Steel, enamel and glass
USA, circa 1972
Paul Evans (1931-1987)
Manufactured by Paul Evans Studio for Directional
Bears Welded Signature
Welded and enameled steel zig-zag form base with glass top
Base: 15” x 37” x 18” (height x width x depth)
Glass top: 48” x 24” (width x depth)
Very good condition

The Paul Evans Coffee Table is comprised of a welded and enameled sculptural steel base. The polychrome surface and raised welded patchwork pattern is abstract in its decoration. The Brutalist base is completed by a rectangular glass top. The artist’s relationship with Directional Furniture of New York City helped to establish Evans as something more than a designer. Each piece was made by hand and supervised by Evans throughout each step of the production process. These pieces are highly sought after in today’s market as functional works of art by this important New Hope craftsman.

The coffee table, which is in very good condition, bears the welded signature of the artist. The base measures 15” x 37” x 18” and the glass top measures 48” x 24” (height x width x depth; width x depth).

Paul R. Evans (1931-1987)

Paul R. Evans was born in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Evans studied at multiple institutions, such the Philadelphia Textile Institute in Pennsylvania, RIT: School for American Craftsman in New York and Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan. He was noted as an American furniture designer, jewelry designer, and sculptor. Famous for his influence in the American Craft Movement of the 1970s and his work with Directional Furniture, he created a series of furniture lines. His work includes: the Sculpted Bronze series, Argente series, Patchwork Copper, Sculptured and Painted Steel, Patchwork Copper, Pewter and Brass, Patchwork Copper and Cityscape series.