PAUL EVANS (1931-1987), A PAIR OF CHROMIUM POLISHED STEEL SIDE CABINETS, CIRCA 1970

PAUL EVANS (1931-1987), A PAIR OF CHROMIUM POLISHED STEEL SIDE CABINETS
BY PAUL EVANS, FOR DIRECTIONAL'S CITYSCAPE COLLECTION, CIRCA 1970
Each top inset with three slate panels, above three pairs of doors, the side doors opening to shelved interiors, one cabinet's central doors opening to a divided interior, the other cabinet's central doors with a fitted drawer, once cabinet signed
Each 84cm high, 229cm wide, 56cm deep overall

This was originally a single 4.5 metre cabinet, but Ken redesigned the cabinet into a pair as he felt they would fit into more spaces.

Paul Evans was born in Pennsylvania in 1931. He studied sculpture, metal work and silver and gold smithing. In the 1950s Evans began his career making copper chests and sculpted steel-front cabinets. In 1964 Evans became the designer for furniture manufacturer Directional Furniture. With them he introduced several series of furniture lines; such as the Argente series of one-off studio pieces, Sculpted Bronze series and the well desired Cityscape series. His relationship with them set a very high standard for creative manufacturing, insisting that every piece is made and finished by hand under his strict supervision. His pieces were almost always signed, and all of the custom items have a signature and a date. Paul Evans' combination of handcraft and technology anticipated the limited-edition art furniture of today. His designs are easily identifiable and highly collectable.