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Willy Guhl Furniture

Swiss, 1915-2004

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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Creator: Willy Guhl
Willy Guhl Minimalist Trough Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland, 1960's
Willy Guhl Minimalist Trough Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland, 1960's

Willy Guhl Minimalist Trough Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland, 1960's

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in Bern, BE

Minimalist Planter Trough by Swiss Architect and Designer, Willy Guhl. Produced by Eternit SA, Switzerland ca. 1960 - 1969. Concrete fibre construction with drainage holes in base. ...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Minimalist Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chairs, 1960s Switzerland
Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chairs, 1960s Switzerland

Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chairs, 1960s Switzerland

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic pair of concrete loop chairs by Willy Guhl with the most incredible mossy patina. The loop chairs were designed by Willy Guhl in 1954. Guhl watched as the Eternit fiber cement...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Pair of 1950's minimalist planters by Swiss architect, Willy Guhl - Eternit AG
Pair of 1950's minimalist planters by Swiss architect, Willy Guhl - Eternit AG

Pair of 1950's minimalist planters by Swiss architect, Willy Guhl - Eternit AG

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in Bern, BE

Pair of minimalist concrete plant trough's by prominent Swiss architect and designer, Willy Guhl. Made in Switzerland ca. 1950 - 1960. Produced by Eternit AG, Switzerland. Solid conc...

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1950s Swiss Minimalist Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Vintage Biomorphic Garden Planter by Willy Guhl, Swiss Design, 1950s
Vintage Biomorphic Garden Planter by Willy Guhl, Swiss Design, 1950s

Vintage Biomorphic Garden Planter by Willy Guhl, Swiss Design, 1950s

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A large, vintage Mid-Century modern Swiss biomorphic garden planter made of hand crafted light weight cement designed by Willy Guhl and produced by Eternit, in good condition. This s...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Vintage Willy Guhl Handkerchief Planter, Swiss Design, Circa 1950-60
Vintage Willy Guhl Handkerchief Planter, Swiss Design, Circa 1950-60

Vintage Willy Guhl Handkerchief Planter, Swiss Design, Circa 1950-60

By Willy Guhl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A large, sculptural vintage Mid-Century modern Swiss Handkerchief or Elephant Ear planter designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit. Produced in a light weight reinforced cement, in good co...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Early Willy Guhl Planter Pot - Eternit AG, Switzerland, 1950's
Early Willy Guhl Planter Pot - Eternit AG, Switzerland, 1950's

Early Willy Guhl Planter Pot - Eternit AG, Switzerland, 1950's

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in Bern, BE

Early 'Monumental' concrete flower pot by Swiss designer and architect, Willy Guhl. 1950's design. Solid concrete made in Switzerland 1950 - 1959. Produced by Eternit AG. Tapered s...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Vintage Set of Six Willy Guhl Bowl Planters, Fiber-Cement, Circa 1950
Vintage Set of Six Willy Guhl Bowl Planters, Fiber-Cement, Circa 1950

Vintage Set of Six Willy Guhl Bowl Planters, Fiber-Cement, Circa 1950

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A set of six vintage Mid-Century modern saucer planters designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit, in good condition. Hand crafted from light weight fiber-cement, these iconic garden bowls ...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement, Metal, Iron

Willy Guhl,  desipair of Concrete Ball Armchairs, circa 1970s
Willy Guhl,  desipair of Concrete Ball Armchairs, circa 1970s

Willy Guhl, desipair of Concrete Ball Armchairs, circa 1970s

By Willy Guhl

Located in leucate, FR

Pair of ball armchairs created by designer Willy Guhl. Sculptural armchairs, organic design reminiscent of a mushroom. Ideal for a garden or around a ...

