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Diablo Planter

Willy Guhl "Diablo" Planter
Willy Guhl "Diablo" Planter

Willy Guhl "Diablo" Planter

$1,451

H 19.69 in Dm 10.63 in

Willy Guhl "Diablo" Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Small and unusual Diablo planter by Willy Guhl for eternit.

Category

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

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl Wide Diablo Planter by Eternit, Mid-Century Concrete
Willy Guhl Wide Diablo Planter by Eternit, Mid-Century Concrete

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

Category

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

Materials

Concrete

Mid-Century Modern Large Diablo Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit
Mid-Century Modern Large Diablo Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit

Mid-Century Modern Large Diablo Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit

$2,177Sale Price|20% Off

H 35.83 in Dm 22.05 in

Mid-Century Modern Large Diablo Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in Doornspijk, NL

Diablo-shaped planter designed by Swiss architect and designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. This weather

Category

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

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl for Eternit Tilted Spindle Concrete Planter, circa 1968
Willy Guhl for Eternit Tilted Spindle Concrete Planter, circa 1968

Willy Guhl for Eternit Tilted Spindle Concrete Planter, circa 1968

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

including 'Diablo' planters, handkerchief 'elephant ears' planters, rectangular balcony liner planters

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl for Eternit Tilted Spindle Concrete Planter, circa 1968, Signed
Willy Guhl for Eternit Tilted Spindle Concrete Planter, circa 1968, Signed

Willy Guhl for Eternit Tilted Spindle Concrete Planter, circa 1968, Signed

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

fibrated concrete pots available including 'Diablo' planters, handkerchief 'elephant ears' planters

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Sized Tilted Spindle Concrete Planter, circa 1968
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Sized Tilted Spindle Concrete Planter, circa 1968

Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Sized Tilted Spindle Concrete Planter, circa 1968

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

available including 'Diablo' planters, handkerchief 'elephant ears' planters, rectangular balcony liner

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl 'Diablo' Spindel Hourglass Concrete Planter, Switzerland, 1954
Willy Guhl 'Diablo' Spindel Hourglass Concrete Planter, Switzerland, 1954

Willy Guhl 'Diablo' Spindel Hourglass Concrete Planter, Switzerland, 1954

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in The Hague, NL

High shaped diabolo shaped planter designed by Willy Guhl and Anton Bee and manufactured by Eternit

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Hourglass Planters, c 1968
Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Hourglass Planters, c 1968

Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Hourglass Planters, c 1968

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredibly gorgeous 31" tall and 18" diameter 'Diablo' concrete spindel planters by Swiss architect

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl, Extra Large Diablo Hourglass Planter in Wonderful Original Condition
Willy Guhl, Extra Large Diablo Hourglass Planter in Wonderful Original Condition

Willy Guhl, Extra Large Diablo Hourglass Planter in Wonderful Original Condition

By Willy Guhl

Located in London, GB

Willy Guhl, for Eternit Schweiz AG. An extra large Diablo hourglass shaped planter in wonderful

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Garden Vase, Concrete Planters, "Diablo" By Willy Guhl, 1950s, XX Century.
Garden Vase, Concrete Planters, "Diablo" By Willy Guhl, 1950s, XX Century.

Garden Vase, Concrete Planters, "Diablo" By Willy Guhl, 1950s, XX Century.

By Willy Guhl

Located in Breganze, VI

. The garden pots he made are of various shapes and in this case it is a "Diablo" shaped. Concrete

Category

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

Materials

Concrete

Pair of Willy Guhl for Eternit ‘Diablo’ Concrete Spindle Planters, Circa 1968.
Pair of Willy Guhl for Eternit ‘Diablo’ Concrete Spindle Planters, Circa 1968.

Pair of Willy Guhl for Eternit ‘Diablo’ Concrete Spindle Planters, Circa 1968.

