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Wendell Castle Molar

1960s Wendell Castle Molar Sofa Yellow Fiberglass Organic Mid Century Modern
1960s Wendell Castle Molar Sofa Yellow Fiberglass Organic Mid Century Modern

1960s Wendell Castle Molar Sofa Yellow Fiberglass Organic Mid Century Modern

By Wendell Castle

Located in Monrovia, CA

Vintage 1960s Yellow Wendell Castle Fiberglass Molar Sofa, Organic Mid Century The Structure Is

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fiberglass

1960s Wendell Castle Molar Sofa Green Fiberglass Organic Mid Century Modern
1960s Wendell Castle Molar Sofa Green Fiberglass Organic Mid Century Modern

1960s Wendell Castle Molar Sofa Green Fiberglass Organic Mid Century Modern

By Wendell Castle

Located in Monrovia, CA

Vintage 1960s Green Wendell Castle Fiberglass Molar Sofa, Organic Mid Century The Structure Is

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fiberglass

1960s Vintage Wendell Castle Molar Sofa White Fiberglass Organic Mid-Century
1960s Vintage Wendell Castle Molar Sofa White Fiberglass Organic Mid-Century

1960s Vintage Wendell Castle Molar Sofa White Fiberglass Organic Mid-Century

By Wendell Castle

Located in Monrovia, CA

1960s Vintage Wendell castle molar sofa white fiberglass organic midcentury Beautiful

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fiberglass

Wendell Castle Molar Group Settee
Wendell Castle Molar Group Settee

Wendell Castle Molar Group Settee

$9,500

H 26 in W 28 in D 48 in

Wendell Castle Molar Group Settee

By Wendell Castle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An authentic Molar Group settee This example has been Re-Gel Coated.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Settees

Materials

Fiberglass, Rubber

1970s Wendell Castle Molar Chair in Fiberglass by Northern Plastics of Syracuse
1970s Wendell Castle Molar Chair in Fiberglass by Northern Plastics of Syracuse

1970s Wendell Castle Molar Chair in Fiberglass by Northern Plastics of Syracuse

By Wendell Castle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a rare Molar chair, designed by Wendell Castle and produced by Northern Plastics

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

1970s Wendell Castle Molar Chair in Fiberglass by Northern Plastics of Syracuse
1970s Wendell Castle Molar Chair in Fiberglass by Northern Plastics of Syracuse

1970s Wendell Castle Molar Chair in Fiberglass by Northern Plastics of Syracuse

By Wendell Castle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a rare Molar chair, designed by Wendell Castle and produced by Northern Plastics

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Wendell Castle "Castle Chair" Fiberglass Lounge Chair
Wendell Castle "Castle Chair" Fiberglass Lounge Chair

Wendell Castle "Castle Chair" Fiberglass Lounge Chair

By Wendell Castle

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wendell Castle Red Fiberglass "Castle Chair" red fiberglass Iconic fiberglass chair from Wendell

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Wendell Castle "Castle Chair" Fiberglass Lounge Chair / Sculpture
Wendell Castle "Castle Chair" Fiberglass Lounge Chair / Sculpture

Wendell Castle "Castle Chair" Fiberglass Lounge Chair / Sculpture

By Wendell Castle

Located in Buffalo, NY

chair from Wendell Castle's Molar Series in very desirable red color. Original condition,, minor chips

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

'Molar' Gel-Coated Fiberglass Loveseat Sofa by Wendell Castle, c. 1969
'Molar' Gel-Coated Fiberglass Loveseat Sofa by Wendell Castle, c. 1969

'Molar' Gel-Coated Fiberglass Loveseat Sofa by Wendell Castle, c. 1969

$8,250Sale Price|25% Off

H 25 in W 52 in D 34 in

'Molar' Gel-Coated Fiberglass Loveseat Sofa by Wendell Castle, c. 1969

By Wendell Castle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This rare early production collectors piece is a circa 1969 'Molar' settee by Wendell Castle

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Settees

Materials

Fiberglass, Rubber

Molar Settee by Wendell Castle
Molar Settee by Wendell Castle

Molar Settee by Wendell Castle

$9,800

H 26 in W 48 in D 28 in

Molar Settee by Wendell Castle

By Wendell Castle

Located in Atlanta, GA

A molar settee or loveseat designed by Wendell Castle and manufactured by Beylerian, circa 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Settees

Materials

Fiberglass

Molar Settee by Wendell Castle
Molar Settee by Wendell Castle

Molar Settee by Wendell Castle

$5,910Sale Price|40% Off

H 26 in W 48 in D 26 in

Molar Settee by Wendell Castle

By Wendell Castle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare molar settee designed by Wendell Castle and manufactured by Beylerian, circa 1970s.    

