Wendell Castle Cabinets
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, Bird of Paradise
By Wendell Castle
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Wendell Castle's "Bird of Paradise," created in 1996, is a significant piece that falls within the realm of contemporary art and furniture design.
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1990s American Organic Modern Wendell Castle Cabinets
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Wendell Castle (Am. 1932-2018) Lacquered Cabinet
By Wendell Castle
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An incredible cabinet from the originator of the Art Furniture Movement. Monogrammed on the lower left side. A beautiful six door custom lacquered cabinet...
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Tall Cabinet in Carved Black and Blonde Wood by Wendell Castle
By Wendell Castle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wendell Castle
Tall Cabinet, 1992
Carved black wood base, blonde wood doors
18 x 11 x60 in
Wendell Castle received a B.F.A. from the University of Kansas in Industrial Design in 195...
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1990s American Wendell Castle Cabinets
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Wood
Samba Cabinet by Wendell Castle, Late 20th Century, Signed with Impressed WC.
By Wendell Castle
Located in Kansas City, MO
Samba cabinet from the Wendell Castle Collection for Icon Design, late 20th century. Finished on all sides.
Hand carved and stained ash with leather pulls. Signed with WC. The drawe...
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1990s American Modern Wendell Castle Cabinets
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Leather, Ash
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Wendell Castle cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Wendell Castle cabinets 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 cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original cabinets by Wendell Castle were created in the modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider cabinets by Parzinger Originals, M. Singer & Sons, and Charles and Ray Eames. Prices for Wendell Castle cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $13,500 and can go as high as $35,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $25,425.