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Biomorphic Planter

Massive Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter
Massive Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter

Massive Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter

$3,500 / item

H 13.5 in Dm 31.5 in

Massive Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Massive sculptural biomorphic cement planter by Willy Guhl. Gorgeous planter for indoors or outside

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Concrete Biomorphic Planters, 1960s
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Concrete Biomorphic Planters, 1960s

Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Concrete Biomorphic Planters, 1960s

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit large biomorphic or clam shell shaped concrete planters or

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Concrete Biomorphic Planters, 1960s
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Concrete Biomorphic Planters, 1960s

Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Concrete Biomorphic Planters, 1960s

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit large biomorphic or clam shell shaped concrete planters or

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

A Large Biomorphic Planter by Willy Guhl, Switzerland, c.1960
A Large Biomorphic Planter by Willy Guhl, Switzerland, c.1960

A Large Biomorphic Planter by Willy Guhl, Switzerland, c.1960

By Willy Guhl

Located in Chicago, IL

, known as a biomorphic or 'Clam Shell' planter. Resembling the architect's iconic elephant ear planters

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl Planters Set of 2 for Eternit, Mid-Century Modern Clam Shell Design
Willy Guhl Planters Set of 2 for Eternit, Mid-Century Modern Clam Shell Design

Willy Guhl Planters Set of 2 for Eternit, Mid-Century Modern Clam Shell Design

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

century. Crafted from fiber cement, these biomorphic planters feature an organic, undulating form

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

20th Century Swiss Modern Cement Biomorphic Garden Planter by Willy Guhl
20th Century Swiss Modern Cement Biomorphic Garden Planter by Willy Guhl

20th Century Swiss Modern Cement Biomorphic Garden Planter by Willy Guhl

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sculptural, Mid-Century modern Swiss biomorphic garden planter by Willy Guhl in a light weight

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

20th Century Swiss Vintage Biomorphic Garden Planter by Willy Guhl & Eternit
20th Century Swiss Vintage Biomorphic Garden Planter by Willy Guhl & Eternit

20th Century Swiss Vintage Biomorphic Garden Planter by Willy Guhl & Eternit

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A large, vintage Mid-Century modern Swiss biomorphic garden planter made of hand crafted light

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Pair of Willy Guhl Biomorphic Concrete Planters for Eternit. Switzerland, 1960's
Pair of Willy Guhl Biomorphic Concrete Planters for Eternit. Switzerland, 1960's

Pair of Willy Guhl Biomorphic Concrete Planters for Eternit. Switzerland, 1960's

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking pair of biomorphic concrete planters designed by the renowned Swiss architect Willy Guhl

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Rare Willy Guhl Biomorphic Pond for Eternit Switzerland, circa 1960s
Rare Willy Guhl Biomorphic Pond for Eternit Switzerland, circa 1960s

Rare Willy Guhl Biomorphic Pond for Eternit Switzerland, circa 1960s

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredibly rare biomorphic pond designed by Swiss Neo-functionalist and Industrial design pioneer

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl Monumental Clam Shell Planters
Willy Guhl Monumental Clam Shell Planters

Willy Guhl Monumental Clam Shell Planters

$3,600 / item

H 14 in W 31 in D 31 in

Willy Guhl Monumental Clam Shell Planters

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural biomorphic cement clam planters by Willy Guhl. In the shape of a clam shell. Gorgeous

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Cement Garden Planter by Willy Guhl
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Cement Garden Planter by Willy Guhl

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Cement Garden Planter by Willy Guhl

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sculptural, large Mid-Century modern Swiss biomorphic garden planter by Willy Guhl and Eternit

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

20th Century Swiss Vintage Eternit Biomorphic Garden Planter by Willy Guhl
20th Century Swiss Vintage Eternit Biomorphic Garden Planter by Willy Guhl

20th Century Swiss Vintage Eternit Biomorphic Garden Planter by Willy Guhl

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sculptural biomorphic garden planter by Willy Guhl and Eternit, in a light weight cement, in good

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Cement

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Large Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter
Large Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter

Large Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter

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H 14 in Dm 31.75 in

Large Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter

Located in Woodbury, CT

Biomorphic planters are our personal favourites inasmuch as they resemble taco shells and have

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Other

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters
Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters

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H 10 in Dm 19.5 in

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters

By Willy Guhl

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fantastic biomorphic planters by the Swiss Architect, Willy Guhl. Great age, patina, and coloring

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter
Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter

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H 10 in Dm 20 in

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Houston, TX

This sculptural biomorphic planter was designed by Willy Guhl in the 1960s. Made by Eternit, SA

