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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Box by Wendell Castle
By Wendell Castle
Located in New York, NY
Wendell Castle. Box. 1976. Stack-laminated maple. Signed and dated "WC 76".
Maple
$210
H 1.38 in W 2.63 in D 2.38 in
Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Nuremberg Castle, circa 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous glass top trinket box made of ormolu and metal. The hinged top featuring a view of the castle of Nuremberg in Germany. No restoration has been carried out on this charming...
Ormolu
Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
By LINLEY London
Located in London, GB
Over the years, British design company Linley has developed expertise in creating scaled versions of famous architectural buildings including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Royal Albert Hall and the Royal Opera House. In this instance, Highclere Castle...
Maple
$3,600Sale Price|44% Off
H 49 in Dm 26 in
American Studio Craft Lectern / Music Stand Wendell Castle Style
By Wendell Castle
Located in Vero Beach, FL
American Studio Craft Lectern / Music Stand Wendell Castle Style. Extraordinary and masterfully executed music stand in the style of Wendell Castle. Th...
Ash, Cherry
Amethyst Boxes by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Finely carved amethyst boxes with covers, polish brass decoration. Created by Phoenix NYC. Custom size and finish upon request.
Amethyst, Rock Crystal
Cigarette Box by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Brass and wooden cigarette box, designed by Carl Auböck, shows a beautiful guilloche top surface. The brass shows fine patina, enriched by the contrast of the wooden sides of the box...
Brass
Abstract Box by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Designed by Don Shoemaker and handcrafted by SEÑAL, S.A. Mexico, circa 1960s. Using exotic local wood in Mexico such as Granadillo, excellent vintage condition.
Cocobolo
Copper Box by Rebajes
By Francisco Rebajes
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming copper box by Rebajes, signed.
Copper
Wooden Box by Richard Lecompte
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Solid oak box by Richard Lecompte - Agonac, France, mid 20th century Hand-carved organic form with thick lid and wooden joints and dowels Signed by artist
Wood
$723
H 4.06 in W 10.12 in D 7.09 in
Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box with Eridge Castle Topographic Mosaic, c1860
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box with Eridge Castle Topographic Mosaic, c1860 Additional Information: Heading: Tunbridge Ware - A Sewing Box with E...
Satinwood
Studio Craft Exotic Wood Jewelry Box
By Wendell Castle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Studio craft signed jewelry box in exotic burl wood with velvet interior.
Hardwood
Tunbridge Ware Jewellery Box Featuring Eridge Castle c1850
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware jewellery box Date : c1850 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central image of Eridge Castle within keylines. Geometric border als...
Wood
Ceramic Box by Longchamp
By Longchamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful ceramic box with green and white coloring by Longchamp. Marked "Longchamp France" on underside. Great stash box and tabletop object.
Ceramic