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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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.
Walnut
$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
$2,500
H 8.5 in W 16 in D 10.5 in
Solid Wood American Studio Craft Jewelry Box in the style of Sam Maloof, 1970's
By George Nakashima, Wharton Esherick, Wendell Castle, Sam Maloof
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Solid Wood American Studio Craft Jewelry Box, 1970's unsigned, Artist Unknown In the style of: Sam Maloof, George Nakashima, Wendell Castle, Wharton Esherick. Solid Oak with Solid ...
Oak, Walnut
Wood Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A rectangular wood box, Postmodern design period, circa late-20h century. Box has three wood hues, velvet lined, easy open/close lid. Very good condition as shown.
Velvet, Wood
Old Chinese Jewelry Box Jewelry Box Jade Brass
Located in Poperinge, BE
Old Chinese wooden jewelry box with brass fittings and a jade plaque centrally placed on the lid, inside a pink/fuchsia lining with gold floral decoration, second half of the 20th ce...
Jade, Brass
Tessellated Horn Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tessellated horn jewelry box by Maitland-Smith.
Jade, Brass
Platinum Jewelry Box
By Giobagnara
Located in Milan, IT
This excellent example of masterful artisanal craftsmanship will be a precious functional object of decor, providing a useful storage place for jewelry, while also being a striking b...
Leather, Walnut
French Porcelain Jewelry Box
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
A French porcelain jewelry box, styled after Sèvres porcelain, in the Regency design style, circa late-19th century to early-20th century, France. Box is a deep orange hue with gold ...
Brass
Joy Jewelry Box
By Cassigoli
Located in Milan, IT
A refined gift to an elegant woman or a stunning addition to a personal collection, this jewelry box is a special piece of functional decor that stores precious items, while displayi...
Leather, Wood
Crystal Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A crystal jewelry box with a diamond 'quilted' design, circa late 20th century. Nice for jewelry or other small items on a desk, vanity, dresser,...
Crystal
Jewelry Box Marquetry Inlay Jewelry Trinket Box
Located in Poperinge, BE
A charming vintage jewelry box, or trinket box, with colorful marquetry inlay, lined with red velvet, including a working key. Presumably Moroccan, second half of the 20th century. ...
Wood
Stone Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A neutral hue stone box, jewelry or decorative, in the Modern or Minimalist styles, circa late-20th century. A great piece to hold jewelry (demonstrated) or other small items on a de...
Stone