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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, Unique 'Ghost Rider' rocking chair, 2010, Bubinga
    Unique 'Ghost Rider' rocking chair, 2010
    Bubinga
    73.7 x 80 x 194.3 cm. (29 x 31 1/2 x 76 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 13
    HK$1,250,000≈ $161,163≈ £129,844≈ €152,155Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$1,000,000–1,500,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Biomorphic Form Mirror
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 119
    $8,913≈ £6,870≈ €7,948Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  3. Molar Group White Armchair
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 125
    $1,955≈ £1,507≈ €1,743Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  4. Molar Group White Swivel Coffee Table
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 126
    $3,335≈ £2,571≈ €2,974Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  5. Wendell Castle, Cloud shelf, 1969 / 2007, gel-coated reinforced plastic
    Cloud shelf, 1969 / 2007
    gel-coated reinforced plastic
    15 h x 66½ w x 18½ d in (38 x 169 x 47 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 361
    $3,250≈ £2,427≈ €2,913Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  6. Carved Maple Heart
    Cottone Auctions ·
    $259≈ £178≈ €231Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  7. Wendell Castle, 'Ulysses' table, 2007, Nickel-plated steel
    'Ulysses' table, 2007
    Nickel-plated steel · ed. 4/6
    36.8 x 88.9 x 63.5 cm (14 1/2 x 35 x 25 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 326
    £32,500≈ $47,424≈ €41,754Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Wendell Castle, Unique 'Sirocco' chair, 2009, Ebonised mahogany
    Unique 'Sirocco' chair, 2009
    Ebonised mahogany · Panel
    91.5 x 148.6 x 76.2 cm (36 x 58 1/2 x 30 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 27
    £64,900≈ $94,683≈ €83,768Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Fine & Rare Stack Laminated Walnut Trompe l'oeil Table
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 189
    $51,750≈ £35,722≈ €45,882Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  10. Wendell Castle, Molar coffee table, 1969 / 2007, gel-coated reinforced plastic, rubber
    Molar coffee table, 1969 / 2007
    gel-coated reinforced plastic, rubber
    23 h x 38 w x 33 d in (58 x 97 x 84 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 101
    $6,400≈ £4,581≈ €5,804Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Wright ↗

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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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