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Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planter
Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planter

Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planter

$2,200 / item

H 8 in W 20 in D 21 in

Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning concrete elephant ear planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Great vintage

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Vintage 1960s American Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl Large Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter
Willy Guhl Large Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter

Willy Guhl Large Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A Willy Guhl Elephant Ear or handkerchief planter with great color and Lichen. The planter is in

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Massive Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planter, 1960s Switzerland
Massive Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planter, 1960s Switzerland

Massive Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planter, 1960s Switzerland

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Massive fiber cement elephant ear planter by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. 5 available in

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Hankechief Planter with great patina
Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Hankechief Planter with great patina

Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Hankechief Planter with great patina

By Willy Guhl

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A nice Willy Guhl Elephant ear or handkerchief planter with no factory drilled holes. Nice crusty

Category

20th Century Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Large Elephant Handkerchief Planter with Beautiful Moss and Lichen
Willy Guhl Large Elephant Handkerchief Planter with Beautiful Moss and Lichen

Willy Guhl Large Elephant Handkerchief Planter with Beautiful Moss and Lichen

By Willy Guhl

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A nice large Willy Guhl Elephant ear or handkerchief planter with factory drilled holes. Nice

Category

20th Century Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Large Willy Guhl Organic Plant Organic Planter "Elephant ear" Model - 1950s
Large Willy Guhl Organic Plant Organic Planter "Elephant ear" Model - 1950s

Large Willy Guhl Organic Plant Organic Planter "Elephant ear" Model - 1950s

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Large Willy Guhl Organic Planter "Elephant ear" Model - 1950s Switzerland 1950s - Outdoor planter

Category

20th Century Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

20th Century Swiss Modern Cement Elephant Ear Garden Planter by Willy Guhl
20th Century Swiss Modern Cement Elephant Ear Garden Planter by Willy Guhl

20th Century Swiss Modern Cement Elephant Ear Garden Planter by Willy Guhl

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century modern light weight cement garden vessel, designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

20th Century Swiss Vintage Modern Elephant Ear Garden Planter by Willy Guhl
20th Century Swiss Vintage Modern Elephant Ear Garden Planter by Willy Guhl

20th Century Swiss Vintage Modern Elephant Ear Garden Planter by Willy Guhl

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage, sculptural Mid-Century modern Swiss Handkerchief or Elephant Ear garden planter by Willy

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

20th Century Swiss Pair of Vintage Elephant Ear Planters by Willy Guhl & Eternit
20th Century Swiss Pair of Vintage Elephant Ear Planters by Willy Guhl & Eternit

20th Century Swiss Pair of Vintage Elephant Ear Planters by Willy Guhl & Eternit

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of vintage Mid-Century modern Swiss Hankerchief or Elephant Ear planters designed by Willy

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Handkerchief Elephant Ear Planter with Loss to Edge
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Handkerchief Elephant Ear Planter with Loss to Edge

Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Handkerchief Elephant Ear Planter with Loss to Edge

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in London, GB

Willy Guhl for Eternit large handkerchief elephant ear concrete planter with loss to edge Loss to

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Recent Sales

Willy Guhl Planter/Oreille d’ÉLéphant Planter
Willy Guhl Planter/Oreille d’ÉLéphant Planter

Willy Guhl Planter/Oreille d’ÉLéphant Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Charleston, SC

teacher Willy Guhl, "Oreille d’Éléphant" or "Elephant Ear". formed from draping their fabric-like

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Elephant Ear Garden Planter, Willy Guhl
Elephant Ear Garden Planter, Willy Guhl

Elephant Ear Garden Planter, Willy Guhl

By Willy Guhl

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

, and is known as ‘elephant ear’. Notice the delightful weathered patina. Willy Guhl created a number

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter, Willy Guhl
Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter, Willy Guhl

Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter, Willy Guhl

By Willy Guhl

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

known as ‘elephant ear’. Notice the delightful weathered patina. Willy Guhl created a number of

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Elephant Ear Garden Planter, Willy Guhl
Elephant Ear Garden Planter, Willy Guhl

Elephant Ear Garden Planter, Willy Guhl

By Willy Guhl

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

‘elephant ear’. Notice the delightful weathered patina. Willy Guhl created a number of designs of garden

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Elephant Ear Garden Planter, Willy Guhl
Elephant Ear Garden Planter, Willy Guhl

