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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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 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
Wendell Castle Twisted Buffet Console Table, Ebonized Mahogany, 1990
By Wendell Castle
Located in Chicago, IL
Wendell Castle Twisted Buffet Console Table, 1990 Ebonized mahogany, avodire veneer, white oak, and patinated brass. An exceptional sculptural console table by Wendell Castle, a pion...
Brass
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
$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
Rare Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Kuan Yin Console
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely rare form. The acid-etched and enameled surface is in beautiful original condition. Raised signature on the console top, paper label and care instructions attached to ...
Bronze
Angelo Mangiarotti Console Table from the "Eros" Series
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in New York, NY
Angelo Mangiarotti console table from "Eros" series. NOTE: We highly recommend that this marble console be crated when in transport.
Marble
$18,489
H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 17.72 in
Marble console table by Angelo Mangiarotti from the "Eros" series
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Palermo, IT
This console table, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti, is a pure expression of his architectural vision as applied to design. Crafted from green marble, it consists of a skillfully shap...
Marble
Steel and Stone Console Table 02 Batten and Kamp Minimalist
By Batten and Kamp
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Console table designed by Batten and Kamp. Minimal structure furniture made of stainless steel and natural stone.
Stone, Steel
Ebonized Mahogany Cane Top Asian Influence Console Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Oriental Asian midcentury style carved base high quality craftsmanship console table with caned top.
Mahogany
FRENCH LARGE CONSOLE From the 18th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Large Console Table French, 18th century Refurbished with carved and gilded wooden elements decorated with vegetal motifs. Defects. Dimensions: 126 x 315 x 46 cm Good condition
Statuary Marble
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
$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
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
Console No. 1 - Vrksa Series - Bent wood console
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Console V is a part of the Vrksa Series of works. The foyer table has a free-form design; the wood bends and curves with natural flows to create the design. The handcrafted deta...
Hardwood, Ash, Bentwood
$5,300 / item
H 25 in W 57 in D 14 in
Black Walnut Console Table with Shelf, Minimalist Solid Wood Sofa Table
By Kirk Van Ludwig, Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
Black walnut console table with shelf, designed for entryways, smaller spaces, and versatile placement throughout the home. Designed for sp...
Walnut, Wood
$6,850 / item
H 33 in W 84 in D 14 in
Lynn Modern Steel and Solid Wood Console and Hall Table by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lynn Console Table by Crump and Kwash Solid wood top, shelf, and feet / acrylic finish / solid steel frame / powder coated finish Wood options - White oak, maple, walnut, blacken...
Steel
$6,643
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
$3,305
H 34.3 in W 41.5 in D 19 in
French Art Deco Demilune Console Table, Hand Carved Rope, Stained Beech, 1920s
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
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...