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare and iconic pair of ‘Diablo’ concrete spindle planters designed by Swiss architect Willy Guhl

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Monumental 38" Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Spindle Planter, c 1968
Monumental 38" Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Spindle Planter, c 1968

Monumental 38" Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Spindle Planter, c 1968

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredibly gorgeous 38" tall 'Diablo' concrete spindel planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Monumental 38" Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Spindle Planter, c 1968
Monumental 38" Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Spindle Planter, c 1968

Monumental 38" Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Spindle Planter, c 1968

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredibly gorgeous 38" tall 'Diablo' concrete spindel planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

20th Century Swiss Vintage Single Diablo Eternit Spindle Planter by Willy Guhl
20th Century Swiss Vintage Single Diablo Eternit Spindle Planter by Willy Guhl

20th Century Swiss Vintage Single Diablo Eternit Spindle Planter by Willy Guhl

By Willy Guhl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sculptural, vintage Swiss Diablo Eternit spindle garden planter made of light weight cement

Category

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

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Red Hourglass Planters, 1960s Switzerland
Willy Guhl Red Hourglass Planters, 1960s Switzerland

Willy Guhl Red Hourglass Planters, 1960s Switzerland

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic brick colored 'Diablo' hourglass planters by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Varying

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Large Adjustable Spindle Planter by Willy Guhl, Switzerland 1970s, Signed
Large Adjustable Spindle Planter by Willy Guhl, Switzerland 1970s, Signed

Large Adjustable Spindle Planter by Willy Guhl, Switzerland 1970s, Signed

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

planters available, including Diablo hourglass planters, fixed spindle planters, handkerchief planters

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Rectangle Concrete Outdoor Handle Planter
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Rectangle Concrete Outdoor Handle Planter

Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Rectangle Concrete Outdoor Handle Planter

$660Sale Price|47% Off

H 6.875 in W 27.5 in D 6.875 in

Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Rectangle Concrete Outdoor Handle Planter

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Diablo's, Tilted and Cone Planters, box and rectangular Guhl's and more. Original Guhls, like these, were

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Large 'Handkerchief' Concrete Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit, c. 1968
Large 'Handkerchief' Concrete Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit, c. 1968

Large 'Handkerchief' Concrete Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit, c. 1968

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

stock. We have many other Guhl's available including Diablo hourglass planters, rectangular balcony

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl for Eternit Cone Concrete Planter in Burgundy, circa 1968, Signed
Willy Guhl for Eternit Cone Concrete Planter in Burgundy, circa 1968, Signed

Willy Guhl for Eternit Cone Concrete Planter in Burgundy, circa 1968, Signed

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

inventory in Diablo's, Tilted and Cone Planters, box and rectangular Guhl's and more. Original Guhls

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Recent Sales

Pair of Large "Diablo" Planters by Willy Guhl, Switzerland, 1960's
Pair of Large "Diablo" Planters by Willy Guhl, Switzerland, 1960's

Pair of Large "Diablo" Planters by Willy Guhl, Switzerland, 1960's

By Willy Guhl

Located in Lugano, TI

Beautiful large Diablo spindel planters by swiss designer Willy Guhl. Fiber cement.  

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Diablo Planters by Willy Guhl, Switzerland circa 1950
Diablo Planters by Willy Guhl, Switzerland circa 1950

Diablo Planters by Willy Guhl, Switzerland circa 1950

By Willy Guhl

Located in Culver City, CA

Diablo Planters by Willy Guhl Switzerland circa 1950 Old polka dot paint decoration on hourglass

Category

20th Century Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement, Other

Willy Guhl 'Diablo' Planters, Switzerland 1960s
Willy Guhl 'Diablo' Planters, Switzerland 1960s

Willy Guhl 'Diablo' Planters, Switzerland 1960s

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Gardena, CA

Iconic pair of vintage 'Diablo' Planters by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl 'Diablo' Planters, Switzerland 1960s
Willy Guhl 'Diablo' Planters, Switzerland 1960s

Willy Guhl 'Diablo' Planters, Switzerland 1960s

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Gardena, CA

Iconic vintage 'Diablo' Planters by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl Large 'Diablo' Planters, Switzerland 1960s
Willy Guhl Large 'Diablo' Planters, Switzerland 1960s

