Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
American, 1918-2008
An American woodworker known for a wide range of furniture that is sensuous, sculptural and imbued with character, Phillip Lloyd Powell is an iconic figure in design. His organic style transcended the conventions of popular mid-century modern furniture and is best reflected in the vintage cabinets and tables for which he is renowned.
“I am an artist working with furniture,” Powell once said. But the self-taught furniture maker wore a number of different hats throughout his lifetime. He crafted handmade furniture as a teenager at his boyhood home and went on to study engineering at what is now Drexel University. Powell served in the Army Air Corps during World War II, and, on his return, he established his first showroom in New Hope, in his home state of Pennsylvania, stocking furniture from Knoll, Herman Miller and Isamu Noguchi.
In New Hope, Powell encountered fellow furniture designers Paul Evans and George Nakashima. The latter, a master woodworker who preferred a personal approach to design over industrial methods and materials, encouraged Powell to concentrate on making his own furniture. When Powell did so, he’d experiment with Nakashima’s unused stock of wood, drawing on natural world forms for seating and shapely coffee tables.
Evans, who moved to New Hope in 1955, was invited to share Powell’s studio space. Powell’s furniture design practice really took off and a collaboration with Evans put into motion the 1960s American Studio Craft Movement, which came to include furniture designers Wharton Esherick and Sam Maloof. The decade-long partnership between Evans and Powell yielded stone-topped tables, walnut chests with sculptured metal exteriors and more.
Powell was inspired by Evans’s artistry as a jewelry designer — he was a skilled welder whose Cityscape pieces are milestones of brutalism. Powell, in turn, encouraged him to turn his sculptures into furniture. Like Evans, Powell incorporated a range of materials into his work, rendering the interiors of his hand-carved cabinets alluring and distinctive with applications of silver leaf and fabrics.
The sinewy arms of Powell’s famous New Hope lounge chair are representative of his broad expertise with wood and his ability to make graceful yet functional furniture. He worked slowly, and the influence of the natural world remained a driving force in his designs. Powell produced approximately 1,000 pieces while he lived and worked in New Hope until his death in 2008.
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Creator: Phillip Lloyd Powell
Pair of Phillip Lloyd Powell "New Hope" Lounge Chairs, 1970
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of hand-sculpted walnut lounge chairs by New Hope studio artist Phillip Lloyd Powell, circa 1970s.
These chairs were a part of a very small studio production.
Their desig...
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1970s American American Craftsman Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Walnut and Pewter Candlesticks by Paul Evans and Phillip Powell
By Phillip Lloyd Powell, Paul Evans
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Walnut and Pewter Candlesticks by Paul Evans and Phillip Powell. circa 1950s. A design from Designer's Inc, an early collaboration between Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
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Pewter
Phillip Lloyd Powell Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Walnut
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Phillip Lloyd Powell, wall-mounted cabinet, walnut, Unites States, 1970s
With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this wall-mounted sideboard is a testimony to Phillip Lloyd Powell's expert craftsmanship and distinctive methodology. The unit revolves around a linear and strict layout with sharp lines and angular shapes dominating the scenery. This is contrasted by the organically, carved pattern on one slat achieved through the technique of chip carving. Additionally, the walnut breaks the strict lines due to its pronounced grains and variation in wood tones. The cabinet consists of eight drawers, with some containing separators. A subtle but defining detail of this cabinet is the small, carved areas that facilitate easy access to the drawer above. Besides their functional property, the exposed dovetail joints have a strong decorative character. Powell succeeded in creating a durable piece of furniture with a timeless aesthetic and impeccable quality.
