Wendell Castle

Father of the art furniture movement, Wendell Castle has been a sculptor, designer, and educator for more than four decades. An influential artist, his work has led to the development of handcrafted, modern designer furniture as a major art form and his name is revered above all others in the field. His bold and graceful pieces, often organic, and sometimes whimsical, are crafted from rare and beautiful hardwoods, plastics, veneers, and metals in a timeless contemporary style. His expression of color and exotic materials are synonymous with the Wendell Castle name. Born and educated in Kansas, Castle moved to Rochester, New York in 1961 and taught at the School for American Craftsmen. He is currently Artist-in-Residence at the school and maintains his art studio in nearby Scottsville. Internationally lauded for his contributions to the American art and design field, his numerous awards and honors include:

2007 - Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Design Brooklyn Museum of Art/ Modernism

1999 - Master of the Medium The James Renwick Alliance of the National Museum of American Art

1994 - Visionaries of the American Craft Movement American Craft Museum

1973-1988 - Visual Artists Fellowship Grant, and three other grants National Endowment for the Arts

In 1998 Wendell founded The Wendell Castle Collection as an avenue to deliver his sculptural vision to a broader audience. Hand-crafted in the workshop created by Wendell Castle, each piece is made by world-class craftsmen and women, and upholds the artistic ideals of Wendell Castle. Made to satisfy the extremely high quality standards of Mr. Castle, the collection is comprised of his iconic signature work as well as several award winning pieces conceived by his design team and developed under Wendell�s guidance. Timeless and contemporary, The Wendell Castle Collection serves the residential, hospitality, and contract markets with the same commitment to excellence that characterizes the man himself. All of the pieces, featuring the finest hardwoods, exotic veneers, and innovative finishes are available through showrooms in 12 American markets. The Wendell Castle Collection � Modern, Designer Furniture � Hand-made in America