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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Wendell Castle, Armchair, Mahogany, Velvet, USA, 1997
By Wendell Castle
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and textured black-painted mahogany armchair designed and produced by Wendell Castle, USA, 1997. Seat Height (inches): 18” Arm Height (inches): 27.38" All items shi...
Velvet, Mahogany
Post Modern Molded Fiberglass Molar Sofa by Wendell Castle
By Wendell Castle
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Postmodern Molar sofa, by Wendell Castle, executed in saturated red molded fiberglass. This example is in good condition, however does have a repaired flaw at the front of one...
Fiberglass
$30,800Sale Price|20% Off
Wendell Castle Crescent Rocker
By Wendell Castle
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved signature and date to frame [W. Castle 80].
Leather, Wood
White Castle Chair, Wendell Castle
By Wendell Castle
Located in Los angeles, CA
White Castle Chair Material: Gel-Coated fiberglass, Rubber
Fiberglass, Rubber
Wendell Castle, Triad Chair, Gold Leaf and Fibreglass, USA 2007, limited edition
By Wendell Castle
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Wendell Castle Triad Chair, USA 2007 gel coated fibreglass with gold leaf etched signature and date to underside Castle '07 with limited edition no. 5/8 86cm high, 86cm deep, 91cm w...
Gold Leaf
Postmodern Wendell Castle White Fiberglass "Castle Chair"
By Wendell Castle
Located in West Chester, PA
This striking mid century modern Wendell Castle lounge chair was designed and produced circa 1969. Similar to Castle’s Molar chair, the whimsical, o...
Fiberglass
Wendell Castle "Castle Chair" Fiberglass Lounge Chair / Sculpture
By Wendell Castle
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wendell Castle Red Fiberglass "Castle Chair" red fiberglass,, aRT / sCULPTURE Iconic fiberglass chair from Wendell Castle's Molar Series in very desirable red color. Original condit...
Fiberglass
Wendell Castle, Side Chair, Mahogany, Velvet, USA, 1997
By Wendell Castle
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and textured black-painted mahogany side chair designed and produced by Wendell Castle, USA, 1997. Seat height 18”
Velvet, Mahogany
Wendell Castle, Springborn Armchair, Cherry, Poplar, Fabric, USA, 1993
By Wendell Castle
Located in High Point, NC
A cherry, poplar and white fabric "Springborn" armchair designed and produced by Wendell Castle, USA, 1993. Dimensions: 35.375” H x 28.375” W x 22.25” D Seat Height (inches): 19.25...
Fabric, Cherry, Poplar
$8,200Sale Price|25% Off
'Molar' Gel-Coated Fiberglass Loveseat Sofa by Wendell Castle, c. 1969
By Wendell Castle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare early production collectors piece is a circa 1969 'Molar' settee by Wendell Castle (American, 1932-2018) made from gel-coated white fiberglass with molded white rubber foot...
Fiberglass, Rubber
Wendell Castle, Side Chair, Mahogany, Velvet, USA, 1997
By Wendell Castle
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and textured black-painted mahogany side chair designed and produced by Wendell Castle, USA, 1997. Seat height 18”
Velvet, Mahogany
$6,500 / item
Wendell Castle Chairs
By Wendell Castle
Located in Kansas City, MO
Wendell castle chairs. Price is for each. Purple chair dimensions: 25 in. D x 20 in. W x 33 in. H x 19 in. Seat height
Brass, Steel
Wendell Castle, Springborn Armchair, Cherry, Poplar, Fabric, USA, 1993
By Wendell Castle
Located in High Point, NC
A cherry, poplar and white fabric "Springborn" armchair designed and produced by Wendell Castle, USA, 1993. Dimensions: 35.375” H x 28.375” W x 22.25” D Seat Height (inches): 19.25...
Fabric, Cherry, Poplar
$5,910Sale Price|40% Off
Molar Settee by Wendell Castle
By Wendell Castle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare molar settee designed by Wendell Castle and manufactured by Beylerian, circa 1970s.
Fiberglass
Vintage Wendell Castle Fiberglass “Molar” Chair
By Wendell Castle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Designed by the legendary Wendell Castle, the "Molar" chair is an undisputed masterpiece of Space Age design and biomorphic form. Crafted from high-gloss reinforced fiberglass, this ...
Fiberglass
Vintage Lounge Chair by Wendell Castle
By Wendell Castle
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage lounge chair designed by Wendell Castle circa 1970s. In bright orange with cup holder platform and original rubber foot ring. The chair is a playful design from Wendell Cas...