Phillip Lloyd Powell (1919-2008) is one of the essential members of the American Studio Craft Movement. Born in Germantown, Pennsylvania, in 1919, he discovered his love for furniture design at a young age. He already began crafting his own furniture and custom furniture for family and friends in his adolescent years. He studied engineering at Drexel university but was drafted to serve in the Army Air Corps during the Second World War. After his return from the army, he settled in New Hope, Pennsylvania, a place that was crowded with craftspeople such as Paul Evans. It was during this period that he met Evans and throughout the 1950s and 1960s the two men shared a studio. Therefore, they often collaborated, creating some of the most important furniture of the Midcentury Studio Furniture Movement. Together, they shared a love for materials and a passion for handcrafted pieces. Therefore, all his pieces are handmade from high quality, grained woods that often recall their natural shape and form. Another natural material that he often used was slate, the deep grey material was often used for table or credenza tops. He was a man who only want to produce exquisite pieces. In comparison to his contemporary, George Nakashima, he only had a very small production, as he produced about 10.000 pieces. It was in fact Nakashima who urged Powell to begin designing for himself in the first place. Today, Powell’s well-known carved wooden cabinets...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
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Walnut
Pair of Phillip Lloyd Powell Walnut End Tables
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Phillip Lloyd Powell walnut end tables.
These solid walnut tables have a beautiful wood grain and natural color variations throughout.
Top portion is basin shaped with butterfly joint detail...
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1960s Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Philipp Lloyd Powell 1968, Unique Hand Carved, Painted Wood Blue Sofa
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Paris, FR
Phillip Lloyd Powell, Furniture Designer ( 1919-2008 )
Phillip Lloyd Powell, a furniture designer who, working largely out of the public eye, produced elegant, sculptural pieces that are today highly prized by collectors.
Though Mr. Powell’s work is often described as midcentury modern, it routinely transcended the cool, clean lines associated with that style. His sinuous, textural furniture...
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1960s American Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
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Wood
Phillip Lloyd Powell; Studio Made Coffee Table in American Black Walnut, 1960's
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Phillip Lloyd Powell, USA, Sculpted and carved America walnut coffee table, interesting grain and featured hole to one end, freeform sides. Atypical leg construction.
Excellent u...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Phillip Lloyd Powell Stone Top Table
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Dallas, TX
A marble top table by Phillip Lloyd Powell, 1950's.
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1950s Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Marble
Phillip Lloyd Powell large Walnut wall or floor Mirror New Hope PA
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Phillip Lloyd Powell large Walnut wall or floor mirror New Hope PA. Custom Made - Studio Craft woodwork very large mirror. Comes with Cleat to mount on wal...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell Gold Leaf and Walnut Studio Cabinet, 1963
By Phillip Lloyd Powell, Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
This early studio craft 23 Karat gold leafed cabinet was made as a collaboration between Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell in the mid 1960s.
The upper storage compartment unlatches to reveal two adjustable felt-lined shelves. The center compartment conceals a vanity complete with three mirrors embellished with torch-cut brazed discs flanked by two vertical rows of lightbulbs. Behind the mirror is a secret hidden storage compartment. Below this feature is a drop-front laminated tray and an open storage compartment. The bottom of the cabinet boasts a bank of five hand-carved solid walnut drawers and the left side has a cut-out with a hidden outlet and a slate surface which would provide a convenient smartphone charging station...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Slate, Brass, Gold Leaf
Side Table by Phillip Lloyd Powell
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in San Francisco, CA
A table by Phillip Lloyd Powell with 3 tapered legs of walnut topped with a slate surface. Literature: Phillip Lloyd Powell studio catalog, unpainted.
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1960s American Modern Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Slate
Phillip Lloyd Powell Two Door Walnut Bar Cabinet, Circa 1960
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Phillip Lloyd Powell American Studio craft movement solid walnut dry bar. Featuring a handcrafted narrow rectangular plinth with two piano hinged doors, two Walnut rimmed White Lamin...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Phillip Lloyd Powell Organic Modern Black Walnut Occasional Side Table
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century Organic Modern studio crafted sculpted black walnut occasional side table
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
USA, Circa 1960s
Measures: 30"W x 20"D x 21"H.
