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 "Cloud" Shelf From The "Molar" Series
By Wendell Castle
Located in Toronto, ON
This iconic shelf was designed by the important American furniture maker and sculptor Wendell Castle (1932-2018). The winner of numerous design awards and exhibitions ,he designed th...
Plastic, Fiberglass
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
$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
Vintage Danish Rosewood Coffee Table by Severin Hansen, 1960s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
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
SIZZLE 3 Pod Table
By Wendell Castle Collection
Located in San Francisco, CA
A sculptural statement piece, this custom Sizzle 3 Pod Cocktail Table by A. Rudin blends artistry and craftsmanship in a striking, organic form. Designed ...
Wood, Lacquer
$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
Custom Reclaimed Elm Wood Console Table with Shelf
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
MORI CONSOLE NATURAL FINISH Natural reclaimed elm wood console that is beautifully crafted and serves as the perfect storage solution for any space. Since this is made from vintage r...
Elm
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
$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
$3,895
H 29 in W 31.75 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Three-Tier Console Table of Chrome and Smoked Glass from France
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French three-tiered console table, featuring a rectangular frame with a Modernist design of interlocking chromed metal with three shelves of smoked glass.
Metal, Chrome
Gustavian Console Table
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Gustavian Console Table. Tall Gustavian Console Table with Faux painted Marble top having a marvelous speckled apron detail. Tall fluted turned narrow legs set to Pi...
Pine
$6,802
H 33.47 in W 78.75 in D 17.72 in
Italian Rare Mid-Century Brass, Chrome and Glass Console Table by Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Italian exclusive and rare brass, chrome and glass console table by Romeo Rega from 1970's. The top and down shelve of this console are with smoked glass. Very good vintage c...
Brass, Chrome
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
20th Century American Studio Craft Walnut Coffee Table
By Wendell Castle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exceptional vintage American coffee table embodies the spirit of studio craft, where artistry and function blend seamlessly. Expertly crafted from solid walnut, it showcases a s...
Walnut
Vintage Rare Italian Chrome Swivel Coffee Table from the 1970s
By Morex
Located in Copenhagen, DK
An Italian Mid-Century Modern Space Age-style 1970's, Convertible' circular cocktail / coffee table with a chrome tube frame. (MOREX). In perfect condition 41 cm height, diameter bot...
Chrome
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
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
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
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