Wendell Castle Sofas
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
1960s Vintage Wendell Castle Molar Sofa White Fiberglass Organic Mid-Century
By Wendell Castle
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Vintage Wendell castle molar sofa white fiberglass organic midcentury
Beautiful fiberglass molded settee by Wendell castle from the 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wendell Castle Sofas
Materials
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Wendell Castle Molar Group Settee
By Wendell Castle
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An authentic Molar Group settee
This example has been Re-Gel Coated.
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1960s American Vintage Wendell Castle Sofas
Materials
Fiberglass, Rubber
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Wendell Castle sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
Wendell Castle sofas 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 sofas, although red editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sofas by Wendell Castle were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sofas by Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates, and Florence Knoll. Prices for Wendell Castle sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $9,000 and can go as high as $9,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,250.
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