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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. CD cabinet by Wendell Castle, 1991, polychromed mahogany, mahogany veneer, and acrylic-painted aluminum, sold May 2023
    CD cabinet, 1991
    Acrylic · Panel
    66½ h x 48 w x 36 d in (169 x 122 x 91 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 637
    $1,512≈ £1,208≈ €1,388Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. It's Not Over Til It's Over king-size platform bed by Wendell Castle, 1990, bubinga, bleached curly maple, mahogany, ebony, patinated bronze, brass, sold May 2023
    It's Not Over Til It's Over king-size platform bed, 1990
    Sculpture · Panel
    76 h x 126 w x 90 d in (193 x 320 x 229 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 638
    $9,450≈ £7,550≈ €8,676Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Presence: Space Bone clock by Wendell Castle, 1990, ebonized mahogany, patinated bronze, bleached maple, brass, quartz movement, sold May 2023
    Presence: Space Bone clock, 1990
    Sculpture · Panel
    23½ h x 15 w x 9½ d in (60 x 38 x 24 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 639
    $3,528≈ £2,819≈ €3,239Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Candlesticks, pair by Wendell Castle, 1990, ebonized mahogany, brass, white gold and yellow gold leaf, sold May 2023
    Candlesticks, pair, 1990
    ebonized mahogany, brass, white gold and yellow gold leaf · Panel
    16½ h x 3½ dia in (42 x 9 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 640
    $2,142≈ £1,711≈ €1,967Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Molar chair by Wendell Castle, 1969, gel-coated fiberglass, sold May 2023
    Molar chair, 1969
    Sculpture
    26 h x 37 w x 32 d in (66 x 94 x 81 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 649
    $2,322≈ £1,855≈ €2,132Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Arch Clock by Wendell Castle, sold Mar 2023
    Arch Clock
    ed. 9/12
    height 16 3/4in (42.5cm); width 11in (28cm); depth 2 3/4in (7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 194
    $6,375≈ £5,171≈ €5,877Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Springborn chairs, set of four by Wendell Castle, 1993, cherry veneer, cherry, poplar, upholstery, sold Mar 2023
    Springborn chairs, set of four, 1993
    cherry veneer, cherry, poplar, upholstery · Panel
    35½ h x 28½ w x 25 d in (90 x 72 x 63 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 153
    $4,585≈ £3,801≈ €4,291Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Castle chair by Wendell Castle, 1969, gel-coated fiberglass, vinyl, sold Mar 2023
    Castle chair, 1969
    Multiple
    21½ h x 44 w x 41 d in (55 x 112 x 104 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 365
    $1,638≈ £1,358≈ €1,533Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Music Rack by Wendell Castle, 1981, ebonized oak, brass, sold Jan 2023
    Music Rack, 1981
    ebonized oak, brass · Panel
    52½ h x 21 w x 15 d in (133 x 53 x 38 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 583
    $15,120≈ £12,235≈ €13,966Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $13,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Pod Leg floor lamp by Wendell Castle, 1996, polychromed wood and fiberglass, sold Jan 2023
    Pod Leg floor lamp, 1996
    Sculpture · Panel
    56½ h x 24 dia in (144 x 61 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 584
    $32,760≈ £26,509≈ €30,260Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–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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