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
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, 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, 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 Purple "Castle Chair"
By Wendell Castle
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Purple fiberglass castle chair from Wendell Castle's iconic Molar Series.
Fiberglass
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
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 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
$1,770Sale Price|41% Off
H 42.13 in W 25.4 in D 35.44 in
Mahogany English Wingback Armchair, Reupholstered Gold Velvet, Handcarved, 1890
Located in Southampton, GB
Newly upholstered in gold velvet, this quality made 19th century wingback sits on carved mahogany ball and claw feet. It is horsehair filled and resprung/webbed. England, circa 1890...
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
$23,959 / set
H 48 in W 18.25 in D 21 in
Wendell Castle Wood, Patinated Bronze Geometric Bar Stools, Set of 3
By Wendell Castle, Wendell Castle Collection
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
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
$5,854 / item
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
ST. REGIS - Modern Poplar Burl Wood Armchair with Velvet White Jacquard Fabric
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
A sculptural lounge chair featuring a burl wood frame and rich jacquard upholstery with an abstract peacock-eye pattern. This piece blends bold geometry with tactile elegance, creati...
Poplar, Burl, Upholstery
$2,200 / set
H 41.38 in W 24.38 in D 24.5 in
French Restauration Armchairs, Mahogany & Gray Velvet, Circa 1820
Located in Austin, TX
Early 19th century Restauration (Consulat) period armchairs. Amazing hand-carved, solid mahogany, ebonized frames with patined gold leaf details and a lustrous French polish finish. ...
Mahogany
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Mid-Century Modern lounge chair. Newly refinished and reupholstered by our artisans. Featuring sleek curved walnut frame and textured beige designer fabric. Price includes...
Fabric, Walnut
$5,432 / set
H 30.71 in W 20.24 in D 23.63 in
Set of 4 Purple Cielo Stacking Chair with Armrest by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Purple Cielo stacking chair with armrest by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique:...
Steel
Wendell Castle Crescent Rocker
By Wendell Castle
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved signature and date to frame [W. Castle 80].
Leather, Wood
Vintage Upholstered Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These Mid-Century Modern barrel back chairs are upholstered with a unique pattern and stand on swivel feet making them a key piece of any living room. Please confirm item location...
Fabric
Adolf Schneck, rare A 64 F Bentwood armhair for Thonet, 1929
By Gustav Adolf Schneck, Thonet
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare armchair by Adolf Schneck (sometimes wrongly attributed to Josef Hoffmann) designed in 1929 and made by Thonet. This model was exhibited at the Viennese Art and Industry show du...
Beech, Bentwood
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
Pair Vintage Leather Lounge Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of chrome base leather lounge chairs by Thonet offer exquisite Mid-Century style suitable for almost any seating situation. Sturdy stretchers and vintage leather ...
Chrome
Wendell Castle Zephyr Armchairs, Walnut & Curly Maple, 1976
By Wendell Castle
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Wendell Castle, Two "Zephyr" Armchairs of sculptural form, made from walnut and curly maple carved signature and date "WC 76" to lower frame Provenance: Acquired by the previous own...
Walnut, Maple
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