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
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Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl Modular Cubes
Willy Guhl Modular Fiber Concrete Cube Set
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Modular set of reinforced fiber concrete shelving cubes in three sizes retaining remnants of the
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Willy Guhl 46 Piece Modular Concrete Cube Bookcase, 1978 Switzerland
$17,600Sale Price / set|44% Off
H 94.49 in W 14.18 in D 133.86 in
Willy Guhl 46 Piece Modular Concrete Cube Bookcase, 1978 Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Stunning monumental 46 piece concrete bookcase by Willy Guhl. Made up of 2 different sized hand
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Willy Guhl 50 Piece Modular Concrete Cube Bookcase, 1960s Switzerland
$65,000 / set
H 107 in W 164 in D 14.5 in
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
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Materials
Concrete
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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 Modular Cubes Bookcase
By Willy Guhl
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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Vintage 1960s Swiss Bookcases
Materials
Cement
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
Willy Guhl Modular Cement Cubes
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic cement cubes by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl, for Eternit. 6 modular cubes made of fiber
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Bookcases
Materials
Cement
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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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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Materials
Cement
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
Materials
Cement
Monumental Willy Guhl Modular Bookcase
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic cement bookcase by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl, for Eternit. 14 modular cubes made of
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Sculptural Cement Modular Bookcase by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare sculptural cement bookcase by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl, for Eternit. 15 modular cubes made
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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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Willy Guhl Modular Cubes For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of willy guhl modular cubes is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique willy guhl modular cubes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using cast stone, stone and concrete. Willy guhl modular cubes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of willy guhl modular cubes to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern willy guhl modular cubes are of considerable interest.
How Much are Willy Guhl Modular Cubes?
Prices for willy guhl modular cubes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, willy guhl modular cubes begin at $2,150 and can go as high as $145,000, while the average can fetch as much as $18,000.
Willy Guhl for sale on 1stDibs
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.
Finding the Right Bookcases for You
Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, an antique bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover.
As long as curious people have collected stories, we have needed a place to stow them away and preserve them. When auction houses and book dealers proliferated by the late 17th century, the bibliophile was born. And, of course, as with any treasured decorative objects or collectibles, a book lover’s volumes were suddenly worthy of a luxurious display — enter the bookcase.
Americans of means during the 19th century took to amassing art as well as rare books, and bookcases of the era — rife with hand-carved decorative accents and architectural motifs — were ideal for displaying their handsome leather-bound wares.
Although our favorite titles may change over the years, the functionality and beauty of their home within our home is timeless. Even those who don’t covet the perfect home library can benefit from an attractive display case, as bookcases can easily double as charming étagères.
Contemporary and customizable options make it easier for you to find the perfect bookcase for your style and stacks. If you don’t wish to fill your storage piece so that your collection is snug within its confines, incorporate extra space to allow for additional displays and decorative objects. And by introducing a striking dark wood Art Deco bookcase or low-profile mid-century modern design by Paul McCobb into your living room, your signed first editions won’t be the only items making a statement.
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