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
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
$14,562
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
$5,881
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
$4,700
H 17.33 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Finn Juhl FJ-57 Teak Coffee Table, Scandinavian Modern, Denmark
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Paris, FR
Rare teak coffee model table FJ-57 designed by Finn Juhl in 1957. Top made from highly figured teak wood supported by a black lacquered metal X-base frame on turned teak wood feet. ...
Metal
$8,164
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
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
$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
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.01 in W 47.25 in D 19.49 in
Rare Coffee Table by Italian Architect Lorenzo Forges Davanzati, 1961, Published
By Lorenzo Forges Davanzati
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Supremely elegant and super rare coffee table by Milan architect Lorenzo Forges Davanzati, produced by ELAM,Italy in1961. This design was produced in two sizes this is the larger and rarer variant of an already extremely rare design. The table is made of enameled wood with a decorative stainless steel insert to the pedestal. This table is very seldom seen and was published in Casa Vogue,Domus and the italian design bible "repertorio 1950-80". The table has some minor losses to the original lacquer which can easily be touched in and refinished to blend in with the original lacquer. In November 2009 the first major monograph on Forges Davanzati's architectural and design work was published. 'Lorenzo Forges Davanzati. Architettura e oltre', S. Mason P. De Amicis, November 2009 This design is published in :- Domus ,October 1966 (please see image 2) 'Repertorio 1950-80' Gramigna ,pg 172 (picture with original design date as 1961) , please see image 4 ,pg 167 in Repertorio also shows the table with a set of Rafaella Crespi...
Stainless Steel
Wendell Castle "Sizzle" Coffee Table
By Wendell Castle
Located in Astoria, NY
Wendell Castle "Sizzle" Coffee Table Fiberglass Coffee Table, manufactured by Dennis Miller Associates, with gray wood veneer top and gray lacquered base. 16.5" H x 34" W x 20" D. Pr...
Fiberglass, 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
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