Willy GUHL - pair of loop chair
By Willy Guhl
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Willy Guhl (1915–2004) Loop Chairs, 1968 Chaises sculpturales formées de rubans continus de ciment
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Original Loop chair by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl
Located in London, GB
Original Loop chair by Willy Guhl for Eternit. Dated from the 60’s this piece, features a rare
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Willy Guhl Loop Chair 1st edition with original wood 1950
By Willy Guhl
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible original from the 50s Loop Chair by Willy Guhl with wood in the base in perfect
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Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chairs, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic pair of concrete loop chairs by Willy Guhl. This pair of chairs were designed by Willy Guhl
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Willy Guhl Prototype Loop Chairs and Table
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important set of concrete chairs and matching table. Likely a prototype for the widely known Loop
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Willy Guhl Monumental Chalice Style Concrete Planter 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Meer, VAN
century concrete planter by Willy Guhl. This chalice like design is one of his best - next to the loop
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$19,038 / set
H 25.6 in W 26.38 in D 21.26 in
Willy Guhl, desipair of Concrete Ball Armchairs, circa 1970s
By Willy Guhl
Located in leucate, FR
Pair of ball armchairs created by designer Willy Guhl. Sculptural armchairs, organic design
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$17,848
H 27.56 in W 78.75 in D 31.89 in
Willy Guhl, Steel and Concrete Design Bench, Switzerland, circa 1950s
By Willy Guhl
Located in leucate, FR
Mid-century floating bench designed by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Seater concrete monocoque is in
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Medium Swiss Concrete Dog House by Willy Guhl for Eternit, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare 1960s concrete dog house designed by renowned Swiss designer Willy Guhl. The structure
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Large Swiss Concrete Dog House by Willy Guhl for Eternit, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare 1960s concrete dog house designed by renowned Swiss designer Willy Guhl. The structure
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$2,600
H 23 in W 30 in D 22.75 in
Medium Swiss White Concrete Dog House by Willy Guhl for Eternit, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare 1960s concrete dog house designed by renowned Swiss designer Willy Guhl. The structure
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Willy Guhl Loop Chairs and Table Set, 1960s, Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl, Ludwig Walser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pair of concrete 'loop' chairs by Willy Guhl with a table/stool by Ludwig Walser. A
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Willy Guhl Eternit Planters, Switzerland, 1960s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brutalist and minimalist planters, Willy Guhl, Switzerland, 1960s 3 similar size rectangular
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French Concrete Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique solid concrete chair with curved loop shape base and amazing patina. Priced individually
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$2,022 / item
H 16.54 in W 24.41 in D 16.54 in
Swiss Design Eternit Concrete Stool by Ludwig Walser, Special Edition
By Eternit, Ludwig Walser
Located in Renens, CH
Loop chairs by Willy Guhl, they are made of the same material and form a nice ensemble when paired
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Swiss Design Classic Eternit Hocker by Ludwig Walser, 1950s
By Eternit, Ludwig Walser
Located in Renens, CH
chairs by Willy Guhl, they are made of the same material and form a nice ensemble when paired. Our
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Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chairs, 1st Edition
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Untersiggenthal, AG
Iconic furniture design by Willy Guhl. This chairs was designed by Willy Guhl in 1954 after
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Willy Guhl Loop Chair Set of Six '6' Plus Table
By Willy Guhl
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Set of six (6) Original Willy Guhl loop chairs with side table sold as a period-original set
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H 21 in W 21.5 in D 29 in
Six Concrete Outdoor Mid-Century Modern “Loop” Chairs by Willy Guhl
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Made of fibrated concrete, this iconic Mid-Century Modern chair was designed by Willy Guhl in 1954
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Concrete Chair by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
Pair of concrete chair designed & signed by Willy Guhl for Eternit. The chairs are a bigger version
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Eternit Hocker by Ludwig Walser, 1950s
By Eternit, Ludwig Walser
Located in Bern, CH
Chairs by Willy Guhl, they are made of the same material and form a nice ensemble when paired. Our
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H 16.54 in W 24.41 in D 16.54 in
Mid-century Modern, European, Grey, Footstool by Eternit Hocker by Ludwig Walser
By Eternit, Ludwig Walser
Located in Bern, CH
considered a complement to the Loop Chairs by Willy Guhl, they are made of the same material and form a nice
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Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Concrete "loop" chairs designed by Willy Guhl in 1954 and manufactured by Eternit. Wonderful shape
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Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous pair of architectural loop chair by Swiss Designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Beautiful
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Willy Guhl - "Loop" chairs
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in PAU, FR
Two concrete chairs named "Loop" created by Willy Guhl in the 1950s. Produced by Eternit, it is
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Willy Guhl Loop Chairs and Table
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set of loop chairs and matching table by Swiss Designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Beautiful patina
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Willy Guhl Loop Chair Eternit
By Willy Guhl
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern fibercrete pair of loop chairs by Willy Guhl for Eternit. An alluring, open form
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Loop Chairs by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous pair of architectural loop chair by Swiss Designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Beautiful
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Vintage Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chair, 1960s, Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Gardena, CA
Iconic vintage Loop Chair by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for
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Vintage Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chair, 1970s, Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Gardena, CA
Iconic vintage Loop Chair by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for
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Vintage Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chair, 1970s, Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Gardena, CA
Iconic vintage Loop Chair by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for
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Vintage Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chair, 1960s, Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Gardena, CA
Iconic vintage Loop Chair by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for
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Pair of Loop Chairs by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing pair of Willy Guhl Loop fauteuils, early model, in perfect condition. Concrete with
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Willy Guhl Loop Chair for Eternit
By Willy Guhl
Located in Forest, BE
An iconic piece of mid-century design, the Loop Chair by Willy Guhl was created for Eternit in the
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Pair of Loop Chairs by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing pair of Willy Guhl Loop Chairs, in A1 condition. Original patina.
