite lounge chair in impeccable condition. A RARE PAIR. Willing to separate.
No damage just some slight wear.
From Pacific Green's website:
"The Verite is Pacific Green’s statement armchair. It revives the stunning combination of cast bronze and beautifully-sanded Palmwood® that was a feature of Egyptian artefacts.
Exceptional natural materials are sourced from around the world. The cushioning contains feather down and latex from NewZealand, while the seat is supported by a floating platform similar to a Rolls Royce.
The arms are fashioned from Arabian...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Italian Baroque Savonarola Chair with Bronze Mace Finials
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent Italian wrought iron Savonarola armchair made in the Baroque or campaign style. The chair features an iron frame with curule style legs and imposing patinated bronze mace fin...
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Bronze Seating
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Iron
Vintage Life Size Bronze of Albert Einstein on a Garden Bench 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a spectacular vintage larger than life-size bronze statue of the German-born theoretical physicist, Albert Einstein, sitting in a relaxed and informal way on a wodden outdoor...
Category
Late 20th Century Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Warren Platner Bronze Throne Lounge chair and Ottoman
Located in Dallas, TX
A bronze plated throne chair and ottoman designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Reupholstered in Holly Hunt / Cuddle Up / Clover fabric. This is an early version with Patinated bronze...
Category
1970s Vintage Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Russian 19th-century Restauration Salon (8 pieces)
Located in Paris, FR
Early 19th-century Restauration salon suite in maple burl veneer with gilt bronze mounts.
Decorated with lion paw feet, palmette friezes, and floral motifs. Upholstered in silvery ce...
Category
Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Empire Mahogany Bench with Blue Linen Upholstery, Satinwood and Gilt Bronze I
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Empire bench crafted in mahogany with gently curved legs.
The end panels are adorned with satinwood line inlay and gilt bronze mounts set in ebonized fields.
The seat has be...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
432 HZ / Lounge Chair
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
432HZ LOUNGE CHAIR - (ASCENSION)
The collection explores the transformative properties of sound frequencies, translating their essence into unique and symbolic designs. In this case...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Post-Modern Bronze Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze
Inez Modern Barstool or Counter Stool with Swivel
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Inez Stool
by Crump and Kwash
Carved solid wood seat and base / hand rubbed zero VOC oil finish / solid steel construction / 360 degree rotating seat top....
Category
2010s American Modern Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Set of Four Dining Chairs in Chenille and Bronze by Dan Johnson, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A rare set of four Crucible Dining Chairs by Dan Johnson for Shelby Williams, circa 1950s. Fully restored by Stamford Modern, the walnut frames are refinished in a rich dark walnut, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Round Bronze Bar Stool with Forged and Hammered Steel Legs
By Doud Studios
Located in Pebble Beach, CA
This bronze and steel stool is designed to be paired with a bar. The smooth bronze seat is made from a single piece of bronze surrounding a wood core. The steel legs are forged using...
Category
2010s American Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Early Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Throne Chair, Signed and Dated, 1969
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 Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Set of Four Dining Chairs in Chenille and Bronze by Dan Johnson, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A rare set of four Crucible Dining Chairs by Dan Johnson for Shelby Williams, circa 1950s. Fully restored by Stamford Modern, the walnut frames are refinished in a rich dark walnut, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Linear Daybed Series 60 in Espresso and Bronze
Located in Westport, CT
Inspired by Mid-Century Modern Legend, Edward Wormley "The Linear Daybed" embodies modern minimalism with clean lines and a sturdy metal stretcher.
Explore our seven wood finishes an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Paul Evans for Directional Set of Eight Sculpted Bronze Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans, Paul Evans Studio for Directional, set of eight chairs, model PE-105 and PE-106, epoxy bronzed resin over steel, fabric, United States, circa 1970
These chairs are desig...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Bronze Seating
Materials
Steel, Bronze
Eche Armchair by Lucas Recchia, Brazilian Contemporary, 2024
Located in New York, NY
The Eche collection marks Lucas Recchia’s inaugural series of seating pieces, recently introduced in three distinct forms: armchair, chaise lounge, and sofa. With a sculptural design...
Category
2010s Brazilian Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Occasional Chair Upholstered Seat, Walnut & Bronze Detail COM
Located in Tucson, AZ
COM OR COL ONLY
The meticulously handcrafted Dudley dining or occasional chair, with its woven bronze
back detail and plush seat cushion will provide for hours of dinner conversati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Isabis Swing
By Modu Studio
Located in New York, NY
The Isabis Swing is a timeless and sculptural piece that brings together craftsmanship, comfort, and beauty. Its arms are hand-carved from solid walnut using Naguri, an ancient Japan...
