{"product_id":"phillip-lloyd-powell-long-wall-mounted-sideboard-in-carved-walnut-1","title":"Phillip Lloyd Powell Long Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Carved Walnut","description":"Phillip Lloyd Powell, long wall-mounted sideboard, walnut, Unites States, circa 1970 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrafted in Phillip Lloyd Powell’s New Hope studio, this wall-mounted sideboard pairs understated modernism with unmistakably hand-wrought detail. Crafted around 1970, the case presents a clean, rectilinear silhouette with twelve integrated drawers, each featuring sculpted pulls that read as subtle finger scoops and follow the wood’s flowing grain. This allows easy access to the drawer above. Three panels are marked by a carved sculptural relief with organic shapes. These intricate carvings visualize the artist’s hand and his movement to treat the wood in a skillful manner. Exposed dovetail and box joinery at the top underscores Powell’s exacting craftsmanship, while the deep, warm tone and expressive figuring of the wood give the whole an earthy, inviting presence. Every element – structure, proportion, and touchpoint – reflects Powell’s insistence on making as both method and signature. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiography\u003cbr\u003ePhillip Lloyd Powell (1919–2008) was a key figure in the American Studio Craft Movement. Born in Germantown, Pennsylvania, in 1919, he developed an early passion for furniture design, crafting pieces for himself as well as custom works for family and friends during his adolescence. He studied engineering at Drexel University before being drafted into the Army Air Corps during the Second World War. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter returning from military service, Powell settled in New Hope, Pennsylvania, a thriving center for craftspeople that included artists such as Paul Evans. It was there that he met Evans, and throughout the 1950s and 1960s the two shared a studio. Their close working relationship led to frequent collaborations and the creation of some of the most significant works of the Midcentury Studio Furniture Movement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePowell was deeply committed to craftsmanship and to the expressive qualities of natural materials. He worked primarily with richly grained woods, often allowing the natural contours and character of the material to shape his designs. Slate was another favored material, frequently incorporated as tops for tables and credenzas, its deep gray tone providing a striking contrast to the warmth of wood. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDedicated to producing only the finest pieces, Powell maintained an exceptionally small output. In contrast to his contemporary George Nakashima, Powell produced fewer than 1,000 works over the course of five decades. Indeed, it was Nakashima who initially encouraged him to pursue furniture design independently. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, Powell’s carved wooden cabinets, consoles, chairs, and dining tables are among the most sought-after works of the period, celebrated for their sculptural presence, material integrity, and masterful craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Morentz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53229538083159,"sku":null,"price":169000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5187\/1548\/files\/50110641_St_P_5.jpg?v=1775225337","url":"https:\/\/www.morentz.com\/products\/phillip-lloyd-powell-long-wall-mounted-sideboard-in-carved-walnut-1","provider":"Morentz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}