Biography

Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell were influential figures in the American studio furniture movement, particularly known for their collaborative work in the mid-20th century. Paul Evans, born in 1931, was an American furniture designer and sculptor renowned for his innovative metalwork and contributions to the American Craft movement. His distinctive style often involved sculpted metal furniture, which set him apart in the design world. Evans studied at the Cranbrook Academy of Art and eventually settled in New Hope, Pennsylvania, where he shared a showroom with Phillip Lloyd Powell. Phillip Lloyd Powell, an American woodworker and designer, was known for his craftsmanship and elegant, organic forms. Together, Evans and Powell created unique pieces that combined Evans' metalwork with Powell's woodworking, resulting in furniture that was both functional and sculptural. Their collaborative works are highly sought after by collectors for their artistic merit and craftsmanship. The duo's work is celebrated for its bold, modernist aesthetic and its role in defining the American studio furniture movement of the 1960s and 1970s.