Willy Guhl Cube
Willy Guhl Cube Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The perfectly patina'd Willy Guhl cube.
Priced Individually.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Garden Ornaments
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl Cubes
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique set of painted Willy Guhl cubes in a dark brown.
Produced in 1960's Switzerland by Eternity
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Cube Bookcase
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique set of tangerine orange painted Willy Guhl cubes
Great scale and function
Perfect for
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Bookcases
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Cube Bookcase
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible 52 piece concrete modular bookcase by Willy Guhl
Composed of different sized concrete
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Bookcases
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Modular Cement Cube Bookcase
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic cement cubes by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl, for Eternit. 6 modular cubes made of fiber
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Bookcases
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl Modular Fiber Concrete Cube Set
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
original black finish by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, circa 1960's.
Large (x2
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Shelves
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Petite Cube Planter, 1970s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite cube planter by Willy Guhl. Original grey concrete color with micro herringbone design on
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl Concrete Cube Side Table, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic modular fiber cement cube by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl, for Eternit. Amazing scale and
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Cement, Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Cube Side Table, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural concrete cube side table by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Handmade in Switzerland in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Bookcases
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Bookcase
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible Concrete modular bookcase by Willy Guhl, Switzerland, 1960s
Individual concrete cubes
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Bookcases
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Table Lamp
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Willy Guhl concrete cube made into a table lamp with linen shade and teak wood.
Priced individually
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Table Lamps
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl Modular Concrete Bookcase
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural concrete bookcase by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Handmade in Switzerland in the early
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Bookcases
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Orange Concrete Bookcase
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique set of painted concrete cubes in a pastel orange by Swiss architect and designer Willy Guhl
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Bookcases
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl 50 Piece Modular Concrete Cube Bookcase, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning monumental 50 piece concrete bookcase by Willy Guhl. Made up of 4 different sized hand
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Bookcases
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Orange Concrete Bookcase, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of painted concrete cubes in a pastel orange by Swiss architect and designer Willy
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Bookcases
Materials
Concrete
100 Piece Willy Guhl Modular Concrete Bookcase, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning monumental 100 piece concrete bookcase by Willy Guhl. Made up of 4 different sized hand
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Bookcases
Materials
Concrete
Modular Side Tables by Willy Guhl for Eternit AG, Switzerland, 1954
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Antwerp, BE
Willy Guhl's modular cubic side tables for Eternit AG, handmade in Switzerland in 1954. Each piece
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Brutalist Side Tables
Materials
Concrete, Cement
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Located in Pound Ridge, NY
French metal etagere in original turquoise paint; can be corner shelving or freestanding.
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1960s Willy Guhl Concrete Urn Planter
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Ristomatti Ratia for Palaset Palanox Storage Boxes by Treston Oy, Set of 4, 1972
By Palaset, Treston, Ristomatti Ratia
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 1972 four-piece set of Palanox modular storage boxes or cubes by Ristomatti Ratia for Palaset and manufactured by Treston Oy.
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'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
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Willy Guhl Loop Chair 1st edition with original wood 1950
By Willy Guhl
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Incredible original from the 50s Loop Chair by Willy Guhl with wood in the base in perfect conditions. Fantastic.
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Low Mid Century Teak Bookcase w/ Sliding Glass Doors
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Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition
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Mid Century Danish Modern Slim Rosewood Bookcase with Lower Bar Unit with Key
By Arne Vodder
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
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Rosewood
H 54 in W 61 in D 11 in
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Willy Guhl Cube Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Table top Willy Guhl Cube shaped planter.
Great patina. Measure: 12".
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Petite Willy Guhl Cube Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Petite Willy Guhl cube planter with varying patina.
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Willy Guhl Cubes
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Willy Guhl open cubes customized with bright orange painted interiors
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Pair of Willy Guhl Cube Planters from Switzerland, circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of Willy Guhl cube planters from Switzerland, circa 1960. Nice wear and patina. Stamped inside.
Category
Vintage 1960s European Urns
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Willy Guhl Cube Planters
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Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Concrete planters with holes for drainage by Willy Guhl
Great patina
Great function.
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres
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Willy Guhl Modular Cubes
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare set of cement and fiber modular shelving cubes by Willy Guhl. Each cement cube is free
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Bookcases
Willy Guhl Modular Cubes
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredibly rare cement and fiber modular shelving cubes by Willy Guhl. Each cement cube is free
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Bookcases
Willy Guhl Modular Cubes
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredibly rare cement and fiber modular shelving cubes by Willy Guhl. Each cement cube is free
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Bookcases
Willy Guhl Hexagon Cube Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Willy Guhl hexagon cube shaped concrete planters with fantastic patina and age.
Wonderful
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Mid-20th Century French Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Stackable Cubes Bookcase
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic set of concrete cubes by Swiss Designer Willy Guhl. Seven cubes painted different colors
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Willy Guhl Modular Cement Cubes
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Fantastic cement cubes by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl, for Eternit. 6 modular cubes made of fiber
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Willy Guhl Modular Cubes Bookcase
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic set of eight modular cement cubes by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Very rare
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Willy Guhl Modular Square Cubes
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredibly rare cement and fiber modular shelving cubes by Willy Guhl. Each cement cube is
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Willy Guhl Modular Square Cubes
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare large set of cement and fiber modular shelving cubes by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl.