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fiberglass

Red Molar Chair, Wendell Castle
Red Molar Chair, Wendell Castle

Red Molar Chair, Wendell Castle

$4,446

H 26 in W 37 in D 32 in

Red Molar Chair, Wendell Castle

By Wendell Castle

Located in Los angeles, CA

Red Molar Chair Material: Gel-Coated fiberglass, Rubber

Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Rubber

Child’s Size Wendell Castle Fiberglass Molar Chair
Child’s Size Wendell Castle Fiberglass Molar Chair

Child’s Size Wendell Castle Fiberglass Molar Chair

By Wendell Castle

Located in Jensen Beach, FL

Uncommon child’s size version of Wendell Castle’s iconic Molar chair. Executed in fiberglass and

Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Post Modern Molded Fiberglass Molar Sofa by Wendell Castle
Post Modern Molded Fiberglass Molar Sofa by Wendell Castle

Post Modern Molded Fiberglass Molar Sofa by Wendell Castle

By Wendell Castle

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Postmodern Molar sofa, by Wendell Castle, executed in saturated red molded fiberglass. This

Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fiberglass

Rare Vintage Swivel Molar Coffee Table by Wendell Castle
Rare Vintage Swivel Molar Coffee Table by Wendell Castle

Rare Vintage Swivel Molar Coffee Table by Wendell Castle

By Wendell Castle

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare orange color swivel coffee table from the Molar Group manufactured by Beylerian, circa 1969

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fiberglass, Rubber

Wendell Castle Purple "Castle Chair"
Wendell Castle Purple "Castle Chair"

Wendell Castle Purple "Castle Chair"

$4,000

H 24 in W 39 in D 32 in

Wendell Castle Purple "Castle Chair"

By Wendell Castle

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Purple fiberglass castle chair from Wendell Castle's iconic Molar Series.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

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Wendell Castle 'Molar' Fiberglass Chair, USA, 1960s
Wendell Castle 'Molar' Fiberglass Chair, USA, 1960s

Wendell Castle 'Molar' Fiberglass Chair, USA, 1960s

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H 25.99 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in

Wendell Castle 'Molar' Fiberglass Chair, USA, 1960s

By Wendell Castle

Located in Parma, IT

Armchair in painted fiberglass, molar tooth shaped. Designed and produced by Wendell Castle. USA

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Rare Molar Dining Table by Wendell Castle, 1970s Gel-Coated Fiberglass
Rare Molar Dining Table by Wendell Castle, 1970s Gel-Coated Fiberglass

Rare Molar Dining Table by Wendell Castle, 1970s Gel-Coated Fiberglass

By Wendell Castle

Located in Brooklyn, NY

MOLAR DINING TABLE WENDELL CASTLE C.1969 Seldom seen ‘Molar’ Dining Table in black designed by

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair Molar Chairs by Wendell Castle 1970s, gel-coated fiberglass space age mod
Pair Molar Chairs by Wendell Castle 1970s, gel-coated fiberglass space age mod

Pair Molar Chairs by Wendell Castle 1970s, gel-coated fiberglass space age mod

By Wendell Castle

Located in Brooklyn, NY

MOLAR ARMCHAIRS WENDELL CASTLE C.1969 Molar Armchair designed by Wendell Castle, part of his Molar

Category

Vintage 1970s American Space Age Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Rubber

Wendell Castle molar chair
Wendell Castle molar chair

Wendell Castle molar chair

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H 26 in W 36.5 in D 32 in

Wendell Castle molar chair

Located in Highland, IN

Wendell Castle's molar chair is a functional sculpture. The idiosyncratic designer created his own

Category

Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Wendell Castle Molar Chair, Yellow Gel Coat Fiberglass, 1969
Wendell Castle Molar Chair, Yellow Gel Coat Fiberglass, 1969

