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
Dealer: R & Company
Box by Wendell Castle
By Wendell Castle
Located in New York, NY
Wendell Castle. Box. 1976. Stack-laminated maple. Signed and dated "WC 76".
Category
1970s American Vintage Wendell Castle Furniture
Materials
Maple
Jewelry Box by Wendell Castle
By Wendell Castle
Located in New York, NY
Unique jewelry box in stack-laminated black walnut. Designed and made by Wendell Castle, Rochester, New York. Signed and dated, WC. 73.
Category
1970s American Vintage Wendell Castle Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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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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- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025Wendell Castle is famous for his work as a designer. He 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 resembled sculpture. 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. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Wendell Castle furniture.
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