$2,800
Willy Guhl Cauldron
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful cauldron "Marmite" planter designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit Fantastic patina with bulbous shape and 2 handles Switzerland, 1960s
Concrete
Willy Guhl Cauldron Planters by Eternit, Vintage Swiss Design, 1950s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of vintage Willy Guhl Cauldron-shaped planters elevated of short three legs and two lateral handles, in good condition.
Cement
Willy Guhl Cauldron Planter in Gray
By Willy Guhl
Located in Atlanta, GA
Frequently referred to by its French name, the "Marmite" or "Cauldron" planter By Willy Guhl. A highly collectible mid-century modernist piece defined by its bulbous, low-slung prof...
Concrete
Willy Guhl Cauldron Planter in White
By Willy Guhl
Located in Atlanta, GA
Frequently referred to by its French name, the "Marmite" planter. A highly collectible mid-century modernist piece defined by its bulbous, low-slung profile and rustic pot-like featu...
Concrete
Willy Guhl Marmite Cauldron Planter, Mid-Century Concrete Design, pair
By Willy Guhl
Located in Wichita, KS
The Willy Guhl Cauldron or Marmite planter is a striking piece of design, created by Swiss designer Willy Guhl in the 1950s.
Concrete
$1,900 / item
1960's Willy Guhl Concrete Cauldron Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible cast concrete cauldron planter made in Switzerland, 1960's. Vintage piece with great modern form by Willy Guhl, perfect for indoor or outdoor use.
Concrete
Marmite Cauldron-Form Planters Designed by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Woodbury, CT
We are huge fans of Willy Guhl garden pieces and have three “Marmite” planters with two different patinas available. Two have a lightly patinated natural surface (#2 and #4 from left...
Other
Pair of Willy Guhl Cauldron Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Ongar, GB
A nice pair of Willy Guhl cauldron planters in nice original condition with lovely wear to the paint.
Cement
Willy Guhl Cauldron Planters, France, Circa 1950
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Culver City, CA
*Please note the price is per unit, and the pieces are sold individually* Willy Guhl Cauldron Planters France circa 1950 Produced by Eternit, composed of fibrous cement with...
Cement
Rare Set of 7 Willy Guhl Cauldron Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Southampton, GB
Amazing rare set of 7 weathered Willy Guhl cauldron planters Switzerland circa 1960 Height 46 cm Mouth Diamter - 29 cm Handle to Handle Width - 53 cm All the Willy Guhl pl...
Cement
Willy Guhl Urn Cauldron Planter
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in New York, NY
Willy Guhl Cauldron, or urn, planter. Both handles are fully intact and secure.
Cement
Cauldron Planter, Willy Guhl, 1960
By Willy Guhl
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Handsome French garden planter, made of eternite in a gorgeous weathered hue, and designed by Willy Guhl. Cauldron shaped, with side handles, and raised from the ground by three smal...
Cement
Willy Guhl Marmite Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in New Orleans, LA
The Willy Guhl Cauldron or Marmite planter is a striking piece of design, created by Swiss designer Willy Guhl in the 1950s.
Concrete
Mid-Century Swiss Willy Guhl Marmite Planter (Two available)
By Willy Guhl
Located in New Orleans, LA
The Willy Guhl Cauldron or Marmite planter is a striking piece of design, created by Swiss designer Willy Guhl in the 1950s.
Concrete
Planter, Willy Guhl, 1960
By Willy Guhl
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Handsome French garden planter, made of eternite in a gorgeous weathered hue, and designed by Willy Guhl. Cauldron shaped, with side handles, and raised from the ground by three smal...
Cement
Planter, Willy Guhl 1960
By Willy Guhl
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Handsome French garden planter, made of eternite in a gorgeous weathered hue, and designed by Willy Guhl. Cauldron shaped, with side handles, and raised from the ground by three smal...
Cement
Planter, Willy Guhl, 1960
By Willy Guhl
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Handsome French garden planter, made of eternite in a gorgeous weathered hue, and designed by Willy Guhl. Cauldron shaped, with side handles, and raised from the ground by three smal...
Cement
Willy Guhl Blue 'Marmite' Cauldron Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Haywards Heath, GB
Authentic Swiss designer Willy Guhl 'Marmite' style cauldron from 1960s Wonderful original blue paint In perfect condition, no cracks or damage
Cement
Sold
H 18.12 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in L 18.12 in
Cornflower Blue Willy Guhl 'Marmite Cauldron' Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Hastings, GB
Willy Guhl 'Marmite' cauldron, Swiss from the 1960's.