Elephant Ear Garden Planter, Willy Guhl

By Willy Guhl

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

‘elephant ear’. Notice the delightful weathered patina. Willy Guhl created a number of designs of garden

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter, Willy Guhl
Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter, Willy Guhl

Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter, Willy Guhl

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H 12.6 in Dm 31.5 in L 12.6 in

Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter, Willy Guhl

By Willy Guhl

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Elegant and large and not least sought after vintage garden planter / jardiniere, known as Elephant

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter, Willy Guhl
Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter, Willy Guhl

Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter, Willy Guhl

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H 7.88 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter, Willy Guhl

By Willy Guhl

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Elegant and large and not least sought after vintage garden planter / jardiniere, known as Elephant

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter, Willy Guhl
Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter, Willy Guhl

Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter, Willy Guhl

By Willy Guhl

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Swiss Willy Guhl. Shaped as a large bowl-like folded and bowed formed dish, made of fibre cement for

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter, Willy Guhl
Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter, Willy Guhl

Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter, Willy Guhl

By Willy Guhl

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Swiss Willy Guhl. Shaped as a large bowl-like folded and bowed formed dish, made of fibre cement for

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl Vintage Eternit "Elephant Ear" Planter
Willy Guhl Vintage Eternit "Elephant Ear" Planter

Willy Guhl Vintage Eternit "Elephant Ear" Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

As of the mid-20th century, the work of Willy Guhl was a revolutionary feat of industry and design

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Composition

Midcentury Willy Guhl 'Elephant Ear' Planter
Midcentury Willy Guhl 'Elephant Ear' Planter

Midcentury Willy Guhl 'Elephant Ear' Planter

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful midcentury Willy Guhl 'Elephant Ear' planter. Gorgeous oversized abstract shaped bowls

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Midcentury Willy Guhl 'Elephant Ear' Planter
Midcentury Willy Guhl 'Elephant Ear' Planter

Midcentury Willy Guhl 'Elephant Ear' Planter

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful midcentury Willy Guhl 'Elephant Ear' planter. Gorgeous oversized abstract shaped bowls

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Eternit “Elephant Ear” Planter
Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Eternit “Elephant Ear” Planter

Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Eternit “Elephant Ear” Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This “Elephant Ear” planter was designed in 1951 by Swiss neo-functionalist designer Willy Guhl

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Other Planters and Jardinieres

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Concrete

Willy Guhl Monumental Elephant Ear Planter, 1950s
Willy Guhl Monumental Elephant Ear Planter, 1950s

Willy Guhl Monumental Elephant Ear Planter, 1950s

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H 32.29 in W 32.29 in D 13.78 in

Willy Guhl Monumental Elephant Ear Planter, 1950s

By Willy Guhl

Located in Hastings, GB

Willy Guhl designed 'Elephant ear Planter' for 'Eternit' Switzerland These planters are made

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Elephant Ear Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit '1960s'
Elephant Ear Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit '1960s'

Elephant Ear Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit '1960s'

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H 13.39 in W 34.65 in D 34.65 in

Elephant Ear Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit '1960s'

By Willy Guhl

Located in London, England

Elephant Ear planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit (1960s) Abstract shaped outdoor planter with

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl, Pair of "Elephant ear" planters, Switzerland 1954
Willy Guhl, Pair of "Elephant ear" planters, Switzerland 1954

Willy Guhl, Pair of "Elephant ear" planters, Switzerland 1954

By Willy Guhl

Located in Catonvielle, FR

Pair of large "Elephant Ear" planters created by Willy Guhl for the firm Eternit (Switzerland 1954

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Beautifully weathered pair of 'Elephant Ears' planters by Willy Guhl
Beautifully weathered pair of 'Elephant Ears' planters by Willy Guhl

Beautifully weathered pair of 'Elephant Ears' planters by Willy Guhl

By Willy Guhl

Located in Portlaoise, IE

Willy Guhl planters have some really amazing patina and weathering amassed over the years from exposure

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Vintage 1960s French Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl Large Elephant Hankerchief Planter with Beuatiful Moss and Lichen
Willy Guhl Large Elephant Hankerchief Planter with Beuatiful Moss and Lichen

Willy Guhl Large Elephant Hankerchief Planter with Beuatiful Moss and Lichen

By Willy Guhl

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A nice large Willy Guhl Elephant ear or handkerchief planter with factory drilled holes. Nice

