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
1950s French Woven Wicker and Wood Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1950s wood and wicker table from France. Original scalloped rectangular wood top with stepped edge detail. Wrapped wicker base and legs with lower wicker tray shelf. Red an...
Wicker, Wood
$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
$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
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
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
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
$11,649Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 73 in D 18 in
Absolute Console Table in High Gloss Japanese Tamo Burl Veneer
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Absolute Italian console table in Japanese Tamo burl veneer. Crafted in Italy, this elegant console features a high-gloss polyester finish, chrome stainless steel front legs, and two...
Chrome
Midcentury Octagon Coffee Table by J Dimoned, Vintage Wood Frame
Located in Delray Beach, FL
One of a kind coffee table made of wood frame, all eight sides artistically covered by vintage electronic mother boards from the 1987,with components like chips from Philips and Harr...
Wood
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
$3,365
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
Spanish Baroque Fratino Table in Carved Walnut Wood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Colonial Baroque walnut lyre-leg fratino table with iron stretcher Exquisite antique hand carved lyre-leg walnut wood Fratino trestle table with iron stretchers. This gorgeous Fratino table features a rectangular top with beautifully carved foliate details over a trestle base. Two turned lyre-shaped legs with claw foot endings are connected one to another with wrought iron stretchers. It has a nice color and aged patina. Interesting to be used as side table, desk table or console table. Elegant to be placed behind a sofa or between two armchairs as it can be seen by all sides. This stunning baroque Spanish table...
Wrought Iron
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
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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