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Wendell Castle Armchairs

American, 1932-2018

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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Creator: Wendell Castle
Wendell Castle, Armhair, Mahogany, Velvet, USA, 1997
By Wendell Castle
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and textured black-painted mahogany armchair designed and produced by Wendell Castle, USA, 1997. Seat height 18”
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Wendell Castle Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Wendell Castle, Armchair, Mahogany, Velvet, USA, 1997
By Wendell Castle
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and textured black-painted mahogany armchair designed and produced by Wendell Castle, USA, 1997. Seat height 18”
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Wendell Castle Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Wendell Castle Springborn Chairs, Set of 4
By Wendell Castle
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Wendell Castle (1932 - 2018) Springborn Chairs. Can be used for dining or armchairs. The chairs are Poplar wood with a nice decorative, sculptural back, and splayed legs. Ea...
Category

1990s Mid-Century Modern Wendell Castle Armchairs

Materials

Poplar

Wendell Castle " Zephyr " Wood armchair of sculptural form , signed and dated .
By Wendell Castle
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Wendell Castle , " Zephyr " Armchair , sculptural form made from Walnut and Curly Maple . Carved signature " W C 76 " to lower frame . Provenance ; Acquired by the previous owner di...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wendell Castle Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Wendell Castle Accent Chair
By Wendell Castle, Arc International
Located in Chicago, IL
Wendell castle accent or desk chair. Upholstered in a sky-blue mohair. Sculptural and carved lines.
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Wendell Castle Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Wendell Castle Purple "Castle Chair"
By Wendell Castle
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Purple fiberglass castle chair from Wendell Castle's iconic Molar Series.
Category

1960s American Post-Modern Vintage Wendell Castle Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Vintage Lounge Chair by Wendell Castle
By Wendell Castle
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage lounge chair designed by Wendell Castle circa 1970s. In bright orange with cup holder platform and original rubber foot ring. The chair is a playful design from Wendell Cas...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wendell Castle Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Rubber

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Wendell Castle armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Wendell Castle armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Wendell Castle armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Wendell Castle were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Brown Jordan, George Nakashima, and Paul Evans. Prices for Wendell Castle armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,000 and can go as high as $32,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,000.

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