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 Starfish Console Table in Polychromed and Stained Woods, 1995
By Wendell Castle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exceptional console table by Wendell Castle (1932-2018), titled 'Voyage', executed in polychromed jelutong and mahogany with floating, fre...
Other
Rare Vintage Swivel Molar Coffee Table by Wendell Castle
By Wendell Castle
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare orange color swivel coffee table from the Molar Group manufactured by Beylerian, circa 1969. The table is one of the only designs in the molar group that is adjustable by swiv...
Fiberglass, Rubber
Rare Signed Wendell Castle Whimsical Console Table From 1986
By Wendell Castle
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Wendell Castle, American (1932-2018). Unusual carved and lacquered wood console table raised on 4 triangular cone legs with a reverse curved top that has an attached inverted cone. S...
Wood
Wendell Castle, Rare Games Table, Walnut & Curly Maple, initialled & dated 1974
By Wendell Castle
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Wendell Castle (1932-2018), Games Table, Walnut & Curly Maple, initialled & dated 1974 This is a rare design, which is illustrated in the catalogue raisonée (see below). The table ...
Maple, Walnut
$9,500 / set
Wendell Castle Dining Chairs Set of Eight
By Wendell Castle
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of eight sculptural dining chairs, designed by Wendell Castle, American, circa 2010s. Signed with Wendell Castle's branded monogram on the leg. Wendell Castle licensed several of his designs for the Wendell Castle Collection...
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
$2,800Sale Price|49% Off
Wendell Castle "Sizzle" Coffee Table
By Wendell Castle
Located in Astoria, NY
Wendell Castle "Sizzle" Coffee Table Fiberglass Coffee Table, manufactured by Dennis Miller Associates, with gray wood veneer top and gray lacquered base. 16.5" H x 34" W x 20" D. Pr...
Fiberglass, Wood
Wendell Castle Olympia Cocktail Table
By Wendell Castle
Located in Dallas, TX
The Olympia cocktail table is as much sculpture as it is designer furniture. At circa20c, we offer high-quality mid-century modern furnishings that elevate any living space. Crafted ...
Fiberglass, Wood
Price Upon Request
Wendell Castle, "Promises Kept", 2015
By Wendell Castle
Located in New York, NY
Wendell Castle [American, 1932-2018] Promises Kept, 2015 Bronze Measures: 21.25 x 16.25 x 13.5 inches 54 x 41 x 34 cm Edition of 8 Throughout a celebrated career spanning six decad...
Bronze
Vintage Danish Rosewood Coffee Table by Severin Hansen, 1960s
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Rosewood Coffee table by Severin Hansen, 1960s Elegant and stylish mid-century modern table by Danish designer Sev...
Rosewood
$11,000 / item
H 30 in W 84 in D 17.5 in
Agnes Console Table made from Reclaimed Wood by Petersen Antiques
By Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This reclaimed pine console table has a great patina, its legs are splayed in both length and width axis and it has two large drawers that can be pulled out from either side. Becaus...
Reclaimed Wood
Set of Eight Danish Vintage Teak Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made set of 8 Danish vintage dining chairs in solid teak made in the 1960’s The quality is outstanding, they have a beautiful, sculptural design an...
Teak, Faux Leather
Set of Eight Mid Century Italian Dining Chairs
Located in London, London
This elegant set of eight 1960s Italian dining chairs showcases refined mid-century craftsmanship and beautifully balanced proportions. The frames are crafted in richly grained teak,...
Teak
Queen Anne Games Table Card Walnut
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A rather unusual Queen Anne style games table This games table is raised upon cabriole legs with pad feet and carved shells to the knees Circa 1900 The green leather top of the table...
Walnut
Wendell Castle "Castle Chair" Fiberglass Lounge Chair / Sculpture
By Wendell Castle
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wendell Castle Red Fiberglass "Castle Chair" red fiberglass,, aRT / sCULPTURE Iconic fiberglass chair from Wendell Castle's Molar Series in very desirable red color. Original condit...
Fiberglass
Vintage free form coffee tables
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of oak, metal leg vintage coffee tables from the 1950's. These nestle in together to create a lovely organic amoebic shape. The wood is in great condition and is a nice warm oak...
Metal
$13,869
H 31.5 in W 73 in D 18 in
'Giorgio Collection' Japanese Tamo Wood, High Gloss Art Deco Style Console Table
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Console with combination of moka japanese tamos burl veneer in high gloss polyester finish and chrome stainless steel front legs. 2 full extension drawers w/bottom in velvet fabric. ...
