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.
Find a range of vintage Willy Guhl furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
Color: Beige
Creator: Willy Guhl
Willy Guhl Loop Chair, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic cement chair by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Brand new. Hand mage in Switzerland. One of the most iconic chairs ever designed. Priced as a single chair.
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2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Cement
Pair of Willy Guhl Loop Chairs, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic pair of cement chairs by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Brand new. Hand made in Switzerland. Newly produced. Priced as a pair. One of the most iconic chairs ever de...
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2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl Concrete Vase, 1960s Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic concrete vase by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Great tabletop vase or planter in a unique weathered hand painted patina. Very unusual shape. Great indoors or outs...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
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Concrete
Concrete Tree Planter by Willy Guhl, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive concrete tree planter by Willy Guhl. Tall planter with 4 post feet raising the planter slightly off the ground. Very good condition. Perf...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl Monumental Chalice Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Planter in the shape of a chalice, with a faceted rim and base. Extremely rare. Massive size. Minor damage to the undeside of p...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Planter, Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Elegant outdoor pot/jardiniere, in an exceptionally rare and sought after version, by the legendary Swiss designer Willy Guhl. Formed in a charming jar des...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl Concrete Box with Lid, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural concrete crate by Willy Guhl. Handmade in Switzerland, in the 1960s. Rounded rectangular frame with indented ridge. With matching removable lid/cover. Great for outside st...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Cement
1960s Willy Guhl Concrete Urn Planter
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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 ...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Petite Ridged Planter, 1970s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite ridged planter by Willy Guhl. Concrete planter in the shape of a rectangle with an upper rim and ridged sides. Great scale. Very good vintage condition. Only one available.
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Cement
Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter, Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Charming, large, and stylish jardiniere / garden pot, by the renowned designer Willy Guhl and produced in fibre cement. This particular one of his designs has a beautiful waffle / pa...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Cement
Pair of "Loop Chairs" by Willy Guhl, Produced by Eternit Brazil, 1960s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in New York, NY
Presenting an attractive loop shape, the Loop Chair was created by the Swiss designer Willy Guhl (1915-2004) in 1954, featuring a single volume of seats...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Cement
Massive Swiss Concrete Ball Planters, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete Swiss ball planters in the style of Willy Guhl. Great patina to each planter. Great for indoors or outside. 5 available. Priced individually.
O...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl, Set of 7 Planters, Eternit, Switzerland 1960s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Berlin, DE
A set of 7 rectangular planters by Willy Guhl.
6 with 100cm length, 1 with 120cm.
Overall good condition, one of the 100cm planters with a non visible hole in the bottom, but no stru...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Concrete
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"...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Concrete Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland ca. 1960s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Geneva, CH
Large eternit planter by Willy Guhl produced by Eternit AG, Switzerland ca. 1960s
Original shape.
85 x 85 x 19 cm
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Steel and Concrete Design Bench, Switzerland, 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
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Planter, Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Elegant outdoor pot/jardiniere, in an exceptionally rare and sought after version, by the legendary Swiss designer Willy Guhl. Formed in a charming jar des...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl Concrete Mailbox, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare concrete mailbox by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Light patina with the word LETTRES on the top. Front panel opens like a sliding door to remove mail and letters and can also be u...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Bowl Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large concrete bowl planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Original light patina with a ridge at the top. Made in the 1960s in Switzerland. Great s...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Dish Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic cement dish by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Light white and grey patina. Simple and minimal design but perfect for succulents or even as a bowl. Good vintage con...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl 39" Concrete Trough Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oversized concrete trough planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Just over 39" long. Amazing patina to concrete and paint with factory drilled drainage...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl 23" Concrete Bowl, 1960s Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic cement bowls by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Very unusual size in 23" diameter. Most bowls start at a much larger 31" diameter and are only to be used outdoors d...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Monumental Willy Guhl Flower Pot, 1970s, Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental concrete flower pot by Willy Guhl. A natural grey concrete finish with minimal wear, this planter fits perfectly into any design story. Made...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Planter on Stand
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Willy Guhl for Eternit 47" planter on stand.
Floating saucer planter on base.
Sculptural garden vessel.
The base can be flipped upside down for u...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Vases
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique set of concrete sculptures by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Concrete vases/planters rarely seen. Cool sculptural piece for indoors or outside. Great standalone piece of art. Gre...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Pedestal Planter, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete pedestal planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Made in the 1960s in Switzerland. Factory drilled drainage holes in each planter. Different ...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Small Willy Guhl Amoeba Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic cement amoeba bowl by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Bright red base and grey top. Very unusual design with beautiful patina. Good vintage condition. Wear as shown.
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Cement
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
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Flower Pot, 1960s Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfect concrete flower pots by Willy Guhl. Made in Switzerland in the 1960s. Great vintage condition with unique patina on each as shown. Classic ...
Category
1960s Swiss Minimalist Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl Petite Cube Planter, 1970s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite cube planter by Willy Guhl. Original grey concrete color with micro herringbone design on the sides. Great scale. Very good vintage condition. Only one available.