Willy Guhl Large 'Diablo' Planters, Switzerland 1960s

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Gardena, CA

Iconic vintage 'Diablo' Planters by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Pair of Willy Guhl 'Diablo' Planters, Switzerland 1960s
Pair of Willy Guhl 'Diablo' Planters, Switzerland 1960s

Pair of Willy Guhl 'Diablo' Planters, Switzerland 1960s

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Gardena, CA

Pair of iconic vintage 'Diablo' Planters by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Pair of Willy Guhl 'Diablo' Planters, Switzerland 1960s
Pair of Willy Guhl 'Diablo' Planters, Switzerland 1960s

Pair of Willy Guhl 'Diablo' Planters, Switzerland 1960s

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Gardena, CA

Pair of iconic vintage 'Diablo' Planters by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Pair of Willy Guhl 'Diablo' Planters, XL & L, Switzerland 1960s
Pair of Willy Guhl 'Diablo' Planters, XL & L, Switzerland 1960s

Pair of Willy Guhl 'Diablo' Planters, XL & L, Switzerland 1960s

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Gardena, CA

Pair of iconic vintage 'Diablo' Planters by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl Red Diablo Planter
Willy Guhl Red Diablo Planter

Willy Guhl Red Diablo Planter

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H 92 in Dm 57 in

Willy Guhl Red Diablo Planter

Located in Haywards Heath, GB

Authentic Swiss designer Willy Guhl Lovely original red paint with aged patina Grand scale In perfect condition, no cracks or damage

Category

20th Century Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Vintage Small Willy Guhl Spindle or Diablo Planter
Vintage Small Willy Guhl Spindle or Diablo Planter

Vintage Small Willy Guhl Spindle or Diablo Planter

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderful vintage Willy Guhl spindle or diablo style planter from Swiss company Eternit Ag, circa

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl X-Large Hourglass Diablo Planters
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl X-Large Hourglass Diablo Planters

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl X-Large Hourglass Diablo Planters

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Birmingham, AL

A pair of X-large Mid-Century Modern Diabolo planters designed by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Rare Willy Guhl Hourglass Planter, Switzerland 1960s
Rare Willy Guhl Hourglass Planter, Switzerland 1960s

Rare Willy Guhl Hourglass Planter, Switzerland 1960s

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Gardena, CA

usual 'Diablo' planters by Eternit and often referred to as a 'Fatboy' planter. Made from fibre-cement

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Rare Willy Guhl Hourglass Planter, Switzerland 1960s
Rare Willy Guhl Hourglass Planter, Switzerland 1960s

Rare Willy Guhl Hourglass Planter, Switzerland 1960s

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Gardena, CA

usual 'Diablo' planters by Eternit and often referred to as a 'Fatboy' planter. Made from fibre-cement

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Rare Pair of Willy Guhl Hourglass Planters, Switzerland 1960s
Rare Pair of Willy Guhl Hourglass Planters, Switzerland 1960s

Rare Pair of Willy Guhl Hourglass Planters, Switzerland 1960s

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Gardena, CA

and wider than the usual 'Diablo' planters by Eternit and often referred to as 'Fatboy' planters. Made

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Rare Pair of Willy Guhl Hourglass Planters, Switzerland 1960s
Rare Pair of Willy Guhl Hourglass Planters, Switzerland 1960s

Rare Pair of Willy Guhl Hourglass Planters, Switzerland 1960s

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Gardena, CA

and wider than the usual 'Diablo' planters by Eternit and often referred to as 'Fatboy' planters. Made

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl Small Diablo Concrete Standing Planter
Willy Guhl Small Diablo Concrete Standing Planter

Willy Guhl Small Diablo Concrete Standing Planter

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H 23.5 in W 14.625 in D 14.625 in

Willy Guhl Small Diablo Concrete Standing Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Willy Guhl Small Diablo Standing Planter Composed of Fiber Cement containing Asbestos. In Original

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

1960s Pair of Diablo Concrete Planters by Florastone
1960s Pair of Diablo Concrete Planters by Florastone

1960s Pair of Diablo Concrete Planters by Florastone

By Willy Guhl, Florastone

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

Pair of planters from the 1960s by Florastone. Made from concrete.  In good condition

Category

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

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl "Diablo" Large Planters for Eternit Schweiz AG
Willy Guhl "Diablo" Large Planters for Eternit Schweiz AG

Willy Guhl "Diablo" Large Planters for Eternit Schweiz AG

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Willy Guhl "Diablo" large planters for Eternit Schweiz AG.  

