{"product_id":"paul-evans-cityscape-etagere-shelving-unit-brass-chrome-signed-directional-1970s","title":"FUR-089 Paul Evans — Signed Cityscape Étagère \/ Shelving Unit, Brass \u0026 Chrome, Gray Glass Shelves, Directional, c.1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Evans (American, 1931–1987)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCityscape Étagère \/ Shelving Unit | Brass \u0026amp; Chrome | Gray Glass Shelves | Signed\u003cbr\u003e\nFor Directional Furniture | c.1970s\u003cbr\u003e\nH 84.5 in. × W 48 in. × D 17 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA monumental signed Cityscape étagère by Paul Evans — one of the most sought-after and collectible names in American furniture design history. At 84.5 inches tall and 48 inches wide, this commanding shelving unit is among the largest and most dramatic Cityscape forms Evans produced, its tessellated brass and chrome panels producing the iconic Manhattan skyline-inspired surface that made the series a defining image of American Brutalist design. The gray smoked glass shelves — a hallmark of Evans's Cityscape étagère program — are suspended within the brass and chrome structure, creating a striking interplay between the reflective metal framework and the cool glass surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Evans (1931–1987) is widely regarded as the most important figure in the American Studio Craft furniture movement. Trained at the Cranbrook Academy of Art — the famed crucible of American modernism — and based in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Evans came to national prominence through his association with Directional Furniture, for whom he designed from 1964 onward. The Cityscape series, introduced in the 1970s and inspired by the Manhattan skyline, is Evans's most celebrated and commercially successful body of work: \u003cem\u003esleek, elegant surfaces made of brass and chrome\u003c\/em\u003e arranged in the irregular mosaic patterns that have become his visual signature. Every piece was hand-finished and personally supervised by Evans, and signed examples are particularly prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvans's work has entered major museum collections and commands substantial prices at auction and through leading design galleries. Comparable Cityscape étagères and shelving units regularly sell for $8,000–$25,000+ through dealers; Evans Cityscape credenzas and case pieces at similar scale have sold for $16,000–$32,000 at auction. The signature on this piece — confirmed in the auction description — adds significant provenance value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Paul Evans (American, 1931–1987)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Cityscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Directional Furniture, c.1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Brass and chrome tessellated panels; gray smoked glass shelves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: H 84.5 in. × W 48 in. × D 17 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned: Yes — \"An Original Paul Evans\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edge wear. Scuffs and scratches. Top right back corner has some lifting to the panel where taped. One glass shelf has small edge chips. Wear consistent with age and use. Please review all photos carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA signed, monumental Paul Evans Cityscape étagère — one of the icons of American Brutalist design and among the most collectible furniture of the 20th century.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f0e8;border-left:4px solid #c8a96e;padding:16px 20px;margin-top:24px;font-family:sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a2e;\"\u003eContact Us for Pricing \u0026amp; Availability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#444;font-size:14px;\"\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind piece from our curated collection. Please use the \u003cstrong\u003ePrice Inquiry\u003c\/strong\u003e button above or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"color:#c8a96e;font-weight:600;\"\u003econtact us here\u003c\/a\u003e for current pricing and availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Spatial Art-Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54082425946396,"sku":"FUR-089","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/3877\/8396\/files\/FUR-089-Paul-Evans-Signed-Cityscape-Etagere-Shelving-Unit-01_watermarked.jpg?v=1780606703","url":"https:\/\/spatial-art-works.com\/products\/paul-evans-cityscape-etagere-shelving-unit-brass-chrome-signed-directional-1970s","provider":"Spatial Art-Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}