Wendell Castle Armchairs
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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1990s American Post-Modern Wendell Castle Armchairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1990s American Post-Modern Wendell Castle Armchairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1990s Mid-Century Modern Wendell Castle Armchairs
Poplar
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wendell Castle Armchairs
Walnut
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Wendell Castle Armchairs
Upholstery, Maple
1960s American Post-Modern Vintage Wendell Castle Armchairs
Fiberglass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wendell Castle Armchairs
Fiberglass, Rubber
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wendell Castle Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wendell Castle Armchairs
Chrome
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Wendell Castle Armchairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1990s Italian Modern Wendell Castle Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Wendell Castle Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Wendell Castle Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wendell Castle Armchairs
Cane, Wood
2010s American Modern Wendell Castle Armchairs
Iron
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Wendell Castle Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Wendell Castle Armchairs
Fiberglass
2010s Canadian Modern Wendell Castle Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Wendell Castle Armchairs
Suede, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Wendell Castle Armchairs
Wood
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Wendell Castle Armchairs
Leather, Upholstery, Maple
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Wendell Castle Armchairs
Leather, Upholstery, Maple
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Wendell Castle Armchairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
1960s American Modern Vintage Wendell Castle Armchairs
Fiberglass