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Paul Evans Tables

American, 1931-1987

A designer and sculptor, Paul Evans was a wild card of late 20th century modernism. A leading light of the American Studio Furniture movement, Evans’s sideboards, credenzas, coffee tables and other work manifests a singular aesthetic sense, as well as a seemingly contradictory appreciation for both folk art forms and for new materials and technologies.

Evans’s primary material was metal, not wood, which was favored by his fellow studio designers, and Bucks County, Pennsylvania, neighbors George Nakashima and Phillip Lloyd Powell. He trained in metallurgy and studied at the Cranbrook Academy of Art, the famed crucible of modern design and art in suburban Detroit. For a time early in his career, Evans also worked at Sturbridge Village, a historical “living museum” in Massachusetts, where he gave demonstrations as a costumed silversmith.

Evans’s earliest work unites these influences. The pieces that made his reputation are known as “sculpted-front” cabinets: wood cases faced with box-like high-relief patinated steel mounts laid out in a grid pattern. Each mount contains a metal emblem, or glyph, and the effect is that of a brawny quilt.

Evans’s later work falls into three distinct style groups. His sculpted-bronze pieces, begun in the mid-1960s, show Evans at his most expressive. He employed a technique in which resin is hand-shaped, and later sprayed with a metal coating, allowing for artistic nuance in the making of chairs, tables and case pieces. Later in the decade and into the 1970s, Evans produced his Argente series for celebrated manufacturer Directional (​​a brand known to vintage mid-century modern furniture collectors everywhere): consoles and other furniture forms that feature aluminum and pigment-infused metal surfaces welded into abstract organic forms and patterns.

Last, Evans's Cityscape design series — a milestone in the history of brutalist design — meshed perfectly with the sleek, “high tech” sensibility of the later ’70s. Evans constructed boxy forms and faced them with irregular mosaic patterns that mixed rectangular plaques of chromed steel, bronze or burlwood veneer. These, like all of Paul Evans’s designs, are both useful and eye-catching. But their appeal has another, more visceral quality: these pieces have clearly been touched by an artist’s hand.

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Paul Evans Burl Patchwork Waterfall Cityscape Console Table, 1970
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Evans Burlwood Patchwork waterfall cityscape console table for Directional, 1970s. Completely restored.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Burl

Paul Evans Sculpted Steel & Polychrome Coffee Table Signed and Dated, 1967
By Paul Evans
Located in Norwich, GB
Sculpted steel coffee table by designer and sculptor Paul Evans (1931-1987) for Directional. USA 1967. Signed 'PE 67'. Made of welded steel and polychrome, the table features artist...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Tables

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Steel

Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Stalactite Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paul Evans sculpted bronze stalactite dining table. Original 3/4" glass top. Signed " PE 71".
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1970s American Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Bronze

1969 Dining Table & 8 Chairs by Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Brutalist
By Paul Evans
Located in San Diego, CA
Elevate your dining experience with this extraordinary set crafted by the legendary Paul Evans Studio in 1969. Comprising a rare ensemble of eight chairs and a dining table, this co...
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20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Tables

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Bronze

Sculpted Steel Zigzag Coffee Table Base by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sculpted steel "zigzag" coffee table base by American Designer and studio craftsman Paul Evans (American, 1927-1993) circa 1960s for Directional. The table, Model PE-11, takes a geometrical ‘Zig Zag' form and is welded from the steel. Its surface is decorated with his iconic relief patterns such as stars, swirls, lines, gilt dots and grid web as well as red, yellow, green and gold polychrome colors with black strokes...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Steel

Thick Paul Evans Cityscape for Directional Patchwork Burl Wood Top Side Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Ferndale, MI
Paul Evans designed side or lamp table. Designed for the Directional City Scape series. Tabletop is a patchwork of Burl wood. Cruciform base is a patchwork of brushed stainless stee...
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Paul Evans Tables

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Brass, Stainless Steel

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 Tables

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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 Tables

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Brass, Stainless 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 Tables

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Brass, Copper, Pewter

Paul Evans Patchwork Coffee Table
By Directional, Paul Evans
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 Tables

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Bronze, Copper, Steel

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 Tables

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Chrome

Paul Evans PE-20 Cube Side Tables, Inset Slate, Oxidized Steel, Bronze, Signed
By Directional, Paul Evans
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 Tables

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Slate, Bronze, Steel

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 Tables

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Chrome

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

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Aluminum

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 Tables

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Metal

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 Tables

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Steel

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 Tables

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Wood

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 Tables

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Bronze

Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Glass & Brass
By Paul Evans, Directional
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 Tables

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Brass

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

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Brass, Copper, Pewter

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 Tables

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Burl

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 Tables

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Brass, Chrome

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 Tables

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Brass

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 Tables

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Brass

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 Tables

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Bronze

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 Tables

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Brass

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

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Chrome

Rare Cocktail Table by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in New York, NY
Welded and enameled steel, glass. Designed & produced by Paul Evans Studio for Directional Furniture Company. Artist signed and dated. Very good vintage condition.
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1970s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Steel

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

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Steel, Chrome

Paul Evans Brutalist Side Table Welded Metal and Slate Top, Signed and dtd 1977
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
Paul Evans unique signed brutalist side table. Painted and welded steel with a slate top. A timeless design. Signed Paul Evans and dated 1977.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables

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Slate, Steel

Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Brutalist Glass Top Coffee Table for Directional 1969
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare and unusual coffee table from the Paul Evans "Sculpted Bronze" Series produced in the late 60s and sold through the directional showroom. The base alone measures approximate...
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Mid-20th Century Paul Evans Tables