Cement
Willy Guhl Half urn Cauldron Planter
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in New York, NY
Willy Guhl half Cauldron, or urn, planter. Beautiful decay of a 70+ year life accented with a tiny bit of moss growth 3 small feet. 1 hole for draining.
Cement
Pair of Small Willy Guhl Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Willy Guhl Half Cauldron Footed Planters – Distinctive mid-century Swiss design, these half cauldron-shaped planters feature a minimalist, sculptural form with a weathered pa...
Concrete
Pair of Willy Guhl 'Marmite' Cauldron Terracotta Planters
Located in Haywards Heath, GB
Authentic Swiss designer Willy Guhl 'Marmite' style cauldron from 1960s Wonderful original terracotta patina In perfect condition, no cracks or damage Priced as a pair
Terracotta
Willy Guhl Cauldron Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic concrete planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit. Made in the shape of a cauldron.
Concrete
Willy Guhl Cauldron Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic concrete planters by Willy Guhl for Eternit. Made in the shape of a cauldron.
Concrete
Willy Guhl Cauldron Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic concrete planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit. Made in the shape of a cauldron.
Concrete
Singular Willy Guhl Cauldron Shaped Planter Planter Circa 1960 Switzerland
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A singular vintage Willy Guhl Cauldron-shaped planters elevated of short three legs and two lateral handles, in good condition.
Concrete
Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Cauldron Shaped Marmite Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Birmingham, AL
A Mid-Century Modern "Marmite" planter designed by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. This iconic piece of industrial design from the 1960s was produced for Eternit AG in Switzerland and sh...
Cement
Cauldron Planter, Willy Guhl, 1960
By Willy Guhl
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Handsome French garden planter, made of eternite in a gorgeous weathered hue, and designed by Willy Guhl. Cauldron shaped, with side handles, and raised from the ground by three smal...
Cement
Planter, Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Handsome French garden planter, made of eternite in a gorgeous dark weathered hue, and designed by Willy Guhl. Cauldron shaped, with side handles, and raised from the ground by three...
Cement
20th Century Swiss Pair of Marmite Cauldron Garden Planters by Willy Guhl
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of two vintage Willy Guhl Cauldron-shaped planters elevated of short three legs and two lateral handles, in good condition.
Cement
Willy Guhl "marmite" Cauldron Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Fleurdetroit presents for your consideration, this fantastic Willy Guhl " marmite" planter with a yellow surface. As of the mid-20th century, the work of Willy Guhl was a revolutio...
Concrete
Willy Guhl Grey 'Marmite' Cauldron Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Haywards Heath, GB
Authentic Swiss designer Willy Guhl 'Marmite' style cauldron from 1960s Wonderful original grey paint In perfect condition, no cracks or damage
Cement
Pair of Willy Guhl Marmite Cauldron Garden Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Ongar, GB
A gorgeous pair of Willy Guhl Marmite cauldron garden planters with beautiful natural weathering from being outside for years.
Cement
Pair of Marmite Cauldron Form Planters Designed by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of cement planters by Willy Guhl.
Cement
Pair of Marmite Cauldron-Form Planters Designed by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Woodbury, CT
We are huge fans of Willy Guhl garden pieces and this pair of “Marmite” planters has an exceptional look with a lilac and white painted surface. Fabulous potted up with greenery or a...
Other
Pair of Marmite Cauldron-Form Planters Designed by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Woodbury, CT
We are huge fans of Willy Guhl garden pieces and these are a pair of “Marmite” planters with different patinas. One has a well-weathered surface, while the other has been painted whi...
Other
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
Willy Guhl Small Bowl Planter, 1950s, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 1950s planter bowl designed by Swiss neo-functionalist and Industrial Design Pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland. Sculpted from fiber cement which has slowly weathere...
Cement
XL French Earthenware Pot Early 20th Century
Located in Trensacq, FR
Extra large French earthenware pot early 20th century XL earthenware preserving confit 'gres' pot. Early 20th century handcrafted and glazed. Great decorative piece, perfect for us...
Ceramic, Earthenware
1960s Willy Guhl Concrete Urn Planter
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
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
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
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
Willy Guhl Urn Planters
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These Willy Guhl urn planters combine mid-century modernism with organic sculptural presence. Featuring a gently tapered body rising from a shaped base, with a clean lip and subtle r...
Fibre 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
Vintage Swiss Cone Planters by Willy Guhl, Cement, Mid-Century
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of vintage Mid-Century modern Swiss cone shaped planters made of hand crafted light weight cement designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit, in good condition. These sculptural garde...
Cement
Early Willy Guhl Planter Pot - Eternit AG, Switzerland, 1950's
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
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
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. Solid concrete made in Switzerland 1950 - 1959. Produced by Et...