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1970s French Space Age Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Willy Guhl Monumental Chalice Style Concrete Planter 1960s
Willy Guhl Monumental Chalice Style Concrete Planter 1960s

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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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Willy Guhl Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland, 1960's
Willy Guhl Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland, 1960's

Willy Guhl Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland, 1960's

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in Bern, BE

Minimalist square Planter by Swiss Architect, Willy Guhl. Produced by Eternit SA, Switzerland ca. 1960 - 1969. Concrete fibre construction. Beautiful patination with no structural da...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Willy Guhl Eternit Cement Planter or Basin, 1960s Switzerland
Willy Guhl Eternit Cement Planter or Basin, 1960s Switzerland

Willy Guhl Eternit Cement Planter or Basin, 1960s Switzerland

By Willy Guhl

Located in Labrit, Landes

Sculptural concrete planter or basin designed by Willy Guhl, a famous Swiss designer and then edited by Eternit in 1950. In the 1950s, marked by designers' growing interest in innova...

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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Willy Guhl barbecue dinning table
Willy Guhl barbecue dinning table

Willy Guhl barbecue dinning table

$3,320Sale Price|20% Off

Willy Guhl barbecue dinning table

By Willy Guhl

Located in grand Lancy, CH

very rare concrete Willy Guhl barbecue dinning table , the center of the table , metal part is missing

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1950s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Authentic Willy Guhl Tilt Planter
Authentic Willy Guhl Tilt Planter

Authentic Willy Guhl Tilt Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Atlanta, GA

Commonly titled the "Tilt" or "Tilted Saucer" Planter, produced during the 1950s and 1960s in collaboration with the Swiss manufacturer Eternit. It is crafted from durable fiber-cement (asbestos-free or early composition Eternit) and features a wide, shallow cement basin...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Pair of Willy Guhl Loop Chairs, Switzerland
Pair of Willy Guhl Loop Chairs, Switzerland

Pair of Willy Guhl Loop Chairs, Switzerland

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Meet the chairs that bend, but never break the rules of design. Willy Guhl’s iconic Loop Chairs, offered here as a striking pair, are formed from continuous ribbons of sculptural cem...

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2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Willy Guhl Loop Chair, Switzerland
Willy Guhl Loop Chair, Switzerland

Willy Guhl Loop Chair, Switzerland

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Meet the chair that bends but never breaks the rules of design. Willy Guhl’s iconic Loop Chair is a single, continuous ribbon of sculptural cement. Its signature shape creates a play...

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2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Authentic Willy Guhl Tilt Planter
Authentic Willy Guhl Tilt Planter

Authentic Willy Guhl Tilt Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Atlanta, GA

Commonly titled the "Tilt" or "Tilted Saucer" Planter, produced during the 1950s and 1960s in collaboration with the Swiss manufacturer Eternit. It is crafted from durable fiber-cement (asbestos-free or early composition Eternit) and features a wide, shallow cement basin...

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Mid-20th Century Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Vintage Swiss Garden Planter by Willy Guhl & Eternit, Circa 1950-1960
Vintage Swiss Garden Planter by Willy Guhl & Eternit, Circa 1950-1960

Vintage Swiss Garden Planter by Willy Guhl & Eternit, Circa 1950-1960

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sculptural, vintage Mid-Century modern Swiss Hankerchief or Elephant Ear garden planter or ornament by Willy Guhl and Eternit, in a light weight cement reinforced with fiber, in go...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Willy Guhl Conical Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland #10
Willy Guhl Conical Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland #10

Willy Guhl Conical Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland #10

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Bern, BE

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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Mid-20th Century Swiss Minimalist Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Willy Guhl Colossal Chalice Planter, 1960s Switzerland
Willy Guhl Colossal Chalice Planter, 1960s Switzerland

Willy Guhl Colossal Chalice Planter, 1960s Switzerland

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Planter in the shape of a chalice with faceted edges along the top and bottom. Great age and patina from decades of European wi...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Willy Guhl 47" Concrete Bowl Planters
Willy Guhl 47" Concrete Bowl Planters

Willy Guhl 47" Concrete Bowl Planters

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Rare Willy Guhl Planter Pot - Eternit AG, Switzerland, 1950's
Rare Willy Guhl Planter Pot - Eternit AG, Switzerland, 1950's

Rare Willy Guhl Planter Pot - Eternit AG, Switzerland, 1950's

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Bern, BE

Early 'Monumental' concrete flower pot with original saucer by Swiss designer and architect, Willy Guhl. 1950's design. Solid concrete made in Switzerland 1950 - 1959. Produced by Et...

