$2,000 / item
Willy Guhl Concrete Flower Pot, 1960s Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfect large concrete flower pots by Willy Guhl. Made in Switzerland in the 1960s.
Cement
$2,500 / item
Concrete Flower Pot by Willy Guhl, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bring authentic mid-century brutalist design to your space with these iconic tapered cone planters, designed by Willy Guhl for Swiss manufacturer Eternit. Crafted from durable fiber-...
Concrete
Willy Guhl Flower Pot, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pink concrete flower pot by Willy Guhl. Made in Switzerland in the 1960s.
Concrete
$888Sale Price|20% Off
Willy Guhl MONUMENTAL Concrete Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Bern, BE
Monumental concrete flower pot by Swiss designer, Willy Guhl. 1950's design.
Concrete
Rare Willy Guhl Planter Pot - Eternit AG, Switzerland, 1950's
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Bern, BE
Early 'Monumental' concrete flower pot with original saucer by Swiss designer and architect, Willy Guhl. 1950's design.
Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Cone Flower Pot, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete cone flower pot by Swiss architect and industrial designer Willy Guhl.
Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Cone Flower Pot, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic garden vessel by Willy Guhl, celebrated for its restrained form and enduring materiality. Constructed from fiber cement, this planter has an amazing patina and coloring. It...
Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Cone Flower Pot, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A substantial cone planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit, distinguished by its expansive bowl form and beautifully timeworn surface. Decades of exposure have softened the original finish...
Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Cone Flower Pot, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking planter by Swiss designer Willy Guhl, featuring the iconic sculptural silhouette that made his mid-century garden designs so enduring. Crafted from fiber cement (Eternit),...
Concrete
Vintage Cast Concrete Stone 28" Row Boat Garden Planter Flower Pot Yard Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Cast Concrete Stone 28" Row Boat Garden Planter Flower Pot Yard Decor.
Concrete
$2,500 / set
Willy Guhl Two-Piece Flower Pot
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique sculptural concrete planter by Willy Guhl with 2 pieces. Base is a round disc that holds the flower pot.
Concrete
$2,800 / set
Willy Guhl Two-Piece Flower Pot
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique sculptural concrete planter by Willy Guhl with 2 pieces. Base is a round disc that holds the flower pot.
Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Cone Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete cone flower pot by Swiss architect Willy Guhl.
Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Flower Pot, 1960s Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfect concrete flower pots by Willy Guhl. Made in Switzerland in the 1960s.
Cement
Willy Guhl Concrete Flower Pot
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfect little concrete pot by Willy Guhl. Made in Switzerland in the 1960s.
Cement
Monumental Willy Guhl Flower Pot, 1970s, Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental concrete flower pot by Willy Guhl. A natural grey concrete finish with minimal wear, this planter fits perfectly into any design story.
Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Cone Flower Pot, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete cone flower pot by Swiss architect and industrial designer Willy Guhl.
Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Cone Flower Pot, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great cone flower pot by Swiss designer Willy Guhl, showcasing the clean geometric forms and understated elegance that define mid-century Swiss design. Formed in durable Eternit fibe...
Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Cone Flower Pot, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing cone flower pot by Swiss modernist Willy Guhl. Crafted from Eternit fiber cement, this iconic cone-form vessel embodies the designer's philosophy of simple geometry, durable ...
Concrete
Willy Guhl Orange Concrete Cone Flower Pot, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful concrete cone flower pot by Swiss architect and industrial designer Willy Guhl.
Concrete
Willy Guhl Red Concrete Cone Flower Pot, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete cone flower pot by Swiss architect Willy Guhl.
Concrete
Willy Guhl Red Concrete Cone Flower Pot, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete cone flower pot by Swiss architect and industrial designer Willy Guhl.
Concrete
Willy Guhl Black Concrete Cone Flower Pot, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete cone flower pot by Swiss architect and industrial designer Willy Guhl.
Concrete
Willy Guhl Black Concrete Cone Flower Pot, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete cone flower pot by Swiss architect Willy Guhl.
Concrete
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H 16.5 in Dm 16 in L 16.5 in
2 Antique Concrete Grecian Greek Key and Grape Garden Flower Planters Pots Urns
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two antique Grecian urns or planters. Features Greek Key rim and grape design. Very heavy.
Concrete
Willy Guhl Cone Flower Pot
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic petite concrete pot by Willy Guhl. Made in Switzerland, December 1972.
Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Flower Pot, 1960s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfect large concrete flower pots by Willy Guhl. Made in Switzerland in the 1960s.
Cement
Willy Guhl Concrete Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland #1
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Bern, BE
Monumental concrete flower pot by Swiss designer, Willy Guhl.
Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland #4
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Bern, BE
Monumental concrete flower pot by Swiss designer, Willy Guhl. 1950's design.
Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland #3
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Bern, BE
Monumental concrete flower pot by Swiss designer, Willy Guhl. 1950's design.
Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland #2
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Bern, BE
Monumental concrete flower pot by Swiss designer, Willy Guhl. 1950's design.
Concrete
Large Willy Guhl Flower Pot, 1970s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful concrete flower pot by Willy Guhl. A natural grey concrete finish with minimal wear, this planter fits perfectly into any design story.
Concrete
Willy Guhl Conical Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland #5
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Bern, BE
Conical concrete flower pot by Swiss designer, Willy Guhl.
Concrete
Willy Guhl Conical Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland #6
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Bern, BE
Conical concrete flower pot by Swiss architect and designer, Willy Guhl.
Concrete
Pair of Willy Guhl Conical Planters #7&8
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Bern, BE
Pair of minimalist conical concrete flower pot by prominent Swiss designer, Willy Guhl.
Concrete
Pair of Mid Century Eternit Conical Planters by Willy Guhl
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Bern, BE
Pair of mid century minimalist conical concrete flower pots by prominent Swiss interior architect and furniture designer, Willy Guhl (* 6.
Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Cone Flower Pot, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete cone flower pot by Swiss architect and industrial designer Willy Guhl.
Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Cone Flower Pot, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete cone flower pot by Swiss architect Willy Guhl.
Concrete
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H 13 in W 13 in D 13 in
Vintage Greek Classical Style Concrete Greek Key Garden Flower Planter Pot, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Greek Classical Style Concrete Urn Form Greek Key Grapevine Garden Flower Planter Pot - a Pair.
Concrete
Large Planter in the Shape of Flower Pots by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Large planter designed by famous Swiss artist, designer and architect Willy Guhl. The planter has the archetypical shape of flower pots, but is much larger. It is 40 cm (15.75 in) hi...
Concrete
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H 14.57 in Dm 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Planter in the Shape of Flower Pot by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Beautiful planter in the shape of the classical flower pot designed by famous Swiss artist, designer and architect Willy Guhl. With its beautiful patina it will make for a pretty p...
Concrete
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H 11.82 in Dm 12.6 in
Pair of Planters in Flower Pot Shape with Ribbed Rims by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Pair of planters designed by famous Swiss artist, designer and architect Willy Guhl. The planters have the archetypical shape of flower pots and have ribbed rims. They are 30 cm (11....
Concrete
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H 11.82 in Dm 12.6 in
Pair of Planters in Flower Pot Shape with Ribbed Rims by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Pair of planters designed by famous Swiss artist, designer and architect Willy Guhl. The planters have the archetypical shape of flower pots and have ribbed rims. They are 26 cm (10....
Concrete
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H 12.6 in Dm 15.36 in
Pair of Planters in Flower Pot Shape with Ribbed Rims by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Pair of planters designed by famous Swiss artist, designer and architect Willy Guhl. The planters have the archetypical shape of flower pots and have ribbed rims. They are 32 cm (12....
Concrete
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H 11.82 in Dm 12.6 in
Pair of Planters in Flower Pot Shape with Ribbed Rims by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Pair of planters designed by famous Swiss artist, designer and architect Willy Guhl. The planters have the archetypical shape of flower pots and have ribbed rims. They are 26 cm (10....
Concrete
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H 17.52 in Dm 17.52 in
Pair of XXL Planters in the Shape of Flower Pots by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Spectacular pair of two planters designed by famous Swiss artist, designer and architect Willy Guhl. The planters have the archetypical shape of flower pots, but are much larger. The...
Concrete
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H 15.75 in Dm 19.69 in
Pair of Extra Large Planters in the Shape of Flower Pots, Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Spectacular pair of planters designed by famous Swiss artist, designer and architect Willy Guhl. The planters have the archetypical shape of flower pots, but are much larger. They ar...
Concrete
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H 13.78 in Dm 17.72 in
Pair of Large Planters in the Shape of Flower Pots by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Beautiful pair of planters designed by famous Swiss artist, designer and architect Willy Guhl. The planters have the archetypical shape of flower pots, but are much larger. They are ...
Concrete
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H 15.75 in Dm 19.69 in
Pair of Extra Large Planters in Shape of Flower Pots by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Beautiful pair of planters designed by famous Swiss artist, designer and architect Willy Guhl. The planters have the archetypical shape of flower pots, but are much larger. They ar...