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter
Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter

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H 10 in W 20.25 in D 20.25 in

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Houston, TX

Willy Guhl biomorphic planter made from light-weight fibrous-textured cement, by Eternit circa 1950

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Concrete, Composition

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter
Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter

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H 10 in Dm 20 in

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Houston, TX

This sculptural biomorphic planter was designed by Willy Guhl in the 1960s. Made by Eternit, SA

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments

Materials

Cement

Vintage Biomorphic Planter by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl
Vintage Biomorphic Planter by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl

Vintage Biomorphic Planter by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl

By Willy Guhl

Located in Houston, TX

Created in the mid-20th century, this Willy Guhl Biomorphic planter was created by Swiss designer

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Extra Large Pair of 20th Century Willy Guhl "Biomorphic" Planters/Jardinières
Extra Large Pair of 20th Century Willy Guhl "Biomorphic" Planters/Jardinières

Extra Large Pair of 20th Century Willy Guhl "Biomorphic" Planters/Jardinières

By Willy Guhl

Located in Brecht, BE

Willy Guhl designed biomorphic planters for Eternit, Switzerland these planters are made from

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter
Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter

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H 10 in Dm 20.25 in

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great sculptural biomorphic cement planter by Willy Guhl. Gorgeous planter for indoors or outside

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Biomorphic Planter by Willy Guhl
Biomorphic Planter by Willy Guhl

Biomorphic Planter by Willy Guhl

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H 7 in W 27.5 in D 27 in

Biomorphic Planter by Willy Guhl

By Willy Guhl

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Unique biomorphic shaped planter by Swiss Architect, Willy Guhl. Great age, patina, and coloring

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Massive Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters
Massive Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters

Massive Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Massive sculptural biomorphic cement planter by Willy Guhl. Gorgeous planter for indoors or outside

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Pair of Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters
Pair of Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters

Pair of Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters

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H 12.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in

Pair of Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Whimsical set of planters by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Very rare design. One large

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters, 1960s Switzerland (Multiple Available)
Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters, 1960s Switzerland (Multiple Available)

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters, 1960s Switzerland (Multiple Available)

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in Gardena, CA

Exceptional sculptural garden planters designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland circa

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl Concrete Biomorphic Planter on Iron Stand, 1960s Switzerland
Willy Guhl Concrete Biomorphic Planter on Iron Stand, 1960s Switzerland

Willy Guhl Concrete Biomorphic Planter on Iron Stand, 1960s Switzerland

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare and unusual biomorphic bowl planter by Willy Guhl made in the 1960s Switzerland. Thick

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete, Iron

Willy Guhl Cement Planter Small
Willy Guhl Cement Planter Small

Willy Guhl Cement Planter Small

By Willy Guhl

Located in Napa, CA

Biomorphic planter made of cement & fiber by Willy Guhl. (Sold separately for $1250 each)

Category

Vintage 1950s French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Large Willy Guhl Planter
Large Willy Guhl Planter

Large Willy Guhl Planter

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H 14 in Dm 30 in

Large Willy Guhl Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Charleston, SC

Large Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter for Eternit. Sculptural garden object, classic timeless design

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl Bimorphic Planter
Willy Guhl Bimorphic Planter

Willy Guhl Bimorphic Planter

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H 10 in W 20 in D 20 in

Willy Guhl Bimorphic Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

structure with an emphasis on functionality. This beautiful biomorphic planter is as fresh and modern today

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Composition

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Bowl Planter
Willy Guhl Biomorphic Bowl Planter

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Bowl Planter

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H 7.25 in Dm 23.75 in

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Bowl Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Curved biomorphic cement bowl by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Great scale and unique

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Bowl Planter
Willy Guhl Biomorphic Bowl Planter

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Bowl Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic biomorphic cement bowl by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Great scale and unique

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Large Willy Guhl Biomorphic Concrete Planter
Large Willy Guhl Biomorphic Concrete Planter

Large Willy Guhl Biomorphic Concrete Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large scale concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Unique biomorphic shape with four

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Monumental Willy Guhl Biomorphic Bowl Planter
Monumental Willy Guhl Biomorphic Bowl Planter

Monumental Willy Guhl Biomorphic Bowl Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gigantic curved biomorphic cement bowl by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Great scale and

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Monumental Willy Guhl Biomorphic Bowl Planter
Monumental Willy Guhl Biomorphic Bowl Planter

Monumental Willy Guhl Biomorphic Bowl Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gigantic curved biomorphic cement bowl by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Great scale and

