Wendell Castle is an American furniture artist who was born in Kansas in 1932. Castle earned a BFA from the University of Kansas in Industrial Design and an MFA in sculpture, completing his formal education in 1961. Since then Castle has created unique works of furniture, blurring the line between furniture and sculpture. Castle's work demonstrates great craftmanship. Castle walks the line between form and function--while his pieces are aesthetically striking, his works are also meant to be used as furniture. He has created works for private residences and public spaces.

Enjoy three of his pieces below.


A striking piano.


A desk.


This bench is in the Detroit Institute of Arts.