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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Vintage planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit editions
Vintage planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit editions

Vintage planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit editions

By Willy Guhl

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Inclined diabolo planter designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit editions in the 1960s. Planter with an avant-garde design and conception, it does not lack character and modernity. It ...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Willy Guhl Saucer Planter on Stand
Willy Guhl Saucer Planter on Stand

Willy Guhl Saucer Planter on Stand

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

31" Willy Guhl saucer planter on stand for Eternit Floating saucer planter on base Sculptural garden vessel The base can be flipped upside down for use ...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Willy Guhl 46 Piece Modular Concrete Cube Bookcase, 1978 Switzerland
Willy Guhl 46 Piece Modular Concrete Cube Bookcase, 1978 Switzerland

Willy Guhl 46 Piece Modular Concrete Cube Bookcase, 1978 Switzerland

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Stunning monumental 46 piece concrete bookcase by Willy Guhl. Made up of 2 different sized hand-made concrete cubes.36 big size and 10 small size, Completely modular and able to be ...

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1870s Swiss Antique Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Hourglass Planter, c 1968
Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Hourglass Planter, c 1968

Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Hourglass Planter, c 1968

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredibly gorgeous 31" tall and 18" diameter 'Diablo' concrete spindel planters by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968, Switzerland. This sculptural hourglass shaped concrete planter has a grey exterior finish. The price is for a single Willy Guhl planter, we have the darker grey one showing in the main photo available. Some of the other ones have sold but contact us if you are looking for more Willy Guhl pots and planters. We have a large collection of Willy Guhl for Eternit pots, planters, garden objects, jardinières, and patio furniture. We always have inventory in Diablo's, Tilted and Cone Planters, box and rectangular Guhl...

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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Willy Guhl 31" Adjustable 2-Piece Concrete Bowl Planters, 1960s Switzerland
Willy Guhl 31" Adjustable 2-Piece Concrete Bowl Planters, 1960s Switzerland

Willy Guhl 31" Adjustable 2-Piece Concrete Bowl Planters, 1960s Switzerland

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic cement planters by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Pedestal base with massive bowl that sits on top. Bowl can sit flat or angled in a mul...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

1 Willy Guhl Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland
1 Willy Guhl Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland

1 Willy Guhl Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Bern, BE

Minimalist Planter Pot by Swiss Architect, Willy Guhl. Produced by Eternit SA, Switzerland ca. 1960 - 1969. Concrete fibre construction. Beautiful patination! Very good condition wi...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Willy Guhl Monumental Chalice Planter, 1960s Switzerland
Willy Guhl Monumental Chalice Planter, 1960s Switzerland

Willy Guhl Monumental Chalice Planter, 1960s Switzerland

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Faceted edges around the top and bottom. Planter in the shape of a chalice. Good vintage condition. Decades of age and patina...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Willy Guhl Chalice Shaped Planter, 1960s Switzerland
Willy Guhl Chalice Shaped Planter, 1960s Switzerland

Willy Guhl Chalice Shaped Planter, 1960s Switzerland

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Planter in the shape of a chalice. Gorgeous patinas and lichen on these planters. Great vintage condition. 3 available as shown...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Concrete Saucer Planter with Massive Ponytail Palm Tree, 2000s Switzerland
Concrete Saucer Planter with Massive Ponytail Palm Tree, 2000s Switzerland

Concrete Saucer Planter with Massive Ponytail Palm Tree, 2000s Switzerland

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Massive circular planter hand-made and designed by Eternit, Switzerland. Planter is crafted from a special fiberglass and concrete material. Heavy and sturdy piece of functional art ...

