Sculptural bench in ash and leather Netherlands 1970
By Sam Maloof, Wendell Castle
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
piece probably inspired by the works of Wendell Castle and a real eye-catcher. Truly one-of-a-kind
Leather, Ash
$7,250
H 19 in W 57 in D 17 in
Organic Modern "Aligné" Slatted Bench in Solid Ambrosia Maple by Mark Leblanc
By George Nelson, George Nakashima, Wendell Castle
Located in Deland, FL
entryway bench is the very definition of 'Organic Modern'. Hand-crafted from solid Ambrosia Maple, coveted
Maple
$35,000 / set
H 29 in W 64 in D 46 in
Solid Curly Maple Table 6 Chairs Bench Hand Made Jointly Studio Dining Set Mint!
By Wendell Castle, Wharton Esherick
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid curly or birds eye maple table 6 chairs bench hand made jointly studio dining set mint
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Wendell Castle Bench
By Wendell Castle
Located in New York, NY
A small walnut bench in stacked and laminated walnut carved by Wendell Castle, signed and dated.
Walnut
Unavailable
H 15.5 in W 62 in D 15.5 in
Wonderful Wendell Castle Style Sculpted Bench with Spectacular Design
By Wendell Castle
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A wonderful Wendell Castle style sculpted and carved wood bench; spectacular design, circa 1970.
Wood
Exceptional Studio Craft Bench, Stool, USA, 1950
By Wendell Castle
Located in Buffalo, NY
I T, Rochester Folk Art Guild. Student of Wendell Castle.
Wood
Sold
H 16 in W 41 in D 19 in
Postmodern Solid Heartwood Pine Bench or Coffee Table Style of Castle or Gromoll
By Carl Gromoll, Wendell Castle
Located in Topeka, KS
Carl Gromoll or Wendell Castle. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new
Pine
American Studio Craft Stack Laminated Bench, Circa 1970
By Wendell Castle
Located in Rochester, NY
American studio craft stack laminated bench with beautifully aged contrasting glowing colors to the
Fir, Plywood
$21,000Sale Price|30% Off
H 24.25 in W 78.5 in D 9.25 in
Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable
By Clairtone
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tuner and the turntable both pr...
Aluminum
$1,894 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$6,725 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$88,500
H 56.5 in W 193 in D 45.625 in
Sculptural Wall-Mounted Teak Console in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary and rare Mid-Century wall-mounted teak console, exquisitely crafted and evocative of the visionary work of Italian designer Ico Parisi. Strikingly sculptural and hig...
Steel
$4,950
H 69.69 in W 24.22 in D 5.91 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Mirror with Shelf in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall-mounted mirror with shelf, teak, mirrored glass, Italy, 1950s An exemplar of mid-century modern design, this sleek, wall-mounted mirror epitomizes finesse and the inimitable ch...
Mirror, Teak
$11,362Sale Price|26% Off
H 23.23 in W 126.78 in D 89.38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa cognac leather bed model Morna for Molteni Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in IT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa - bed frame in cognac-colored leather - composed of headboard with integrated bedside tables and mattress base. Model "Morna" Molteni Italy 1972 Restored - wood ...
Leather
Superb Midcentury Studio Craft Floor Clock
By Wendell Castle, George Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Amazing floor clock executed in black walnut gloriously hand carved to perfection. A stunning showpiece and fine example of Studio Craft Modern. Clock is wind-up and functions well...
Walnut
Contemporary "Flowers" Armchairs
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Unusual pair of "Flowers" armchairs upholstered with an off-white fabric. Contemporary. Origin: France.
Fabric, Wood
$27,417
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
Rare Angelo Mangiarotti Dining Table, La Sorgente Dei Mobili, Italy, 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare original Angelo Mangiarotti dining table, for La Sorgente Dei Mobili, Italy, 1970s. Cast bronze and wood. In good original condition with minor signs of use to corners. Fast shi...
Bronze
$26,000
H 38 in W 36 in D 19 in
Wendell Castle Starfish Console Table in Polychromed and Stained Woods, 1995
By Wendell Castle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exceptional console table by Wendell Castle (1932-2018), titled 'Voyage', executed in polychromed jelutong and mahogany with floating, free-form top in chip-carved and stained wal...
Other
Forged Mirror in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Forged Mirror in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal From grit and flame, raw metal is reborn, each piece shaped by the ancient art of forging—a process that requires both brute force and m...
Brass
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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