Category

20th Century Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl "Biasca" Elephant Ear/ Hourglass Concrete Planters, Switzerland 1954
Willy Guhl "Biasca" Elephant Ear/ Hourglass Concrete Planters, Switzerland 1954

Willy Guhl "Biasca" Elephant Ear/ Hourglass Concrete Planters, Switzerland 1954

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in The Hague, NL

Set of 2 "Biasca" Elephant Ear large planters designed by Willy Guhl and Anton Bee and manufactured

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Large Willy Guhl handkerchief elephant ear garden planter for Eternit
Large Willy Guhl handkerchief elephant ear garden planter for Eternit

Large Willy Guhl handkerchief elephant ear garden planter for Eternit

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in London, GB

Large iconic handkerchief planter, also known as the elephant ear, by Swiss designer, Willy Guhl

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Garden Planter Eternit, Switzerland, 1960
Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Garden Planter Eternit, Switzerland, 1960

Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Garden Planter Eternit, Switzerland, 1960

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Decorative outdoor elephant ear planter designed by Willy Guhl, produced by Eternit Ag, Switzerland

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Concrete

20th Century Pair of Willy Guhl Planters from Switzerland
20th Century Pair of Willy Guhl Planters from Switzerland

20th Century Pair of Willy Guhl Planters from Switzerland

By Willy Guhl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of large decorative Willy Guhl elephant ear planters for Eternit with a natural aged patina

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Massive Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Handkerchief Cement Planter for Eternit
Massive Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Handkerchief Cement Planter for Eternit

Massive Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Handkerchief Cement Planter for Eternit

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Hitchin, England

A rustic and sculptural carved hollowed tree trunk barrel sitting on three feet, most probably dating from the early 20th century. Condition, in good order, some minor imperfectio...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

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Concrete

20th Century Pair of Small Willy Guhl Planters from Switzerland
20th Century Pair of Small Willy Guhl Planters from Switzerland

20th Century Pair of Small Willy Guhl Planters from Switzerland

By Willy Guhl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of small decorative Willy Guhl elephant ear planters for Eternit with a natural patina

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Pair of Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planters
Pair of Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planters

Pair of Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planters

Located in South Salem, NY

Vintage pair of Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planters for Eternit. These organic modern architectural

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter, Willy Guhl
Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter, Willy Guhl

Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter, Willy Guhl

By Willy Guhl

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

, and is known as ‘elephant ear’. Notice the delightful weathered patina. Willy Guhl created a number

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter, Willy Guhl
Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter, Willy Guhl

Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter, Willy Guhl

By Willy Guhl

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

known as ‘elephant ear’. Notice the delightful weathered patina. Willy Guhl created a number of

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planter
Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planter

Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planter

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H 9.85 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planter

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in London, GB

A Willy Guhl elephant ear planter. Swiss 1950s, manufactured by Eternit.

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Cement Elephant Ear Willy Guhl Jardinière
Cement Elephant Ear Willy Guhl Jardinière

Cement Elephant Ear Willy Guhl Jardinière

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H 14 in W 34.5 in D 32 in

Cement Elephant Ear Willy Guhl Jardinière

By Willy Guhl

Located in Austin, TX

Willy Guhl cement elephant ear jardinière with original red paint and beautiful patina.

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Cement

Elephant Ear Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit Switzerland, 1950s
Elephant Ear Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit Switzerland, 1950s

Elephant Ear Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit Switzerland, 1950s

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Willy Guhl designed 'Elephant ear Planter' for 'Eternit' Switzerland These planters are made

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Pair of Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planters with Original Patina
Pair of Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planters with Original Patina

Pair of Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planters with Original Patina

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Paris, FR

Set of two large elephant ear planters done in the 1960s by Willy Guhl, with a wonderful original

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl "Biasca" Elephant Ear/ Hourglass Concrete Planter, Switzerland 1954
Willy Guhl "Biasca" Elephant Ear/ Hourglass Concrete Planter, Switzerland 1954

Willy Guhl "Biasca" Elephant Ear/ Hourglass Concrete Planter, Switzerland 1954

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in The Hague, NL

"Biasca" Elephant Ear large planter designed by Willy Guhl and Anton Bee and manufactured by

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Vintage Willy Guhl Handkerchief Planters, Two Available
Vintage Willy Guhl Handkerchief Planters, Two Available

