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
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
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
$1,782
H 13.39 in W 47.25 in D 13.78 in
Vintage Oval Coffee Table by Stil Keramos with a Colored Lacquered Ceramic Top
By Stil Keramos
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. This beautiful and unique coffee table features a nickel-plated metal structure and a lacquered ceramic top. Its feet caps are made in turned wood. This coffee...
Metal
$20,648
H 29.73 in W 38 in D 38 in
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
$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
$1,710Sale 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
$2,410Sale 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
Freeform Sculptural Side Table in Stack Laminated Walnut
By Wendell Castle
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A lovely occasional table in stack laminated solid walnut. Abstract & organic in design. Made by a talented but unknown to us craftsman on the 1970'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
Coffee Table by Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian coffee table or side table by Cesare Lacca . USA continental in home delivery $275 2-4 weeks Cesare Lacca prominent Italian furniture designer representing clean and ele...
Brass
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
$9,643
H 24.02 in Dm 27.56 in
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Coffee Side Table Atelier Borsani Varedo Production
By Osvaldo Borsani, Atelier Borsani Varedo
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Very rare coffee table. Designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Arredamenti Borsani, Varedo, 1950s.
Brass
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
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