Concrete
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H 11.42 in Dm 12.6 in
Set of 2 Planters in Flower Pot Shape with Ribbed Rims by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Pair of planters designed by famous Swiss artist, designer and architect Willy Guhl. The planters have the archetypical shape of flower pots and have ribbed rims. They are 29 cm heig...
Concrete
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H 9.85 in Dm 10.63 in
Set of 3 Planters in Flower Pot Shape with Ribbed Rims by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Set of 3 of planters designed by famous Swiss artist, designer and architect Willy Guhl. The planters have the archetypical shape of flower pots and have ribbed rims. They are 30 cm ...
Concrete
Two Mid-Century Eternit Concrete Bowl Planters on Stands from the 1950s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Vienna, AT
Two identical round concrete bowl planters / cement flower pots on round stands from the 1950s in the style of Willy Guhl.
Cement, Concrete
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in W 31.25 in D 31.25 in
Willy Guhl 31" Adjustable 2 Piece Concrete Planter, Switzerland, 1960's
By Willy Guhl
Located in Culver City, CA
Iconic Willy Guhl Planter for Eternit, 1960s – A Cement Celebrity Here we go again, folks—another jaw-dropping Willy Guhl planter for Eternit, straight from the 1960s and brimming w...
Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Vase, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic concrete vase by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Great tabletop vase or planter in a unique weathered hand painted patina. Very unusual shape. Great indoors or outs...
Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Vase, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful concrete vases by Willy Guhl. Thick walls with years of patina both hand painted in a matte white paint. Delicate and classic lines that start with a thin tapered base and ...
Cement
Willy Guhl Petite Ridged Planter, 1970s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite ridged planter by Willy Guhl. Concrete planter in the shape of a rectangle with an upper rim and ridged sides. Great scale. Very good vintage condition. Only one available.
Cement
Planter, Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Elegant outdoor pot/jardiniere, in an exceptionally rare and sought after version, by the legendary Swiss designer Willy Guhl. Formed in a charming jar design and with fantastic weat...
Cement
1960s Willy Guhl Concrete Urn Planter
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete urn by Willy Guhl. Rare model. Excellent cream, pastel yellow and grey patina. Urn has a delicate cement ridge around the mouth giving it a beautiful minimalist design with ...
Concrete
$1,149
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Planter Jardiniere by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Large square planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. The planter is made of moulded cement. Good vintage condition with nice patina.
Concrete
Willy Guhl for Eternit Concrete Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Willy Guhl for Eternit concrete planters.
Concrete
Tapered Round Concrete Willy Guhl Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Chireno, TX
Tapered round concrete Willy Guhl planter circa 1960s. More available - see other listings.
Concrete
Willy Guhl Colossal Chalice Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Planter in the shape of a chalice with faceted edges along the top and bottom. Great age and patina from decades of European wi...
Concrete
Willy Guhl Monumental Chalice Style Concrete Planter 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Meer, VAN
Willy Guhl Monumental Chalice Style Concrete Planter, Switzerland, 1960s. This is a monumental mid century concrete planter by Willy Guhl. This chalice like design is one of his bes...
Concrete
Early Willy Guhl Planter Pot - Eternit AG, Switzerland, 1950's
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Bern, BE
Early 'Monumental' concrete flower pot by Swiss designer and architect, Willy Guhl. 1950's design. Solid concrete made in Switzerland 1950 - 1959. Produced by Eternit AG. Tapered s...
Concrete
Willy Guhl Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland, 1960's
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Bern, BE
Minimalist square Planter by Swiss Architect, Willy Guhl. Produced by Eternit SA, Switzerland ca. 1960 - 1969. Concrete fibre construction. Beautiful patination with no structural da...
Concrete
$1,700Sale Price|37% Off
H 18 in Dm 25 in
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Sized Tilted Spindle Concrete Planter, circa 1968
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large sized (18" tall and 25" wide) tilted spindle concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968, Switzerland. This special 'tilted' hourglass shaped concr...
Concrete
Willy Guhl Conical Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland #5
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Bern, BE
Monumental concrete planter by Swiss furniture designer, Willy Guhl. Solid concrete construction. Made in Switzerland 1960 - 1970. Produced by Eternit AG. Conical form with drainage...
Concrete
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.57 in Dm 27.56 in
Willy Guhl Conical Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland #10
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Bern, BE
Original Willy Guhl Planter. Designed in 1951 and produced by Eternit SA, Switzerland. Designer: Willy Guhl 1951, CH Manufacturer: Eternit SA, CH Measurements: Height: 37 cm Dia...
Concrete
Willy Guhl Goblet Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Planter in the shape of a goblet or drinking cup. Excellent patina and coloring. Great scale. Two available. Priced individuall...