Each
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Willy Guhl Cement Cube Side Table
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic modular fiber cement cube by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl, for Eternit. Great as a side
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Bookcases
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Willy Guhl Petite Cube Planter, 1970s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite cube planter by Willy Guhl. Original grey concrete color. Great scale. Very good vintage
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres
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Willy Guhl Concrete Cube Side Table, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic modular fiber cement cube by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl, for Eternit. Amazing scale and
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Set of Willy Guhl Shelves Cube , 1968 Midcentury
By Willy Guhl
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
Wonderfull set of 7 shelves Wlly Ghul in differents sizes of cubes
The cube are signed by Eternit
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Industrial Vitrines
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Cement
Willy Guhl Bookcase
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Willy Guhl set of rectangular shaped concrete cubes.
Fantastic patina - can be stacked to use as a
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Bookcases
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Cement
Willy Guhl Concrete Bookcase
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important set of concrete cubes by Swiss architect and designer Willy Guhl. handmade in the early
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Bookcases
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Modular Bookcase
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great cement bookcase by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl, for Eternit. 15 modular cubes made of fiber
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Bookcases
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Cement
Willy Guhl Concrete Bookcase
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique set of painted red and blue concrete cubes by Swiss architect and designer Willy Guhl
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Pair of Willy Guhl Chairs
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Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Willy Guhl chairs with cubed angular shape and wide seat.
Fantastic patina throughout -
Geometric
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Monumental Willy Guhl Concrete Bookcase
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive set of concrete cubes by Swiss architect and designer Willy Guhl. handmade in the early
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Monumental Willy Guhl Concrete Bookcase
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Willy Guhl Monumental Concrete Bookcase
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Massive bookcase comprised of 20 concrete cubes by Swiss architect and designer Willy Guhl
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Monumental Willy Guhl Modular Bookcase
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic cement bookcase by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl, for Eternit. 14 modular cubes made of
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Willy Guhl Modular Ten-Piece Bookcase
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic set of ten modular cement cubes by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Very rare set
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Willy Guhl Bookcase, Set of 7
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Willy Guhl for Eternit - set of 7 modular cubes with rectangular and square shapes.
Sold as a set
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Cement
Willy Guhl Modular Six-Piece Bookcase
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic set of six modular cement cubes by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Very rare
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Sculptural Cement Modular Bookcase by Willy Guhl
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare sculptural cement bookcase by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl, for Eternit. 15 modular cubes made
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12 Piece Willy Guhl Modular Cement Bookcase
By Willy Guhl
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Collection of twelve concrete cubes by Swiss Designer Willy Guhl. Original concrete color. Able to
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Massive Willy Guhl Modular 11-Piece Bookcase
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic set of 11 modular cement cubes by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Very rare set
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Willy Guhl Modular 5 Piece Concrete Bookcase
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great set of concrete cubes painted in cream. Designed by Swiss architect and designer Willy Guhl
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Bookcases
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Willy Guhl 15 Piece Modular Concrete Bookcase
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural set of painted concrete cubes by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Handmade in the early 1960s
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Willy Guhl Modular Concrete Bookcase, Switzerland, 1970's
By Willy Guhl
Located in Malibu, US
Incredible concrete modular bookcase by Swiss architect and Industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl
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Willy Guhl Modular Nine-Piece Multi-Color Bookcase
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic set of nine modular cement cubes by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Very rare set
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Bookcases
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Cement
Monumental 30 Piece Willy Guhl Modular Cement Bookcase Library
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental set of 30 modular cement cube library book case by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for
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Cement
Willy Guhl 20 Piece Modular Concrete Bookcase, 1960s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning sculptural set of painted concrete cubes by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Handmade in the
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Rare Willy Guhl Modular Cube Shelving
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredibly rare cement and fiber modular shelving cubes by Willy Guhl. Each cement cube is free
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Cement
Midcentury Willy Guhl Cubed Eternite Planter with Lid
By Willy Guhl
Located in Atlanta, GA
A midcentury Willy Guhl cubed planter with option to function as table with interior storage. This
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Planters and Jardinieres
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Cement
Willy Guhl Tall Cube Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tall shaped Concrete planters with holes for drainage by Willy Guhl
Great patina
Great function.
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Cement
Set of 8 Modular Cement Cubes by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl
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The Swiss designer Willy Guhl is mostly known for his famous planters but he designed other
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Pair of Willy Guhl Concrete Table Lamps
By Willy Guhl
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Stunning concrete Willy Guhl lamps by Eternit with teak top cover. Concrete cubes made in
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Willy Guhl for Eternit Trapezoid Concrete Planters with Handles, circa 1968
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
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architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968 Switzerland. This special Trapezoid shaped concrete handle
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Exceptional Set Willy Guhl 12 Cubes Eternit Edition Good Condition, 1960
By Edition Eternit, Willy Guhl
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Exceptional set Willy Guhl 12 bookcases cubes in excellent condition
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the willy guhl cube you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of cast stone, stone and cement, every willy guhl cube was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect willy guhl cube — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A willy guhl cube is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made willy guhl cube has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Willy Guhl are consistently popular.
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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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