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, 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
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
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, 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
Wendell Castle Accent Chair
By Arc International, Wendell Castle
Located in Chicago, IL
Wendell castle accent or desk chair. Upholstered in a sky-blue mohair. Sculptural and carved lines.
Upholstery, Maple
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
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
N-Gene Armchair with Cherry Checker Fabric and Olive Leather
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
The N-gene armchair is a reinterpretation of an armchair designed by Merve’s uncle, interior designer, Engine, in the 1970s. The N-Gene is re-envisioned with caning, and is upholster...
Cane, Wood
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 Crescent Rocker
By Wendell Castle
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved signature and date to frame [W. Castle 80].
Leather, Wood
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 Crescent Rocker
By Wendell Castle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Crescent Rocker is an iconic Example of Mr Castle's Work Executed in Zebra Wood and Upholstery. Immaculate original surface Signed and Dated
Zebra Wood
Wendell Castle Dining Chairs Set of Eight
By Wendell Castle
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of eight sculptural dining chairs, designed by Wendell Castle, American, circa 2010s. Signed with Wendell Castle's branded monogram on the leg. Wendell Castle licensed several of his designs for the Wendell Castle Collection...
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
Rococo Armchair from Drottningholm Castle
Located in New York, NY
Black painted chair from Drottningholm castle Stamped KR DH under Royal Crown (Kronan Drottning Holm) Provenance: Queen Louisa Ulrika's Private Property, Drottningholm Castle,...
Wood, Paint
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
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 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
Set of 2 Andre Sornay armchairs mahogany and velvet 1960
By Andre Sornay
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Pair of armchairs by Andre Sornay in the sixties Structure in mahogany with cushions in foam covered by velvet fabric Tigette system some traces of time on the structure Fabric is new
Velvet, Mahogany
Sold
H 34 in W 23.75 in D 25.5 in
Wendell Castle Mammoth Tusk Round Back Floral Postmodern Armchair, 1983, Arc Int
By Arc International, Wendell Castle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Postmodern Wendell Castle for Arc International ebonized mammoth tusk (Saber) round back floral Armchair, 1980s. Original Greige or tan backdrop to vibrant fl...
Wood
Wendell Castle Chairs
By Wendell Castle
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of armchairs, designed by Wendell Castle for Dennis Miller Associates, American, circa 1990s. These chairs retain their original hand-painted leathe...
Leather, Upholstery, Maple
Pair of Armchairs by Wendell Castle
By Wendell Castle
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of armchairs, designed by Wendell Castle for Dennis Miller Associates, American, circa 1990s. These chairs retain their original hand-painted leathe...
Leather, Upholstery, Maple
Pair of Armchairs by Wendell Castle
By Wendell Castle
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of armchairs by Wendell Castle for Dennis Miller Associates, circa 1990s. These chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be f...
Mahogany, Upholstery
Pair of Molar Group Lounge Chairs by Wendell Castle
By Wendell Castle
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Wendell Castle Molar Group Lounge chairs in black. Excellent condition. Gel coated fiberglass. The rubber bumpers on the bottom are in excellent condition and intact. The...
Fiberglass