Fiberglass, Rubber
Wendell Castle, Armhair, Mahogany, Velvet, USA, 1997
By Wendell Castle
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and textured black-painted mahogany armchair designed and produced by Wendell Castle, USA, 1997. Seat Height (inches): 18” Arm Height (inches): 27.38" All items shi...
Velvet, Mahogany
Molar Settee by Wendell Castle
By Wendell Castle
Located in Atlanta, GA
A molar settee or loveseat designed by Wendell Castle and manufactured by Beylerian, circa 1970s. The molar series is a playful design from Wendell Castle...
Fiberglass
1960s Wendell Castle Molar Sofa Green Fiberglass Organic Mid Century Modern
By Wendell Castle
Located in Monrovia, CA
Vintage 1960s Green Wendell Castle Fiberglass Molar Sofa, Organic Mid Century The Structure Is Sound. Excellent Vintage Condition. 1960s Vint...
Fiberglass
Wendell Castle Purple "Castle Chair"
By Wendell Castle
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Purple fiberglass castle chair from Wendell Castle's iconic Molar Series.
Fiberglass
1970s Wendell Castle Molar Chair in Fiberglass by Northern Plastics of Syracuse
By Wendell Castle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rare Molar chair, designed by Wendell Castle and produced by Northern Plastics in Syracuse, New York circa early 1970s. This is a classic and experimental work b...
Fiberglass
Wendell Castle "Cloud" Lounge Chair, Signed, USA 2000's
By Wendell Castle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience luxury and sophistication with the Wendell Castle "Cloud" Lounge Chair. This lounge chair was designed by the late sculptor and furniture maker, Wendell Castle (1932-2018...
Fabric, Wood
$3,720Sale Price|40% Off
Mod Fiberglass "Castle Chair" Sculpture Lounge Chair by Wendell Castle
By Wendell Castle
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage lounge chair from the 1970s draws inspiration from Wendell Castle's iconic castle chair, showcasing his mastery of organic, sculptural design. Crafted in vibrant orange ...
Plastic
Wendell Castle, Lounge Chair, Fiberglass, USA, 1970s
By Wendell Castle
Located in High Point, NC
A red-lacquered fiberglass lounge chair, designed and produced by Wendell Castle, USA, 1970s. 14.75" seat height
Fiberglass
Wendell Castle, Springborn Armchair, Cherry, Poplar, Fabric, USA, 1993
By Wendell Castle
Located in High Point, NC
A cherry, poplar and white fabric "Springborn" armchair designed and produced by Wendell Castle, USA, 1993. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. *some scratches and divots on arms an...
Fabric, Cherry, Poplar
Wendell Castle Wood, Patinated Bronze Geometric Bar Stools, Set of 3
By Wendell Castle Collection, Wendell Castle
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Rare set of bar stools designed by Wendell Castle, hand made in the studio that produced his production furniture.
Bronze
Wendell Castle Accent Chair
By Wendell Castle, Arc International
Located in Chicago, IL
Wendell castle accent or desk chair. Upholstered in a sky-blue mohair. Sculptural and carved lines.
Upholstery, Maple
Early Production Wendell Castle White Fiberglass "Castle Chair" W C embossed mar
By Wendell Castle
Located in Buffalo, NY
This striking mid century modern Wendell Castle lounge chair was designed and produced in the 1960s . Similar to Castle’s Molar chair, the whimsical, organic sculptural form is a sig...
Fiberglass, Rubber
Red Molar Chair, Wendell Castle
By Wendell Castle
Located in Los angeles, CA
Red Molar Chair Material: Gel-Coated fiberglass, Rubber
Fiberglass, Rubber
1960s Vintage Wendell Castle Molar Sofa White Fiberglass Organic Mid-Century
By Wendell Castle
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Vintage Wendell castle molar sofa white fiberglass organic midcentury Beautiful fiberglass molded settee by Wendell castle from the 1960s. ...
Fiberglass
1960s Wendell Castle Molar Sofa Yellow Fiberglass Organic Mid Century Modern
By Wendell Castle
Located in Monrovia, CA
Vintage 1960s Yellow Wendell Castle Fiberglass Molar Sofa, Organic Mid Century The Structure Is Sound. Excellent Vintage Condition. 1960s Vin...
Fiberglass
1970s Wendell Castle Molar Chair in Fiberglass by Northern Plastics of Syracuse
By Wendell Castle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rare Molar chair, designed by Wendell Castle and produced by Northern Plastics in Syracuse, New York circa early 1970s. This is a classic and experimental work b...
Fiberglass