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl Ridged Bin Planters, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique ridged planters by Willy Guhl in the shape of a trash bin. Indented handles on both sides. Different coloring and patina for each of the three planters available as shown. Fun...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Tall Puzzle Piece Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic sculptural piece by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Tall planters shaped like jigsaw puzzle pieces. One is painted white while the other is in the...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Urn, 1960s Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete urn by Willy Guhl. Rare model. In original grey concrete patina. Urn has a delicate cement ridge around the mouth as well as around the widest part of the jar giving it dept...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Petite Ridged Planter, 1970s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite ridged planters by Willy Guhl. Concrete planters in the shape of a rectangle with an upper rim and ridged sides. Great scale. Very good condition with similar patina on all 3 ...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Cement
Monumental Willy Guhl Concrete Urn, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual concrete urn by Willy Guhl. Rare model and size. Excellent white and green patina. Urn has a delicate cement ridge around the mouth as well as around the widest part of the j...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Concrete
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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1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl for Eternit, 2 Pairs Mid-Century Modern concrete Garden Dish Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in London, GB
Willy Guhl for Eternit, two matched pairs of Mid-Century Modern concrete garden dish planters in good condition.
Measures: Height - 11 inches W - 31.5 inches D n- 31.5 inches.
Height...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Amoeba Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic cement amoeba bowl by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Great tabletop bowl or planter. Beautiful patina. Very unusual design. Good vintage condition. Wear as shown.
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl Scalloped Concrete Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large unusual scalloped concrete planters by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Three rounded edges on all sides. Moss and lichen, with great patina. Two still available in this size. Very ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Cement
Large 37" Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Hourglass Planters, c 1968
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and extra large 37" tall and 21" diameter 'Diablo' concrete spindel planters by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968, Switzerland. These sculptural hourglass shaped concrete planters have an off-white exterior finish with natural age and patina throughout.
Two available, priced individually. If you are purchasing a single, please message us with which one you wish us to ship.
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...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Urn, 1960s Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete urn by Willy Guhl. Rare model. Excellent cream and grey patina. Urn has a delicate cement ridge around the mouth as well as around the widest part of the jar giving it depth...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Triangular Footed Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural triangular concrete planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Each planter has a concrete leg at each corner of the planter which allows the planter to float a couple of inc...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Table Lamp
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Willy Guhl concrete cube made into a table lamp with linen shade and teak wood.
Priced individually.
Wonderful blue-is patina
Measure: Shade 12.25" x 12...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl 24" Diabolo Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete diabolo planter by Swiss Designer Willy Guhl. Varying degrees of patina to each planter. Available in multiple sizes and quantities.
*8 avai...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl Half Moon Wall Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare concrete planters by Willy Guhl with factory drilled holes to hang on the wall. Semi circular front with faceted edges in back. Great vintage condition. 4 available. Priced indi...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl Concrete Urn
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete urn by Willy Guhl. Rare model. Excellent pastel yellow and grey patina. Urn has a delicate cement ridge around the mouth as well as around the w...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Concrete
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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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Cement
3 Large Eternit Saucer Planters Designed by Willy Guhl with Wrought Iron Base
By Willy Guhl
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
3 large Eternit saucer planters designed by Willy Guhl with wrought iron base.
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Wrought Iron
Willy Guhl Concrete Box Planter on Metal Stand, 1970s Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare concrete box planter sitting on a sturdy metal stand by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Made in Switzerland in the 1970s. Box is 20.25" long and wide. In...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Willy Guhl Flower Pots
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare set of Willy Guhl sculptural flower planters made of cement. Great sculptural objects. Hollow and open on both ends. Perfect for placing in soil and arranging plants/flower...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Cement
Monumental Willy Guhl Tripod Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gigantic concrete planters by Willy Guhl for Eternit. Heightened bowl with a three legged base. Teeth ridges along the upper rim. Great patina and condition. Factory markings. Super ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Concrete
4 Large Eternit Saucer Planters Designed by Willy Guhl with Wrought Iron Base
By Willy Guhl
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 large Eternit saucer planters designed by Willy Guhl with wrought iron base.
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Wrought Iron
Willy Guhl for Eternit, Enormous Midcentury Saucer Planter, Garden Element
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Schagen, NL
This huge fibre cement garden element was designed by the Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit in circa 1950s-1960s. Absolute eye-catcher which remains in good vintage condition. S...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Furniture
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 condition. Two available with different coloring...
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1960s American Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl Shallow Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Table top Willy Guhl shallow planter.
Priced individually.
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1950s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Cement
Swiss Concrete Ball Planters, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete Swiss ball planters in the style of Willy Guhl. Great patina to each planter. Great for indoors or outside. Priced individually.
Other sizes av...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Rectangular or Window Box Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four rectangular planters, designed Willy Guhl for Eternit. These sleek modern architectural garden pots are made from strong fiber cement with mineral elements. Lovely patina...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Olive Jar Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete olive jar planter by Willy Guhl, with great patina and prominent presence. Simple and elegant design perfect for any garden or patio. Excell...
Category
1960s Swiss 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.
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