Category
2010s American Modern Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Natural Sandblasted Oak Counter Stool w/ Brass or Dark Bronze Base, Mandy Graham
By Mandy Graham
Located in Torrance, CA
Counter stool by Mandy Graham
Solid American walnut and/or american sandblasted oak
Solid brushed brass / dark bronze base
Measures: 13" W x 27" H
Rounded seat with lovely proportions and silhouette that support comfortable seating.
Also available in bar height seating...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Bronze Seating
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Walter Lamb, Chaise Longue, Bronze, Fabric, USA, 1955
Located in High Point, NC
A bronze and fabric cord chaise longue designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan, USA, c. 1955.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Daybed
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Early 19th century French Empire daybed.
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Black Sandblasted Oak Counter Stool with Dark Bronze or Brass Base, Mandy Graham
By Mandy Graham
Located in Torrance, CA
Counter stool by Mandy Graham
Solid American walnut and/or American sandblasted oak
Solid brushed brass / dark bronze base
Measures: 13" W x 27" ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Bronze Seating
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Arche Ottoman by DeMuro Das in Antique Bronze
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
The Arche Ottoman embodies elegance and sophistication in the form of an artfully sculpted metal base and softly rounded silhouette. The base, a graceful arch crafted from solid bron...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Lloyd Vanity and Desk Low Back Arm Chair by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lloyd Accent chair by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood frame / hand rubbed oil finish / brushed brass or bronze rungs / leather wrapped back support / ...
Category
2010s American Modern Bronze Seating
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Set of Four Samuel Copelon Swan & Lyre Back Dining Chairs Circa 1930s
Located in Peabody, MA
A set of four late 1930s wrought iron lyre-back chairs in the French style by the Samuel Copelon Company of New York, one with original label. They feature art deco bronze swan finia...
Category
1930s American Directoire Vintage Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Acrylic Glass & Resin Sculpture Design Bench by Eduard Locota
Located in Timisoara, RO
Materiality Vol 3
Materiality series represents the thinnest line between design and sculpture.
Technical data:
Each piece is entirely made by hand by Eduard Locota himself, from acrylic glass and cold cast bronze. Each artwork is accompanied with a certificate of authenticity signed and dated by the artist. Made to order; build process takes 4-6 weeks; please allow extra time for custom orders (colors can be customized upon request).
Every object has his own persona and is entirely made by hand using similar techniques used in metal casting. We have literally endless color combinations, and each color accentuates the different personalities of the objects.
Ultra limited edition of 12 + 4 ap.
Shipping worldwide: all our artworks are insured and packed in a custom-made wooden box.
Dimensions may vary 1 – 2 cm.
Few words from the artist:
“I left on the surface of the object the imprints of my own fingers, of my hands, as well as the strikes and marks left by the actual tools used to shape the work. Later on, i took molds of my hands, fingers and of the tools that were actually used in the making of this unique piece, and duplicated them in cold cast bronze to complete the artistic statement.”
For this set of works, the synthetic materials were chosen rationally in order to explain both the physical and conceptual materiality of the theme. Though, exactly the opposite for our case, the common perception of any synthetic material is usually disposable, mass-produces and low-grad. This gives birth to a discussion about the ethical value of synthetic materials and man’s ability to perceive it culturally.
The story of the transformation of matter into an object, about the transformation of the object into a good, about the monetization of the good.
Plastic concept:
From the oldest of times, our species has experienced a strong symbiosis with matter. Humans have learned to model matter, turned it into tools, and then used it to create objects. The man of the 21st century has shaped the Anthropocene era to his liking; and plasticized it to his own mirror.
The project called materiality, is centered around the last geological era, popularly known as the plastic age...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Modern Industrial Green Leather Metal Club Chair
Located in Treadwell, NY
Collection I: Plate chair
Constructed from bold steel plates and secured by bronze wedges, the plate chair is built to last.
Resolute and refined, the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Fleurus Armchair
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Fleurus Armchair by Hugues Chevalier
The Fleurus armchair is a statement piece with a unique design, seamlessly blending luxury and elegance. It can be arranged in six diff...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Pair Of 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th Century French Empire Chairs.
Offered is a lovely pair of early 19th century French period Empire chairs, fauteuils or side chairs. This pair of chairs are adorned with ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Upholstered Bench, Blush Velvet/ Bronze Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary bench is a statement design piece. The design is inspired by the pieces clear horizontal lines and stability that the stripes and open structure provides. This bench is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Javier Carvajal Granada Swivel Lounge Chairs for Martinez Medina, Spain 1960s
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an extraordinarily rare pair of vintage Granada swivel lounge chairs designed by Javier Carvajal and produced by Martinez Medina in Valencia, Spain in the early 1960s. They are very substantial and the oil-rubbed brushed bronze swiveling bases retain the original patina. The chairs were reupholstered in black waxed bison hides with new high density foam. The restoration was executed with the same level of precision and quality craftsmanship as the originals.
