A wireless electrical power system for a furniture article, includes a wireless electrical power transmitter and an electrical cord. The wireless electrical power transmitter is configured for mounting below a top support surface in an upper region of an upright arm of a furniture article such as a chair or sofa. The electrical cord has a proximal end coupled to the wireless electrical power transmitter and a distal end configured to extend downwardly through the upright arm and exit the furniture article for connection to an outside power source, such as a wall outlet. The wireless power transmitter is energizable by the outside power source to wirelessly convey electrical power to a portable electrical or electronic device having a wireless electrical power receiver and a rechargeable energy storage device, when the portable electrical or electronic device is supported at the top support surface of the upright arm.