This exceptional set of eight sculpted bronze chairs by Paul Evans, model PE-106, was produced in the United States circa 1970 and stands as a masterwork of American studio furniture. Bold, expressive, and unmistakably modern, these chairs exemplify Evans’ pioneering role in the American Craft Movement and his groundbreaking collaboration with Directional Furniture.

Created using Evans’ signature Sculpted Bronze technique, each chair is a testament to innovation and artistry. As noted by curator Constance Kimmerle of the James A. Michener Museum, the process fused traditional craftsmanship with experimental methods: epoxy resin was applied over a plywood base, sculpted freely by hand, then sandblasted and finished with sprayed, atomized bronze. Inspired in part by industrial ship-repair techniques developed in Philadelphia shipyards, this labor-intensive method has never been successfully replicated, making each piece uniquely expressive and historically significant.

The resulting forms are richly textured and deeply sculptural, embodying the raw, Brutalist aesthetic that defines Evans’ work. Their surfaces capture light with a dynamic interplay of highlights and shadow, lending each chair a powerful presence whether viewed individually or as a complete set.

Newly reupholstered in parchment leather, the chairs offer a refined contrast to their rugged bronze exteriors, balancing comfort with striking visual appeal. They remain in excellent condition, preserving both their structural integrity and artistic impact.

Celebrated by collectors and tastemakers including Lenny Kravitz, who famously described Evans’ work as “stunningly beautiful, stunningly ugly, stunningly tacky, [and] stunningly sophisticated”. These pieces encapsulate a radical vision of design where art and function converge.

This rare set of eight represents a compelling opportunity to acquire a complete and cohesive group of Evans’ iconic sculptural seating—an enduring investment in 20th-century design history.