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Steel, Bronze

Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Skyline Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Paul Evans sculpted bronze brutalist skyline coffee table, signed PE71 Glass top is 3/4" thick, 28" deep and 55" wide. Base is 15" high, 28" deep...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Bronze

Paul Evans Patchwork Brutalist Center, Coffee or Cocktail Table for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Plainview, NY
Mid-Century Modern iconic patchwork design table by Paul Evans (American 1931-1987). The modern brutalist table base is made of welded and patinat...
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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Paul Evans Tables

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Bronze, Copper, Steel

Paul Evans for Directional Cityscape Style Mid Century Patchwork Burlwood Table
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans for Directional Cityscape style mid century patchwork burlwood table The table measures: 39 wide x 39 deep x 29.25 high, with a chair...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Burl

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

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Bronze

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

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Chrome

Sculpted and Patinated Bronze "Stalagmite" Oval Dining Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Montreal, QC
Sculpted and patinated bronze "Stalagmite" oval dining table by Paul Evans bronzed resin over steel with thick oval glass top signed 'PE 75 TP' the dimensions of the base are H:2...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Steel

Paul Evans Console for Directional Brutalist Sculpted Bronze & Glass Wall Mount
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
1960s sculpted bronze wall mount console designed by Paul Evans and produced by Directional. New glass top. Original wall mount brackets.
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Tables

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Steel

Welded and Painted Steel Paul Evans Studio Circular Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Montreal, QC
Welded and Painted Steel Paul Evans Studio circular coffee table.
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Steel

Paul Evans Sculpted Metal Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Houston, TX
Paul Evans Rare sculpted metal dining table Paul Evans Studio gilt, welded and patinated steel, glass Measures: 29 ¾ x 98 x 48 in. (75.6 x 248.9 x 121.9 cm).  
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables

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Metal

Paul Evans Wall-Mounted "Cityscape" Console in Tessellated Chrome 1970s 'Signed'
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Wall-mounted console table, supporting brackets in tessellated chrome with glass top, by Paul Evans, Cityscape Series, for Directional Furniture, American 1970s (signed “Paul Evans”).
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Chrome

Paul Evans Imposto on Iron "Stalagmite" Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Montreal, QC
A bronze and glass "Stalagmite" coffee table Model P128 the thick round glass top under bronze (actually bronze over iron) base, the brutalist design with thick imposto like applicat...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Iron

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

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Chrome

Paul Evans Glass Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique coffee table by Paul Evans features contrasting textures and colors in its geometric base along with a large glass top. Rare and collectible, this vintage table by renown...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Metal

Paul Evans American Mid-Century Brutalist Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Forney, TX
Paul Evans (1931-1987) American Brutalist industrial modern welded steel, copper, mixed metals patchwork coffee table with rivet accents and i...
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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Tables

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Slate, Copper, Steel, Metal

Cityscape Dining Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous vintage burlwood top Paul Evans dining table with brass base. Large table top with no scratches on it. Base has nice detail and t...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Wood

Paul Evans Signed Mid Century Chrome Cityscape Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans Signed mid century chrome Cityscape dining table This table measures: 48 wide x 48 deep x 26 inches high, with a chair clearance of 24 ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Glass

Large Paul Evans Ten Segment Chrome Coffee Table, for Directional
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Paul Evans ten segment chrome coffee table, for Directional. This iconic Mid-Century Modern example is in near mint condition, with numerous two-tone polished and satin chrome ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Chrome

Paul Evans Scuplted Bronze Gesso Brutalist Skyline Dining Table Signed PE 77
By Paul Evans
Located in Ferndale, MI
Paul Evans dining table. Sculpted bronze resin over wood frame supports .75' thick glass top . Signed by Evans studio " PE 77 " . Fine original condition .
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Tables

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Bronze

Paul Evans Cityscape Patchwork Wall Console, Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique vintage wall mount console makes a unique display shelf in a variety of interiors. Cityscape design makes this patchwork chrome wall shelf...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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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/...
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Brutalist Paul Evans Patinated Patchwork Coffee Table with Slate Top
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Brutalist American Modern 1970s Paul Evans for Directional patinated patchwork metal coffee table with riveted copper, brass, and pewter sheet...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Tables

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Slate, Copper, Pewter

Paul Evans Cityscape Game, Side Table
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in New York, NY
Nice signed example from the Cityscape series by Paul Evans for Directional. Hard to find form, usable as a game, side, or occasional table. This table is in good, original condition...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Paul Evans Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Rare Circular Paul Evans Welded and Patinated Steel Dining Table for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paul Evans welded and patinated steel dining table for Directional Model PE 46. Signed: "Paul Evans 74", USA.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Bronze

Paul Evans Monumental Burl Wood Parsons Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Directional, Paul Evans
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 Directional, "Cityscape" Collection USA, 1970s ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Burl

Pair of Paul Evans Welded and Patinated Steel Patchwork Side Tables
By Paul Evans
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of Paul Evans welded and patinated steel side tables top inset with a slate for Studio for Directional.
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Steel

Modern Brutalist Sculptural Welded Steel & Bronze Dining Table Paul Evans 1970s
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stupendous and iconic, glass topped dining table, on sculpturally welded steel and bronze bases, by Paul evans for Directional, circa the 1970s. In excell...
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1970s Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Bronze, Steel

Paul Evans Brutalist Mixed Metal and Slate Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century Brutalist-style slate-top coffee table with mixed metal patch work base. (Attributed PAUL EVANS).      
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables

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Metal

Paul Evans tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Paul Evans tables 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 tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables 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 tables by Charles Hollis Jones, Milo Baughman, and Herman Miller. Prices for Paul Evans tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $795 and can go as high as $130,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $11,500.

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