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Small Willy Guhl Diablo or Spindle Planter, circa 1950
Small Willy Guhl Diablo or Spindle Planter, circa 1950

Small Willy Guhl Diablo or Spindle Planter, circa 1950

By Willy Guhl

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderful vintage Willy Guhl spindle or diablo style planter from Swiss company Eternit Ag, circa

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Fiber Cement Diablo Spindle Planter
Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Fiber Cement Diablo Spindle Planter

Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Fiber Cement Diablo Spindle Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderful vintage Willy Guhl spindle or diablo style planter from Swiss company Eternit Ag, circa

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Small Grey Painted Fiber Cement Willy Guhl Diablo Spindle Planter
Small Grey Painted Fiber Cement Willy Guhl Diablo Spindle Planter

Small Grey Painted Fiber Cement Willy Guhl Diablo Spindle Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Houston, TX

Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Fiber Cement planter in the Diablo style. This spindle planter was

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Fiber Cement Diablo Spindle Planter
Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Fiber Cement Diablo Spindle Planter

Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Fiber Cement Diablo Spindle Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderful vintage Willy Guhl spindle or diablo style planter from Swiss company Eternit Ag, circa

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Fiber Cement Diablo Spindle Planter
Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Fiber Cement Diablo Spindle Planter

Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Fiber Cement Diablo Spindle Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderful vintage Willy Guhl spindle or diablo style planter from Swiss company Eternit Ag, circa

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Black Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Fiber Cement Diablo Spindle Planter
Black Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Fiber Cement Diablo Spindle Planter

Black Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Fiber Cement Diablo Spindle Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderful vintage Willy Guhl spindle or diablo style planter from Swiss company Eternit Ag, circa

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Small Mid Century Modern Willy Guhl Diablo Spindle Planter, circa 1950
Small Mid Century Modern Willy Guhl Diablo Spindle Planter, circa 1950

Small Mid Century Modern Willy Guhl Diablo Spindle Planter, circa 1950

By Willy Guhl

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderful original vintage Willy Guhl spindle or diablo style planter from Swiss company Eternit Ag

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo'  Hourglass Concrete Spindel Planter, c 1968
Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo'  Hourglass Concrete Spindel Planter, c 1968

Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Hourglass Concrete Spindel Planter, c 1968

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredibly gorgeous 25" tall 'Diablo' concrete spindel planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Model 554 Hourglass Concrete Planter, Signed
Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Model 554 Hourglass Concrete Planter, Signed

Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Model 554 Hourglass Concrete Planter, Signed

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredibly gorgeous 24" tall model #554 'Diablo' concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Set Of 2 'Diablo' Hourglass Concrete Planters, Switzerland 1954
Willy Guhl Set Of 2 'Diablo' Hourglass Concrete Planters, Switzerland 1954

Willy Guhl Set Of 2 'Diablo' Hourglass Concrete Planters, Switzerland 1954

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in The Hague, NL

Mid- Century modern period set of 2 high shaped diabolo planters designed by Willy Guhl and Anton

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Collection, Mid-Century Modern Diablo Spindle Planter by Willy Guhl, circa 1950

Collection, Mid-Century Modern Diablo Spindle Planter by Willy Guhl, circa 1950

By Willy Guhl

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderful original vintage Willy Guhl spindle or diablo style planter from Swiss company Eternit Ag

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Mid Century Modern Large Diablo Spindle Planter by Willy Guhl, circa 1950
Mid Century Modern Large Diablo Spindle Planter by Willy Guhl, circa 1950

