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.
Vintage 1960s American Planters and Jardinieres
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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.
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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.
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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 incredible varying colors and patinas.
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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.
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$3,500
H 13.25 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
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.
Concrete
$5,400 / set
H 13 in W 32 in D 32 in
Vintage Swiss Elephant Ear Planters by Willy Guhl, Circa 1950-1960
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of vintage Mid-Century modern Swiss Hankerchief or Elephant Ear planters designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit, in good condition.
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Mid-Century Modern Elephant Ear Planter by Willy Guhl, Swiss, 1950s
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 Guhl and Eternit in a light weight cement, reinforced with fiber, in good condition.
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$1,041
H 13 in W 32.68 in D 31.7 in
Large Willy Guhl Organic Plant Organic Planter "Elephant ear" Model - 1950s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Large Willy Guhl Organic Planter "Elephant ear" Model - 1950s Switzerland 1950s - Outdoor planter Broken corner : See photos Measures : 80,5x83cm H:33cm Material : Eternit Wear co...
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$3,200
H 13 in W 32 in D 32 in
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 in good condition. This elephant ear garden planter has been fiber-reinforced.
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$877
H 14 in W 44.25 in D 44.25 in
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Handkerchief Elephant Ear Planter with Loss to Edge
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in London, GB
Willy Guhl for Eternit large handkerchief elephant ear concrete planter with loss to edge Loss to one wave of the rim, shown clearly in the images.
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Willy Guhl Planter/Oreille d’ÉLéphant Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Charleston, SC
Whimsical planter designed after Swiss trained cabinet maker, the Pioneer of Industrial Design and teacher Willy Guhl, "Oreille d’Éléphant" or "Elephant Ear".
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Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter, Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Notice the delightful weathered patina. Willy Guhl created a number of designs of garden planters and chairs for various garden exhibitions during the 1950s-60s.
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Elephant Ear Garden Planter, Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Notice the delightful weathered patina. Willy Guhl created a number of designs of garden planters and chairs for various garden exhibitions during the 1950s-60s.
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Elephant Ear Garden Planter, Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Notice the delightful weathered patina. Willy Guhl created a number of designs of garden planters and chairs for various garden exhibitions during the 1950s-60s.
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Elephant Ear Garden Planter, Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Notice the delightful weathered patina. Willy Guhl created a number of designs of garden planters and chairs for various garden exhibitions during the 1950s-60s.
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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 Ear Handkerchief and designed by the Swiss Willy Guhl.
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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 Ear Handkerchief and designed by the Swiss Willy Guhl.
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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, designed by the Swiss Willy Guhl. Shaped as a large bowl-like folded and bowed formed dish, made ...
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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, designed by the Swiss Willy Guhl. Shaped as a large bowl-like folded and bowed formed dish, made ...
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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 with a distinct style that transcends decades. True to form and function, Guhl work...
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Midcentury Willy Guhl 'Elephant Ear' Planter
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful midcentury Willy Guhl 'Elephant Ear' planter. Gorgeous oversized abstract shaped bowls with large folds composed of fiber cement, containing asbestos.
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Midcentury Willy Guhl 'Elephant Ear' Planter
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful midcentury Willy Guhl 'Elephant Ear' planter. Gorgeous oversized abstract shaped bowls with large folds composed of fiber cement, containing asbestos.
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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 (1915-2004) for the Swiss company Eternit.
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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 from fiberated cement that is lightweight, strong and durable in all climates. 1950...
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 large folds designed by Willy Guhl of Switzerland.
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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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Beautifully weathered pair of 'Elephant Ears' planters by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Often referred to as the “elephant ears” or “handkerchief ” model this charming pair of vintage Willy Guhl planters have some really amazing patina and weathering amassed over the ye...
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H 13.25 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
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.
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H 12.21 in W 33.47 in D 34.65 in
Willy Guhl "Biasca" Elephant Ear/ Hourglass Concrete Planters, Switzerland 1954
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 2 "Biasca" Elephant Ear large planters designed by Willy Guhl and Anton Bee and manufactured by Eternit AG, Switzerland 1954.
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H 13.78 in W 33.47 in D 34.65 in
Large Willy Guhl handkerchief elephant ear garden planter for Eternit
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in London, GB
Large iconic handkerchief planter, also known as the elephant ear, by Swiss designer, Willy Guhl for Eternit.
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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, 1960.
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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, consistent with age and use.
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H 13.39 in W 32.68 in D 32.68 in
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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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, consistent with age and use, naturally aged patina.