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Original Loop chair by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl
Located in London, GB
Original Loop chair by Willy Guhl for Eternit. Dated from the 60’s this piece has a striking patina.
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H 20.08 in W 21.66 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Vintage Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chairs, 1970s, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Gardena, CA
Iconic pair of vintage Loop Chairs by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy
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H 20.08 in W 21.66 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Vintage Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chairs, 1970s, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Gardena, CA
Iconic pair of vintage Loop Chairs by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy
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Vintage Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chair
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic furniture design by Willy Guhl. This chair was designed by Willy Guhl in 1954 after Guhl
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Willy Guhl Loop Chair Eternit AG Switzerland, 1954
By Willy Guhl
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
garden chairs designed by Willy Guhl are made of cellulose infused fiber cement like concrete, which is
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Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Table
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th century furniture design. The Willy Guhl Loop Table (and it's matching Loop Chair, sold separately
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H 27.56 in W 21.66 in L 27.56 in
1950s "Loop" Chair in Concrete by Willy Guhl, Produced by Eternit Brazil
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Iconic design by Willy Guhl, 1954. Produced by Eternit Brazil, this chair still has the wooden
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Vintage Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic pair of concrete loop chairs by Willy Guhl. This pair of chairs were designed by Willy
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Willy Guhl Loop Chairs Pair of Eternit AG Switzerland, 1954
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
iconic garden chairs designed by Willy Guhl are made of cellulose infused fiber cement like concrete
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Vintage Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chairs, 1960s, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic pair of concrete loop chairs by Willy Guhl. This pair of chairs were designed by Willy Guhl
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H 20.67 in W 21.66 in D 26.38 in
Pair of Early 'Loop' Chairs by Willy Guhl for Eternit AG Switzerland, 1954
By Willy Guhl
Located in Sittard, LI
Very decorative pair of 'loop' chairs designed by Willy Guhl, 1954 Switzerland. These iconic loop
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Vintage Willy Guhl Loop Chair
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning concrete loop chair by Willy Guhl. Made in the 1960s, this iconic chair has decades of
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Vintage Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic set of vintage concrete loop chairs by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. One of the
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Vintage Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of vintage Willy Guhl Loop chairs from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. These concrete chairs are
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Vintage Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of vintage Willy Guhl loop chairs from Sao Paolo, Brazil. These concrete chairs are
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Willy Guhl Concrete "Loop" Chair for Eternit, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in The Hague, NL
A midcentury Classic like no other, the loop chair designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland
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Willy Guhl Concrete "Loop" Chair for Eternit, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in The Hague, NL
A midcentury classic like no other, the loop chair designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland
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Vintage Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of vintage Willy Guhl Loop chairs from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. These concrete chairs are
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Willy Guhl Concrete Garden Chair
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wiily Guhl Concrete loop garden chair by Eternit. In good condition.
