The Cityscape dining table created by artist, sculptor and furniture designer Paul Evans (1931–87) is one of the most recognizable examples of brutalist design. Evans, whose favored material was metal, is best known for his 1970s contributions to the American Studio Craft movement as well as his breakthroughs in brutalism. In the early 1950s, Evans studied at Philadelphia’s Textile Institute and then at the Rochester Institute of Technology and Michigan’s Cranbrook Academy of Art, which has counted among its students and faculty Charles and Ray Eames, Florence Knoll, Eero Saarinen and many more towering design figures.
Later in the decade, Evans moved to New Hope, Pennsylvania, not far from the Bucks County town in which he was raised, and joined with woodworker Phillip Lloyd Powell in a decade-long partnership. Evans and Powell collaborated on a significant series of pieces, often procuring discarded wood from furniture maker George Nakashima, who had a neighboring studio. In 1964, Evans teamed with North Carolina manufacturer Directional Furniture, for which he designed classic lines, including the 1970s-era Cityscape series, which in addition to the dining table, included a coffee table, floor lamps, a credenza and more.
Although based in Pennsylvania, Evans found the inspiration for his Cityscape dining table in New York City’s crowded skyline — specifically, in the Art Deco office buildings and stately spires. Beneath the piece’s beveled glass tabletop, in a base fashioned from brass, chromed steel and walnut burlwood, Evans’s decorative clusters of boxy forms echo Manhattan’s blocky building tops and wealth of window glass. It’s clear that the Cityscape series has roots in Evans’s affinity for urban landscapes, but the line’s sculptural attributes rendered the work outlandish in modest living spaces — so much so that a Directional print advertisement characterized the designs as “startling.”
Paul Evans, "Cityscape" Dining Table, Mirror, Wood, Directional, USA, c. 1970
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and mirror "Cityscape" dining table designed by Paul Evans and produced by Directional, circa 1970.
Mirror, Wood
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...
Chrome
$5,700Sale Price|40% Off
Paul Evans Cityscape Long Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Evans for directional "Cityscape", 84" Parsons style dining table. All chromed metal over wood with additional pair of leaves. Possible length of 114" with both 15" leaves.
Chrome, Metal
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...
Chrome
Paul Evans for Directional Cityscape Mid Century Chrome Dining Table
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul Evans for Directional Cityscape Mid Century Chrome Dining Table This dining table measures: 96 wide x 48 deep x 29.25 inches high, with a chair clearance of 28.5 inches Excell...
Chrome
Paul Evans Table Lamp for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Paul Evans for Directional Table Lamp, Cityscape Series. Graphic patchwork of chrome and brass. The Cityscape series by Paul Evans for Directional is a result of the company seeking...
Brass, Chrome
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage “Cityscape” Chrome Dining Table by Paul Evans for Directional, 1970s
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Step into a world where art and function merge with this remarkable mid-century dining table, designed by the legendary Paul Evans for Directional in the 1970s. A true icon from the ...
Chrome
Paul Evans Cityscape Mid Century Chrome Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul Evans Cityscape Mid Century Chrome Dining Table This dining table measures: 96 wide x 48 deep x 29 inches high, with a chair clearance of 28.5 inches Excellent Vintage Conditi...
Chrome
Paul Evans Cityscape Expandable Dining Table. Burl Wood and Chrome. Signed.
By Directional, Paul Evans
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 ...
Burl
$8,400Sale Price|30% Off
Paul Evans Glass Top Cityscape Citiscape Signed Dining Room Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Wayne, NJ
This is a Glamorus Paul Evans glass top cityscape 8 foot dining table. Please note, this is a mirror finish show showing many reflections in photos...
Glass
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Chrome
'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).
Metal
$2,950
H 23.5 in W 16 in D 10.125 in
George Kovacs Chrome & Lucite Table Lamp / Paul Evans / Pierre Cardin
By George Kovacs
Located in Chicago, IL
George Kovacs architectural chrome and Lucite table lamp. Style of Paul Evans and Pierre Cardin.
Chrome
Paul Evans Brutalist Skyline Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Paul Evans brutalist "Skyline" sculpted bronze resin dining table with 48" x 96" x 3/4" thick glass top. Signed PE70 Only base is 65" x 27".
Bronze
$997
H 18.9 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Paul Evans. Skyscraper chrome table lamp by Maison Jansen, France, 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Paul Evans, Sandro Petti, Philippe Barbier, Robert Sonneman
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Skyscraper-shaped table lamp in the style of Paul Evans' desgins for Maison Jansen, France, 1970s. Composed of a cubist or prism base manufactured with mirrored silver chrome metal, ...
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Paul Evans Cityscape Table Lamp PE-4006
By Paul Evans
Located in Hanover, MA
The most rare model of Paul Evans Cityscape lamp produced by Directional circa 1972 in polished stainless steel and brass mosaic tiles. See...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$24,500
H 29.25 in W 47 in D 54 in
Paul Evans Cityscape Expandable Dining Table. Burl Wood and Chrome. Signed.
