Gannett Boardroom Chairs, Pair by Wendell Castle
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Gannett Boardroom Chairs, Pair by Wendell Castle
About the Item
- Creator:Wendell Castle (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Width: 32 in (81.28 cm)Depth: 27 in (68.58 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1975-1977
- Condition:Each showing minor wear and rubbed marks to exteriors. Some light discoloration to upholstery. Light water rings to trays. Black marks to legs from contact over time. Fine vintage condition overall.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: 132129.0041stDibs: LU84903476402
Wendell Castle
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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