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 “Samba” Cabinet for Icon Design Sculptural Ash Wood Storage Cabin
By Wendell Castle
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning example of American furniture, the Samba Cabinet by Wendell Castle for Icon Designs reflects Castle’s signature philosophy of treating furniture as sculpture. The piece fe...
Leather, Wood
Midcentury Storage Cabinet, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- In good original condition.
Wood
$9,800 / item
H 32 in W 84 in D 21 in
Modern Wood 'Credenza Three' Cabinet by Last Workshop in Bleached Ash
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
"Credenza Three" by Last Workshop. Made-to-order in Chicago, IL. A sturdy yet elegant credenza featuring a matching case and door combination with a steel base. The tear-drop ste...
Steel
1960s Travertine Wood Sideboard Dresser Storage Cabinet
By American of Martinsville
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, rare travertine sideboard you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sideboard is statem...
Travertine
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 80 in W 65.5 in D 19 in
Edward Wormley Walnut and Olive Ash Burl Tall Cabinet for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Described in Dunbar catalogs as "#6027 High Piece" this incredible curved front cabinet is constructed of walnut with olive ash burled lower cabin...
Brass
$17,384 / item
H 31.7 in W 63 in D 18.31 in
Kaizen Storage Sideboard Cabinet with Metal by Artefatto Design Studio
By Scarlet Splendour, Artefatto Design Studio
Located in Kolkata, IN
Kaizen storage sideboard cabinet with metal by Artefatto Design Studio is a contemporary blue cabinet covered in high gloss metal with matt interiors. Its curved doors make it appeal...
Metal
Wood Cabinet
By Durame
Located in Milan, IT
This striking cabinet features a vertical side container on the left with a narrow double shelf next to it. The central space is divided into four quadrants that liberally move with ...
Oak
$46,419
H 37.01 in W 118.12 in D 20.87 in
Giuseppe Scapinelli Sideboard, Caviuna Wood, Sculptural Design, 1950
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in PARIS, FR
Giuseppe Scapinelli (1911-1982) Sideboard "Streamline", c. 1950 Historical Piece Solid wood and Caviuna veneer 94 x 300 x 53 cm 37 1/100 x 118 9/10 x 20 87/100 in Exceptional and ra...
Brass
Chapman Double Unit Storage Cabinet Maple Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
Steel
$3,400Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 71 in D 18 in
Midcentury Florence Knoll Cabinet Rare Ash Wood
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful and practical credenza for living or office space. Sliding door with leather pulls reveal two file cabinets, 4 drawers and adjustable shelves. Perfect for your storage need...
Chrome
Chapman Small Storage Dresser Cabinet Walnut Mustard
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
Steel
$4,495
H 34.25 in W 29.5 in D 84.5 in
Italian-Style Painted and Carved Wood Buffet Console Cabinet with Great Storage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American painted wood buffet console cabinet. This vintage Italian style buffet cabinet, just over 7 feet in length, features four decorative recessed paneled doors, with e...
Metal
Chapman Double Unit Storage Cabinet Maple Pink
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
Steel