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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$9,500
H 35.75 in W 28.375 in D 22.25 in
Wendell Castle, Springborn Armchair, Cherry, Poplar, Fabric, USA, 1993
By Wendell Castle
Located in High Point, NC
A cherry, poplar and white fabric "Springborn" armchair designed and produced by Wendell Castle, USA, 1993. Dimensions: 35.375” H x 28.375” W x 22.25” D Seat Height (inches): 19.25...
Fabric, Cherry, Poplar
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 example is in good condition, however does have a repaired flaw at the front of one...
Fiberglass
$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, fre...
Other
Wendell Castle, Armchair, Mahogany, Velvet, USA, 1997
By Wendell Castle
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and textured black-painted mahogany armchair designed and produced by Wendell Castle, USA, 1997. Seat Height (inches): 18” Arm Height (inches): 27.38" All items shi...
Velvet, Mahogany
Wendell Castle Crescent Rocker
By Wendell Castle
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved signature and date to frame [W. Castle 80].
Leather, Wood
$52,339
H 33.86 in W 35.83 in D 33.86 in
Wendell Castle, Triad Chair, Gold Leaf and Fibreglass, USA 2007, limited edition
By Wendell Castle
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Wendell Castle Triad Chair, USA 2007 gel coated fibreglass with gold leaf etched signature and date to underside Castle '07 with limited edition no. 5/8 86cm high, 86cm deep, 91cm w...
Gold Leaf
White Castle Chair, Wendell Castle
By Wendell Castle
Located in Los angeles, CA
White Castle Chair Material: Gel-Coated fiberglass, Rubber
Fiberglass, Rubber
$24,500
H 39.5 in W 84 in D 24 in
Wendell Castle “Samba” Cabinet for Icon Design Sculptural Ash Wood Storage Cabin
By Wendell Castle
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning example of American furniture, the Samba Cabinet by Wendell Castle for Icon Designs reflects Castle’s signature philosophy of treating furniture as sculpture. The piece fe...
Leather, Wood
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