Mid Century Modern Large Diablo Spindle Planter by Willy Guhl, circa 1950

By Willy Guhl

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderful original vintage Willy Guhl spindle or diablo style planter from Swiss company Eternit Ag

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Mid-Century Modern Medium Willy Guhl Diablo or Spindle Planter, circa 1950
Mid-Century Modern Medium Willy Guhl Diablo or Spindle Planter, circa 1950

Mid-Century Modern Medium Willy Guhl Diablo or Spindle Planter, circa 1950

By Willy Guhl

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderful vintage Willy Guhl Spindle or Diablo style planter from Swiss company Eternit Ag, circa

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Planters
Willy Guhl Planters

Willy Guhl Planters

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H 25.25 in Dm 14.5 in

Willy Guhl Planters

By Willy Guhl

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vibrant "Diablo" hourglass planters by Willy Guhl. Painted concrete in deep orange color. Fantastic

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl White Hourglass Planters, 1960s Switzerland
Willy Guhl White Hourglass Planters, 1960s Switzerland

Willy Guhl White Hourglass Planters, 1960s Switzerland

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic white 'Diablo' hourglass planters by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Gorgeous

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Elo Fiber Cement Mouchoir Handkerchief Planter, circa 1970
Elo Fiber Cement Mouchoir Handkerchief Planter, circa 1970

Elo Fiber Cement Mouchoir Handkerchief Planter, circa 1970

By Willy Guhl, ELO

Located in Houston, TX

diablo spindle planters and various handkerchief planters. Sits at an angle, as photographed.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Midcentury Diabolo Planter by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl
Midcentury Diabolo Planter by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl

Midcentury Diabolo Planter by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl

By Willy Guhl

Located in Houston, TX

Created in the mid-20th century, this Willy Guhl Diablo or hourglass planter was created by Swiss

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Midcentury Diabolo Planter by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl
Midcentury Diabolo Planter by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl

Midcentury Diabolo Planter by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl

By Willy Guhl

Located in Houston, TX

Created in the mid-20th century, this Willy Guhl Diablo or Hourglass planter was created by Swiss

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Midcentury Diabolo Planter by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl
Midcentury Diabolo Planter by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl

Midcentury Diabolo Planter by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl

By Willy Guhl

Located in Houston, TX

Created in the mid-20th century, this Willy Guhl Diablo or Hourglass planter was created by Swiss

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Large Diabolo Planter by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl
Large Diabolo Planter by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl

Large Diabolo Planter by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl

By Willy Guhl

Located in Houston, TX

Created in the mid-20th century, this large Willy Guhl Diablo or Hourglass planter was created by

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Set of Three Willy Guhl Fibercement "Spindle" Planters
Set of Three Willy Guhl Fibercement "Spindle" Planters

Set of Three Willy Guhl Fibercement "Spindle" Planters

Located in Houston, TX

Set of three Willy Guhl-designed spindle planters. Dubbed the "Diablo" model these planters were

Category

Vintage 1950s Planters and Jardinieres

Willy Guhl Fiber  Fiber Cement Mouchoir Handkerchief Planter circa 1950
Willy Guhl Fiber  Fiber Cement Mouchoir Handkerchief Planter circa 1950

Willy Guhl Fiber Fiber Cement Mouchoir Handkerchief Planter circa 1950

By Willy Guhl

Located in Houston, TX

Fiber cement mouchoir or handkerchief planter, designed by Willy Guhl and manufactured by Swiss

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl
Willy Guhl

Willy Guhl

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H 18.5 in Dm 19.5 in

Willy Guhl

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of Willy Guhl design "Diablo" architectural planters for Eternit AG. Net $2400.00

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

"Diablo" Shaped Planters on Stands by Willy Guhl, Switzerland, 1960s
"Diablo" Shaped Planters on Stands by Willy Guhl, Switzerland, 1960s

