Willy Guhl Loop Chair, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meet the chair that bends but never breaks the rules of design. Willy Guhl’s iconic Loop Chair is a
2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
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Willy Guhl Loop Chair, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meet the chair that bends but never breaks the rules of design. Willy Guhl’s iconic Loop Chair is a
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20 th Century
By Looping 1
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Looping Table Clock with alarm , good condition, 1960.
Brass
Pair of Willy Guhl Loop Chairs, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meet the chairs that bend, but never break the rules of design. Willy Guhl’s iconic Loop Chairs
Cement
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
Cement
Pair of Willy Guhl Loop Chairs, Switzerland 2010
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meet the chairs that bend, but never break the rules of design. Willy Guhl’s iconic Loop Chairs
Cement
$7,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 24 in W 21 in D 31 in
Willy Guhl Loop Chairs Second Edition Switzerland c1997-2000
By Willy Guhl
Located in Chicago, IL
WILLY GUHL LOOP CHAIRS SECOND EDITION C1997 PAIR Guhl's use of Eternit could be likened to what
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Willy Guhl Loop Chairs and Table Set, 1960s, Switzerland
By Eternit, Ludwig Walser, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pair of concrete 'loop' chairs by Willy Guhl with a table/stool by Ludwig Walser. A
Cement
$4,200 / set
H 22.05 in W 21.26 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Willy Guhl 'Loop' Garden Chairs Eternit Switzerland 1954
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Iconic pair of Loop Chairs and Table by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy
Cement
$10,474 / set
H 20.48 in W 21.26 in D 31.5 in
Pair of "Loop Chair" Armchairs Willy Guhl Swiss Vintage Design, G212
By Willy Guhl
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of garden armchairs model "Loop chair" by the Swiss designer Willy Guhl from the 60's edited
Cement
$3,796
H 8.67 in W 28.35 in D 15.75 in
Blue Modern Sculptural Vintage Willy Guhl Loop Coffee Table, 1995, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Vienna, AT
Blue modern vintage Loop coffee table by Willy Guhl (1915-2004). This coffee table is a futuristic
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Willy Guhl Loop Chair
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic Willy Guhl Loop Chair, which is featured in the MoMA, is a sculptural lounge chair in
Fiberglass
Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Willy Guhl "Loop" chairs with great patina. Sold as a pair of 2 chairs - 2 sets
Cement
Willy Guhl Loop Table
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Willy Guhl Loop table is an icon of Swiss modernist furniture design. The Loop Table (also
Cement
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
Concrete
$9,321Sale Price / set|57% Off
H 23.82 in W 20.67 in D 30.71 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Loop Chairs and Loop Table by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Magnificent pair of Loop Chairs plus a Loop Table designed in 1954 by Willy Guhl for Eternit SA of
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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
Concrete
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
Cement
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
Concrete
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
Concrete
$3,000
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
Concrete
Art Deco Period Table Clock
By Mersman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stylish, large, looping table clock from Swiss maker, Mersmann. The rectangular time piece
Onyx
Unavailable
H 3.25 in W 5.75 in D 1.25 in
Swiss Art Deco Chrome and Black Enamel Geometric 8-Day Alarm Clock by Looping
By Looping 1
Located in Port Hope, ON
echoed in the hands. It is a quality alarm clock made and signed by Looping AG of Corcelles, Switzerland
Chrome
Unavailable
H 20.87 in W 21.66 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Loop Armchairs by Willy Guhl for Eternit Switzerland 1950s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair loop by willy guhl for the Swiss company eternit. Their collaboration began in the early
Cement
Willy Guhl Loop Chair Set of Six '6' Plus Table
By Willy Guhl
Located in Santa Monica, CA
. The Loop Chair was created by the Swiss designer Willy Guhl in 1954, featuring a single volume of
Concrete
Unavailable
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 and manufactured by Eternit. These chairs have been painted white by their previous...
