Wendell Castle Cabinets
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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1990s American Modern Wendell Castle Cabinets
Leather, Ash
1990s American Wendell Castle Cabinets
Wood
1990s American Organic Modern Wendell Castle Cabinets
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Maple
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wendell Castle Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Wendell Castle Cabinets
Metal, Wire
Late 20th Century Chinese Wendell Castle Cabinets
Travertine
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wendell Castle Cabinets
Cane, Mahogany, Lacquer
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Wendell Castle Cabinets
Brass
17th Century Antique Wendell Castle Cabinets
Ebony, Mahogany, Pearwood, Rosewood
2010s Balinese Organic Modern Wendell Castle Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wendell Castle Cabinets
Birch
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wendell Castle Cabinets
Brass
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wendell Castle Cabinets
Wood, Paint
2010s Swedish Wendell Castle Cabinets
Rattan, Wood
1960s Chinoiserie Vintage Wendell Castle Cabinets
Lacquer
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wendell Castle Cabinets
Chrome
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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.