...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Phillip Lloyd Powell Bar Cabinet
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Houston, TX
Phillip Lloyd Powell
illuminated bar cabinet
USA, 1970s
hand-carved walnut, glass, brass, found objects
One of one bench-made Phil Powell bar cabinet. Side panels are hand-carved walnut. Doors are stained glass with backlit lighting to illuminate the stained glass cased in the black walnut. Door handles are brass found objects. The sides and the back of the interior are clad with a sectioned walnut. Found objects support the glass display shelving...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Stone, Brass
Phillip Lloyd Powell Side Table in Walnut and Marble
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Dallas, TX
Phillip Lloyd Powell was an important mid-century furniture maker and craftsman. He worked alongside Paul Evans in the town of New Hope, PA. His work was never commercialized and is ...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Marble
Phillip Lloyd Powell Custom Screen
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Houston, TX
Phillip Lloyd Powell
screen
USA, c. 1965
American black walnut, glass, brass
96 w × 1.75 d × 95.5 h inches
Large four-panel custom screen by Phil...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Phillip Lloyd Powell Coffee Table in Walnut
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Phillip Lloyd Powell, coffee table, walnut, United States, 1960s
Stunning coffee table with free edges by US designer Phillip Lloyd Powell. On four circular tapered legs Powell places a long tabletop that follows the characteristics of the natural material. Free edges allow a free form and an uneven top that shows the marks of the wood. Also visible in the top are the round ends of the legs and a dovetail joint. Overall, Powell used an expressive piece of wood, and in turn, he implemented its strong appearance in creating this unique coffee table. Wood joints to connect the legs and a butterfly joint on top create a stunning composition of the natural impact of the wood and the artist’s hand.
Phillip Lloyd Powell (1919-2008) is one of the essential members of the American Studio Craft Movement. Born in Germantown, Pennsylvania, in 1919, he discovered his love for furniture design at a young age. He already began crafting his own furniture and custom furniture for family and friends in his adolescent years. He studied engineering at Drexel university but was drafted to serve in the Army Air Corps during the Second World War. After his return from the army, he settled in New Hope, Penssylvania, a place that was crowded with craftspeople such as Paul Evans. It was during this period that he met Evans and throughout the 1950s and 1960s the two men shared a studio. Therefore, they often collaborated, creating some of the most important furniture of the Midcentury Studio Furniture Movement. Together, they shared a love for materials and a passion for handcrafted pieces. Therefore, all his pieces are handmade from high quality, grained woods that often recall their natural shape and form. Another natural material that he often used was slate, the deep grey material was often used for table or credenza tops...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Phillip Lloyd Powell Rare Sculpted and Mirrored Wall Cabinet in Silver Leaf 1965
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in New York, NY
Phillip Lloyd Powell (1919-2008)
A rare and astounding hanging cabinet by Pennsylvania Studio Craft movement master Phillip Lloyd Powell, in sinuously sculpted wood covered in silve...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
Studio Walnut Desk by Phillip Lloyd Powell
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning desk with drawers and compartment in walnut by Phillip Lloyd Powell (1919-2008). The freeform surface is made of thick walnut plank with a patched joined design with two ros...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Phillip Lloyd Powell Walnut Lamps
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Phillip Lloyd Powell sculptural walnut lamps.
Measures: 39" H (to top of finial). Under socket: 24.5" H. Base: 6" in diameter.
Shades not included.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Paul Evans & Phillip Lloyd Powell, Very Rare, Walnut and Pewter Bottle
By Paul Evans, Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very rare bottle. Only 5 were made because it was very difficult to make. This one was a gift to one of our clients.
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Phililp Lloyd Powell Hexagon 2-Door Cabinet
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An unusual form in its original silver leaf finish.
Category
1950s American Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
Rare Coffee Table by Phillip Lloyd Powell
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare slate-topped coffee table with stack laminated walnut base from the studio of noted American Craftsman Phil Powell.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Slate, Gold Leaf
Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell Table Lamp, Walnut and Pewter
By Paul Evans, Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in New York, NY
Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell table lamp, walnut and pewter. Medium scale slender table lamp in walnut with vertical pewter inlays. The lamp measures: 18.5" from the base to th...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Phillip Lloyd Powell Slate & Walnut Occasional Table, 1960
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Phillip Lloyd Powell tri leg walnut table with natural slate surface, circa 1960. Featuring turned walnut legs, round charcoal gray slate top, classic round flat center brass pin. Ea...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Slate, Brass
Paul Evans & Phillip Lloyd Powell Handcrafted Steel, Brass & Wood Brutalist Bell
By Paul Evans, Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early collaborative Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell torch cut metal Hand held Bell, early 1960s. Featuring a hand worked rectangular Iron bell form, circular Brass details with s...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Walnut Side Table by Phillip Lloyd Powell
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sculpted tripod triangular tables in American walnut studio crafted by Phillip Lloyd Powell in his New Hope Studio, circa 1960s.
