Hans-Agne Jakobsson Planters and Jardinieres

This pair of planters, model "oreille d'éléphant" was made of fiber cement by Willy Guhl (1915-2004) in the 1950's. « Willy Guhl was an inventor, an experimenter, a resercher and a visionary. Despite that, he did not get lost in utopia. He reveals himself to be pragmatic almost a genius. » Robert Haussman Willy Guhl was part of these historical designers historiques who have contributed to the international reputation of the Swiss design. He was one of the big representative of Neo-Functionalism. From a carpenter father, he follows a furniture maker formation in the Kunstgewerbeschule of Zurich – School of applied arts of Zurich here he teaches from 1941 -, and becomes the director of the interior architecture department 10 years after. He leads in the late 1940's pionneer reaserches in the plastic furniture field. He develops then a knowledge about moulding technical that we allow him to reveal himself by transposing them on a new material : the Eternit, also called fibercement, which he is one of the first to use in Europe. The Eternit is a kind of cement reinforce by asbestos and with a fiber texture which allows to create audacious pieces with new shapes. It takes the aspect of larges slabs to which it is possible to give a shape as long as they are not dried. Produced in the origin for the industry, it's a cheap material with an important resistance, so perfectly adapted for the fabrication of external furniture.

Concrete Swiss ball planters in the style of Willy Guhl. Great patina the planter. Great for indoors or outside. Only one in primary image available. Oth...

Concrete urn by Willy Guhl. Rare model. Excellent cream, pastel yellow and grey patina. Urn has a delicate cement ridge around the mouth giving it a beautiful minimalist design with ...

Large antique copper planter made in Sweden during the late 1800s. The planter is originally a large pot and made in solid copper with a l...

Planter made of teak by Arne Wahl Iversen Minor damage on the top (see photos).

Willy Guhl designed for Eternit, Switzerland. These planters are made from fiberated cement that is lightweight, strong and durable in all climates. The typical signs of use an...

Concrite planter by swiss architect Willy Guhl 1960s.

Monumental concrete goblet planter with an incredible patina. An unusual planter in a massive size. After spending decades in the elements, each goblet has great patina and weatherin...

A rare pair of Willy Guhl vase shaped fiber cement planters with great weathered patina.

Willy Guhl for Eternit – Fiber Cement Handkerchief Planter A sculptural garden accent by pioneering Swiss designer Willy Guhl, crafted for Eternit in resilient fiber cement. This ico...

These diabolo-shaped planters were designed by Willy Guhl, a famous Swiss designer and edited by Eternit in the 1950s. These planters are made of Eternit, a stable material with a fi...

Incredible cast concrete rooster planter made in France, 1960s. Vintage piece with great modern form in the style of Willy Guhl, perfect for indoor or outdoor use. Whimsical painted ...