Wendell Castle Loveseats
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
'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...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Wendell Castle Loveseats
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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.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wendell Castle Loveseats
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Molar Settee by Wendell Castle
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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...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Wendell Castle Loveseats
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Fiberglass
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Wendell Castle loveseats for sale on 1stDibs.
Wendell Castle loveseats 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 loveseats, although red editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original loveseats by Wendell Castle were created in the modern style in united states during the 1970s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider loveseats by Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, and Knoll. Prices for Wendell Castle loveseats can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $9,800 and can go as high as $9,850, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,825.
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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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