Combining brass, copper and pewter so that it takes the form of an irregularly welded collage may not seem like a sophisticated technique, yet it yielded a striking outcome in the Patchwork mirror designed by New Jersey-born Paul Evans (1931–87). The revered furniture maker, sculptor and master of the American Studio Craft movement designed this mirror as part of his 1960s-era Patchwork series for North Carolina manufacturer Directional Furniture.
Evans’s Patchwork mirror is indicative of an evolution of his experimentation in silversmithing and sculpture since his days as a student at the Cranbrook Academy of Art and elsewhere. The emphasis on handicraft was also part of a larger trend in postwar American design that saw furniture makers reject industrial and mass-produced objects in favor of historic craft methods. As demonstrated in the patinated, rough and asymmetrical metallic surfaces that characterize some of his designs, Evans was additionally inspired by brutalism, and his Cityscape dining table — also for Directional — is an oft-cited example of brutalist design.
Evans was a pioneer in combining unusual materials and welding techniques to produce innovative cabinets, tables and more over the years. The Patchwork mirror was part of many similarly groundbreaking lines that he created for Directional — in fact, Evans opened a second workshop when his fruitful relationship with the manufacturer began to take shape. Bold and expressive, the series’ unique mirror — the frame of which sees an incorporation of distressed, nailed-on copper and brass “patches” with hot-poured pewter accents — blurs the boundaries between sculpture and design, distinguishing the maker’s hand-forged work from the very popular minimal and functional furniture of the era.
Mid Century Paul Evans Wall Mirror & Console Table Shelf in Brass & 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 brass & chrome clad patchwork ...
Brass, Chrome
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 ...
Slate, Bronze, Copper, Pewter
Paul Evans Patchwork & Slate Console & Mirror Set, USA 1960's
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Matched Console & Mirror set by Paul Evans in patinated Copper, Brass, and steel riveted patchwork. Slate top on the console. The mirror is 31x31x5 Console 60x13x6.5
Slate, Brass, Copper, Steel
Mid-Century Brutalist Patchwork Mirror by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
This striking and rare Mid-Century Brutalist Patchwork Mirror was made by Paul Evans and originates from the United States Circa 1970. Featuring a bol...
Metal
Chrome Midcentury Square Cityscape Mirrors in the Style of Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These chrome cityscape mirrors are in the style of Paul Evans are old stock and are being sold as found.
Chrome
$4,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 71 in W 47.25 in D 17.25 in
Faux Stone Console Table and Mirror by Michael Taylor
By Michael Taylor
Located in Palm Springs, CA
O spectacular faux stone console table and wall mirror design by Michael Taylor. The table and mirror are constructed of fiberglass made to look lik...
Mirror, Fiberglass
$6,750 / set
H 8 in W 3 in D 12 in
Set Paul Evans for Directional Chrome Brass Cityscape Shelf Brackets Console
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning set signed Paul Evans for Directional shelf brackets or console tables. The glass is not pictured but is included and is 12" w x 48" l and is brand new. This set is truly fa...
Brass, Chrome
1980s Oriental Accent Hitchcock Style Console Table and Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
1980s Oriental Accent Hitchcock Style console table and mirror. Crackle lacquer Paint on console top. Hand painted flowers on top and sides. Banded gol...
Mirror, Hardwood, Lacquer, Paint
$19,500
H 34.5 in W 82 in D 20 in
Paul Evans Open Back Cityscape Console Bar Cabinet In Burlwood And Chrome
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stunning and exceptionally rare console bar cabinet in Olive Burlwood and patchwork chromed steel designed by Paul Evans for Directional. This console features an open back with ad...
Chrome
$3,500 / set
H 20.25 in W 33.25 in D 10.5 in
Mid-Century Pier Luigi Colli 'Attr' Italian Modern Gilt Iron Console & Mirror
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptional mid-century Italian modern scrolled frame hammered texture gilt iron console table and mirror set, attributed to Pier Luigi Colli (Italy, 1895-1968). Elegantly sophist...
Iron
Paul Evans Style Lane Pueblo Brutalist Oak Framed Double Mirror, 1970s
By Paul Evans, Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Paul Evans style Mid-Century Modern Brutalist oak framed double mirror By Lane Furniture "Pueblo" collection USA, 1970s Measures: 55" W x 2" D x 40.25" H. ...