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
Vintage Willy Guhl Large Tilt Concrete Planter - Mid-Century Modern Sculpture
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vintage Willy Guhl shallow concrete bowl planter embodies the timeless elegance of Swiss mid-century modern design. Crafted in the 1960s–70s, the piece is part of Guhl’s celebra...
Concrete
Willy Guhl Urn Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These Willy Guhl urn planters combine mid-century modernism with organic sculptural presence. Featuring a gently tapered body rising from a shaped base, with a clean lip and subtle r...
Fibre Cement
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in Dm 14.5 in
Willy Guhl Diabolo Planter, Fiber Cement, Mid-Century Modern
By Willy Guhl
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bring iconic mid-century design into your space with this striking Willy Guhl Painted Diabolo Planter. Originally created in the 1950s by renowned Swiss designer Willy Guhl, this scu...
Concrete
Willy Guhl Diablo Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Atlanta, GA
Also known as the "Hourglass" or "Spindle" planter. A mid-century modernist icon defined by its sculptural, symmetrical double-cone silhouette. Designed in Switzerland in the 1950s b...
Concrete
$53,893
H 98.43 in Dm 84.65 in
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier, Floral & Multicolored — Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Murano glass monumental multi-tier chandelier crafted during the nineteen sixties showcases theatrical, festive Venetian Baroque revival lighting design by Giovanni Dalla Fin...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Sculptural Concrete Chairs by Merit Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of outdoor chairs made of solid concrete and each with a perfect and unique patina. Round saucer seat with angular legs. Incredible modern design perfect for any outdoo...
Concrete
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Almeria Screen
By Pinetti
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Almeria series, this screen is comprised of three panels, each divided into two, whose structure is in wood with a wenge finish. The panels are covered in Pinetti's signa...
Leather, Wood
$4,099
H 34.65 in W 28.75 in D 59.06 in
Original Osvaldo Borsani P40 Reclining Chair, Tecno, Italy, 1950s/60s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Osvaldo Borsani P40 Reclining Chair, Tecno, Italy, 1950s. All hardware in working order. Reclines and adjusts into a huge array of positions. Original fabric with a coupl...
Brass, Steel
Authentic Willy Guhl Tilt Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Atlanta, GA
Commonly titled the "Tilt" or "Tilted Saucer" Planter, produced during the 1950s and 1960s in collaboration with the Swiss manufacturer Eternit. It is crafted from durable fiber-ceme...
Concrete
20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 17 in W 26.75 in D 28 in
Rustic Hand Carved Stone Garden Coffee Farm Patio Table Outdoor Indoor Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rustic hand carved stone Garden coffee Farm patio table outdoor indoor Antique. 18th 19th Century hand carved stone antique elements garden low coffee Farm table on a simple single c...
Stone, Limestone
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.75 in Dm 13 in
Charlotte Perriand Berger Stool, Hardwood, Modern Design, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful example of Charlotte Perriand's Berger stool--her famous modernist interpretation of the classic tripod wood milking stool. This particular stool shows considerable wea...
Hardwood
$1,261 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 11.82 in
Antique Blown Glass Apothecary Jar with Cut Glass Top, 20th Century
Located in Brussels, BE
Cut-glass top and blown glass jar beautiful quality. Multiple available
Blown Glass, Cut Glass
$9,632Sale Price|30% Off
H 70.87 in W 52.76 in D 29.14 in
Vintage 1980s Playmatic Pinball Trailer, Folk Art Design, 134x74 cm
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Recreational machine model pinball trailer playmatic.
Iron
Pair of Queen Anne Mirrors
Located in Westwood, NJ
eaturing a shaped tombstone form, this mirror showcases a border glass frame and antiqued mirror glass for a timeless appeal. Its delicately distressed finish and graceful design cap...
Mirror
$9,850Sale Price|23% Off
H 5.25 in W 26 in D 22 in
A French 19th-20th Century Ebonized Wood & Plated Surtout de Table Centerpiece
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th-20th century neoclassical revival style ebonized wood and figural silver plated mounted plateau Surtout de Table centerpiece in the manner of Buccellati. The ...
Wood
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage, the case features a lux...
Velvet, Glass, Wood
$29,700
H 22.05 in W 29.93 in D 23.63 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-59-A Kangaroo Chair / Authentic Mid-Century
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Here the silhouette is strong. It is presented through the outline and shape of the piece. The visible nonchalance here celebrates the lightness and the joy of life. It’s not about r...
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret, 1958 Single Armed Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, Circa 1958 Slatted seat and back, single armed chair in teak. Provenance: Chandigarh, India.
Teak
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.