Wendell Castle
American, 1932-2018
Wendell Castle was an American furniture maker celebrated for his experimental creations in wood and plastic. He was one of the first to create seating, lighting and tables that resemble sculpture, otherwise known as art furniture.
A founding father of the American Studio movement, Castle was known for his craftsmanship and broke new ground in the 1960s with the stack-laminate technique, which involves layering and then sanding thin sheets of wood. In the ’70s, he transitioned to using gel-coated plastic in bright colors.
Castle integrated both mediums in his designs from the 2000s, which, like his vintage pieces, are characterized by curved, biomorphic lines and whimsical undertones (his Molar chair emphasized playfulness and a venturesome sensibility). Ever the innovator, he integrated computers and robots in his later production process to come up with wildly imaginative forms. Castle was working on a new body of work when he passed away in 2018 at the age of 85.
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Wendell Castle Crescent Moon Wood and Suede Rocking Chair
By Wendell Castle
Located in Miami, FL
Wendell Castle crescent moon wood and suede rocking chair.
Offered for sale is a Wendell Castle ( 1932–2018) "Crescent Moon" wood and suede upholstered ro...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Wendell Castle
Materials
Suede, Walnut
Wendell Castle Dining Chairs Set of Eight
By Wendell Castle
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of eight sculptural dining chairs, designed by Wendell Castle, American, circa 2010s. Signed with Wendell Castle's branded monogram on the leg. Wendell Castle licensed several of his designs for the Wendell Castle Collection...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wendell Castle
Materials
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
Wendell Castle (Am. 1932-2018) Lacquered Cabinet
By Wendell Castle
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An incredible cabinet from the originator of the Art Furniture Movement. Monogrammed on the lower left side. A beautiful six door custom lacquered cabinet...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wendell Castle
Materials
Wood
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
1960s American Post-Modern Vintage Wendell Castle
Materials
Fiberglass
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
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wendell Castle
Materials
Fiberglass
Tall Cabinet in Carved Black and Blonde Wood by Wendell Castle
By Wendell Castle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wendell Castle
Tall Cabinet, 1992
Carved black wood base, blonde wood doors
18 x 11 x60 in
Wendell Castle received a B.F.A. from the University of Kansas in Industrial Design in 195...
Category
1990s American Wendell Castle
Materials
Wood
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 Castle's Molar Series in very desirable red color. This piece was designed in 1969 as...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wendell Castle
Materials
Fiberglass
Enfilade Anglaise - Castle - 1960
By Wendell Castle
Located in ESTRABLIN, FR
Élégante enfilade des années 1960 conçu par la firme anglaise Castle.
Elle se compose d'un double placard avec étagère intérieure et trois tiroirs.
Cette enfilade en teck aux poignée...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wendell Castle
Materials
Hardwood
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Molar Chair
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$9,608
Number Available
6
Molar Chair
By Wendell Castle
Materials
Plastic, Fiberglass, Rubber
Styles
Mid Century Modern, Modern
As its name suggests, the playful silhouette of the Molar chair can be attributed to an unmistakable visual inspiration: the curves and cusps that characterize the clusters of large teeth tucked in the back corners of our mouths. Kansas-born furniture maker and educator Wendell Castle (1932–2018) began to create his singular series of Molar sofas and more in 1968, when he designed his biomorphic Molar chair. Moved by the experiments that Danish designer Verner Panton and others had been condu...
Wendell Castle furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Wendell Castle furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Wendell Castle furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 32 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 5 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Wendell Castle were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by M. Singer & Sons, Jack Lenor Larsen, and Charles Pfister. Prices for Wendell Castle furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,800 and can go as high as $37,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,850.
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