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2010s Swiss Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Willy Guhl 31" Adjustable 2 Piece Concrete Planter, Switzerland, 1960's
Willy Guhl 31" Adjustable 2 Piece Concrete Planter, Switzerland, 1960's

Willy Guhl 31" Adjustable 2 Piece Concrete Planter, Switzerland, 1960's

By Willy Guhl

Located in Culver City, CA

Iconic Willy Guhl Planter for Eternit, 1960s – A Cement Celebrity Here we go again, folks—another jaw-dropping Willy Guhl planter for Eternit, straight from the 1960s and brimming with all those modernist vibes. This two-piece stunner is serving serious I-woke-up-like-this energy with its perfectly imperfect patina that whispers, “I’ve seen some things, darling.” Sure, you could scrub it down to look fresh-out-of-the-box new, but why? This weathered look is like vintage leather or a classic movie star—it gets better with age, and trust us, nobody is asking for a makeover. The planter features Guhl’s signature silhouette: a big, bold bowl (31.25" in diameter!) resting atop a truncated cone base. It’s modular magic—position the bowl flat and grounded, or tilt it just so for that effortlessly off-kilter, “yes, I have a design degree” aesthetic. As shown here, it measures a statuesque 16" tall, just the right height to command attention without stealing the limelight from your botanical besties. Whether gracing a sunny patio, lounging poolside at a Hollywood mansion, or bringing its rugged-chic charm indoors, this planter is pure Swiss sophistication. It’s not just a planter; it’s a moment. Who Was Willy Guhl? Oh, you haven’t heard? Willy Guhl (1915–2004) was the OG of modern outdoor design. This Swiss genius pioneered the use of fiber cement, creating pieces that were as indestructible as they were elegant. His work with Eternit was groundbreaking (literally), marrying sculptural forms with functional durability. Guhl believed design should live harmoniously with nature—a philosophy you’ll see in every timeless curve and tilt of his creations. TL;DR: This planter is everything you want—chic, rare, collectible, and packed with history. Snag it now, because let’s face it, everyone else wants it too. 🌵 Within the photos is another Guhl planter, same size and design (diff planter), photographed with a Paola Lenti outdoor...

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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Willy Guhl Dog House, 1960s Switzerland
Willy Guhl Dog House, 1960s Switzerland

Willy Guhl Dog House, 1960s Switzerland

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing industrial cement dog kennel by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Large size with dark, heavy patina and lichen. Doggy door opening on left front side. A beautiful minim...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Willy Guhl, Steel and Concrete Design Bench, Switzerland, circa 1950s
Willy Guhl, Steel and Concrete Design Bench, Switzerland, circa 1950s

Willy Guhl, Steel and Concrete Design Bench, Switzerland, circa 1950s

By Willy Guhl

Located in leucate, FR

Mid-century floating bench designed by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Seater concrete monocoque is in good condition and the tubular steel base has been completely restored, sanded and...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete, Steel

Rare Willy Guhl for Eternit Molar Shape Planter
Rare Willy Guhl for Eternit Molar Shape Planter

Rare Willy Guhl for Eternit Molar Shape Planter

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Chicago, IL

Very rare edition from Willy Guhl for Eternit. The configuration has become know as the “Molar” or” tooth” planter because of its three footed design. It's the edition « Eternit AG/E...

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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Willy Guhl Concrete Vase, 1969, Switzerland
Willy Guhl Concrete Vase, 1969, Switzerland

Willy Guhl Concrete Vase, 1969, Switzerland

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic concrete vases by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Great tabletop vase or planter in a stunning natural patina. Very unusual shape. Great indoors or outside. Each pl...

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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Willy Guhl Small Bowl Planter, 1950s, Switzerland
Willy Guhl Small Bowl Planter, 1950s, Switzerland

Willy Guhl Small Bowl Planter, 1950s, Switzerland

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare 1950s planter bowl designed by Swiss neo-functionalist and Industrial Design Pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland. Sculpted from fiber cement which has slowly weathere...

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1950s Swiss Industrial Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Pair of Tall Willy Guhl Lamps
Pair of Tall Willy Guhl Lamps

Pair of Tall Willy Guhl Lamps

By Willy Guhl

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Pair of tall Table Lamps by Willy Guhl with wonderful patina New linen shade. Priced as a pair.

