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Wendell Castle

American · 1932–2018 · Painter, Sculptor

Wendell Castle was an American sculptor and furniture maker and an important figure in late 20th century American craft. He has been referred to as the "father of the art… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Wendell Castle, Unique "Chaise Rocker", 1962, Oak, leatherUnique "Chaise Rocker"Phillips · $325,000≈ £256,795≈ €285,815Sign up to see
  2. Wendell Castle, Unique three-seater sofa, 1974, Stack-laminated walnut, leatherUnique three-seater sofaPhillips · £225,000≈ $314,325≈ €258,321Sign up to see
  3. Wendell Castle, Unique and important "Environment for Contemplation", 1970, Stack-laminated oak, flock-covered fiberglass, flock-covered wood, fabricUnique and important "Environment for Contemplation"Phillips · $312,500≈ £246,918≈ €274,822Sign up to see

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  1. Wendell Castle, No Exit cabinet, 1990, mahogany veneer, curly maple veneer, maple, mahogany, gold leaf
    No Exit cabinet, 1990
    mahogany veneer, curly maple veneer, maple, mahogany, gold leaf · Panel
    69 h x 53 w x 28 d in (175 x 135 x 71 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 188
    $12,065≈ £8,862≈ €10,209Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Wendell Castle, Rusty, Edition II, 1995, carved and polychromed jelutong, patinated steel, white oak, rosewood, painted wood
    Rusty, Edition II, 1995
    Sculpture · Panel
    63½ h x 22 w x 27 d in (161 x 56 x 69 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 189
    $3,960≈ £2,909≈ €3,351Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Wendell Castle, Looped demi-lune console table from Rosecliff, Inc., 1990, carved and stained jelutong, patinated bronze
    Looped demi-lune console table from Rosecliff, Inc., 1990
    Sculpture
    34½ h x 43¾ w x 18 d in (88 x 111 x 46 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 190
    $8,255≈ £6,063≈ €6,985Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Wendell Castle, Singing cabinet/buffet, 1994, polychromed jelutong, avodire veneer, white oak
    Singing cabinet/buffet, 1994
    polychromed jelutong, avodire veneer, white oak · Panel
    36⅝ h x 74½ w x 22½ d in (93 x 189 x 57 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 191
    $14,605≈ £10,727≈ €12,358Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Wendell Castle, Wall-Hung Clock, 1991, cherry, carved ebonized wood, quartz movement
    Wall-Hung Clock, 1991
    Sculpture · Panel
    21 h x 8 w x 4 d in (53 x 20 x 10 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 192
    $2,794≈ £2,052≈ €2,364Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Wendell Castle, Alpha table, 1995, carved and polychromed jelutong, mahogany
    Alpha table, 1995
    Sculpture · Panel
    40 h x 36¼ w x 19½ d in (102 x 92 x 50 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 202
    $8,255≈ £6,084≈ €7,227Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Wright ↗
  7. Wendell Castle, Sketch for Rutabureau, 1994, watercolor and pencil on illustration board
    Sketch for Rutabureau, 1994
    Watercolor · Board
    14 h x 10¼ w in (36 x 26 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 205
    $635≈ £468≈ €556Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  8. Wendell Castle, Promises Kept, Bronze Occasional Table
    Promises Kept
    Sculpture
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 88
    $14,080≈ £10,444≈ €12,459Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  9. Wendell Castle, Promises, Bronze Occasional Table
    Promises
    Sculpture
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 89
    $19,200≈ £14,241≈ €16,990Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  10. Wendell Castle, Mantel Clock, 1989, bleached lacewood, rosewood, satinwood, walnut, patinated copper, gold-plated brass, gold leaf
    Mantel Clock, 1989
    Sculpture · Panel
    25 h x 14½ w x 6¼ d in (63 x 37 x 16 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 181
    $3,168≈ £2,386≈ €2,832Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗

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Wendell Castle signature

24 catalogued lots by Wendell Castle record a signature line. Most often: signed.

Form

  • signed16
  • signed and dated8
  • Signed and dated with inscribed dedication — Dictionary Stand, Clarke Auction Gallery, Sep 13, 2026
  • Signed and dated — Twisted Buffet, Clarke Auction Gallery, Sep 13, 2026
  • Signed and dated — Twisted Buffet, Clarke Auction Gallery, Jun 7, 2026

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About Wendell Castle

Wendell Castle was an American sculptor and furniture maker and an important figure in late 20th century American craft. He has been referred to as the "father of the art furniture movement" and included in the "Big 4" of modern woodworking with Wharton Esherick, George Nakashima, and Sam Maloof.

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