The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of April 25, 2024

Desk and Chair

Desk and Chair

1979
(American, 1932-)
America, 20th century
maple, stack lamination
Chair: 75 x 61 x 61 cm (29 1/2 x 24 x 24 in.); Desk: 79 x 173 x 66 cm (31 1/8 x 68 1/8 x 26 in.)
Gift of Susan L. Hanna in honor of Marvin A. Feldstein 2014.376
Location: not on view

Description

This desk and chair were made using a process of carving stacked wood that could be cantilevered for strength, allowing the creation of exaggerated forms. A leading figure in the American studio craft movement, Wendell Castle uses biomorphic forms when creating functional pieces.
  • Commissioned by Dr. Marvin Feldstein in 1979; thence to his wife, Susan Hanna in 2014.
  • {{cite web|title=Desk and Chair|url=false|author=Wendell Castle|year=1979|access-date=25 April 2024|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}

Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2014.376