By Directional, Paul Evans
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 ...
Burl
$2,500
H 25 in W 6.5 in D 7 in
Mid-Century Brutalist Welded Steel Table Lamp in the Manner of Paul Evans 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Striking American Brutalist table lamp executed in welded and torch-cut steel, circa 1970s. The sculptural base is composed of four vertically oriented steel panels arranged in a cru...
Steel
1970s Paul Evans Cityscape Style Chrome and Cork Table Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s Paul Evans Cityscape style chrome and cork table lamp.
Chrome
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.
Brass
Rare Brass Paul Mayen for Habitat Table Lamp
By Paul Mayen
Located in New York, NY
Unusual large brass lamp, designed by Paul Mayen for Habitat. This example is in very good, original; working condition.it features two porcelain sockets, and an adjustable harp. The...
Brass
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...
Chrome
Paul Evans Cityscape Lamp for Directional Model PE-4020
By Paul Evans
Located in Lynn, MA
Model PE-4020 Lamp by Paul Evans for the Cityscape series. Features his iconic brass and chrome patchwork. All original with original wiring with a rotary switch. Great table lamp or...
Brass, Chrome
Paul Evans for Directional Mid Century Chrome Cityscape Dining Table
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul Evans for Directional Mid Century Chrome Cityscape Dining Table This dining table measures: 90 wide x 47.75 deep x 29 inches high, with a chair clearance of 28.25 inches All p...
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...
Brass, Chrome
Vintage Paul Evans Chrome Cityscape Parsons Dining Table.
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Paul Evans Chrome Cityscape Dining Table. A stunning piece from Paul Evans' iconic Cityscape Collection, produced by Directional in the 1970s. The table length measures 84"...
Chrome
Paul Evans Burl Wood and Chrome Cityscape Dining Table
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your dining experience with the Paul Evans Burl Wood and Chrome Cityscape Dining Table, available here at circa20c. This beauti...
Chrome
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H 28.25 in W 50 in D 19.25 in
Paul Evans PE 400 Series "Cityscape" Dining Table for Directional , USA 1970s
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and Iconic Paul Evans "Cityscape" Dining Table base. Rendered in walnut burl wood and chrome plated brass patchwork resembling a city skyline. We can assist in a custom size g...
Chrome
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H 27.75 in W 43.25 in D 43.25 in
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...
Chrome
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H 29.25 in W 129.25 in D 43 in
Paul Evans Monumental Patchwork Burl Expandable Dining Table, c 1974, Signed
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This monumental 'Cityscape II' expandable dining table with two leaves by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, circa 1974, featuring a mesmerizing array of patchwork walnut burl and olive burl, was just refinished in a beautiful French Polish and is signed on one leg as can be seen in the photos. The sophisticated and classy Parsons style is accented with a mesmerizing array of patchwork burlwood (Walnut Burl and Olive Burl in different slightly contrasting stain colors) hand-applied across a lengthy platform of over 129", supported by 4 thick outer legs and 2 center legs which support it's monumental size. Hidden adjustable feet are underneath each leg including the two center supports so that you can adjust the height as needed to accommodate uneven floors. Heavy duty table extenders allow for this monumental size when using one or two of the included leaves. Similarly constructed as the 'Patchwork Copper' series, but this table falls under the Cityscape collection started in 1970 and launched by Directional Furniture in 1971, which options of tiles included chromed steel, brass, and then in 1974 included different wood veneers including burled Walnut and Olive woods. This particular example was marvelously patterned with different burl grain veneers assembled in a patchwork manner and meticulously constructed. We just completed restoration by refinishing it in a beautiful French Polish, which is the most expensive and laborious process of hand applied coats to create a hard and thick protective surface which also accentuates the vivid burl...
Burl
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H 29.5 in W 99 in D 40 in
Paul Evans for Directional Cityscape Rosewood and Chrome Parsons Dining Table
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern Parsons extension dining table By Paul Evans for Directional, "Cityscape" Collection USA, 1970s Stunning book-matched rosewood top,...
Chrome
Paul Evans "Cityscape" Dining / Game Table 1970s, 'Signed'
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Chic pedestal dining / game table in walnut burl and chrome with thick glass top by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, Cityscape Series, American 1970...
Chrome
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H 29.25 in W 114.25 in D 44 in
Paul Evans for Directional Patchwork Burl Wood Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern Parsons extension dining table By Paul Evans for Directional USA, 1970s Burled walnut, in gorgeous patchwork design. Measures: 8...
Burl
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H 29.25 in W 144.25 in D 60 in
Paul Evans Monumental Burl Wood Parsons Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Paul Evans, Directional
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 Dire...
Burl
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H 29.5 in W 120 in D 44 in
Paul Evans for Directional Cityscape Chrome and Brass Dining Table, 1970s
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and beautiful Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency double pedestal dining table By Paul Evans for Directional, "Cityscap...
Brass, Chrome