Vintage Willy Guhl Handkerchief Planters, Two Available

By Willy Guhl

Located in Wichita, KS

Willy Guhl elephant ear planters for Eternit. These Mid-Century Modern architectural garden pots

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Large Willy Guhl "Biasca" Elephant Ear / Handkerchief Planter from Eternit, 1950s
Large Willy Guhl "Biasca" Elephant Ear / Handkerchief Planter from Eternit, 1950s

Large Willy Guhl "Biasca" Elephant Ear / Handkerchief Planter from Eternit, 1950s

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Halle, DE

A large and early original Handkerchief Willy Guhl "Biasca" elephant ear planter by Willy Guhl for

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl Handkerchief Planters and Conical Planters Set
Willy Guhl Handkerchief Planters and Conical Planters Set

Willy Guhl Handkerchief Planters and Conical Planters Set

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Willy Guhl elephant ear planters for Eternit. Set of 4 conical planters. Strong fiber

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Elephant's Ear Planter
Willy Guhl Elephant's Ear Planter

Willy Guhl Elephant's Ear Planter

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H 9.85 in Dm 20.48 in

Willy Guhl Elephant's Ear Planter

Located in London, GB

Swiss 1950s, manufactured by Eternit.

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Vintage 1960s Planters and Jardinieres

Vintage Willy Guhl Elephants Planter
Vintage Willy Guhl Elephants Planter

Vintage Willy Guhl Elephants Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Sidmouth, Devon

A large elephant ear planter, designed by modernist leader Willy Guhl It's always wonderful to

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Elephant Ear Planter by Willy Guhl
Elephant Ear Planter by Willy Guhl

Elephant Ear Planter by Willy Guhl

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H 13.5 in W 35 in D 32 in

Elephant Ear Planter by Willy Guhl

By Willy Guhl

Located in Carmel Valley, CA

Beautifully patinated authentic Elephant Ear planter, designed by Willy Guhl and handmade by

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Very Large Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planter
Very Large Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planter

Very Large Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planter

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H 13.5 in W 33.25 in D 32.5 in

Very Large Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Woodbury, CT

We bought this original Elephant Ear planter, designed by Willy Guhl and hand-molded by Eternit, SA

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Large Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planters with Superb Patina
Large Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planters with Superb Patina

Large Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planters with Superb Patina

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Woodbury, CT

-line listings of "Elephant Ear" planters, you will find many that are mislabeled as being Willy Guhl

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Other

Pair of Large Elephant Ear Planters Designed by Willy Guhl
Pair of Large Elephant Ear Planters Designed by Willy Guhl

Pair of Large Elephant Ear Planters Designed by Willy Guhl

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Woodbury, CT

listings of "Elephant Ear" planters, you will find many that are mis-labeled as being Willy Guhl, when they

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Concrete Cement Planter 1950 Swiss Design
Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Concrete Cement Planter 1950 Swiss Design

Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Concrete Cement Planter 1950 Swiss Design

Located in Villeurbanne, Rhone Alpes

Elephant ear planter a classic design by Willy Guhl, one of the most important Swiss designer. This

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Two Small Elephant Ear Planters in the Style of Willy Guhl
Two Small Elephant Ear Planters in the Style of Willy Guhl

Two Small Elephant Ear Planters in the Style of Willy Guhl

By ELO

Located in Woodbury, CT

patent issues. These lovelies are the Élo version of the Willy Guhl Elephant Ear planters and can be

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Other

Three Enormous Elephant Ear Planters by Elo in the Manner of Willy Guhl
Three Enormous Elephant Ear Planters by Elo in the Manner of Willy Guhl

Three Enormous Elephant Ear Planters by Elo in the Manner of Willy Guhl

By ELO

Located in Woodbury, CT

downward sloping edges, while the Eternit/Willy Guhl planters have two diagonally-opposing flat corners and

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

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Three Huge Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planters
Three Huge Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planters

Three Huge Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planters

By Willy Guhl

Located in Woodbury, CT

Designed by the iconic Willy Guhl, and manufactured by Eternit, SA of Switzerland, these massive

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Pair of Huge Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planters
Pair of Huge Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planters

Pair of Huge Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planters

By Willy Guhl

Located in Woodbury, CT

This is a gorgeous pair of fiber cement Elephant Ear planters, designed by the iconic Willy Guhl

