Massive Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive sculptural biomorphic cement planter by Willy Guhl. Gorgeous planter for indoors or outside
Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres
Cement
Massive Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive sculptural biomorphic cement planter by Willy Guhl. Gorgeous planter for indoors or outside
Cement
$36,500
H 24.5 in W 69 in D 52 in
Rare Willy Guhl Biomorphic Pond for Eternit Switzerland, circa 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland, circa 1960s. Sculpted from Guhl’s typical fiber cement which has
Cement
$6,400 / set
H 14 in Dm 31 in
Pair of Willy Guhl Biomorphic Concrete Planters for Eternit. Switzerland, 1960's
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking pair of biomorphic concrete planters designed by the renowned Swiss architect Willy Guhl
Concrete
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 14 in Dm 32 in
A Large Biomorphic Planter by Willy Guhl, Switzerland, c.1960
By Willy Guhl
Located in Chicago, IL
A large, exceptional garden planter designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland circa 1960
Cement
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Concrete Biomorphic Planters, 1960s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit large biomorphic or clam shell shaped concrete planters or
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Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Concrete Biomorphic Planters, 1960s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit large biomorphic or clam shell shaped concrete planters or
Concrete
$3,300
H 13.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
20th Century Swiss Modern Cement Biomorphic Garden Planter by Willy Guhl
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sculptural, Mid-Century modern Swiss biomorphic garden planter by Willy Guhl in a light weight
Cement
$3,300
H 14 in W 31 in D 31 in
20th Century Swiss Vintage Eternit Biomorphic Garden Planter by Willy Guhl
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sculptural biomorphic garden planter by Willy Guhl and Eternit, in a light weight cement, in good
Cement
$3,300
H 13.5 in W 30.5 in D 30.5 in
20th Century Swiss Vintage Biomorphic Garden Planter by Willy Guhl & Eternit
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
weight cement designed by Willy Guhl and produced by Eternit, in good condition. This sculptural garden
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Willy Guhl Clam Shell Planters, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into summer with these gorgeous clamshell planters. Designed by the iconic Willy Guhl, their
Concrete
Large Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter
Located in Woodbury, CT
substantial planting wells. Designed by the iconic Willy Guhl in the 1960s and made by Eternit, SA of durable
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Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Houston, TX
Willy Guhl biomorphic planter made from light-weight fibrous-textured cement, by Eternit circa 1950
Concrete, Composition
Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sculptural biomorphic cement planter by Willy Guhl. Gorgeous planter for indoors or outside
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Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic biomorphic planters by the Swiss Architect, Willy Guhl. Great age, patina, and coloring
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Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Houston, TX
This sculptural biomorphic planter was designed by Willy Guhl in the 1960s. Made by Eternit, SA
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Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Houston, TX
This sculptural biomorphic planter was designed by Willy Guhl in the 1960s. Made by Eternit, SA
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Willy Guhl Biomorphic Pots
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These Willy Guhl pots in the shape of candy wrapper all have different wonderful patina Priced
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Massive Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive sculptural biomorphic cement planter by Willy Guhl. Gorgeous planter for indoors or outside
Cement
Willy Guhl Biomorphic Bowl Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Curved biomorphic cement bowl by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Great scale and unique
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Willy Guhl Biomorphic Bowl Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic biomorphic cement bowl by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Great scale and unique
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Monumental Willy Guhl Biomorphic Bowl Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gigantic curved biomorphic cement bowl by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Great scale and
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Monumental Willy Guhl Biomorphic Bowl Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gigantic curved biomorphic cement bowl by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Great scale and
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Large Willy Guhl Biomorphic Bowl Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic biomorphic cement bowls by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Great scale and unique
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Large Willy Guhl Biomorphic Concrete Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large scale concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Unique biomorphic shape with four
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Pair of Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical set of planters by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Very rare design. One large
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Willy Guhl Biomorphic Bowl Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive curved biomorphic cement bowl by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Absolutely
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H 13.78 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters, 1960s Switzerland (Multiple Available)
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Gardena, CA
Exceptional sculptural garden planters designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland circa
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H 21.66 in W 32.68 in D 29.93 in
Extra Large Pair of 20th Century Willy Guhl "Biomorphic" Planters/Jardinières
By Willy Guhl
Located in Brecht, BE
Willy Guhl designed biomorphic planters for Eternit, Switzerland these planters are made from
Cement
Large Willy Guhl Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Charleston, SC
Large Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter for Eternit. Sculptural garden object, classic timeless design
Cement
Vintage Biomorphic Planter by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Houston, TX
Created in the mid-20th century, this Willy Guhl Biomorphic planter was created by Swiss designer
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Biomorphic Planter by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique biomorphic shaped planter by Swiss Architect, Willy Guhl. Great age, patina, and coloring
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H 26.75 in W 19.75 in D 19 in
Willy Guhl Concrete Biomorphic Planter on Iron Stand, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and unusual biomorphic bowl planter by Willy Guhl made in the 1960s Switzerland. Thick
Concrete, Iron
Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic biomorphic planter by the Swiss Architect, Willy Guhl. Great age, patina and coloring
Cement
Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Hole in the bottom to allow drainage
Cement
Monumental Willy Guhl Biomorphic Bowl Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gigantic curved biomorphic cement bowl by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Great scale and
Concrete
Willy Guhl Biomorphic Bowl Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Curved biomorphic concrete bowl by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Great scale and unique
Concrete
Pair of Large "Biomorphic" Planters by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Willy Guhl-designed biomorphic planter. Manufactured by Eternit Ag, a of Switzerland who
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Pair of Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Woodbury, CT
Willy Guhl designed his famed "Biomorphic Planters" in two sizes and these are the
Three Large Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Woodbury, CT
iconic Willy Guhl and produced by Eternit in Switzerland, they are made of fibrated cement and are in
Pair of Small Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Woodbury, CT
Designed by the iconic Willy Guhl and made of fiber cement by Eternit, AG, these numbered
Biomorphic French Handkerchief Planters for Eternit by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Culver City, CA
Biomorphic French handkerchief planters for Eternit by Willy Guhl.
