Wendell Castle Furniture
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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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Wendell Castle Furniture
Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass, Hardwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wendell Castle Furniture
Marble, Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wendell Castle Furniture
Wood, Ash, Walnut
2010s Organic Modern Wendell Castle Furniture
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wendell Castle Furniture
Hardwood, Paint
1980s Modern Vintage Wendell Castle Furniture
Serpentine
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Wendell Castle Furniture
Glass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wendell Castle Furniture
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Wendell Castle Furniture
Rattan, Mahogany
20th Century American Organic Modern Wendell Castle Furniture
Glass, Walnut
1960s Vintage Wendell Castle Furniture
Wood, Lacquer
1950s American Vintage Wendell Castle Furniture
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wendell Castle Furniture
Bronze