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Pair of Elephant Ear Planters Willy Guhl
Pair of Elephant Ear Planters Willy Guhl

Pair of Elephant Ear Planters Willy Guhl

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H 7.5 in W 21 in D 21 in

Pair of Elephant Ear Planters Willy Guhl

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of iconic, undulating "Handkerchief" planters by Willy Guhl. Fantastically

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Concrete

Willy Guhl Tooth Planters
Willy Guhl Tooth Planters

Willy Guhl Tooth Planters

$3,600 / item

H 14.97 in W 25.99 in D 18.51 in

Willy Guhl Tooth Planters

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique cement planter by Willy Guhl. Triangular shape with faceted sides. Great piece of sculpture for indoors or outside. 7 available. Priced individually. Very good vintage conditi...

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Vintage 1960s American Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl Monumental Clam Shell Planters
Willy Guhl Monumental Clam Shell Planters

Willy Guhl Monumental Clam Shell Planters

$3,600 / item

H 14 in W 31 in D 31 in

Willy Guhl Monumental Clam Shell Planters

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural biomorphic cement clam planters by Willy Guhl. In the shape of a clam shell. Gorgeous planter in a monumental scale for indoors or outside. Excellent patinas and colors av...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Large 'Handkerchief' Concrete Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit, c. 1968
Large 'Handkerchief' Concrete Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit, c. 1968

Large 'Handkerchief' Concrete Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit, c. 1968

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautiful large sized (35" diameter) 'Handkerchief' concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968 Switzerland in a lovely patinated red exterior finish ...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Monumental Willy Guhl 59" Adjustable Two-Piece Concrete Bowl Planters
Monumental Willy Guhl 59" Adjustable Two-Piece Concrete Bowl Planters

Monumental Willy Guhl 59" Adjustable Two-Piece Concrete Bowl Planters

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic cement planter by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Large concrete pedestal base with massive concrete bowl that sits on top. Bowl can sit flat or angled in a multitud...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl Vertical Handkerchief Planter, 1960s Switzerland
Willy Guhl Vertical Handkerchief Planter, 1960s Switzerland

Willy Guhl Vertical Handkerchief Planter, 1960s Switzerland

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Planter in the shape of vertical handkerchief in its original grey concrete patina. Rare design in original condition. The inte...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Large Tulip Planters
Willy Guhl Large Tulip Planters

Willy Guhl Large Tulip Planters

$3,000 / item

H 21.5 in Dm 33 in

Willy Guhl Large Tulip Planters

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare large cement tulip planters by Willy Guhl. Switzerland, 1960s. With drainage hole.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Set of 2 Sculptural Triangular Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s Switzerland
Set of 2 Sculptural Triangular Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s Switzerland

Set of 2 Sculptural Triangular Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s Switzerland

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 2 sculptural standing triangular concrete planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Can be placed upside down or right side. up. Beautiful patina with worn green and white paint...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Extra Large Willy Guhl Planter
Extra Large Willy Guhl Planter

Extra Large Willy Guhl Planter

$3,800 / item

H 12 in Dm 47 in

Extra Large Willy Guhl Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Extra large concrete bowl planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Gorgeous patina.  

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl Petite Handkerchief Planter, 1960s Switzerland
Willy Guhl Petite Handkerchief Planter, 1960s Switzerland

Willy Guhl Petite Handkerchief Planter, 1960s Switzerland

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural handkerchief planters by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Rare design with a mossy green patina over grey concrete. Made of fibre cement. Great coloring. Unique sta...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

A Large Biomorphic Planter by Willy Guhl, Switzerland, c.1960
A Large Biomorphic Planter by Willy Guhl, Switzerland, c.1960

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, known as a biomorphic or 'Clam Shell' planter. Resembling the architect's iconic ele...

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

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Willy Guhl Planter Elephant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic willy guhl planter elephant available at 1stDibs. Each willy guhl planter elephant for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, cast stone and cement. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect willy guhl planter elephant — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A willy guhl planter elephant is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made willy guhl planter elephant over the years, but those crafted by Willy Guhl, Eternit and ELO are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Willy Guhl Planter Elephant?

Prices for a willy guhl planter elephant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $414 and can go as high as $7,250, while the average can fetch as much as $1,658.

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 Planters-jardinieres for You

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.