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 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
$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
Large Reclaimed Walnut and Oak Side Table Console
Located in Vosselaar, BE
We designed this sidetable starting from a 19th century one slab Italian walnut top. The custom oak bases were made from 18th century beams. Aside from the recycling aspect of our fu...
Oak, Walnut
$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
$7,837
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
Vintage Marble Top Console Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage metal and marble console Table. This table features ornate metal frame, legs and accenting. The beautiful beveled edge leading up to the marble surface top is an eye catching...
Slate, Steel
$3,496
H 34.3 in W 41.5 in D 19 in
Large & Stylish Semi Circular Art Deco Console / Side Table of Stained Beechwood
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful shape and color Art Deco rounded console / sidetable. If you are looking for a sizeable and impressive sidetable to grace your entrance or an other living space then this ...
Beech
$5,000
H 28.75 in W 62 in D 26 in
Antique White Painted Writing Table Console Table With Faux Marble Top from Swed
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely antique revival writing table will serve well as a large console table in today's home. The newer applied professional white painted finish shows off the X shaped stretcher and impressive barley twist legs. Examine the close up photos to appreciate the layers of white, gray, and even soft blue hue in the beautiful legs. The top has been painted with a traditional faux marble motif...
Wood, Paint
Two Antique Iron and Specimen Marble Console Tables
Located in London, GB
These tables feature beautiful specimen marble tops which were crafted in Italy in the 18th century. The tops are inlaid with a variety of marble types, cut into diamond-shaped block...
Marble, Iron
Japanese Natural Shape Root Wood Console Table
Located in Torino, IT
Natural Rootwood form console table with scalloped edge top. Dimensions: 33.07 in. H x 41.33 in. W x 33.46 in. D 84 cm. H x 105 cm. W x 85 cm. D.
Wood
$5,600 / item
H 28 in W 18 in D 36 in
Contemporary Console or Table Base in Exotic Wood from Costantini, Nico
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nico is a decorative and functional object that can be made in any species of wood and/or lacquered for your desired finish. Shown in Argentine Rosewood, this piece is customiza...
Wood
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
Mers Console Table in Pacific Blue Aluminum
By New Format Studio, Henry Norris
Located in Vancouver, BC
The Mers console table is fabricated from solid aluminum with powdercoat finish. It is suitable for use indoors and out. Shown in aluminum with pa...
Aluminum
Wendell Castle Cloud Wall Shelf 1969
By Wendell Castle
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Extremely rare Wendell Castle wall mounted shelf. Approximately thirty or forty examples of the Cloud shelf were produced in 1969. This work has been authe...