In 1963, the architect Javier Carvajal obtained first prize in the competition to build the Spanish Pavilion at the New York World’s Fair, which would earn him an Award from the Rockefeller Foundation leading to international recognition. The Institute of American Architects corroborated this, granting him the certificate of excellence for the project.
Destined to be placed in that magnificent pavilion, Carvajal thought about a piece of furniture that would see the light at the same time as the building. That piece was the Granada chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Warren Platner Lounge Chairs for Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of bronze lounge chairs designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Newly upholstered in Holly Hunt / Teddy / Winter White fabric.
Matching large ottoman available separately.
Category
1970s Vintage Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Sculptural Modern Oil Rubbed Bronze and Fabric Bench by Costantini, Elia
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Elia Bench by Costantini features a metal frame and upholstered seat. Available as shown or in custom sizes and shapes and the fabric or leather of your choice. Additionally, th...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Bronze Seating
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pair of Exceptional Mid-Century Italian Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of exceptional mid-century Italian dining chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Large scale for European chairs.
One pair left from the set of 6 pictured in situ.
Category
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bronze and Iron X Scissor Armchairs, by David Marshall
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of bronze and iron Dante curule armchairs, by David Marshall
X or scissors Roman inspired chair in iron and bronze, not foldable
Seat is slightly curved made of thick and robust...
Category
1980s Spanish Classical Roman Vintage Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Empire Gilt Bronze and Steel Campaign Bed, Attributed to Marie-Jean Desouches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Empire gilt bronze and steel campaign bed with canopy, France, c1805, attributed to Marie-Jean Desouches (1764-1828).
A spectacular rare museum quality gilt bronze bed.
Category
19th Century French Antique Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Antique Bergère Caned Victorian French Armchair
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Antique Bergère Caned Victorian French armchair
French double cane 19th century
mahogany & bronze accents with original patina. New cane, wood finish has been resto...
Category
19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Ilmari Lappalainen "Pulkka" Adjustable Leather and Aluminum Lounge Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Rare pair of adjustable lounge club or arm chairs, rendered in dove gray leather with brushed cold rolled aluminum frame. These chairs are modeled after classic champaign furniture. The seat is adjustable in 3 positions to go from a seated high back position to a lounging reclined chaise position. Designed by Ilmari Lappalainen, the Pulkka chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Bronze Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
Beautiful Lounge Chairs in the Style of Carlo de Carli or Gio Ponti, Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful lounge chairs in the style of Carlo de Carli or Gio Ponti.
The chairs have bronze legs and are covered in Knoll fabric.
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Sorgue Stools, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier, Citron Ostrich Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two beautiful stools inspired by Diego Giacometti, these stools are ideal for those who are looking for unique seating. Their cast bronze legs provide a truly organic touch. The seat...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Superb Quality Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Sofa Settee Manner of Francois Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Sofa In Manner LINKE. Louis XVI Style Carved wood frame. Upholstered seat and back with bronze mounts and nail head trim.
Dimensions: 40" h x 74 1/4" w x ...
Category
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio Custom-Made ‘Patchwork’ Sofa
By Paul Evans
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio, welded and enameled pewter, copper, and bronze, reupholstered leather, United States, 1971
Designed by Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio, this sofa ...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Pewter
French Louis-Philippe Armchair of the 19th Century
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
This exquisitely crafted 19th-century French Louis-Philippe armchair is a captivating example of mid-19th-century neo-Rococo style, also known as Louis-Philippe style in France. It d...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Upholstered Bench, Blush Velvet/ Bronze Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary bench is a statement design piece. The design is inspired by the pieces clear horizontal lines and stability that the stripes and open structure provides. This bench is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Lounge Chairs, French 1940s Style – ‘Harlow’ by Holly Hunt
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Glasgow, GB
A refined pair of contemporary lounge chairs by Holly Hunt Studio, the Harlow model draws direct inspiration from a 1940s French armchair, reimagined through a minimalist yet glamoro...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
1960s Arturo Pani Custom Dining Chairs Set Eight Mahogany Bronze Mexico City
By Arturo Pani
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mexico City 1960s Set of Eight Chairs attributed to Arturo Pani.
Special custom design unmarked.
Solid Honduras mahogany with solid brass and bronze
33.25 x 19 w x 21 d seat 18.75
...
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Seating
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Maison Krieger French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Side Chair Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of very fine quality antique French Louis XVI style gilt bronze ormolu mounted mahogany side chairs, attributed to luxury Parisian furniture maker Maison Krieger (1826-1910)
...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Upholstered Coffee Table Ottoman
Located in Ballard, CA
The distinctive Anouk Coffee Table is a perfect accent to soften a space with utilitarian function. The coffee table features hand sculpted legs in bronze. Custom sizes and finishes ...
