Wendell Castle Furniture
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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Creator: Wendell Castle
Recognized Seller Listings
Wendell Castle Game Table
By Wendell Castle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wendell Castle 2 Drawer Table executed in a combination of Maple and Birds eye Maple.
an exuberant example
Signed, Dated and Numbered
Category
1970s North American Vintage Wendell Castle Furniture
Materials
Maple
Wendell Castle, Side Chair, Mahogany, Velvet, USA, 1997
By Wendell Castle
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and textured black-painted mahogany side chair designed and produced by Wendell Castle, USA, 1997.
Seat height 18”
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Wendell Castle Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Wendell Castle, Armhair, 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 18”
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Wendell Castle Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Wendell Castle, Side Chair, Mahogany, Velvet, USA, 1997
By Wendell Castle
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and textured black-painted mahogany side chair designed and produced by Wendell Castle, USA, 1997.
Seat height 18”
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Wendell Castle Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Wendell Castle, Side Chair, Mahogany, Velvet, USA, 1997
By Wendell Castle
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and textured black-painted mahogany side chair designed and produced by Wendell Castle, USA, 1997.
Seat height 18”
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Wendell Castle Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Wendell Castle, Side Chair, Mahogany, Velvet, USA, 1997
By Wendell Castle
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and textured black-painted mahogany side chair designed and produced by Wendell Castle, USA, 1997.
Seat height 18”
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Wendell Castle Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Wendell Castle, Side Chair, Mahogany, Velvet, USA, 1997
By Wendell Castle
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and textured black-painted mahogany side chair designed and produced by Wendell Castle, USA, 1997.
Seat height 18”
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Wendell Castle Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Wendell Castle, Side Chair, Mahogany, Velvet, USA, 1997
By Wendell Castle
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and textured black-painted mahogany side chair designed and produced by Wendell Castle, USA, 1997.
Seat height 18”
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Wendell Castle Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Wendell Castle, Side Chair, Mahogany, Velvet, USA, 1997
By Wendell Castle
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and textured black-painted mahogany side chair designed and produced by Wendell Castle, USA, 1997.
Seat height 18”
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Wendell Castle Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
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 18”
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Wendell Castle Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Wendell Castle, Lounge Chair, Fiberglass, USA, 1970s
By Wendell Castle
Located in High Point, NC
A red-lacquered fiberglass lounge chair, designed and produced by Wendell Castle, USA, 1970s.
14.75" seat height
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Wendell Castle Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
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
1960s American Vintage Wendell Castle Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass, Rubber
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood
"Crescent Rocker" by Wendell Castle
By Wendell Castle
Located in New York, NY
"Crescent Rocker" in wood with upholstered seat and back. Designed and made by Wendell Castle, Rochester, NY, 1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Wendell Castle Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Wendell Castle, "From Where it Came 02", 2015
By Wendell Castle
Located in New York, NY
Wendell Castle [American, 1932-2018]
From Where it Came 02, 2015
Bronze
22.75 x 31.5 x 12.25 inches
58 x 80 x 31 cm
Edition of 8
Throughout a celebrated career spanning six d...
Category
2010s Wendell Castle Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Wendell Castle, "From Where it Came 01", 2015
By Wendell Castle
Located in New York, NY
Wendell castle [American, 1932-2018]
From Where it Came 01, 2015
Bronze
30 x 37.5 x 13 inches
76 x 95 x 33 cm
Edition of 8
Throughout a celebrated career spanning six decades...
Category
2010s Wendell Castle Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Wendell Castle, "Promises Kept", 2015
By Wendell Castle
Located in New York, NY
Wendell Castle [American, 1932-2018]
Promises Kept, 2015
Bronze
Measures: 21.25 x 16.25 x 13.5 inches
54 x 41 x 34 cm
Edition of 8
Throughout a celebrated career spanning six decad...
Category
2010s Wendell Castle Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Wendell Castle, "No Slouch", 2013
By Wendell Castle
Located in New York, NY
Wendell Castle [American, 1932-2018]
No Slouch, 2013
Stained ash
30 x 76 x 27 inches
76.2 x 193 x 68.6 cm
Edition of 8
Throughout a celebrated career spanning six decades, Wendell C...
Category
2010s Wendell Castle Furniture
Materials
Ash
Wendell Castle Molar Swivel Coffee Table in White Plastic
By Wendell Castle
Located in New York, NY
Made to order white molar swivel coffee table in white gel-coated, fiberglass-reinforced plastic. Designed by Wendell Castle, Rochester, New York, 1969.
Please inquire for exact mea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wendell Castle Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Baby Molar Chair in Lime Green Plastic by Wendell Castle, 1971
By Wendell Castle
Located in New York, NY
Baby Molar chair in gel-coated, fiberglass-reinforced plastic. Designed and made by Wendell Castle, Rochester, New York, 1969.
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Wendell Castle Furniture
Materials
Plastic
"Molar Group" White Cloud Shelf by Wendell Castle, USA, 2006-2009
By Wendell Castle
Located in New York, NY
SU285
"The White Edition" Molar Group Cloud shelf in gel-coated fiberglass-reinforced plastic. Signed and numbered. Originally designed by Wendell Castl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Wendell Castle Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
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Wendell Castle Cloud Lounge Chairs Pair
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'Molar' by Wendell Castle, Gel-Coated Fiberglass Dining Table c. 1969
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Wendell Castle Zephyr Chair, 1979
By Wendell Castle
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Wendell Castle, "Day After Day, " Coffee Table, Stained Ash, Wood, White, 2011
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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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