Cement
Unavailable
H 9.45 in W 8.27 in D 12.6 in
Mini Loop Chair, Original Made in Limited Edition of 15 Pcs, Designer Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Brussels, BE
It's a reissue of the original loop chair by Willy Guhl. I bought the whole collection last year
Cement
Sold
H 4.25 in W 2 in D 3.75 in
Mid Century Looping Swiss Square Brass 7 Jewel 8 Day Alarm Desk Clock 4"
By Looping 1
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Looping Swiss 8 day alarm clock featuring 7 jewel movement and gilded brass case with
Metal
Looping Desk Clock Made in Switzerland 15 Jewels SALE
By Looping 1
Located in Sofia, BG
Swiss desk clock marked Looping: Eight day alarm clock in a polished brass case, 15 jewel works
Metal
Vintage Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chair, 1960s, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Gardena, CA
Iconic vintage Loop Chair by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for
Cement
Vintage Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chair, 1970s, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Gardena, CA
Iconic vintage Loop Chair by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for
Cement
Vintage Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chair, 1970s, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Gardena, CA
Iconic vintage Loop Chair by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for
Cement
Vintage Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chair, 1960s, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Gardena, CA
Iconic vintage Loop Chair by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for
Cement
Sold
H 11 in W 6 in D 3 in
Italian Silver-Gilt and Malachite Desk Clock with Diana the Huntress, C. 1960
By Buccellati
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
jewel movement signed “Looping, Swiss”, has a lever escapement. Measures: 11" high x 6" wide x 3
Malachite, Silver
Sold
H 11 in W 6 in D 3 in
Italian Silver-Gilt and Malachite Desk Clock with Diana the Huntress, C. 1960
By Buccellati
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
7 jewel movement signed “Looping, Swiss”, has a lever escapement. Measures: 11" high x 6" wide
Malachite, Silver
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
Cement
Willy Guhl Loop Stool Eternit AG, Switzerland, 1954
By Willy Guhl
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice loop stool designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit AG, Switzerland, 1954. This rare stool is
Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete "Loop" Chair for Eternit, Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in The Hague, NL
A midcentury classic like no other, the loop chair designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland
Cement
Willy Guhl Concrete "Loop" Chair for Eternit, Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in The Hague, NL
A midcentury Classic like no other, the loop chair designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland
Cement
Pair of Willy Guhl ''Looping Chairs'' Eternit Switzerland 1954
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Chair was designed in 1954 by Swiss designer, Willy Guhl, for Eternit in Switzerland. The Loop Chair is
Willy Guhl Loop Chair Eternit AG Switzerland, 1954
By Willy Guhl
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice low lounge chair designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit AG, Switzerland 1954. These iconic
Concrete
Willy Guhl, Pair of Loop Chairs, Eternit, Switzerland, 1954
By Willy Guhl
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Willy Guhl (1915-2004) Eternit edition, Switzerland, 1954, Fiber cement living room including a
Concrete
Willy Guhl Loop Chair Garden Set Eternit, Switzerland, 1954
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice garden set, loop chair and table designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, 1954
Cement
Pair of New Production Willy Guhl Loop Chairs, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic pair of cement chairs by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. New production chairs
Cement
Sold
H 20.08 in W 21.66 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Vintage Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chairs, 1970s, Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Gardena, CA
Iconic pair of vintage Loop Chairs by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy
Cement
Sold
H 20.08 in W 21.66 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Vintage Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chairs, 1970s, Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Gardena, CA
Iconic pair of vintage Loop Chairs by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy
Cement
Swiss Design Willy Guhl Loop Chair for Eternit SA, 1990s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Renens, CH
Originally designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit SA, the sculptural or loop chair is now one of the
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Willy Guhl Set of 2 "Loop" Chairs for Eternit, Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in The Hague, NL
A midcentury Classic like no other, the loop chairs designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland
Cement
Art Deco Swiss Chrome Looping 8 Day Mantel Clock, 1930
Located in Devon, England
Rare vintage Art Deco Chrome looping 8 Day Mantel clock in Immaculate condition. An incredible find
Metal, Chrome
Willy Guhl Loop Chairs Pair of Eternit AG Switzerland, 1954
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice pair of low lounge chairs designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland 1954. These
Concrete
Sold
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
Cement
Willy Guhl Loop Chair
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural loop chair by Swiss Designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Iconic chair with beautiful
Willy Guhl Loop Chair
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural loop chair by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Iconic chair with beautiful
Willy Guhl Loop Chair
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural loop chair made by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit, in the 1960s. Iconic chair
Cement
Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fantastic pair of stamped loop chairs designed by Willy Guhl in 1954 for Eternit SA in Switzerland
Cement
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
Concrete
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
Concrete
Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic pair of cement chairs by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. One of the most iconic
Cement
Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic pair of cement chairs by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. One of the most iconic
Cement
Willy Guhl Loop Chair
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic cement chair by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Brand new. Hand mage in
Cement
Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic pair of "loop" chairs deisgned by Willy Guhl. Made of cement with wonderful patina and
Cement
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
Concrete, Cement
Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Table
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Willy Guhl loop table is an icon of Swiss modernist furniture design. The loop table (also
Concrete
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
Cement
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
Concrete
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
Concrete
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
Cement
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
Concrete
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
Cement
Vintage Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chair
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
watched as the Eternit panels left a machine at the Eternit factory in Niederurnen. The Loop chair
Concrete
Pair of Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic pair of cement chairs by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. One of the most iconic
Cement
Pair of Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic set of cement chairs by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. One of the most iconic
Cement
Pair of Willy Guhl “Loop” Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Culver City, CA
Composed of single band fiber-reinforced cement and designed for Eternit, AG.
