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Wendell Castle Dining Room 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 Dining Chairs Set of Eight
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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...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wendell Castle Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Mahogany

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Wendell Castle dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Wendell Castle dining room chairs 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 dining room chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room chairs by Wendell Castle were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 1990s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider dining room chairs by Brickel Associates, Warren Platner, and Ward Bennett. Prices for Wendell Castle dining room chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $9,500 and can go as high as $32,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $20,750.
Questions About Wendell Castle Dining Room Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
    Wendell 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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