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1950s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Willy Guhl Concrete Trough Planter
Willy Guhl Concrete Trough Planter

Willy Guhl Concrete Trough Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Concrete trough planters by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Just under 32" long. Factory drilled drainage holes. Perfect depth for narrow spaces. 21 availa...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Willy Guhl Diabolo Garden Planter, Mid-Century Modern Fiber Cement, Switzerland
Willy Guhl Diabolo Garden Planter, Mid-Century Modern Fiber Cement, Switzerland

Willy Guhl Diabolo Garden Planter, Mid-Century Modern Fiber Cement, Switzerland

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This exceptional mid-century modern garden planter is an authentic example of the iconic diabolo form designed by renowned Swiss designer Willy Guhl, one of the most influential figu...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Short Willy Guhl Off Kilter Planter
Short Willy Guhl Off Kilter Planter

Short Willy Guhl Off Kilter Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare short asymmetrical planter by Swiss designer Willy Guhl, featuring a bold modernist silhouette. A striking sculptural piece that brings architectural character to indoor or outd...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Vintage Willy Guhl Swiss Fiber Cement Tilt Planter - Mid-Century Modern
Vintage Willy Guhl Swiss Fiber Cement Tilt Planter - Mid-Century Modern

Vintage Willy Guhl Swiss Fiber Cement Tilt Planter - Mid-Century Modern

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This striking vintage tilt planter was designed by renowned Swiss modernist Willy Guhl for Eternit in the mid-20th century. Crafted from durable fiber cement, the planter showcases G...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Willy Guhl Square Flower Pot
Willy Guhl Square Flower Pot

Willy Guhl Square Flower Pot

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Square concrete planter by Willy Guhl. Made in Switzerland in the 1960s. Great condition. Original coloring and patina. Classic square planter...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Cement Garden Planter by Willy Guhl
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Cement Garden Planter by Willy Guhl

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Cement Garden Planter by Willy Guhl

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sculptural, large Mid-Century modern Swiss biomorphic garden planter by Willy Guhl and Eternit, in a light weight cement. This sculptural vintage garden ornament has been fiber-rei...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Willy Guhl Concrete Urn, 1960s Switzerland
Willy Guhl Concrete Urn, 1960s Switzerland

Willy Guhl Concrete Urn, 1960s Switzerland

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Concrete urns by Willy Guhl. Three available with varying degrees of patina and lichen. Rare model. Urns have a delicate cement ridge around the mouth as well as around the widest pa...

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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Willy Guhl Dog House, 1960s, Switzerland
Willy Guhl Dog House, 1960s, Switzerland

Willy Guhl Dog House, 1960s, Switzerland

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing industrial cement dog kennel by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Extremely rare size with heavy patina and lichen. A small doggy door is on the bottom left side of the ...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Vintage Swiss Cone Planters by Willy Guhl, Cement, Mid-Century
Vintage Swiss Cone Planters by Willy Guhl, Cement, Mid-Century

Vintage Swiss Cone Planters by Willy Guhl, Cement, Mid-Century

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of vintage Mid-Century modern Swiss cone shaped planters made of hand crafted light weight cement designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit, in good condition. These sculptural garde...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Pair of Willy Guhl Lamps
Pair of Willy Guhl Lamps

Pair of Willy Guhl Lamps

By Willy Guhl

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Pair of Table Lamps by Willy Guhl with wonderful patina Medium in size / short and wide in shape New linen shade. Priced as a pair.

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1950s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

2nd Gen. Concrete Garden Loop Chairs by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Set of 2, 2000s
2nd Gen. Concrete Garden Loop Chairs by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Set of 2, 2000s

2nd Gen. Concrete Garden Loop Chairs by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Set of 2, 2000s

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Izegem, VWV

This is a set of two second generation asbestos-free Loop Chairs designed by Willy Guhl. The original Loop Chair was designed in 1954. By using a single sheet of fibre cement board,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Willy Guhl Concrete Urn, 1960s Switzerland
Willy Guhl Concrete Urn, 1960s Switzerland

Willy Guhl Concrete Urn, 1960s Switzerland

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Concrete urn by Willy Guhl. Rare model. In a beautiful washed out patina from layers of finishes worn down over the years. Urn has a delicate cement ridge around the mouth as well as...

