Paul Evans, photo courtesy of the Evans Family Collection

Evans collection for Directional Furniture proves it's possible for an art form to be functional. - Kay Murphy, Tropic magazine.

Paul R. Evans II was internationally recognized for his unique residential furniture. He trained as a silversmith, and also learned the art of the goldsmith and blacksmith. His innovative mind eventually led him to creating extraordinary metal furniture. His unique furniture designs found homes in the collections of Prince Binder Fisal of Saudi Arabia and Mrs. Vanderbilt Webb among many others. In 1955, Evans moved to New Hope, operating temporarily out of his garage. In 1956, he began sharing a showroom with Phillip Lloyd Powell of New Hope. By 1966, Evans needed to relocate his growing operation to Plumsteadville, at one time employing a staff of 35 people. According to his children, most of his pieces were signed and the custom built pieces were signed and dated. In 1979, he opened an additional showroom on East 61st Street in New York. He created full lines of furniture as well as exclusive museum-like pieces for Directional Furniture. His work was shown at America House in New York for more than a decade from 1962 on.