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
Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres
Cement
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
Cement
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
Concrete
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
Concrete
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 14 in Dm 32 in
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
Cement
$3,019
H 9.85 in Dm 19.69 in
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
Cement
$3,300
H 13.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
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
Cement
$3,300
H 13.5 in W 30.5 in D 30.5 in
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
Cement
$6,400 / set
H 14 in Dm 31 in
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
Concrete
$36,500
H 24.5 in W 69 in D 52 in
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
Cement
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
Concrete
$3,300
H 13.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
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
Cement
$3,300
H 14 in W 31 in D 31 in
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
Cement
Large Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter
Located in Woodbury, CT
Biomorphic planters are our personal favourites inasmuch as they resemble taco shells and have
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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
Cement
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
Cement
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
Concrete, Composition
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
Cement
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
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H 21.66 in W 32.68 in D 29.93 in
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
Cement
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
Cement
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
Cement
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
Cement
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
Cement
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H 13.78 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
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
Cement
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H 26.75 in W 19.75 in D 19 in
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
Concrete, Iron
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)
Cement
Large Willy Guhl Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Charleston, SC
Large Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter for Eternit. Sculptural garden object, classic timeless design
Cement
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
Composition
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
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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
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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
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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
Concrete
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
Concrete
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
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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
Concrete
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.
Concrete
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
Concrete
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
Art Glass
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H 20 in W 22.5 in D 33.5 in
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
Walnut
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
Cement
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
Other
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
Cement
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
Concrete
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
Resin
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
Concrete
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
Concrete
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
Brass
Willy Guhl Handkerchief Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic biomorphic handkerchief planter by the Swiss Architect, Willy Guhl. Wonderful
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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
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
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
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
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Biomorphic Concrete Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and sculptural cast concrete planter with a wonderful patina. A beautifully undulating and
Biomorphic French Handkerchief Planters for Eternit by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Culver City, CA
Biomorphic French handkerchief planters for Eternit 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
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Willy Guhl Spindle Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large spindle or diabolo planter designed by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Originally made in three sizes, this planter is the medium size at 32 inches tall. An iconic hourglass form t...
Cement
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
Wood
60" Woven Rush Bench in Walnut by Mel Smilow
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...
Rush, Walnut
$1,885 / item
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
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...
Steel
$1,237 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
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...
Glass
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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Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
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 ...
Fabric, Wood
$1,550 / item
H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in
Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade
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...
Brass, Silver Leaf, Steel
$1,265 / item
H 14.57 in W 4.34 in D 7.49 in
Sculpture Made in Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
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 ...
Brass
$4,710 / set
H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in
Pair of 19th century Anduse pots in green ‘emaille’ by Poterie de la Madeleine
Located in Oostende, BE
The technique of the handmade pottery in Anduse (South of France) is centuries old. The story of the Vase d’Anduze began in the 16th century under the reign of Henry IV. It is though...
Terracotta
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...
Oak
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 ...
Iron
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...
Steel
$2,400 / set
H 19.5 in W 38 in D 16 in
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...
Wood, Faux Bamboo
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...
Brass
$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 ...
Birch, Oak
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.
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.