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Wendell Castle Jewelry Boxes

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
Jewelry Box by Wendell Castle
Jewelry Box by Wendell Castle

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.

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1970s American Vintage Wendell Castle Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Walnut

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Wendell Castle jewelry boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Wendell Castle jewelry boxes are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider jewelry boxes by Michael Elkan, Maitland Smith, and Tiffany Studios. Prices for Wendell Castle jewelry boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $55,000 and can go as high as $55,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $55,000.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
    Wendell 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.