Concrete
Planter, Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Elegant outdoor pot/jardiniere, in an exceptionally rare and sought after version, by the legendary Swiss designer Willy Guhl. Formed in a charming jar design and with fantastic weat...
Cement
Planter, Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Large and beautiful old garden pot / jardiniere, by the legendary Swiss designer Willy Guhl. A good conical design and with fantastic weathered patina. Produced at Eternit Schweiz AG...
Cement
On Hold|$1,622
H 34.45 in W 66.54 in D 13.78 in
1960s Woven Wicker Single Headboard Rattan Midcentury Rustic Provence
Located in London, GB
A single woven wicker headboard from Provence, with integrated circular bedside tables. French, c. 1960s. Between bedsides 100cm.
Wicker
Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool
By Colección Estudio, Difane
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
Hardwood
Planter, Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Large and beautiful old garden pot / jardiniere, by the legendary Swiss designer Willy Guhl. A good conical design and with fantastic weathered patina. Produced at Eternit Schweiz AG...
Cement
Large Tapered Round Concrete Willy Guhl Planter
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Chireno, TX
Large tapered round concrete Willy Guhl planter circa 1960s.
Concrete
Willy Guhl Square Flower Pot
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square concrete planter by Willy Guhl. Made in Switzerland in the 1960s. Great condition. Original coloring and patina. Classic square planter with indented handles on both sides. 4 ...
Cement
Willy Guhl Hexagonal Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Bern, BE
Rare Hexagonal Planter by Swiss Architect, Willy Guhl. Produced by Eternit SA, Switzerland ca. 1960 - 1969. Concrete fibre construction. Beautiful patination with no structural damag...
Concrete
Willy Guhl Tilted Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tilted concrete planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Wonderful patina and coloring to each planter. Multiple sizes / shapes available.
Concrete
Pair of 1960s Willy Guhl Vase Shaped Planters - Jardinieres
By Willy Guhl
Located in København, København
A rare pair of Willy Guhl vase shaped fiber cement planters with great weathered patina.
Concrete
$1,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 9 in W 16 in D 16 in
A Pair of Quadrifoil Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960's, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of Quadrifoil Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960's, Switzerland H 9" x W 16" x D 16" FDV11398 *Wear consistent with age and use.
Concrete
Willy Guhl 39" Concrete Trough Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oversized concrete trough planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Just over 39" long. Amazing patina to concrete and paint with factory drilled drainage holes. Only one available in t...
Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Vase, 1969, Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic concrete vases by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Great tabletop vase or planter in a stunning natural patina. Very unusual shape. Great indoors or outside. Each pl...
Concrete
Willy Guhl 23" Concrete Bowl, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic concrete bowl by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Beautiful patina and modulating salmon-colored paint to the surface of the underside. Very unusual size in 23" diam...
Concrete
"marmite" planter by Willy Ghul from the 50s/60s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Trio of planters based on the famous "marmite" model by Swiss designer Willy Guhl, produced by Eternite in the 50s and 60s. Cauldron-shaped structure in white fiber cement on three ...
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.
Find a range of vintage Willy Guhl furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
Beautiful plants deserve beautiful homes. It’s time to introduce antique and vintage planters and jardinieres to your home’s interiors and outdoor garden area.
The word “jardiniere” has roots in French, but the appeal of these vessels is global. The popularity of jardinieres — ceramic pots intended for cut flowers or plants — quickly gained traction in the United States during the start of the 20th century, when you could find them in some middle- and upper-class American homes. Jardinieres had already been coveted goods overseas for at least a couple of centuries by then, as intricate planters crafted from Chinese porcelain or gilded-bronze versions from Japan could be found in the living rooms of wealthy Europeans.
Today, the love for planters and jardinieres knows no bounds. And whether you consider yourself a proper gardener or merely a doting plant parent, there is likely a use for a planter inside or in the lively outdoor space around your home.
Outside, a pair of marble and terracotta planters or cast-iron urns designed in the neoclassical style can add a stately touch to your landscape design while helping establish boundaries between the areas you’ve created for gardening and entertaining.
Bare corners in your living room or dining room can often be difficult to populate with furnishings that fit just so, and a planter can change that. While it’s possible to get maximal impact from minimalist pottery — an understated mid-century modern planter could deliver on that front — you might be pining for an on-trend planter with pizzazz. Look to an outwardly angular fiberglass design decked out in bright colors to give your blooms a run for their money, while mounted or vintage hanging vessels can serve as the frame for nature’s organic artwork, quite literally taking your gardening skills to the next level.
Browse a broad collection of antique and vintage planters and jardinieres on 1stDibs today.
