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 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
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 Paul Evans Wall Mirror & Console Table Shelf in Brass & Chrome
By Directional, Paul Evans
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
Paul Evans Studio Patchwork Mirror and Shelf Wall Unit
By Paul Evans
Located in North Miami, FL
This striking and oversized Brutalist Patchwork mirror and floating console made by Paul Evans in the 1970s provides a full length mirror along with a long slate topped console. Fea...
Slate, Metal
H 24 in W 24 in D 2 in
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
H 40 in W 24 in D 3.5 in
Paul Evans Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror in Sculpted Bronze, Signed, 1970
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Paul Evans Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror in Sculpted Bronze, Signed, 1970. Large individually crafted bronze resin over wood wall mirror, decorated with a variety of abstract patter...
Bronze
H 17.5 in W 48.25 in D 16.5 in
Paul Evans Deep Relief Cabinet
By Paul Evans
Located in Highland, IN
A sublime piece of functional sculpture by Paul Evans, this 1968 Deep Relief cabinet features a wall-mounted case with torch-cut, welded, polychromed and patinated steel doors concea...
Slate, Steel
H 29.5 in W 94.75 in D 20.75 in
Paul Evans Monumental Three-Slate PE-42 Deep Relief Cabinet, Signed & Dated 1968
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptional and rare PE-42 'Deep Relief' cabinet by Paul Evans, executed in 1968, represents one of the most sculptural and architecturally significant forms produced by the Pau...
Slate, Steel
H 17 in W 48.5 in D 16.5 in
Mid-Century Brutalist Wall Mounted Patchwork Cabinet Signed Paul Evans 68
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
An iconic design by legendary American studio craftsman Paul Evans, this mid-century Brutalist wall-mounted cabinet exemplifies his innovative artistry and bold industrial aesthetics...
Slate, Metal
H 20 in W 72 in D 21 in
Paul Evans Cityscape Patchwork Burlwood Wall Floating Credenza
By Paul Evans
Located in Toledo, OH
Paul Evans Cityscape patchwork burlwood floating credenza. This stunning long mid-century Paul Evans credenza is comprised of two file cabinets with 14.5" interior width and two cent...
Wood
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
H 37 in W 36 in D 12 in
Paul Evans Brutalist Mirror and Shelf
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Wall-mount shelf with slate top, and matching Brutalist metal clad mirror. Iconic design from the master of Brutalism, Paul Evans. Great original condition, ready to install. The mir...
Slate, Metal
H 68.9 in W 19.69 in D 12.6 in
Alvar Aalto Entryway Console Mirror and Stool Set, 1950s for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful entryway set of a drawer console, mirror and stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek made of solid birch. The set is in original condition with a light surface finishing. The wood...
Mirror, Birch
H 84 in W 48 in D 17 in
Impressive Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Chrome Étagère
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning vintage modern signed Paul Evans patchwork bookcase with three thick smoked glass inserts as shelves. The functional and sleek design offers plenty of room to store and di...
Chrome
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
H 84.26 in W 48.04 in D 16.93 in
Rare MCM Paul Evans Cityscape large etagere freestanding shelves USA 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Hastings, GB
A rare signed iconic Paul Evans 'Cityscape' large freestanding etagere, USA 1970s. Chrome & brass clad patchwork design- even on the underside- with thick smoked glass slot-in shelve...
Brass, Chrome
H 22 in W 24.5 in D 3.25 in
Curtis Jere Brass Circular Round Mirror / Paul Evans
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chicago, IL
Curtis Jere brass circular round mirror. Style of Paul Evans Slight bend at bottom area. I believe a metal shop should be able to restore this. Signed and dated. Designed by sculptor/artist, BJ Keith...
Brass
H 8.5 in W 12 in D 48 in
Paul Evans Cityscape Brass and Glass Wall Mount Shelf
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Evans Cityscape wall shelf features two sculptural brass bracket supports constructed from the designer's signature faceted, geometric panel work — the defining visual language ...
Brass
H 31 in W 72 in D 20 in
Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Brutalist Sideboard, USA, 1969
By Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Brutalist Sideboard, USA, 1969 An exceptional example from Paul Evans’ iconic sculpted bronze series, this brutalist sideboard was created in 1969 by the a...
Slate, Metal
H 6 in W 36 in D 12 in
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
H 30 in W 30 in D 3 in
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, Copper, Pewter
H 40 in W 60 in D 13.5 in
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, Pewter, Copper
H 12.5 in W 60 in D 14 in
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
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
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
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
H 6.5 in W 60.25 in D 13 in
Floating Paul Evans for Directional Metal Patchwork Console with Slate Shelf
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Hudson, NY
Paul Evans patchwork metal shelf with slate.
Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze
H 7 in W 60 in D 13 in
Paul Evans for Directional, Patchwork Mirror and Console
By Directional, Paul Evans
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
H 30 in W 30 in D 3.25 in
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
H 6.5 in W 60 in D 13 in
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
