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
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
$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
1960's Vintage 'Alma' Coffee Table in Elm
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage coffee table of stunning quality, this was made in Germany by Alma, it dates from the 1960s. It has wonderfully shap...
Wood, Teak
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
$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
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
$1,015Sale Price|30% Off
H 27.55 in W 47.25 in D 17.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Table in Frosted Lucite, 1970s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Foyer console in Frosted Lucite, Italy 1970's. The legs have beveled edges.
Lucite
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
NMTR Coffee Table by NM3
Located in Geneve, CH
NMTR coffee table by NM3 Dimensions: W 40 x D 80 x H 25 cm Materials: travertine 30mm travertine coffe table. NM3 is an office for architectu...
Travertine
$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
$3,422
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
$8,279
H 19.69 in Dm 28.35 in
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Marble and Brass Side / Coffee Table , Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Marble and Brass Side / Coffee Table, Italy, 1950s. Manufactured by ABV Arredamento Borsani Varedo. Ships worldwide.
Marble, 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