Wendell Castle Chairs
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 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
Category
1970s North American Vintage Wendell Castle Chairs
Materials
Zebra Wood
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
Category
1990s American Modern Wendell Castle Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Wendell Castle Purple "Castle Chair"
By Wendell Castle
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Purple fiberglass castle chair from Wendell Castle's iconic Molar Series.
Category
1960s American Post-Modern Vintage Wendell Castle Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
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Wendell Castle chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Wendell Castle chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Wendell Castle chairs, although purple editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs by Wendell Castle were created in the modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Ralph Lauren, Donghia, and General Fireproofing Company. Prices for Wendell Castle chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,000 and can go as high as $11,995, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,500.
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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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