Category
2010s American Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price i...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Walter Lamb Square Lounge Chair
By Walter Lamb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Walter Lamb Bronze and Rope Lounge Chair
Manufactured by Brown Jordan
Beautiful natural patina
Category
1960s American Vintage Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze 'Waikiki' Rocking Chaise Lounge, circa 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural bronze 'Waikiki' rocking chaise lounge by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. These collectible examples of functional art features curvy tubular bronze frames and rewoven with ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Paul McCobb Bronze and Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning set of six dining chairs designed by Paul McCobb for Lane. The set consists of two arm chairs and four side chairs.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Thomas Moser" Kinesis" Swivel Chair and Swivel Ottoman
By Thomas Moser
Located in Chicago, IL
Thomas Moser "Kinesis" Swivel Chair and Swivel Ottoman
Key Features:
•Material & Build: The chair and ottoman are constructed from premium oiled walnut, known for its durability and ...
Category
Early 2000s American Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Zebra with Médaillons Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa Zebra with Médaillons with structure in solid beech wood,
upholstered and covered with Burchell zebra natural skin, with
3 backrest covered too with Burchell zebra natural skin. backrest
is ornamented with 2 natural reindeer antlers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Bronze Seating
Materials
Amethyst, Bronze
Early Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Throne Chair, Signed and Dated, 1969
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 Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Linear Bench in White Oak Series 36
Located in Westport, CT
Inspired by Mid-Century Modern legend Edward Wormley, "The Linear Bench" embodies modern minimalism with clean lines and a sturdy metal stretcher.
Explore our seven wood finishes and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Karl Springer Onassis Bar Stools, A Set of 4, Goatskin, Boucle & Bronze, C. 1980
Located in Culver City, CA
These bar stools are absolutely gorgeous! If you have an eye for opulence and a taste for the finer things in life we've got a treat for you. Dive headfirst into the lap of luxury with these iconic Karl Springer barstools...
Category
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Cleaving Bronze Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cleaving Bronze Bench was a series that began with an exploration into the geologic structures of minerals and rocks. Using the language of science to create art. Each bench is metic...
Category
2010s American Brutalist Bronze Seating
Materials
Cast Stone, Cement, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Cut Steel, Stai...
Winter Hazel Leaf Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Leaf Bench is a continuation of the Artists series that bases the form in geometry and the content in nature. Embellished Minimalist style of New Brutalism. Hand Cast in the Artists ...
Category
2010s American Brutalist Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Black Croco Armchair with Alligator Skin and Real Horns
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair black Croco with structure in solid beech wood.
Covered with black tinted alligator skin from Mississippi.
With two real zebu, two real buffalo water and two real Aries ho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Royal Black Alligator Throne
Located in Paris, FR
Throne Royal Black Alligator made with structure in solid beechwood.
With very big alligator skin black tinted. Backrest with black genuine
leather. W...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Crocodile Brown Sofa with Real Nile Crocodile Skin and Natural Horns
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa crocodile brown with structure in solid beech
wood. Covered with real Nile brown tinted crocodile
skin and with brown genuine leather. A 2 seater sofa
with 4 polished Kudu's ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Arch Bench by DeMuro Das in Antique Bronze
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
The Arche Bench embodies elegance and sophistication in the form of an artfully sculpted metal base and softly rounded silhouette. The base comprises graceful arches crafted from sol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Croco Black and Bronze Armchair
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair Croco black and bronze
with structure in solid beech wood.
Upholstered and covered with natural
black tinted alligator skin. With na...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Guru Dome Amethyst Armchair
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair guru high with structure in solid
mahogany from Borneo, with solid lianes.
With amethyst and crystal stone from Brazil.
Nails, details and finishes in solid bronze.
Covered ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Bronze Seating
Materials
Stone, Amethyst, Bronze
Crocodile Black Sharp Armchair with Real Horns
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair crocodile black sharp with structure in solid beech wood
and cover with real black tinted crocodile skin. With Nile crocodile skin.
With two real Kudu horns, four real Aries...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Italian Sculpted Bronze Chair in Emilio Pucci Linen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Spectacular boudoir chair. Hand sculpted of twisted bronze rod with
upholstered seat cushion in 1970s Emilio Pucci linen fabric.
Stamped "made in Italy" on underside seat frame.
Sol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
Red Alligator Armchair with Kudu Horns
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair red Alligator with structure in solid beech wood.
Upholstered armchair with seat and back covered with Alligator
skin red tinted. Back rest covered in red tinted genuine lea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Bronze Seating
Materials
Bronze
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