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, 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
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
English Walnut Games Table
Located in Hudson, NY
English walnut games table, pedestal style small table with games board underneath a glass top.
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Style Walnut Games Table
By Rupert Bevan
Located in London, GB
As seen at Harbinger New York, this Mid-Century Modern walnut game table features a vellum top with a discreet pop mechanism that flips to reveal an Alcantara surface on the reverse....
Brass
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
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
Period Baltimore Classical Curly Maple Console Games Table
Located in Forney, TX
A fine Federal period American Classical maple morphing table from the early 19th century. Exquisitely hand-crafted in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, circa 1830, exceptionally...
Maple
English style walnut games table - Restored
Located in NAVILLY, FR
English style walnut games table, restored. Open top 90 x 90 cm. Dimensions: length 90 cm, width 45 cm, height 75 cm. Weight: 25 kg. Good condition. Delivery France: 100€. Delivery E...
Walnut
Rare Vintage Swivel Molar Coffee Table by Wendell Castle
By Wendell Castle
Located in Buffalo, NY
A rare orange/red color swivel fiberglass Gel-Coat coffee table from the Molar Group manufactured by Beylerian, circa 1969. The table is one of the only designs in the molar group th...
Fiberglass, Rubber
Queen Anne Walnut Games Table
Located in Essex, MA
With concertina action and a shaped rectangular top opening to a green baize lined playing surface. Tapered circular legs with pad feet.
Walnut
Victorian Walnut Games Table
Located in Essex, MA
Circular with inset various woods game board and turned support with four saber legs.
Rosewood, Satinwood, Walnut
A Very Rare Edwardian Games Roulette Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare Edwardian well figured mahogany gateleg action games roulette table of exceptional quality, beautifully carved with rich patination and fine grain. The moulded top of re...
Baize, Mahogany
Victorian Burr Walnut Games / Work Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Burr Walnut Games / Work Table Item Code: S27-27A Circa: 1860 A fine Victorian burr walnut games table, beautifully constructed and richly figured throughout. The shaped re...
Walnut
$22,175 / item
H 34 in W 32 in D 108 in
Elevate Customs Luge Shuffleboard Tables / Solid Curly Maple Wood in 9' - USA
Located in Chatsworth, CA
An open base with sweeping curves and smooth edges imparts a light, airy feel upon the Luge shuffleboard table in walnut. Evoking a sense of speed and the spirit of continuous moveme...
Wood, Maple
$22,175 / item
H 34 in W 32 in D 108 in
Elevate Customs Trinity Shuffleboard Tables / Solid Curly Maple Wood in 9' - USA
Located in Chatsworth, CA
A contemporary composition of clean lines and sleek edges, the Trinity shuffleboard table in black chrome with red accent is an elegant expression of modern design. Handcrafted and d...
Wood, Maple
Elevate Customs Ambrosia Tables / Solid Curly Maple Wood in - USA
Located in Chatsworth, CA
Supported by two rectangular open pedestals as the base, this handcrafted skeeball game is modern and minimalistic with its combination of simple, geometric forms. Viewed from the fr...
Wood, Maple
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