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Willy Guhl Loop Chair and Matching Hourglass Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Willy Guhl loop chair for Eternit. Single chair with great patina. Dated 1979. Two
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Pair of Vintage Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic set of vintage concrete loop chairs by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. One of the
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Pair of Vintage Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic set of 4 concrete chairs by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. One of the most iconic
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Willy Guhl, Pair of Loop Chairs, Eternit, Switzerland, 1954
By Willy Guhl
Located in Catonvielle, FR
pair of "Chaise de Plage" and two tables. In 1954, architect Willy Guhl created the beach chair from a
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Set of 8 Vintage Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic set of 8 vintage concrete loop chairs by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Priced
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Set of 8 Vintage Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic set of 8 vintage concrete loop chairs by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Stamped
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Monumental Concrete Planter by Willy Guhl, Switzerland 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare 1960s concrete planter designed by the renowned Swiss designer Willy Guhl. The monumental
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Loop Lounge Chairs by Willy Guhl for Eternit Sa, 1950s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in bruxelles, BE
Loop armchair by Willy Guhl. Slight wear and tear due to time and the age of the object.
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Large Swiss Squiggle Edge Concrete Planter by Willy Guhl, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare 1960s concrete planter designed by the renowned Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. This
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Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Hourglass Concrete Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in London, GB
inverted to give you a second option for a different diameter plantscape. Willy Guhl was a pioneering
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Pair of Willy Guhl ''Looping Chairs'' Eternit Switzerland 1954
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
The Willy Guhl Loop Chair: legendary for a reason! The Willy Guhl Loop Chair is the eternal classic
Pair of Early Original Willy Guhl Mid-Century 'Loop' Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of 'Loop' lounge/garden chairs by Willy Guhl for Eternit AG. A continuous sheet of
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H 31.89 in W 20.08 in D 27.56 in
1970s Municipal Brutalist Concrete Garden Loop Chairs and Table Willy Guhl Style
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
stylish set. Two loop chairs and one loop table, all in good vintage condition, minimal signs of wear to
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Original Mid-Century Willy Guhl Loop Chairs for Eternit
Located in London, GB
A pair of 'Loop' lounge/garden chairs by Willy Guhl. A continuous sheet of concrete, these were
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Original Mid-Century Willy Guhl Loop Chairs for Eternit (4)
Located in London, GB
A set of 'Loop' lounge/garden chairs by Willy Guhl. A continuous sheet of concrete, these were
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H 28.25 in W 28.25 in L 28.25 in
Douglas Deeds Outdoor Lounge Chairs for Architectural Fiberglass, c. 1960s
By Architectural Pottery, Douglas Deeds, Architectural Fiberglass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
great alternative to Willy Guhl 'Loop' chairs which contain fibrated concrete using asbestos and should
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Pair of Concrete Loop Chair by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Geneva, CH
Pair of concrete outdoor "Loop Chair" designed by Willy Guhl, Switzerland 1954 repaints by the
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Four Willy Guhl "Loop" Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Stockton, NJ
Four Willy Guhl concrete "Loop' chairs, Switzerland, 1960s. Each signed "W. Ghul". Sold
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H 20.08 in W 21.66 in D 29.93 in
Vintage Pair of Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chairs, 1960s, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Gardena, CA
Iconic pair of vintage Loop Chairs by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy
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De Sede 'DS-2011' Chocolate Leather Sofa, Swiss 1983
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking vintage De Sede 'DS-2011' sofa, designed in Switzerland in 1983. This iconic piece features a captivating low-slung, curvilinear profile, upholstered in thick, high-qualit...
Leather
$809Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$37,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully restored this vintage...
Plastic, Velvet
Nuvola Cocoon Chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy 1962
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Step into the captivating world of Italian Mid-Century Modern design with the Nuvola cocoon chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos in 1962. This light suspension model boasts an inter...
Plastic
$2,118 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$6,300 / item
H 16 in W 58 in D 32 in
Organic Shaped Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut, natural finish Table one: 58" x 32" x 16"H Table two: 46" x 25" x 13.5" If not in stock, current productio...
Hardwood, Walnut
$500 / item
H 18.7 in W 13.2 in D 3 in
Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...
Foil
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$42,000 / set
H 30.52 in W 41.74 in D 33.08 in
René Drouet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Corduroy and Walnut
By René Drouet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Drouet, pair of lounge chairs, corduroy velvet, walnut, France, 1930s Designed by French decorator René Drouet, these club chairs are a quintessential example of French Art Dec...
Velvet, Walnut
$166,589
H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
By Carlo Zappa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
here we offer one of 2 bangas, with light grey interior. the second one with black interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...
Fiberglass
Willy Guhl Wide Diablo Planter by Eternit, Mid-Century Concrete
By Willy Guhl
Located in Wichita, KS
Willy Guhl Diablo Planter - After opening his first design studio in 1939 at the age of 24, Swiss-born Willy Guhl (1915-2004) went on to become a leading industrial inventor, educato...
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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.