Wendell Castle Molar Chair, Yellow Gel Coat Fiberglass, 1969

By Wendell Castle

Located in Buffalo, NY

An important piece of design history. A Molar Group chair/ sculpture by Wendell Castle, circa 1969

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

'Molar' by Wendell Castle, Gel-Coated Fiberglass Dining Table c. 1969
'Molar' by Wendell Castle, Gel-Coated Fiberglass Dining Table c. 1969

'Molar' by Wendell Castle, Gel-Coated Fiberglass Dining Table c. 1969

By Wendell Castle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This rare early production collectors piece is a circa 1969 'Molar' dining table by Wendell Castle

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Fiberglass, Rubber

Molar Chairs by Wendell Castle
Molar Chairs by Wendell Castle

Molar Chairs by Wendell Castle

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H 27 in W 32 in D 29 in

Molar Chairs by Wendell Castle

By Wendell Castle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Three Molar chairs by Wendell Castle, USA, 1969. Gel-coated fiberglass and vinyl, in great

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Molar Group Armchair by Wendell Castle
Molar Group Armchair by Wendell Castle

Molar Group Armchair by Wendell Castle

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H 26 in W 37 in D 32 in

Molar Group Armchair by Wendell Castle

By Wendell Castle

Located in Highland, IN

The "Molar" chair by Wendell Castle is a perfect example of Castle's design sensibility. A

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Molar Group Lounge Chairs by Wendell Castle
Pair of Molar Group Lounge Chairs by Wendell Castle

Pair of Molar Group Lounge Chairs by Wendell Castle

By Wendell Castle

Located in Chicago, IL

"Molar Group" Lounge Chairs, designed by Wendell Castle, Rochester, New York, 1969. Complete rubber

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Rare Vintage Swivel Molar Coffee Table by Wendell Castle
Rare Vintage Swivel Molar Coffee Table by Wendell Castle

Rare Vintage Swivel Molar Coffee Table by Wendell Castle

By Wendell Castle

Located in Buffalo, NY

A rare white swivel coffee table from the Molar Group manufactured by Beylerian, circa 1969. Seldom

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Double Molar Settee, 1960s, U.S.A
Double Molar Settee, 1960s, U.S.A

Double Molar Settee, 1960s, U.S.A

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H 25 in W 48 in D 32 in

Double Molar Settee, 1960s, U.S.A

By Wendell Castle

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Double Molar settee in rare and vibrant green. Made of fiberglass. Missing rubber lining.

Category

Late 20th Century American Space Age Loveseats

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Wendell Castle Molar Group Settee
Wendell Castle Molar Group Settee

Wendell Castle Molar Group Settee

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H 27 in W 48 in D 30 in

Wendell Castle Molar Group Settee

By Wendell Castle

Located in Culver City, CA

reinforced plastic and was designed in 1969 by Wendell Castle.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Wendell Castle Molar Settee and Pair of Chairs, Original Black Gel Coat Finish
Wendell Castle Molar Settee and Pair of Chairs, Original Black Gel Coat Finish

Wendell Castle Molar Settee and Pair of Chairs, Original Black Gel Coat Finish

By Wendell Castle

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare, original, molar settee / loveseat and pair of molar chairs designed by Wendell Castle and

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Plastic, Fiberglass, Rubber

Rare Molar Coffee Table by Wendell Castle
Rare Molar Coffee Table by Wendell Castle

Rare Molar Coffee Table by Wendell Castle

By Wendell Castle

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Molar coffee table in brilliant canary yellow color designed by Wendell Castle and manufactured

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Wendell Castle White Molar Fiberglass Settee Table & Chairs
Wendell Castle White Molar Fiberglass Settee Table & Chairs

Wendell Castle White Molar Fiberglass Settee Table & Chairs

By Wendell Castle

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wendell Castle White Molar Group Living Room 4-piece Set from same estate; 2 Armchairs, Settee, and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fiberglass

Post-Modern Fiberglass Molar Chair
Post-Modern Fiberglass Molar Chair

Post-Modern Fiberglass Molar Chair

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H 24.5 in W 36 in D 31 in

Post-Modern Fiberglass Molar Chair

By Wendell Castle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 'Molar' lounge chair after Wendell Castle is made from gel-coated white fiberglass with black

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Rubber

Molar Group cloud shelf by Wendell Castle
Molar Group cloud shelf by Wendell Castle

