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
Phillip Lloyd Powell Long Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Walnut and Seagrass
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Phillip Lloyd Powell, wall-mounted sideboard, American walnut, seagrass, United States, 1960s/1970s
This exquisite wall-mounted sideboard, designed by the renowned Phillip Lloyd Pow...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
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Seagrass, Walnut
Phillip Lloyd Powell Charcoal Slate & Walnut Tripod Occasional Table, 1960
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Phillip Lloyd Powell circular walnut tri leg table with dark natural slate surface. Featuring three turned walnut legs, round natural cleft charcoal gray slate table top, classic rou...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
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Slate, Brass
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
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Slate, Brass, Gold Leaf
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
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Laminate, Walnut
Cabinet Credenza Phillip Lloyd Powell and Paul Evans
By Paul Evans, Phillip Lloyd Powell
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
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Slate, Iron
Phillip Lloyd Powell Bar Cabinet
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Amarillo, 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
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Stone, Brass
Mid Century Modern Complimentary Pr Table Lamps Philip Lloyd Powell New Hope Pa
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of complimentary sculptural walnut table lamps designed by Philip Lloyd Powell in New Hope Pennsylvania. Shades seem to be original,...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
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Walnut
Gorgeous Wall HangingDisplay Shelf by Phillip Lloyd Powell
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Amazing wall mounted shelf hand crafted in black walnut by Phillip Powell. Signature dovetailed edges and choice walnut stand in contrast with the grass cloth backing. Sculptural she...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
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Walnut
Phillip Lloyd Powell Large Cabinet in Walnut and Gold Leaf
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Phillip Lloyd Powell, large cabinet, walnut, gold leaf, painted wood, United States, circa 1965
Crafted by the skilled hands of Phillip Lloyd Powell, this highboard stands as a test...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
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Gold Leaf
Phillip Lloyd Powell: Wall-Mounted Cabinet
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Phillip Lloyd Powell: Wall-Mounted Cabinet. Cabinet features 17th century finials and four doors (two bi-fold) concealing three adjustable shelves.
USA, c. 1995
Walnut, cocobolo, eb...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
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Ebony, Walnut, Cocobolo
Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell Table Lamp, Walnut, 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 measur...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
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Pewter
Phillip Lloyd Powell Rare and Iconic Chair and Ottoman Early-1960s
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in New York, NY
Iconic and rare chair and ottoman in sculpted walnut with black leather seat and inset leather backrest by Phillip Lloyd Powell, American early-1960s. The craftsmanship of this chai...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
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Leather, 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
Top portion is basin shaped with butterfly joint detail which sits on top of rounded leg tripod base
Half moon carved inset handles on ...
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1960s Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
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Walnut
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 Paul Evans hand worked rectangular Iron bell form, circular Brass det...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
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Steel, Brass
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
Phillip Lloyd Powell Wall Mounted Cabinet circa 1977
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Amarillo, 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
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Glass, Mirror, Ash, Ebony, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Zebra Wood, Burl
Phillip Lloyd Powell 'New Hope' Lounge Chair
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair by American designer Phillip Lloyd Powell c.1960s, USA. The 'New Hope' lounge chair, named after the city he began his business, features a hand sculpted walnut frame wi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
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Walnut, Upholstery
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
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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. Ri...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
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Walnut
Phillip Lloyd Powell (American, 1919-2008) Custom folding Savonarola chair.
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is the one and only assembled Savonarola chair created by Phillip Lloyd Powell from his personal collection. Constructed of Hardwood including: ash, walnut, and padouk, the chai...
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Late 20th Century American Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
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Silver
Phillip Lloyd Powell Pair of Solid Black Walnut Side Tables, Hand Carved 1960's
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of side tables were crafted by Phillip Lloyd Powell, circa 1960's. It is likely that the tables were commissioned as mates showing relatively similar shape and dimensions. ...
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1960s American American Craftsman Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
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Walnut
Pair of Silvered Leaf Carved Wood Folding Screen by Philip Lloyd Powell
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Montreal, QC
Phillip Lloyd Powell (1919-2008). Pair of silvered leaf carved wood folding " Fantasy" screen by Philip Lloyd Powell, inset with mirror plates , the back fitted with black felt linin...
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1960s American Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
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Wood
Pair of Walnut and Pewter Candlesticks by Paul Evans and Phillip Powell
By Paul Evans, Phillip Lloyd Powell
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
Paul Evans & Phillip Lloyd Powell Box for Designers Inc. USA, 1960's
By Phillip Lloyd Powell, Paul Evans
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Paul Evans & Phillip Lloyd Powell Box for Designers Inc. USA, 1960's
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
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Pewter
Phillip Lloyd Powell Mirror
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Phillip Lloyd Powell (American, 1919-2008)
Additional Information: Provenance: Acquired directly from artist’s studio Ruth W. Nimton, Boca Raton, Florida.
Marking...
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20th Century American Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
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Mirror, Walnut
Phillip Lloyd Powell Lamp, 41"H
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Phillip Lloyd Powell (American, 1919-2008)
Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent
Country of origin; materials: USA; laminated walnut, brass
Dimensions: 41″h, 6.5...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
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Brass
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
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 American Craft Custom Double Pedestal Desk
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Chicago, IL
Phillip Lloyd Powell American Craft Custom Double Pedestal Desk, This remarkable American Craft Double Pedestal Desk by Powell Studio was custom-made in 1995. The desk boasts a total...
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1990s American Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Slate, Metal
Phillip Lloyd Powell Rare High Back Lounge Chair Early-1960s
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in New York, NY
Rare high back lounge chair with frame in sculpted walnut with black leather seat and back cushions by Phillip Lloyd Powell, American early-1960’s. The craftsmanship and attention t...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Phillip Lloyd Powell Slate Writing Desk
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Writing desk by American designer Phillip Lloyd Powell c.1970s, USA. The desk features a walnut and ebony frame with a slate and leather writing surface. Powell was well known for hi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Slate
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.
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1950s American Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
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.
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1960s American Modern Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Pewter
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 Drop-Leaf Dining Table
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in San Francisco, CA
An extremely rare dining table by Phillip Lloyd Powell. Walnut with drop-leaf sides that feature inlays of stone.
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1960s American American Craftsman Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Stone
Phillip Lloyd Powell and Paul Evans Queen Headboard
By Phillip Lloyd Powell, Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Queen size headboard by American designers Phillip Lloyd Powell and Paul Evans c.1960s, USA. The headboard features two live edge walnut vertical planks with the famous Paul Evans gi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Phillip Lloyd Powell Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
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, 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 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
Walnut, Leather
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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 John Vesey, Wendell Castle, and M. Singer & Sons. Prices for Phillip Lloyd Powell furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $713 and can go as high as $95,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $12,500.
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