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Large Willy Guhl Biomorphic Bowl Planters
Large Willy Guhl Biomorphic Bowl Planters

Large Willy Guhl Biomorphic Bowl Planters

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic biomorphic cement bowls by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Great scale and unique

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Bowl Planter, 1960s Switzerland
Willy Guhl Biomorphic Bowl Planter, 1960s Switzerland

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Bowl Planter, 1960s Switzerland

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Massive curved biomorphic cement bowl by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Absolutely

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Pots
Willy Guhl Biomorphic Pots

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Pots

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H 10.25 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Pots

By Willy Guhl

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

These Willy Guhl pots in the shape of candy wrapper all have different wonderful patina Priced individually.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Clam Shell Planters
Willy Guhl Clam Shell Planters

Willy Guhl Clam Shell Planters

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H 10 in W 20 in D 20 in

Willy Guhl Clam Shell Planters

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural biomorphic cement clam planters by Willy Guhl. In the shape of a clam shell. Gorgeous

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Biomorphic Murano Red, White and Amber Glass Vessel, circa 1970
Biomorphic Murano Red, White and Amber Glass Vessel, circa 1970

Biomorphic Murano Red, White and Amber Glass Vessel, circa 1970

By Barbini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Biomorphic Murano Red, White and Amber Glass Bowl or Ashtray Murano, Venice, Italy, circa 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Art Glass

MCM C.E. Waltman for Tonk Walnut Biomorphic 2 Tier Side End Table with Planter
MCM C.E. Waltman for Tonk Walnut Biomorphic 2 Tier Side End Table with Planter

MCM C.E. Waltman for Tonk Walnut Biomorphic 2 Tier Side End Table with Planter

By C.E. Waltman

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A mid century modern C.E. Waltman for Tonk walnut biomorphic 2 tier end table with planter. This is

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter
Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter

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H 10 in Dm 19.5 in

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fantastic biomorphic planter by the Swiss Architect, Willy Guhl. Great age, patina and coloring

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Pair of Large "Biomorphic" Planters by Willy Guhl
Pair of Large "Biomorphic" Planters by Willy Guhl

Pair of Large "Biomorphic" Planters by Willy Guhl

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

Willy Guhl-designed biomorphic planter. Manufactured by Eternit Ag, a of Switzerland who

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Other

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter
Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter

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H 10 in W 20 in D 20 in

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Whimsical planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Hole in the bottom to allow drainage

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Midcentury Biomorphic Concrete Table Top Planter
Midcentury Biomorphic Concrete Table Top Planter

Midcentury Biomorphic Concrete Table Top Planter

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Concrete tabletop planter. This planter also comes in clear resin. An incredible midcentury design

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Midcentury Biomorphic Resin Table Top Planter
Midcentury Biomorphic Resin Table Top Planter

Midcentury Biomorphic Resin Table Top Planter

By Ken Steiert

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Clear resin tabletop planter. This planter also comes in concrete. An incredible midcentury design

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Resin

Monumental Willy Guhl Biomorphic Bowl Planter
Monumental Willy Guhl Biomorphic Bowl Planter

Monumental Willy Guhl Biomorphic Bowl Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gigantic curved biomorphic cement bowl by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Great scale and

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Bowl Planter, 1960s Switzerland
Willy Guhl Biomorphic Bowl Planter, 1960s Switzerland

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Bowl Planter, 1960s Switzerland

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Curved biomorphic concrete bowl by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Great scale and unique

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Robert Kuo 'Zun' Drumstool #10 Biomorphic Patinated Brass Planter or Table
Robert Kuo 'Zun' Drumstool #10 Biomorphic Patinated Brass Planter or Table

Robert Kuo 'Zun' Drumstool #10 Biomorphic Patinated Brass Planter or Table

By Robert Kuo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Robert Kuo 'Zun' Drumstool #10 Biomorphic Patinated Brass Planter or Table #10 of a Limited

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

Willy Guhl Handkerchief Planter
Willy Guhl Handkerchief Planter

Willy Guhl Handkerchief Planter

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H 10 in Dm 19.5 in

Willy Guhl Handkerchief Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fantastic biomorphic handkerchief planter by the Swiss Architect, Willy Guhl. Wonderful

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Pair of Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters
Pair of Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters

Pair of Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters

By Willy Guhl

Located in Woodbury, CT

Willy Guhl designed his famed "Biomorphic Planters" in two sizes and these are the

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Pair of Small Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters
Pair of Small Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters

