{"product_id":"paul-evans-style-cityscape-wall-shelf-brass-glass-regency","title":"Paul Evans Style — \"Cityscape\" Brass \u0026 Glass Wall Shelf, 9\" × 47\" × 12\", c.1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA striking brass and glass wall shelf in the manner of Paul Evans's iconic Cityscape series\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the most celebrated and widely referenced designs in American studio furniture history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Evans (1931–1987) developed his Cityscape line for Directional Furniture in the late 1960s and early 1970s, drawing on the geometric skylines of Manhattan to create furniture with a distinctly urban, architectural sensibility. Constructed from faceted chrome and brass-plated steel panels with inset glass, Cityscape pieces became defining objects of the American Design Renaissance — now held in major museum collections including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Smithsonian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis wall shelf captures the essence of the Cityscape aesthetic: the characteristic stepped, irregular roofline silhouette, warm brass-toned metalwork, and a glass surface that balances solidity with lightness. \"Paul Evans Style\" or \"in the manner of\" pieces from this period were produced in significant numbers as the design influenced a generation of commercial furniture makers — they share the visual language of the original while being accessible entry points to the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA versatile display and storage piece\u003c\/strong\u003e with strong visual impact. The long horizontal format (nearly 4 feet wide) makes it ideal for entryways, living rooms, or home offices. The brass and glass combination reads equally well in modern, transitional, and fully MCM interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\" D × 47\" W × 12\" H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass-toned metal frame, glass shelf surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paul Evans Cityscape — in the manner of\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Normal wear consistent with age and use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e American, c.1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot signed. Attributed to the Cityscape style on the basis of design vocabulary. See also our signed Paul Evans Cityscape examples for authenticated Directional pieces.\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":54082426732828,"sku":"FUR-098","price":998.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/3877\/8396\/files\/FUR-098-PaulEvansStyleCityscapeBrass_Glass-01_watermarked.jpg?v=1780605071","url":"https:\/\/spatial-art-works.com\/products\/paul-evans-style-cityscape-wall-shelf-brass-glass-regency","provider":"Spatial Art-Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}