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, Side Chair, Mahogany, Velvet, USA, 1997
By Wendell Castle
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and textured black-painted mahogany side chair designed and produced by Wendell Castle, USA, 1997. Seat height 18”
Velvet, Mahogany
Wendell Castle, Side Chair, Mahogany, Velvet, USA, 1997
By Wendell Castle
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and textured black-painted mahogany side chair designed and produced by Wendell Castle, USA, 1997. Seat height 18”
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 (inches): 18” Arm Height (inches): 27.38" All items shi...
Velvet, Mahogany
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 (inches): 18” Arm Height (inches): 27.38" All items shi...
Velvet, Mahogany
Samuel Shulman, Side Chair, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and brown velvet side chair designed and produced by Samuel Shulman, Brazil, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in brand new velvet. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.5"H x 16.75"W x 18....
Velvet, Wood
Wendell Castle, Springborn Armchair, Cherry, Poplar, Fabric, USA, 1993
By Wendell Castle
Located in High Point, NC
A cherry, poplar and white fabric "Springborn" armchair designed and produced by Wendell Castle, USA, 1993. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. *some scratches and divots on arms an...
Fabric, Cherry, Poplar
DAINA-UP Chair in Solid Walnut and Padded Seat covered with Velvet
By Nigel Coates
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Step into the realm of artistic functionality with the Daina-Up chair, a masterpiece by the visionary Nigel Coates. Inspired by the graceful flexibility of...
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
RUBENS Brown Velvet Dining Chair In Solid Wood by Nigel Coates
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Designed by the visionary Nigel Coates, Rubens transforms the classic living room armchair into a contemporary masterpiece, seamlessly blending timeless elegance with modern flair. The allure of Rubens lies in its matte walnut finishes, a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship that defines Italian design. The chair's padded areas are adorned with iridescent velvet...
Fabric, Wood
Modern Mid-Century Brown Velvet Dining Chair Eclipse
By Moanne
Located in Almería, ES
Contemporary Curved Back Dining Chair – Eclipse by Moanne, Handmade in Spain The Eclipse Dining Chair captures the quiet drama of rare celestial events—moments of alignment that shi...
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Chair Made with Oak, Leather and Velvet, Handmade
Located in Seroa, PT
The Cocktail collection is inspired by the homologous drink which consists of a mixture of different drinks. This collection is, in itself, a conglomerate of shapes and materials, an...
Leather, Textile, Velvet, Oak
Dakota Jackson Transitional Velvet "Jio" Side Chair
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Transitional "Jio" side chair upholstered in beige velvet by Dakota Jackson. The chair features a plush back with quilted stitching to the back and a seat with cherry legs in a dark ...
Leather
Invicta Dining Chair in Velvet, Modern Design, Solid Wood, Portugal
Located in Frazão, Porto
The Invicta dining chair is a unique piece, and the impressive design with just one leg in the back, in solid wood, will make the dining room a so...
Fabric, Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood
The piece harnesses the revered maker’s unique approach to craft, resulting in a refreshing form with a buoyant, playful and delightfully sunny character.
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