Pair of Small Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters

By Willy Guhl

Located in Woodbury, CT

biomorphic planters feature a lightly-weathered surface and are in perfect condition. Planted up with mounded

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Three Large Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters
Three Large Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters

Three Large Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters

By Willy Guhl

Located in Woodbury, CT

These large sculptural planters are exceptional in all respects. Designed in the 1950s by the

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Three Small Biomorphic Planters Designed by Willy Guhl
Three Small Biomorphic Planters Designed by Willy Guhl

Three Small Biomorphic Planters Designed by Willy Guhl

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in Woodbury, CT

We love the taco-shell form of these planters that were made in two sizes by Eternit and designed

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Other

Biomorphic Concrete Planter
Biomorphic Concrete Planter

Biomorphic Concrete Planter

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H 10.5 in W 20 in D 19 in

Biomorphic Concrete Planter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A large and sculptural cast concrete planter with a wonderful patina. A beautifully undulating and

Category

Vintage 1950s French Planters and Jardinieres

Pair of Large Biomorphic Planters by Willy Guhl
Pair of Large Biomorphic Planters by Willy Guhl

Pair of Large Biomorphic Planters by Willy Guhl

By Willy Guhl

Located in Woodbury, CT

Biomorphic planters are our personal favorites inasmuch as they resemble taco shells and have

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Other

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White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
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By Peter Glassford

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$4,500 / item

H 17 in W 60 in D 18 in

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By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Available in 44" or 60". RLB 60 measures 60"w 18"d 17"h RLB 44 measured 44"w 18"d 17"h Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956, the Woven Rush Benches have been redesigned by Jud...

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By Alessandra Delgado

Located in Alto da Lapa, SP

True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...

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Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp

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Located in Sale, GB

- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...

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Willy Guhl Petite Ridged Planter, 1970s Switzerland
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Willy Guhl Petite Ridged Planter, 1970s Switzerland

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Petite ridged planter by Willy Guhl. Concrete planter in the shape of a rectangle with an upper rim and ridged sides. Great scale. Very good vintage condition. Only one available.    

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
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Located in High Point, NC

A curved yellow fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.' Seat height: 15.75” All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional ...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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By Seth Premo, Arvo Ray

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a powder-coated steel shade and...

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$1,265 / item

H 14.57 in W 4.34 in D 7.49 in

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By Patrick Coard

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

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Pair of 19th century Anduse pots in green ‘emaille’ by Poterie de la Madeleine
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Sculptural Curved Display or Side Table in Cerused Oak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Large side or coffee table, cerused oak, Europe, 1960s This eccentric large display table or coffee table is made in a precise manner, implementing geometrical shapes and straight l...

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Mid Century modern iron and glass hanging shelves
Mid Century modern iron and glass hanging shelves

Mid Century modern iron and glass hanging shelves

$1,200Sale Price|40% Off

H 13 in W 9 in D 24 in

Mid Century modern iron and glass hanging shelves

Located in Hudson, NY

Add a touch of mid-century sophistication to your space with these floating shelves. Crafted from sturdy iron, the black finish adds a contemporary edge and complements a variety of ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Iron

Floor Lamp “Uchiwa” by Ingo Maurer for Design M Germany, 1977
Floor Lamp “Uchiwa” by Ingo Maurer for Design M Germany, 1977

Floor Lamp “Uchiwa” by Ingo Maurer for Design M Germany, 1977

By Ingo Maurer

Located in Rijssen, NL

This floor lamp is inspired by the traditional Japanese Uchiwa fans. Designed by the world famous designer Ingo Maurer. Ingo Maurer first came across fans in a Paris shop in 1972 whi...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Steel

Pair of Vintage Fret Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Wood Benches End of Bed
Pair of Vintage Fret Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Wood Benches End of Bed

Pair of Vintage Fret Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Wood Benches End of Bed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of vintage wood faux bamboo bench. Upholstery is original and will absolutely need to be recovered. May have stains, holes, dirt and indents to foam cushion interior from stacki...

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Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Benches

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Wood, Faux Bamboo

Pair of Small Brass and Tobacco Glass Globe Table Lamps
Pair of Small Brass and Tobacco Glass Globe Table Lamps

Pair of Small Brass and Tobacco Glass Globe Table Lamps

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Pair of small table lamps, made of a brass cylinder foot topped with an opened top glass globe tinted in a tobacco colour. Ideal for a bedside use thanks to their small size and dimm...