"Diablo" Shaped Planters on Stands by Willy Guhl, Switzerland, 1960s

By Willy Guhl

Located in Almelo, NL

A fine pair of Mid-Century Modern "Diablo" shaped planters of composition stone for an indoor or

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

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Midcentury Diablo Planter in Terracotta by Willy Guhl

Midcentury Diablo Planter in Terracotta by Willy Guhl

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Willy Guhl Pair of Diablo Planters

Willy Guhl Pair of Diablo Planters

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Willy Guhl Pair of Diablo Planters

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

Willy Guhl pair of Diablo planters for Eternit Hourglass sculptural garden vessel Clean lines

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Ladies, gentlemen, and plant parents, behold the Willy Guhl Diablo Planter—a towering icon of 1960s

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Set of Three Willy Guhl Fibercement "Spindle" Planters

Set of Three Willy Guhl Fibercement "Spindle" Planters

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Set of three vintage Willy Guhl Diablo Planters fromFrance circa 1950's. Mid-century modern

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Willy Guhl for Eternit Tilted Spindle Concrete Planter, circa 1968

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Willy Guhl Diablo/ Hourglass Planter

By Willy Guhl

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, uncompromising form and structure with an emphasis on functionality. This unique hourglass shaped planter is as

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Pair of Willy Guhl Diablo Hourglass Planters by Eternit
Pair of Willy Guhl Diablo Hourglass Planters by Eternit

Pair of Willy Guhl Diablo Hourglass Planters by Eternit

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

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Price for the set! Beautiful 'Diablo' concrete spindel planters by Swiss architect Willy Guhl

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Willy Guhl 'Diablo' Spindel Hourglass Concrete Planter, Switzerland, 1954
Willy Guhl 'Diablo' Spindel Hourglass Concrete Planter, Switzerland, 1954

Willy Guhl 'Diablo' Spindel Hourglass Concrete Planter, Switzerland, 1954

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

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High shaped diabolo shaped planter designed by Willy Guhl and Anton Bee and manufactured by Eternit

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Willy Guhl 'Diablo' Spindel Hourglass Concrete Planter, Switzerland, 1954
Willy Guhl 'Diablo' Spindel Hourglass Concrete Planter, Switzerland, 1954

Willy Guhl 'Diablo' Spindel Hourglass Concrete Planter, Switzerland, 1954

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

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High shaped diabolo shaped planter designed by Willy Guhl and Anton Bee and manufactured by Eternit

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Large Willy Guhl "Diablo" Hourglass Shaped Planters Sold as Pair
Large Willy Guhl "Diablo" Hourglass Shaped Planters Sold as Pair

Large Willy Guhl "Diablo" Hourglass Shaped Planters Sold as Pair

By Willy Guhl

Located in Wichita, KS

Gorgeous pair of 38" tall 'Diablo' concrete spindel planters by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for

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Large Pair of Willy Guhl Diablo Hourglass Planters by Eternit
Large Pair of Willy Guhl Diablo Hourglass Planters by Eternit

Large Pair of Willy Guhl Diablo Hourglass Planters by Eternit

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

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Beautiful and extra large 90 cm tall and 55 cm in diameter 'Diablo' concrete spindel planters by

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Wonderful vintage Willy Guhl spindle or diablo style planter from Swiss company Eternit Ag, circa

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Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Model 554 Hourglass Concrete Planter, Signed

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Incredibly gorgeous 24" tall model #554 'Diablo' concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for

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Pair of Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Hourglass Concrete Planters, Signed

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Monumental 38" Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Planter, c 1968, Signed
Monumental 38" Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Planter, c 1968, Signed

Monumental 38" Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Planter, c 1968, Signed

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredibly gorgeous 38" tall and 22" diameter 'Diablo' concrete spindel planter by Swiss architect

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Diablo Planter For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the diablo planter you’re looking for. A diablo planter — often made from stone, cast stone and concrete — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect diablo planter — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each diablo planter bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Diablo Planter?

A diablo planter can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,305, while the lowest priced sells for $550 and the highest can go for as much as $5,400.

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.

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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.

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