Cement
Paire de fauteuils "Loop" Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in PARIS, FR
Paire de fauteuils "loop", conçues par Willy Guhl, 1954, Suisse. Ces chaises de jardin iconiques
Concrete
Set of Six Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic set of six cement loop chairs by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. One of the most
Cement
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
Concrete
Willy Guhl Loop Chairs and Side Table
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Willy Guhl loop chairs and side table, Switzerland 1950s. Beautiful original patina.
Cement
Willy Guhl Loop Chair and Side Table
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Willy Guhl loop chair and side table, Switzerland 1950s. Original vintage with stamp and serial
Cement
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
Cement
$1,357 / 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
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
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
$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
$166,086
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
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D Seat Height: 17”
Velvet, Rattan
Shroom Rattan Pencil Reed Table Lamp Mid Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
Illuminate your space with elegance and artistry with this mid century modern style pencil reed rattan table lamp. Handcrafted with a beautiful structural shroom shape and accented w...
Rattan
Griffin Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Griffin Chair is a wide, armless lounge chair that features biscuit tufting. The base is solid American Walnut or White Oak. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handma...
Velvet, Walnut
$19,500 / set
H 28.75 in W 103.94 in D 37.41 in
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, camel velvet, Italy, 1971, set of three. The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like ...
Velvet, Foam
Sold|$2,965
H 27.17 in W 38.98 in D 23.63 in
Ikea Hestra model rattan lounge chair, 1982. Inspired by Tito Agnoli Design
By IKEA
Located in Roma, RM
Ikea Hestra model rattan lounge chair, 1982. Inspired by Tito Agnoli Design for Bonacina Product Details Chair with an iron suspended frame, covered in wicker. The Hestra lounge chai...
Metal
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.86 in W 30.32 in D 59.85 in
Vintage Rattan Chaise Lounge by Carl Öjerstam, Scandinavian Design
By Carl Öjerstam
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rattan Chaise Lounge from the old Ikea - back when furniture was really made of good materials that could last for many years. Karlskrona is from the 1990s and has a lovely seat com...
Wicker, Rattan
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 planter in a monumental scale for indoors or outside. Excellent patinas and colors av...
Concrete
Willy Guhl Loop Chair, 1960s Brazil
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare vintage Willy Guhl Loop chair from Brazil. Perfect for indoors or outdoors as a great sculptural piece. Great as a poolside chair. This chair was designed by Willy Guhl in the e...
Cement
Long Willy Guhl Concrete Bench, 1960s, Switzerland
By Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Substantial mid-century concrete seat/ bench by Eternit, circa 1960s. Imagine it placed in a quiet garden, dappled in warm sunlight beneath a swaying tree. Perfect minimal concave de...
Concrete
Small pair of diabolo garden planters Willy Guhl 60s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Set of two "Diabolo" planters by Swiss designer Willy Guhl, produced by Eternite in the 1970s. Fiber cement structure, original gray paint. Beautiful vintage condition, with a nice p...
Cement
Willy Guhl Light Up Concrete Side Table, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning concrete side table with built in lamp by Eternit. Made in Swizterland. Newly rewired. Gorgeous piece of collectible design. Can be used indoors or outside.
Concrete
$27,500 / set
H 23 in W 16.5 in D 12.25 in
Pair of French Hammered Wrought Iron Side Tables in style of Diego Giacometti
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite and exotic pair of French Hand Hammered Wrought Iron Side Tables in the style of Alberto and Diego Giacometti. The pieces reflect both modern craftsman and ancient Etruscan...
Wrought Iron
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.