Phillip Lloyd Powell Long Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Carved Walnut

Crafted 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.