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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Weave Desk from Ringvide, Birch Wood, natural oil, Scandinavian
Weave Desk from Ringvide, Birch Wood, natural oil, Scandinavian

Weave Desk from Ringvide, Birch Wood, natural oil, Scandinavian

$3,163 / item

H 29.53 in W 46.07 in D 19.69 in

Weave Desk from Ringvide, Birch Wood, natural oil, Scandinavian

By Lukas Dahlén

Located in Visby, SE

Weave Desk Birch desk, made of solid birchwood and birchveneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the desk serves as a great example of Scandinavian contemporary design. Designed ...

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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch, Oak

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Biomorphic Planter For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the biomorphic planter you’re looking for. A biomorphic planter — often made from cast stone, stone and cement — can elevate any home. Find 26 options for an antique or vintage biomorphic planter now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect biomorphic planter — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A biomorphic planter, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made biomorphic planter over the years, but those crafted by Willy Guhl, Eternit and Ken Steiert are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Biomorphic Planter?

A biomorphic planter can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,725, while the lowest priced sells for $550 and the highest can go for as much as $4,600.

Willy Guhl for sale on 1stDibs

Decades prior to the mass popularity of neo-industrial cement floors and furniture taking shape, there was Willy Guhl. The Swiss creative is considered one of the first “industrial” designers in his home country. He pioneered a rugged, organic style of modern furniture and decor — stylish planters, shapely seating and lots more — that remains widely coveted by many today.

Guhl was born in 1915 in Stein am Rhein and worked as a carpenter before beginning studies at the Zurich School of Applied Arts (known today as the Zurich University of the Arts), where he would go on to teach for nearly 40 years.

While Guhl is well-known for his range of provocative garden elements as well as his patio and outdoor furniture, today’s legion of mid-century modern enthusiasts are likely familiar with the designer’s iconic Loop chair (introduced in 1954). For this sculptural seat and other furnishings, Guhl tended toward industrial materials, which he bent and shaped into organic forms for a striking juxtaposition. Much of his work is crafted from either concrete or Eternit, a mixture of cement and asbestos developed by the Belgian company Etex, which, in the 1950s, commissioned Guhl and his students at the School of Applied Arts to conceive planters in the material. The resulting vessels — some hourglass-shaped, some in the form of handkerchiefs, all suitable for indoors or exteriors — remain some of Guhl’s most collectible pieces.

Guhl’s affiliation with the Swiss “neo-functional” movement centered on the idea of simplifying design without sacrificing form. According to Guhl, his mission was “achieving the most with the minimum of effort.”

In addition to his work as a designer, Guhl left his mark on subsequent creatives through his 39-year tenure at his alma mater, where he was instructor to the likes of Robert Haussmann, Kurt Thut and Bruno Rey. Modern-day shoppers at IKEA owe Guhl a debt of gratitude too. He was an early advocate of flat-pack furniture, championing its ability to make good design more widely accessible.

At its core, though, Guhl’s work was inherently human-centric: “At the center of my efforts, I put people and their living requirements,” he once said. “My products must be useful to people.” Guhl died in 2004 at the age of 89.

Find a range of vintage Willy Guhl furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Planters-jardinieres for You

Beautiful plants deserve beautiful homes. It’s time to introduce antique and vintage planters and jardinieres to your home’s interiors and outdoor garden area.

The word “jardiniere” has roots in French, but the appeal of these vessels is global. The popularity of jardinieres — ceramic pots intended for cut flowers or plants — quickly gained traction in the United States during the start of the 20th century, when you could find them in some middle- and upper-class American homes. Jardinieres had already been coveted goods overseas for at least a couple of centuries by then, as intricate planters crafted from Chinese porcelain or gilded-bronze versions from Japan could be found in the living rooms of wealthy Europeans.

Today, the love for planters and jardinieres knows no bounds. And whether you consider yourself a proper gardener or merely a doting plant parent, there is likely a use for a planter inside or in the lively outdoor space around your home.

Outside, a pair of marble and terracotta planters or cast-iron urns designed in the neoclassical style can add a stately touch to your landscape design while helping establish boundaries between the areas you’ve created for gardening and entertaining.

Bare corners in your living room or dining room can often be difficult to populate with furnishings that fit just so, and a planter can change that. While it’s possible to get maximal impact from minimalist pottery — an understated mid-century modern planter could deliver on that front — you might be pining for an on-trend planter with pizzazz. Look to an outwardly angular fiberglass design decked out in bright colors to give your blooms a run for their money, while mounted or vintage hanging vessels can serve as the frame for nature’s organic artwork, quite literally taking your gardening skills to the next level.

Browse a broad collection of antique and vintage planters and jardinieres on 1stDibs today.