Chrome
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
H 18 in W 60 in D 30 in
Theodore Alexander Castle Bromwich Coffee Cocktail Table
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing is from 1st Dibs and they normally s...
Wood
Blocks Coffee Table
By Chuch Estudio
Located in Mérida, MX
The Blocks coffee table was inspired by the construction context in Mexico, a reinterpretation of an authentic multitask table by mexican workers: cast blocks and a multi-material top. These pieces are hand carved by artisans from the region in mexican stones...
Stone
$2,353Sale Price|60% Off
H 15.75 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Rare Golden Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Bar Coffee Table, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
An exciting example of French design firm Maison Jansen’s commissioned pieces. This bar coffee table is made from solid mahogany, lacquered in a rich dark brown and bronze, golden fi...
Brass
$1,710Sale Price|40% Off
H 16 in W 31.5 in D 29.25 in
Black Tubular Glass Swivel Cocktail Coffee Table Milo Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
A Modern style Postmodern period three tier black coated tubular metal and glass swivel cocktail table in the style of designer Milo Baughman, circa late-20th century, 1970s or later...
Metal
Wendell Castle Game Table
By Wendell Castle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wendell Castle 2 Drawer Table executed in a combination of Maple and Birds eye Maple. an exuberant example Signed, Dated and Numbered
Maple
Wendell Castle Large 'Sizzle' Four Pod Biomorphic Coffee Table
By Wendell Castle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This coffee table was designed by Wendell Castle of the United States in approximately 1990 in his signature Modern Organic style. This coffee table is known as his Sizzle table...
Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass, Hardwood
Contemporary Morocco Side Table by the Wendell Castle Collection
By Wendell Castle
Located in Miami, FL
Preowned Contemporary Morocco side or accent table by the Wendell Castle Collection Rochester, NY. Signed at the bottom by the Designer. Circ...
Fiberglass, Lacquer
Rare Vintage Swivel Molar Coffee Table by Wendell Castle
By Wendell Castle
Located in Buffalo, NY
A rare white swivel coffee table from the Molar Group manufactured by Beylerian, circa 1969. Seldom seen. The table is one of the only designs in the molar group that is adjustable b...
Fiberglass
Sold
H 28.5 in W 56.25 in D 48 in
'Molar' by Wendell Castle, Gel-Coated Fiberglass Dining Table c. 1969
By Wendell Castle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare early production collectors piece is a circa 1969 'Molar' dining table by Wendell Castle (American, 1932-2018) made from gel-coated white fiberglass with black rubber footi...
Fiberglass, Rubber
Large Wendell Castle "Sizzle" 4-Pod Coffee Table
By Wendell Castle
Located in Stamford, CT
A large Wendell Castle "Sizzle" 4-pod coffee table of lacquer over fiberglass with cerused oak top.
Modern Oval Cocktail or Side Table designed by Wendell Castle
By Wendell Castle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
White lacquer and tiger wood iconic side table from the Wendell Castle Collection.
Wood
Important Side Table by Wendell Castle
By Wendell Castle
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Hand-painted, hand-carved side table by Wendell Castle, American, 1987. This important table is featured in Judith Gura's new book on Postmodern design. Signed and dated.
Wood
Wendell Castle Important Side Table
By Wendell Castle
Located in Chicago, IL
Castle for Gannett Inc. "Quinn Coffee Table" carved oakwood on casters. This was an important commission for Wendell and helped pave the way in his early career.
Oak
Sold
H 17 in W 35.75 in D 27.75 in
Wendell Castle, "Day After Day, " Coffee Table, Stained Ash, Wood, White, 2011
By Wendell Castle
Located in New York, NY
Day After Day, 2011 Stained Ash 17 x 35.75 x 27.75 inches 43.2 x 90.8 x 70.5 cm Born in Kansas in 1932, Wendell Castle received a B.F.A. from the University of Kansas in Industrial ...
Wood, Ash
Wendell Castle White Molar Fiberglass Settee Table & Chairs
By Wendell Castle
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wendell Castle White Molar Group Living Room 4-piece Set from same estate; 2 Armchairs, Settee, and a rare Swivel Table. All pieces pencil marked with serial numbers to interior, o...
Fiberglass
Wendell Castle Collection Sizzle Table
By Wendell Castle
Located in New York, NY
With ebonized book-matched walnut veneered top and off white lacquered base. Provenance: Dennis Miller Associates, New York, NY.
Lacquer, Walnut