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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 garden pots are known as handkerchief planters for their folded shape.
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Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter, Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Notice the delightful weathered patina. Willy Guhl created a number of designs of garden planters and chairs for various garden exhibitions during the 1950s-60s.
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Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter, Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Notice the delightful weathered patina. Willy Guhl created a number of designs of garden planters and chairs for various garden exhibitions during the 1950s-60s.
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Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planter
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in London, GB
A Willy Guhl elephant ear planter. Swiss 1950s, manufactured by Eternit.
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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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 from fiberated cement that is lightweight, strong and durable in all climates.
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Pair of Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planters with Original Patina
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Paris, FR
Set of two large elephant ear planters done in the 1960s by Willy Guhl, with a wonderful original garden patina.
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H 12.21 in W 33.47 in D 34.65 in
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 Eternit AG, Switzerland 1954.
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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 are known as handkerchief planters for their folded shape.
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H 12.6 in Dm 45.28 in
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 Eternit Ag, Niederurnen, Switzerland.
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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.
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Willy Guhl Elephant's Ear Planter
Located in London, GB
Swiss 1950s, manufactured by Eternit.
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 find a genuine Guhl planter.
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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 Eternit, AG of Switzerland.
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Very Large Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Woodbury, CT
Please note that we have an additional pair of Willy Guhl Elephant Ear planters for sale (Stock # CPL 1093 a, b) should you want three.
Large Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planters with Superb Patina
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Woodbury, CT
Regardless, we have a three beautifully-patinated authentic Elephant Ear planters, designed by Willy Guhl in the 1960s and handmade by Eternit, AG of Switzerland.
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Pair of Large Elephant Ear Planters Designed by Willy Guhl
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Woodbury, CT
In fact, if you look carefully at other listings of "Elephant Ear" planters, you will find many that are mis-labeled as being Willy Guhl, when they are, in fact, Elo.
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H 14.97 in W 47.25 in L 14.97 in
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.
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Two Small Elephant Ear Planters in the Style of Willy Guhl
By ELO
Located in Woodbury, CT
These lovelies are the Élo version of the Willy Guhl Elephant Ear planters and can be distinguished by their 4 symmetrical downward sloping corners.
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H 12.5 in W 31.5 in D 30 in
Three Enormous Elephant Ear Planters by Elo in the Manner of Willy Guhl
By ELO
Located in Woodbury, CT
Almost no dealers know that a mid-20th century French Company named Eló knocked off many of Willy Guhl designs manufactured by Eternit in Switzerland, including that of the famed "El...
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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 and distinctive elephant ear planters each has a different weathered surface.
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 and manufactured by Eternit, SA of Switzerland.
Pair of Elephant Ear Planters Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of iconic, undulating "Handkerchief" planters by Willy Guhl. Fantastically sculptural, organic forms of a cast fibrous concrete with a wonderful, much-desired patina...
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
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Willy Guhl Goblet Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Planter in the shape of a goblet or drinking cup. Excellent patina and coloring. Great scale. Two available. Priced individuall...
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$114,738
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
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Willy Guhl Tilted Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tilted concrete "soup-cup" planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Great patina and coloring to each planter. Excellent vintage condition. Great planter and standalone sculpture for ...
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Willy Guhl Planter, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Čelinac, BA
Concrite planter by swiss architect Willy Guhl 1960s.
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Willy Guhl Monumental Chalice Style Concrete Planter 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Meer, VAN
Willy Guhl Monumental Chalice Style Concrete Planter, Switzerland, 1960s. This is a monumental mid century concrete planter by Willy Guhl. This chalice like design is one of his bes...
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Willy Guhl Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Willy Guhl "Diablo" shaped concrete pots. Multiple sizes and quantities of each available. This listing is for 31.5" H x 17.75.
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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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Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chairs, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic pair of concrete loop chairs by Willy Guhl. This pair of chairs were designed by Willy Guhl in 1954. Guhl watched as the Eternit fiber cement panels were fabricated with a mac...
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Willy Guhl Conical Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland #10
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Bern, CH
Original Willy Guhl Planter. Designed in 1951 and produced by Eternit SA, Switzerland. Designer: Willy Guhl 1951, CH Manufacturer: Eternit SA, CH Measurements: Height: 37 cm Dia...
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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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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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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. Excellent patina. Multiples available. Priced individually.
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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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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...
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$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, known as a biomorphic or 'Clam Shell' planter. Resembling the architect's iconic ele...
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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.
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.