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 Wood, Patinated Bronze Geometric Bar Stools, Set of 3
By Wendell Castle Collection, Wendell Castle
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
$320Sale Price / set|60% Off
H 29 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Set of 3 Vintage Modern Wood Bar Stools with Upholstered Seats
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 3 vintage Modern wood bar stools with upholstered seats Offered for sale is a substantial set of three wood swivel bar stools with metal...
Metal
Set of Four Bar Height Wood Slat Stools by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Unusual set off bar height stools designed by Arthur Umanoff, circa 1950's. The stools feature slatted backs and seats with solid wrought iron frames, on dowel form legs with exposed...
Wrought Iron
Wendell Castle Accent Chair
By Arc International, Wendell Castle
Located in Chicago, IL
Wendell castle accent or desk chair. Upholstered in a sky-blue mohair. Sculptural and carved lines.
Upholstery, Maple
A Set of Four Italian Industrial Bar Stools
Located in Faversham, GB
A vintage set of four tall industrial stools with steel frames and oak slatted plank seats. The seats have low curved oak backs with gently curved frames united by three peripheral ...
Steel
$18,200Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 43 in W 24.5 in D 20 in
Karl Springer Onassis Bar Stools, A Set of 4, Goatskin, Boucle & Bronze, C. 1980
By Karl Springer
Located in Culver City, CA
These bar stools are absolutely gorgeous! If you have an eye for opulence and a taste for the finer things in life we've got a treat for you. Dive headfirst into the lap of luxury with these iconic Karl Springer barstools...
Bronze
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
Set of 3 Postmodern 1980s Bar Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These sturdy stools feature powder-coated steel frames for durability and composite wood seats for comfort. Their cool minimalist design makes these stools a stylish choice for any m...
Metal
Vintage brutalist bar stools, set of 4 - 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Attractive hand crafted brutalist bar stools. Beautifully shaped stools with backrests and very elegant curves. Made from oak. Good condition. 1960s - Germany Dimensions: Heigh...
Oak
Vintage Rattan Swivel Bar Stools Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stylish pair of vintage rattan swivel bar stools featuring gracefully curved backs and open lattice side, a perfect blend of casual elegance and tropical charm. Expertly handcrafte...
Bamboo, Rattan
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
Zebra Wood
Audoux Minet Rope Bar Stools - Set of 3
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set of three Audoux Minet rope barstools, France 1950's New walnut top with Shou Sugi Ban finish - done in traditional japanese style. Signature woven rope column with black iron...
Oak, Rope
Wendell Castle Crescent Rocker
By Wendell Castle
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved signature and date to frame [W. Castle 80].
Leather, Wood
Midcentury Wendell Castle Quinn Reading Desk stool
By Wendell Castle
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this exquisite stool by Wendell Castle featuring carved oak with a saddle brown leather seat. Incised signature to base 'WC 77'.
Leather, Wood, Oak