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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.

Find a collection of authentic Paul Evans furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Paul Evans
Paul Evans Studio Coffee Table for Directional
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
Welded and patinated steel coffee table by Paul Evans Studio for Directional. Table is in excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables

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Cut Steel

Paul Evans Glass Chrome Cityscape Coffee Table for Directional 1970s
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Paul Evans Glass Chrome Cityscape Coffee Table for Directional 1970s 1970's Cityscape for Directional Furniture table by Paul Evans. Patchwork of chrome an...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Paul Evans Tables

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Chrome

Cityscape Multifaceted Dining Console Table Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
One of the most striking designs from Cityscape series by Paul Evans, this multifaceted table base from PE 300 series features a combination of brass and walnut burls panels and indi...
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1970s American American Craftsman Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Brass

Paul Evans PE-71 Mid Century Sculpted Bronze Stalagmite Oval Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul Evans PE-71 Mid Century Sculpted Bronze Stalagmite Oval Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 59.75 wide x 23.75 deep x 16.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Bronze

Paul Evans "Sculpted Bronze" and Walnut Side Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
A Paul Evans "Sculpted Bronze" resin drum table with walnut top.
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1970s Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Walnut

Pair Paul Evans Cityscape Night Stands, Burl and Brass with Drawers, Signed
By Paul Evans, Directional
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

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

Paul Evans Console for Directional Brutalist Sculpted Bronze Glass Wall Mount
By Paul Evans, Directional
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

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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Bronze, Steel

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

Original Sculpted Bronze Paul Evans for Directional Brutalist Card Table
By Paul Evans
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a Paul Evans brutalist bronzed resin over steel table with wood veneer top. Provenance reference: Paul Evans Designer & Sculptor, Jeffrey Head, pg. 91.
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Bronze

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

Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Patchwork Hanging Shelf Console Table Mirror
By Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paul Evans studio floating shelf and mirror set circa early 1970's. It features copper, bronze and pewter cladding in a patchwork design. Console shelf measures 60 x 13 x 6.5 inches ...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Slate, Bronze, Copper, Pewter

Paul Evans Signed Cityscape Cocktail Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
A Paul Evans for Directional Cityscape style cocktail/coffee table. This gorgeous midcentury modern coffee table is part of the legendary Paul Evans Cityscape series of furniture. Th...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables

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Chrome

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, Metal, Copper, Steel

Cityscape by Paul Evans Dining Table with Leaf
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Polished chrome patchwork table by Paul Evans for his Cityscape line. Comes with a 15" leaf. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).  
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Metal

Paul Evans Brutalist Bronze Stalagmite Cocktail Coffee Table 1969 Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Very rare sculptural brutalist Paul Evans stalagmite base coffee table signed PE 69. The bronze and resin composite base is in very good vintage condition showing its deep dark bronz...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Tables

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Bronze

Paul Evans Cityscape Patchwork Burlwood Console or Dining Table Base
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Houston, TX
Paul Evans for Directional cityscape patchwork burlwood console table, center table or dining table base. This stunning Mid-Century Modern Evans att...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Burl

Paul Evans Patchwork Steel Coffee Table for Directional, Signed Dated 1978
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning coffee table by Paul Evans for Directional, produced in 1978, signed and dated PE 78. The cube shaped form is fabricated from patinated pieces of painted steel which have be...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Steel

Paul Evans Cityscape Burl Patchwork Coffee Table, Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paul Evans design Cityscape burl wood patchwork coffee table, signed. Rare and impressive coffee table that has a warm burl wood top with an urban cityscape inspired chrome base. Lar...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Chrome

Paul Evans Console with Mirror, Mid Century Modern, 1978, Hollywood Regency
By Paul Evans
Located in Manhasset, NY
Paul Evans console and mirror, Mid-Century Modern. A rare model PE 881 marquetry inlaid mirror and console by Paul Evans. Purchased from Paul E...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Boxwood

Paul Evans Cityscape Mirror Cocktail/Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Evans Cityscape Mirrored Coffee/Cocktail Table Base Wear Consistent with age & Use Signed As Shown In Photos 1970s
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Mirror

Large Slate Top Patchwork Coffee Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Brutalist patchwork coffee table with slate top by Paul Evans. The base is a variety of metals patchworked together to create an amazing mosaic of color and texture. Table measures ...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Slate, Copper

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 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 Tables

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Bronze, Copper, Steel

Paul Evans PE400 Faceted Dining Table in Walnut Burl Chrome Plated Steel 1970s
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
The Cityscape collection designed by Paul Evans was produced by Directional Furniture from 1970 until 1981. The collection drew inspiration from urban environments and architectural ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Paul Evans Patchwork Coffee Table w/Slate Top, 1970
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Evans Patchwork Coffee Table w/Slate Top 1970s. Patchwork is made up of patinated copper, pewter sheeting and enameled steel. ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Copper, Steel, Pewter

Paul Evans Welded Metal Cubes
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A matched pair of cube tables exhibiting a vibrant original surface slate top insert, marked at the base.
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1960s American Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Slate, Metal

Model PE-11 Coffee Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
Welded and patinated steel PE-11 coffee table by Paul Evans Studio for Directional, 1966. Table is in excellent original condition with a beautiful patina.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables

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Steel

Paul Evans Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Paul Evans coffee table signed and dated Measure: Base is 24" round.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables

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Metal

Paul Evans Coffee Table
Paul Evans Coffee Table
$5,625 Sale Price
25% Off
Paul Evans Bow-Tie Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Savannah, GA
Bow-tie dining table from the Sculptured Metal series made for Directional in 1970. A variation of this design is published in Paul Evans: Designer and Sculptor, Head, pg. 79. weld...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Steel