Molar Group cloud shelf by Wendell Castle

By Wendell Castle

Located in New York, NY

numbered. Originally designed by Wendell Castle, 1969. Current limited edition of 50 plus 5 APs designed

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Shelves

Molar Group Swivel coffee table by Wendell Castle

Molar Group Swivel coffee table by Wendell Castle

By Wendell Castle

Located in New York, NY

. Signed and numbered. Originally designed by Wendell Castle, 1969. Current limited edition of 25 plus 5

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

"Molar Group" settee by Wendell Castle
"Molar Group" settee by Wendell Castle

"Molar Group" settee by Wendell Castle

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H 25 in W 52 in D 32.5 in

"Molar Group" settee by Wendell Castle

Located in New York, NY

by Wendell Castle, Rochester, New York, circa 1969. Distributed by Beylerian.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Settees

Pair of Wendell Castle Molar Group Arm Chairs
Pair of Wendell Castle Molar Group Arm Chairs

Pair of Wendell Castle Molar Group Arm Chairs

By Wendell Castle

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Wendell Castle Molar Group arm chairs in fiberglass.

Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Wendell Castle Molar Loveseat
Wendell Castle Molar Loveseat

Wendell Castle Molar Loveseat

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H 26 in W 48 in D 33 in

Wendell Castle Molar Loveseat

Located in Southampton, NY

One of the few designs created in plastic by the master woodworker.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Wendell Castle Molar Lounge Chair
Wendell Castle Molar Lounge Chair

Wendell Castle Molar Lounge Chair

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H 25 in W 36 in D 31 in

Wendell Castle Molar Lounge Chair

Located in Miami, FL

ALL FIBERGLASS CONSTRUCTION DESIGNED BY WENDELL CASTLE WAS TOTALY REFURBISHED.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Paint

settee from the Molar Group by Wendell Castle
settee from the Molar Group by Wendell Castle

settee from the Molar Group by Wendell Castle

Located in Chicago, IL

settee from the Molar Group by Wendell Castle

Category

20th Century American Settees

Materials

Rubber

Wendell Castle Settee from the Molar Group c.1968
Wendell Castle Settee from the Molar Group c.1968

Wendell Castle Settee from the Molar Group c.1968

Located in Easton, PA

Gel-coated fiberglass settee/sofa designed by Wendell Castle for his "Molar Group" series of

Category

Vintage 1960s American Settees

Materials

Rubber

Molded Fiberglas Table Attributed to Wendell Castle
Molded Fiberglas Table Attributed to Wendell Castle

Molded Fiberglas Table Attributed to Wendell Castle

Located in North Miami, FL

Rare molded fiberglas tea-height table attributed to Wendell Castle, as part of his Molar Group for

Category

Vintage 1960s American Center Tables

Materials

Glass

American Settee Wendell Castle Molar Group
American Settee Wendell Castle Molar Group

American Settee Wendell Castle Molar Group

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H 25.5 in W 52.5 in D 32 in

American Settee Wendell Castle Molar Group

By Wendell Castle

Located in Sarasota, FL

This is a very special piece as less than 50 were made! Wendell Castle Molar Group made of gel

Category

Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Settees

Wendell Castle "Molar" Loveseat
Wendell Castle "Molar" Loveseat

Wendell Castle "Molar" Loveseat

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H 27 in W 47 in D 30 in

Wendell Castle "Molar" Loveseat

By Wendell Castle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

"Molar" loveseat/sofa by Wendell Castle. Previous owner purchased the suite in 1976 from the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fiberglass, Rubber

1970s Molar Chair, Child's Version, by Wendell Castle
1970s Molar Chair, Child's Version, by Wendell Castle

1970s Molar Chair, Child's Version, by Wendell Castle

By Wendell Castle

Located in Denton, MD

Often referred to as the Baby Molar Chair, this is an early, pre-production, signed version, made

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Rubber

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Wendell Castle Molar For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wendell castle molar for your home. A wendell castle molar — often made from plastic, fiberglass and rubber — can elevate any home. There are 25 variations of the antique or vintage wendell castle molar you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the wendell castle molar you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A wendell castle molar, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Wendell Castle Molar?

Prices for a wendell castle molar can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,950 and can go as high as $23,000, while the average can fetch as much as $8,900.

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