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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Set of 5 SPACE-AGE Concrete BOOKCASES by WILLY GUHL for ETERNIT, Swiss 1970
Set of 5 SPACE-AGE Concrete BOOKCASES by WILLY GUHL for ETERNIT, Swiss 1970

Set of 5 SPACE-AGE Concrete BOOKCASES by WILLY GUHL for ETERNIT, Swiss 1970

By Willy Guhl

Located in PARIS, FR

A set of 5 (on a total of 20 identical pieces!!!) modular concrete bookcases, Modernist, Free Form, Brutalist, rectangular loop cases with rounded edges, with a great grey patina wit...

Category

1970s French Space Age Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Chalice Shaped Planter, 1960s Switzerland
Willy Guhl Chalice Shaped Planter, 1960s Switzerland

Willy Guhl Chalice Shaped Planter, 1960s Switzerland

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Planter in the shape of a chalice. A variety of patina Great vintage condition. 3 available as shown in this listing. Priced in...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Planters
Willy Guhl Planters

Willy Guhl Planters

$2,400 / item

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.

Category

1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Rare Willy Guhl “Molar” Design, Sculptural Planter in Cement, Switzerland 1950s
Rare Willy Guhl “Molar” Design, Sculptural Planter in Cement, Switzerland 1950s

Rare Willy Guhl “Molar” Design, Sculptural Planter in Cement, Switzerland 1950s

By Willy Guhl

Located in leucate, FR

A rare and highly sculptural “Molar” planter by Swiss architect and designer Willy Guhl, dating from the 1950s. Designed with an unmistakably organic and architectural vocabulary, th...

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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl Two-Piece Flower Pot
Willy Guhl Two-Piece Flower Pot

Willy Guhl Two-Piece Flower Pot

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique sculptural concrete planter by Willy Guhl with 2 pieces. Base is a round disc that holds the flower pot. The cylindrical flower pot...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Large Table Lamp
Willy Guhl Large Table Lamp

Willy Guhl Large Table Lamp

By Willy Guhl

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Willy Guhl table lamp in varying patina New linen shade Pairs available.

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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

Materials

Cement

Large Pair of Willy Guhl Diabolo Planters by Eternit 1963 stamped and dated
Large Pair of Willy Guhl Diabolo Planters by Eternit 1963 stamped and dated

Large Pair of Willy Guhl Diabolo Planters by Eternit 1963 stamped and dated

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Uxbridge, GB

A wonderfully weathered pair of large Diabolo planters by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, both dated 1963. The Diabolo is one of Guhl's most distinctive designs for Eternit, ch...

Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

Materials

Cement

Large Willy Guhl Hourglass Planter
Large Willy Guhl Hourglass Planter

Large Willy Guhl Hourglass Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Wonderful concrete hourglass planters by the Swiss Architect, Willy Guhl. Great age, patina and coloring. Iconic sculptural planter or garden object. Listing is for a 35.5"-37"...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl MONUMENTAL Concrete Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland
Willy Guhl MONUMENTAL Concrete Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland

Willy Guhl MONUMENTAL Concrete Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in Bern, BE

Monumental concrete flower pot by Swiss designer, Willy Guhl. 1950's design. Solid concrete made in Switzerland. Produced by Eternit AG. Tapered structure with a ribbed upper secti...

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1960s Swiss Minimalist Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Willy Guhl furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of stone and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Willy Guhl furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 465 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 5 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Willy Guhl were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Eternit, Anton Bee, and Ludwig Walser. Prices for Willy Guhl furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $425 and can go as high as $145,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,800.

Questions About Willy Guhl Furniture

  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Willy Guhl planters are made out of a variety of materials. For these furnishings, Guhl tended toward industrial materials, which he bent and shaped into organic forms for a striking juxtaposition. Much of his work was 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 Guhl's now-acclaimed planters in the material. Find a selection of Willy Guhl planters on 1stDibs.

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