Cityscape floor lamp, model no. PE-4010, from the PE200 series, circa 1975

Chrome-plated steel and brass.

Manufactured by Directional Furniture, USA.

Dimensions:

92 W x 35 D x 137 H cm / 36.2 W x 13.7 D x 54 H in

American furniture designer, sculptor, and artist, Paul Evans is one of the most recognizable and versatile figures in the American Craft Movement of the post-war period, and arguably the most collectible American furniture designer of the late 20th Century.

Known for his innovative production techniques and experimental treatments in working with a variety of metals, Evans developed a distinct set of expressionist aesthetics that combined the pictographic collage-like compositions of modern artists such as Adolph Gottlieb and Louise Nevelson, with the raw naivety of the Brutalist movement.

Cityscape is the last great series designed by Paul Evans, and this floor lamp is a stunning example of his creative evolution. Focusing on the play of light over pure form, the floor lamp shows a unique contrast of brutalist design and a lightening mirror sheen, adding unique radiance and charm to any interior.