Wendell Castle Tables
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 Game Table
By Wendell Castle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wendell Castle 2 Drawer Table executed in a combination of Maple and Birds eye Maple.
an exuberant example
Signed, Dated and Numbered
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1970s North American Vintage Wendell Castle Tables
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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...
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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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wendell Castle Tables
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Rare Signed Wendell Castle Whimsical Console Table From 1986
By Wendell Castle
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Wendell Castle, American (1932-2018). Unusual carved and lacquered wood console table raised on 4 triangular cone legs with a reverse curved top that has an attached inverted cone. S...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wendell Castle Tables
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Wendell Castle, Rare Games Table, Walnut & Curly Maple, initialled & dated 1974
By Wendell Castle
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Wendell Castle (1932-2018), Games Table, Walnut & Curly Maple, initialled & dated 1974
This is a rare design, which is illustrated in the catalogue raisonée (see below).
The table ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wendell Castle Tables
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Wendell Castle Dining Chairs Set of Eight
By Wendell Castle
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of eight sculptural dining chairs, designed by Wendell Castle, American, circa 2010s. Signed with Wendell Castle's branded monogram on the leg. Wendell Castle licensed several of his designs for the Wendell Castle Collection...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wendell Castle Tables
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Wendell Castle Olympia Cocktail Table
By Wendell Castle
Located in Dallas, TX
The Olympia cocktail table is as much sculpture as it is designer furniture. At circa20c, we offer high-quality mid-century modern furnishings that elevate any living space. Crafted ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wendell Castle Tables
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Fiberglass, Wood
Wendell Castle, "Promises Kept", 2015
By Wendell Castle
Located in New York, NY
Wendell Castle [American, 1932-2018]
Promises Kept, 2015
Bronze
Measures: 21.25 x 16.25 x 13.5 inches
54 x 41 x 34 cm
Edition of 8
Throughout a celebrated career spanning six decad...
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2010s Wendell Castle Tables
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Bronze
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Wendell Castle tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Wendell Castle tables 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 tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables 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 tables by Ward Bennett, Steelcase, and Phillip Lloyd Powell. Prices for Wendell Castle tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $9,995 and can go as high as $37,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $19,103.
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- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025Wendell Castle is famous for his work as a designer. He 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 resembled sculpture. 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. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Wendell Castle furniture.
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