Wendell Castle Candle Holders
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
Wendell Castle Rare Pair of Candle Holders with Gold Leaf 1990 (Signed & Dated)
By Wendell Castle
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Pair of impressive sculpture candle holders in hand-carved mahogany, verdigris patinated brass, and gold leaf by Wendell Castle, American 1990 (each signed "W.C. 90" on base). The ar...
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1990s American Modern Wendell Castle Candle Holders
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Brass, Gold Leaf
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Wendell Castle candle holders for sale on 1stDibs.
Wendell Castle candle holders are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Wendell Castle candle holders, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original candle holders by Wendell Castle were created in the modern style in united states during the 1990s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider candle holders by Tiffany & Co., Karl Springer, and Maitland Smith. Prices for Wendell Castle candle holders can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $6,000 and can go as high as $6,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,000.
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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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