Cityscape Table by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A nice brass and chrome patchwork cityscape table, model no PE 231 by Paul Evans for Directional, circa 1970s. Cube form with cross angled block support that exhibits a simply modern...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Paul Evans 1967 Brutalist Welded Metal Bowtie Pyramid Coffee Cocktail Table
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing signed Paul Evans 1967 welded metal brutalist cocktail coffee table. As seen by the date, this is one of his older tables. Bowtie pyramid design. In excellent condition with ...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Metal

Paul Evans for Directional Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Coffee Table
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul Evans for Directional Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 48 wide x 35.75 deep x 15 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Brass

Paul Evans Cityscape Expandable Dining Table. Burl Wood and Chrome. Signed.
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Kansas City, MO
Stunning extension dining table designed by Paul Evans for his Cityscape series and manufactured by Directional. Patchwork burl top and chrome base. Without leaves it is a 47 inch ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Burl

Paul Evans PE 131 Coffee Table, 1973
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
The PE-131 coffee table, designed by Paul Evans, is an impressive piece within the line he created for Directional Furniture. It belongs to the popular bronze series PE100-200, intro...
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20th Century American Brutalist Paul Evans Tables

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Bronze

Rare Model Cityscape Coffee Table by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cityscape multifaceted coffee table by Paul Evans for Directional Inc, circa 1970s. A rarely seen model with square block construction in brass ad bu...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Brass

Signed Paul Evans Octagonal Cityscape Burl Wood and Chrome Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Signed Paul Evans octagonal cityscape burl wood and chrome dining table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables

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Metal

1970 s Cityscape Coffee Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cityscape Coffee Table by Paul Evans, c. 1970's, USA L 51" x W 23.5" x H 13" FDV11574 *Wear consistent with age and use.
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1970s American Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Chrome

Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Coffee/Cocktail Table, Signed 1969
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
The PE-131 coffee table, designed by Paul Evans, is an impressive piece within the line he created for Directional Furniture. It belongs to the popular bronze series PE100-200, intro...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables

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Bronze

Paul Evans Bronze Stalagmite Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Hudson, NY
A sculpted bronze and glass “Stalagmite” coffee table, the thick round glass top sits on top of a bronze base, decorated with thick impasto like application of bronze over an iron fr...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Bronze, Iron

Cityscape Console by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Cityscape console in brass and walnut signed Paul Evans.
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1970s American Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Brass

Paul Evans Custom Faceted Dining Table
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Evans Custom Faceted Dining Table, Larger base with lacquered wood and brass cladding over wood. 3/4" top measures 96" in length and 47.50" in depth Seats 10 to 12
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Brass

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 Coffee Table for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Coffee Table Directional Model PE-208. The Cityscape line for the Directional Furniture Company, was the result of Directional's partnering with Paul Evans to create a more hand cra...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Paul Evans Chrome Brass Plated Cityscape Dining Table Base
By Paul Evans
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century dining / conference table base with various size rectangular patchwork chrome and brass veneer panels eminating from a recta...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables

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Chrome

Vintage Paul Evans "Cityscape" Chrome and Glass Coffee Table
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Vintage Cityscape coffee table with original glass by Paul Evans for Directional. The coffee table is in good vintage condition, regular scuffs and scratches on the chrome and glass....
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables

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Chrome

Paul Evans Stalagmite Cocktail Table, Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful Paul Evans Stalagmite cocktail table, signed and dated 1970. The base is 16"H x 26" D.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables

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Bronze

Paul Evans PE-509 Cityscape Dining Table by Directional, 1970s
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Raleigh, NC
Paul Evans PE-509 dining table from the Cityscape series, executed entirely in chrome patchwork. Geometric metal panels in varied rectangular shapes create the signature skyline-ins...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables

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Chrome

Signed Paul Evans Cityscape Chrome and Glass Octagon Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 70s Paul Evans Chrome and Glass Dining Table. Design: Two-part structure with a glass resting on the base. Sits 4 to 6 comfortably depending on the chairs. If you get a bi...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables

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Chrome

Vintage Chrome "Cityscape" Dining Table by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional vintage “Cityscape” dining table designed by Paul Evans for Directional in the United States, circa 1970s. This dining table belongs to ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Chrome

Paul Evans Cityscape for Directional Pedestal Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautiful signed Paul Evans for Directional glass top Cityscape pedestal dining table. Features a black lacquered wood plinth/pedestal with brass patchwork arms in a mirrored finish ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables

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Brass

Paul Evans Faceted Cityscape Console
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic artistic console form by Paul Evans. From the PE 300 Series Paul Evans Studio for Directional USA, circa 1975 Restored - lacquered bird's...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Tables

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Wood

Paul Evans Mid-century 1972 Stalagmite Round Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul Evans mid-century 1972 Stalagmite Round Coffee Table. This coffee table measures: 42 wide x 42 deep x 16 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Metal

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

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 Glass Coffee Table
Paul Evans Glass Coffee Table
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Paul Evans Signed Mid Century Chrome Cityscape Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Franklin Park, 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

Magnificent Signed Paul Evans Burled Wood and Chrome Cityscape Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent signed Paul Evans burled olive wood and chrome cityscape dining table with three 22" W leaves. Big and bold patches of olive wood contras...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Chrome

Original Paul Evans Brutalist PE-11 Cocktail Table
By Paul Evans
Located in North Miami, FL
Welded and patinated steel PE-11 Brutalist coffee table by Paul Evans Studio for Directional, 1966.
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Bronze, Iron

Cityscape Coffee Table Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large brass patchwork cityscape coffee table in contrast with a rather unusual Brazilian rosewood top. A very generous size with striking visual impact. This is a custom pieces executed circa 1975 by Paul Evans for Directional.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Evans Tables

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Brass

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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