$3,000 / item
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 single, continuous ribbon of sculptural cement.
Cement
$6,000 / set
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, offered here as a striking pair, are formed from continuous ribbons of sculptural cem...
Cement
$559
20 th Century
By Looping 1
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Looping Table Clock with alarm , good condition, 1960.
Brass
Willy Guhl Loop Chairs and Table Set, 1960s, Switzerland
By Ludwig Walser, Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pair of concrete 'loop' chairs by Willy Guhl with a table/stool by Ludwig Walser. A beautiful pastel rouge color on one chair and a pastel violet on the other with the tabl...
Cement
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 by Eternit.
Cement
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 beautiful coffee table or sofa table. The futuristic coffee table is made of bold b...
Cement
$6,000
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, distinguished by a richly weathered patina. Its spare, flowing curves hig...
Fiberglass
$17,000 / set
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 available Original Eternit production - Switzerland, circa 1950s.
Cement
$9,336Sale Price / set|57% Off
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Loop Chairs and Loop Table by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Magnificent pair of Loop Chairs plus a Loop Table designed in 1954 by Willy Guhl for Eternit SA of Switzerland.
Cement
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 cleaned patina.
Concrete
$21,500 / set
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 Chairs. Extremely similar shape but more rounded and slightly roomier and more comfo...
Cement
SET OF 3 ORIGINAL LOOP Slipper Chairs, by Willy Guhl (1964)
By Willy Guhl
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
The Loop chairs were designed by the famous Swiss architect Willy Guhl.
Concrete
Medium Swiss Concrete Dog House by Willy Guhl for Eternit, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Chicago, IL
His most iconic piece, the Loop chair, introduced in 1954, exemplifies his use of industrial materials shaped into organic forms.
Concrete
2nd Gen. Concrete Garden Loop Chairs by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Set of 2, 2000s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Izegem, VWV
This is a set of two second generation asbestos-free Loop Chairs designed by Willy Guhl. The original Loop Chair was designed in 1954.
Concrete
Medium Swiss White Concrete Dog House by Willy Guhl for Eternit, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Chicago, IL
His most iconic piece, the Loop chair, introduced in 1954, exemplifies his use of industrial materials shaped into organic forms.
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 reading "8 Days" and "Swiss", at the bottom center of the Roman numeral, hour designations.
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
It is a quality alarm clock made and signed by Looping AG of Corcelles, Switzerland. The clock is in good vintage condition with the original chrome and face showing only minor age w...
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 Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair loop by willy guhl for the Swiss company eternit.
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 seats and backs.
Concrete
Unavailable
H 21 in W 21.5 in D 29 in
Six Concrete Outdoor Mid-Century Modern “Loop” Chairs by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
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 directly in Switzerland, on a design fair, they were especially made for this fair.
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 glass.
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, dial marked Made in Switzerland.
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 Eternit, Switzerland, circa 1970.
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 Eternit, Switzerland, circa 1970.
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 Eternit, Switzerland, circa 1970.
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 Eternit, Switzerland, circa 1960s.
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
With a 2.25 in. applied brass dial with white enamel highlights around the Roman hour numerals, has a brass bezel with beveled square crystal. 8 day spring driven 7 jewel movement si...
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
With a 2.25 in. applied brass dial with white enamel highlights around the Roman hour numerals, has a brass bezel with beveled square crystal. 8 day spring driven 7 jewel movement si...
Malachite, Silver
Vintage Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chairs, 1960s, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand made in Switzerland in the 1960s. Priced as a pair.
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.
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
It is perfect for both indoor- and outdoor spaces. The Loop Chair was designed in 1954 by Swiss designer, Willy Guhl, for Eternit in Switzerland.
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 garden chairs designed by Willy Guhl are made of cellulose infused fiber cement like ...
Concrete
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, offered here as a striking pair, are formed from continuous ribbons of sculptural cem...
Cement
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 pair of "Chaise de Plage" and two tables.
Concrete
Willy Guhl Loop Chair Garden Set Eternit, Switzerland, 1954
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
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 handmade in Switzerland. Slight weathering and patina give these chairs all the benefi...
Cement
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 the Eameses did with plywood, which was to turn a building material into an elegant p...
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 Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, circa 1970.
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 Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, circa 1970.
Cement
Swiss Design Willy Guhl Loop Chair for Eternit SA, 1990s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Renens, CH
Originally designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit SA, the sculptural or loop chair is now one of the most recognized Swiss design icons.
Cement
Willy Guhl Set of 2 "Loop" Chairs for Eternit, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in The Hague, NL
A midcentury Classic like no other, the loop chairs designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland.
Cement
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.
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