The tabletop is sup...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Phillip Lloyd Powell Sculptural Side Tables in Black Walnut
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Triangular 'guitar pick' side or occasional tables crafted by Phillip Lloyd Powell in the early 1960s (New Hope, PA). Outstanding form with three tapered legs and sculptural top. Ric...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Wall-Mounted Cabinet by Phillip Lloyd Powell
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and unusual wall-mounted cabinet by Phillip Lloyd Powell in walnut. Drawers on one side with piano hinge bi-fold doors on the other side, with adjustable shelves inside. Great...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Phillip Lloyd Powell Drop-Leaf Dining Table
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in San Francisco, CA
An extremely rare dining table by Lloyd Powell. Walnut with
drop-leaf sides that feature inlays of stone.
Category
1960s American American Craftsman Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Stone
Phillip Lloyd Powell Wall Mounted Cabinet circa 1977
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Houston, TX
Phillip Lloyd Powell Cabinet with Four Doors in Mixed Woods and Mirrored Glass
USA circa 1977
Walnut, mirrored glass, oak, zebrawood, mahogany, ash, ebony and maple burl.
Measures...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Ash, Ebony, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Zebra Wood, Burl
Phillip Lloyd Powell Walnut and Gold Leaf Occasional Table, Circa 2007
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Sculptural Phillip Lloyd Powell hand chiseled, red highlighted Gold Leaf Table with Walnut surface. Featuring a lacquered solid Walnut ovoid surface, Ebony button inlay and hand carv...
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Early 2000s American Modern Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Carved Wood Doors by Phillip Powell
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Atlanta, GA
These two doors were commissioned directly from the artist and were made for a specific site . The front of the doors are wonderfully contoured and are highly sculptural. The design ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Giltwood, Lacquer
Two Walnut Table Studio Made By Phillip Llyod Powell
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Atlanta, GA
A near pair of sculpted tripod triangular tables in American Walnut studio crafted by Phil Powell in his New Hope Studio.
The table tops are supported by spindle and tapered legs an...
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1960s Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Cabinet Credenza Phillip Lloyd Powell and Paul Evans
By Phillip Lloyd Powell, Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
From the early collaboration between two New Hope craftsmen Phillip Lloyd Powell and Paul Evans, came this stunning piece of furniture that epitomizes their individual artistic aesth...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Slate, Iron
Phillip Llyod Powell Solid Turned Walnut Table Lamps
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
remember we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, we can not put everything on 1stdibs, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, ask...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Phillip Lloyd Powell Sculpted Black Walnut, Cherry and Glass Coffee Table, 1960s
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Phillip Lloyd Powell Black Walnut and Cherry large Cocktail Coffee Table. Constructed in the 1960's with Black Walnut trestle base, natural...
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1960s American American Craftsman Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Glass, Cherry, Walnut
Phillip Lloyd Powell, Unique Carved Desk, USA
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in New York, NY
This organic executive desk, a custom commission for a private collector, is one of the best examples of Powell’s affinity for natural wood and his mastery in creating unique works t...
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1960s American Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Iron
Phillip Lloyd Powell End Table
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in San Francisco, CA
A gorgeous end table in American walnut with a grey stone slab top. Wide wooden legs forming a "plus" shape. Both the base and the slate top are quite substantial. The slate top is o...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Phillip Lloyd Powell Lounge Chairs
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare pair of lounge chairs by Phillip Powell.
Expressive carved walnut frames retaining their original
leather cushions.
Very few of these were made.
Category
1960s American Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Phillip Lloyd Powell furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Phillip Lloyd Powell furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Phillip Lloyd Powell furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Phillip Lloyd Powell were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Alexander Girard, John Vesey, and Charak Furniture Company. Prices for Phillip Lloyd Powell furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £2,822 and can go as high as £76,598, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £10,885.
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