Mirror, Oak
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.75 in W 10 in D 36 in
1970's Modern Entryway Hanging / Floating Bevelled Mirrored Console Shelf
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970'sModern Entryway Hanging Floating Bevelled Mirrored Console Shelf. Unique modern Console that floats on the wall.
Mirror
Paul Evans Cityscape Wall Mirror
By Paul Evans
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paul Evans Cityscape wall mirror in a chrome and brass patch work design.
Brass, Chrome
$7,195
H 32 in W 60.5 in D 20 in
Paul Evans for Directional Mid Century Patchwork Burlwood T Bar Console Table
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul Evans for Directional Mid Century Patchwork Burlwood T Bar Console Table This T bar console table measures: 60.5 wide x 20 deep x 32 inches high Restored - Mint Condition! Rea...
Burl
$1,574
H 15.36 in W 22.45 in D 12.8 in
Mid-century Wall-mounted console in wood with brass details, Italy 1960s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A refined example of Italian mid‑century design, this wall‑mounted console combines clean architectural lines with the warmth of beautifully finished wood and the subtle elegance of ...
Brass
Paul Evans Patchwork Burl and Steel Cityscape Executive Desk, 1970's
By Paul Evans
Located in Culver City, CA
Some desks hold paper clips. Others hold power. This Paul Evans Cityscape Desk? It’s the power! Designed by the legendary Paul Evans in the 1970s, this monumental, sculptural masterp...
Steel
Paul Evans for Directional wall mounted Cityscape console table
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Ferndale, MI
From the Paul Evans Cityscape line of polished steel patchwork furniture . One drawer wall mounted entryway console . Manufactured by Directional furniture mid 1970s . Front and side...
Stainless Steel
Paul Evans Patchwork Wall Mirror
By Paul Evans
Located in Highland, IN
This striking 1968 wall-mounted mirror by Paul Evans is from his copper, bronze and pewter patchwork series. The hammered and heavily worked squares of copper and bronze give an arch...
Bronze, Pewter, Copper
Paul Evans Cityscape Wall Mount Console and Mirror
By Paul Evans
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Paul Evans Cityscape wall-mounted console and mirror set features a striking mid-century modern design. The console consists of two square wall-mounted boxes, each measuring 12" ...
Metal
Sold
H 30 in W 30 in D 3.25 in
Mid-Century Brutalist Patchwork Mirror and Wall Mounted Console by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
This striking and rare Mid-Century Brutalist Patchwork Mirror & Console was made by Paul Evans and originates from the United States Circa 1970. Featuring a bold and beautifully craf...
Metal
Sold
H 6.5 in W 60 in D 13 in
Mid-Century Brutalist Patchwork Granite Top Wall Mounted Console by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
This striking and rare Mid-Century Brutalist Patchwork Wall Mounted Console with Granite Top is by Paul Evans and originates from the United States Circa 1970. Featuring a rectangula...
Granite, Metal
Sold
H 6.5 in W 60 in D 13 in
Extra Long Brutalist Wall Mount Shelf and Matching Wall Mirror by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Classic Paul Evans Brutalist slate top console with matching patchwork metal frame mirror. This set features the hard to find extra long ( 60 inch ) ...
Slate, Brass, Copper
Sold
H 6.5 in W 60.25 in D 13 in
Floating Paul Evans for Directional Metal Patchwork Console with Slate Shelf
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Hudson, NY
Paul Evans patchwork metal shelf with slate.
Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Paul Evans for Directional, Patchwork Mirror and Console
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paul Evans Wall-mounted console, model PE 17 and mirror, model PE 18 Paul Evans Studio for Directional, USA, circa 1970 Welded and enameled steel, welded and enameled copper, slat...
Slate, Copper, Metal, Steel
Midcentury Paul Evans Patchwork Mirror
By Paul Evans
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
This midcentury Paul Evans mirror is in wonderful condition. Beautifully crafted and patinated work of art consisting of steel, brass, copper, and pew...
Brass, Copper, Steel, Pewter
Paul Evans Patchwork Wall-Mounted Mirror and Console
By Paul Evans
Located in Peabody, MA
Wall-mounted patchwork metal clad console shelf with slate top by Paul Evans for Directional with matching mirror, circa 1970s. Shelf measures 60" long x 13" deep x 6.5" high. ...
Slate, Metal
