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Wendell Castle

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)

$325,000≈ £256,795≈ €285,815Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumUnique "Chaise Rocker"Phillips299auction results2008–2026years recorded93%sold (278)$7.8kSign up free to seemedian price

3 works by Wendell Castle with an auction history (offered more than once) →

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  1. Unique "Chaise Rocker" by Wendell Castle, 1962, Oak, leather, sold Dec 2018Unique "Chaise Rocker"Phillips · $325,000≈ £256,795≈ €285,815Sign up to see
  2. Unique three-seater sofa by Wendell Castle, 1974, Stack-laminated walnut, leather, sold Apr 2018Unique three-seater sofaPhillips · £225,000≈ $314,325≈ €258,321Sign up to see
  3. Unique and important "Environment for Contemplation" by Wendell Castle, 1970, Stack-laminated oak, flock-covered fiberglass, flock-covered wood, fabric, sold Dec 2018Unique and important "Environment for Contemplation"Phillips · $312,500≈ £246,918≈ €274,822Sign up to see

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  1. Dining table by Wendell Castle, c. 1984, mahogany, lacewood, ebony, sold Jun 2024
    Dining table, c. 1984
    mahogany, lacewood, ebony · Panel
    29¾ h x 120 w x 48¼ d in (76 x 305 x 123 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 262
    $5,670≈ £4,455≈ €5,275Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Molar Group settee by Wendell Castle, c. 1968, gel-coated fiberglass, rubber, sold Jun 2024
    Molar Group settee, c. 1968
    Sculpture
    25 h x 52½ w x 32 d in (63 x 133 x 81 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 415
    $3,780≈ £2,960≈ €3,479Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  3. Rare Cookie Cutter tables, pair by Wendell Castle, 1969, acrylic, sold Jun 2024
    Rare Cookie Cutter tables, pair, 1969
    Acrylic
    12¼ h x 19 w x 20¼ d in (31 x 48 x 51 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 417
    $6,300≈ £4,934≈ €5,798Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Wright ↗
  4. Footed Vessel
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 41
    $480≈ £378≈ €444Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  5. Jersey Girl floor lamp by Wendell Castle, sold May 2024
    Jersey Girl floor lamp
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 110
    SoldView at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. It’s Up to You dining table by Wendell Castle, 1997, macassar ebony, maple, polychromed wood, sold May 2024
    It’s Up to You dining table, 1997
    macassar ebony, maple, polychromed wood · Panel
    29½ h x 54 dia in (75 x 137 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 176
    $9,450≈ £7,466≈ €8,697Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $9,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Jewelry box by Wendell Castle, 1975, laminated and sculpted walnut, sold May 2024
    Jewelry box, 1975
    laminated and sculpted walnut
    8 h x 13 w x 9½ d in (20 x 33 x 24 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 177
    $10,080≈ £7,964≈ €9,277Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Book stand by Wendell Castle, 1976, American black walnut, sold May 2024
    Book stand, 1976
    American black walnut
    41 h x 24 w x 16 d in (104 x 61 x 41 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 178
    $12,600≈ £9,955≈ €11,596Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Abilene rocker by Wendell Castle, 2008, stainless steel, sold May 2024
    Abilene rocker, 2008
    Sculpture
    29½ h x 44 w x 31 d in (75 x 112 x 79 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 179
    $36,680≈ £28,980≈ €33,757Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Bronze Miniature Chair by Wendell Castle, 1991, patinated bronze, sold May 2024
    Bronze Miniature Chair, 1991
    Sculpture
    5¾ h x 6⅝ w x 7 d in (15 x 17 x 18 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 180
    $630≈ £498≈ €580Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–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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