Three Small Biomorphic Planters Designed by Willy Guhl
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Woodbury, CT
by the iconic Willy Guhl in the 1960s. These are the smaller of the two sizes, although we also have
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Pair of Large Biomorphic Planters by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Woodbury, CT
substantial planting wells. Designed by the iconic Willy Guhl in the 1960s and made by Eternit, SA of durable
Other
$8,908
H 44 in W 92 in D 93 in
King Bed with Shell Headboard in Caramel Leather and Oatmeal Fabric - Musa Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
King size bed designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis in oatmeal fabric and caramel leather with shell-shaped headboard. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. Introducing the...
Leather, Upholstery, Fabric, Wood
$181,169
H 45.28 in W 56.3 in D 17.33 in
Italian Art Deco Bar Cabinet in Parchment with Inlays Signed by Anzani, 1930s
By Giuseppe Anzani
Located in Meda, MB
This bar cabinet was produced in Italy, in the late 1930s and is a really unique and special piece. Its tremendous historical and artistic value is what makes this item a real piece...
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Maple, Walnut, Parchment Paper
$1,190 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 24.41 in
Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
$1,242 / 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
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
Pink Marble Cake Stand
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Make every occasion extraordinary with the pink marble CAKE stand, a stunning centerpiece that combines elegance with functionality. The round tray rests gracefully on a pedestal, pr...
Marble
$1,885 / item
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Steel
$2,802Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 21.66 in W 24.61 in D 14.18 in
Fully Restored Pair of Italian Bedside Tables with Glass Top, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of nightstands, manufactured in Italy during the fifties Set of two nightstands, Italy, 1950s We have carried out a long and complete restoration on these bedside tables a...
Glass, Wood
$3,163 / item
H 29.53 in W 46.07 in D 19.69 in
Weave Desk from Ringvide, Birch Wood, natural oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave Desk Birch desk, made of solid birchwood and birchveneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the desk serves as a great example of Scandinavian contemporary design. Designed ...
Birch, Oak
Sergio Mazza 'Alfa' Marble and Crystal Glass Table Lamp for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
Sergio Mazza 'Alfa' marble and crystal glasstable lamp for Artemide. The very first Artemide design, the 'Alfa' used delicate glass, luxurious marble and nickel-plated metal to emb...
Marble, Metal, Nickel
Old Japanese stone bowl/"Tsukubai"/Garden stone/Rain gutter stone/
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a traditional Japanese item. In Japan, there is a culture of beautifying gardens. One such item, often placed where guests wash their hands, is this stone. It is called a "t...
Stone
19th Century Mediterranean Olive Jar
Located in Napa, CA
19th century Mediterranean clay olive jar with raised bands. Weathered, patinated surface with areas of lichen. Please see pictures for details.
Clay
Willy Guhl Table Lamp
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Willy Guhl table lamp in varying patina's New linen shade Pairs available.
Cement
$2,500
H 48.04 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
Sonambient Cattails Sound Sculpture in the Manner of Harry Bertoia
By Harry Bertoia
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Vintage Sonambient cattails sound sculpture in the manner of Harry Bertoia circa 1970. It is in great vintage condition with patina throughout, four rows of four copper colored sound...
Metal, Brass
Italian Pink Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite Italian pink Murano glass and brass disc chandelier. The textured glass on the discs is a gorgeous pale pink. And the inside has is also a pretty pink in a decorative brass...
Brass
$483 / item
H 3.15 in Dm 3.35 in
One of 12 Gino Sarfatti Recessed Ceiling Lights 'SP 13' for Arteluce Italy 1970s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Munich, DE
One of 12 minimalistic Mid-Century Modern recessed ceiling lights. Model 'SP 13'. Designed by Gino Sarfatti, 1958. Manufactured by Arteluce, Italy, 1970s. Manufacturers label. These ...
Metal, Chrome
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.