Table by Phillip Lloyd Powell

With a career spanning over half a century, Phillip Lloyd Powell produced unique and powerful pieces in wood with timeless appeal, characterized by his expert carving.  Although often overshadowed by George Nakashima, and his prodigy / colleague, Paul Evans, Powell merits equal recognition. His creative process always respects the integrity of the wood, allowing it to dictate the form. His creations embrace the wood’s grain and knots rather than attempt to efface natural irregularities. His pieces express a range of emotions from playful and irreverent to serene and subdued. He often incorporates found elements, both sentimental objects and ephemera, and accentuates pieces with chromium pop colors and gilding. Todd Merrill has long championed Powell’s creations, both recent and vintage works.