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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 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

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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

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Concrete

Willy Guhl Planters
Willy Guhl Planters
$2,400 / item
Willy Guhl planter 1st edition brazilian white concrete circa 1950 pair
By Willy Guhl
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Willy Guhl fibroconcrete brazilian white circa 1950 pair of planters signed ETERNIT.
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

1950's minimalist planter by Swiss designer, Willy Guhl for Eternit AG - No. 2
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Bern, CH
Minimalist concrete planter trough by prominent Swiss designer, Willy Guhl. Made in Switzerland ca. 1950 - 1960. Produced by Eternit AG, Switzerland. Solid concrete with drainage hol...
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1950s Swiss Minimalist Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Willy Guhl Orange Concrete Bookcase, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of painted concrete cubes in a pastel orange by Swiss architect and designer Willy Guhl. Handmade in the early 1960s in Switzerland. Produced by Eternit. Set of 9 cubes...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

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

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Concrete

Willy Guhl Concrete Vase, 1969, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
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 Fatboy Hourglass Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Willy Guhl concrete diabolo planter. Short and fat. Rarer model. Great condition and coloring. Only one available.
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Willy Guhl Round Pedestal Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique 1960s pedestal planter by Willy Guhl. Crafted from a special fiber-cement that makes it lightweight, yet durable. Pedestal has a hollow interior with a circle shaped opening...
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1960s Swiss Industrial Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

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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1960s American Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Willy Guhl for Eternit Tilted Spindle Concrete Planter, circa 1968
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful tilted spindle concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968, Switzerland. This special 'tilted' hourglass shaped concrete spindel planter has a ...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Pair of Willy Guhl for Eternit Rectangular Cement Planters No. 2
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Chicago, IL
Second pair of concrete planters by Willy Guhl for the Swiss company, Eternit. Guhl, a neo-functionalist designer and innovative furniture designer, came up with the idea of using co...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Unusually large Willy Guhl planter for Eternit. Ca 1960s Switzerland.
By Willy Guhl
Located in Bozeman, MT
Unusually large Willy Guhl planter for Eternit. Ca 1960s Switzerland.
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1990s German Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Mid Century Modern Willy Guhl Concrete Garden Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Houston, TX
The Mid Century Willy Guhl Concrete Garden Planter epitomizes timeless elegance and functional design. Crafted by Swiss designer Willy Guhl du...
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Willy Guhl Large Tilted Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large tilted concrete planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Great patina and coloring to each planter. Excellent vintage condition. Great planter and standalone sculpture for indoo...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete, Cement

Willy Guhl Large Elephant Handkerchief Planter with Beautiful Moss and Lichen
By Willy Guhl
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice large Willy Guhl Elephant ear or handkerchief planter with factory drilled holes. Nice crusty patina with great areas of lichen and moss. In good shape overall with no chips b...
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20th Century Swiss Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

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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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Rectangle Concrete Outdoor Planter, 1968, Signed
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This designer on-trend architectural rectangular concrete planter is by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, crafted in 1968 Switzerlan...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Willy Guhl Modular Concrete Bookcase, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Balen, BE
A set of 4 sculptural concrete bookcase elements by Swiss architect Willy Guhl, produced in Switzerland in the 1960s by Eternit. The cubes can be arranged in various ways and is a wo...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete, Other

Willy Guhl Planter/Bench
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large pair of Willy Guhl planter/bench Could be used as either planter or flipped over as a pair of benches. Wonderful scale and curved shape Priced separately.  
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Willy Guhl Massive Concrete Pond
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive concrete sculpture by Willy Guhl. Largest piece of Willy Guhl on the planet. Over 7 feet long and over 4 feet wide. Original French advertisement from 1962 showing the pon...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Willy Guhl Goblet Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small cement goblet planters by Swiss designer Willy Guhl. Gorgeous planter for indoors or outside. 3 available with varying color and patina. Priced individually.       
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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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
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Willy Guhl Off-Kilter Planter
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Molded concrete off-kilter planter, designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit. A play on the classic diabolo form. Strong and robust, this tilted garden planter is sculpted from fibrous cem...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Furniture

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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

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Cement

Willy Guhl Spindle Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large spindle or diabolo planter designed by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Originally made in three sizes, this planter is the medium size at 32 inches tall. An iconic hourglass form to add sculptural flare to the garden. This all-weather planter...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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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

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Cement

Willy Guhl for Eternit Cone Concrete Planter in Burgundy, circa 1968, Signed
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible designer on-trend architectural concrete cone planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968 Switzerland. This cone shaped concrete planter has a patinated burgundy red exterior finish. Consider using this as a bird-feeder or bird-bath, a sculptural art piece or a pot for succulents, weeping grass or plants. Signed on the inside near edge. 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 Modular Concrete Table, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a brutalist flare to your interior with this piece by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. A sculptural concrete rectangle with a hollow interior and curved edges, this object is incredib...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Monumental Goblet Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Willy Guhl Modular Cement Cube Bookcase
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic cement cubes by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl, for Eternit. 6 modular cubes made of fiber cement, can be arranged in a multitude of ways. Great for ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Willy Guhl Handkerchief Concrete Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Reinforced cement fiber board "Handkerchief" planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland circa 1960's.
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

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

Pair of planters model "Diabolo" edited by Eternit, 1950s
By Willy Guhl
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
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...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Modular Side Table by Willy Guhl for Eternit AG, Switzerland, 1954
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Antwerp, BE
Willy Guhl’s modular cubic side table for Eternit AG, handmade in Switzerland in 1954. This rare piece exemplifies Guhl’s groundbreaking design approach, crafted with precision from ...
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1950s Swiss Brutalist Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete, Cement

Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Hankechief Planter with great patina
By Willy Guhl
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice Willy Guhl Elephant ear or handkerchief planter with no factory drilled holes. Nice crusty patina with areas of lichen and moss. In goo...
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20th Century Swiss Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Brutalist planter, Willy Guhl for Eternit. Switzerland, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rectangular planter produced by the company "Eternit" in the 1960s, made of fiber cement, perfect for outdoor designs. Good original condition, with patina and marks that only the pa...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Large 'Handkerchief' Concrete Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit, c. 1968
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
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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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Guhl Chair by Willy Guhl '1. Edition, Special Sealed, Safe Surface'
By Willy Guhl
Located in Zürich, CH
Here the silhouette is strong. It is presented through the outline and shape of the piece. The object exudes an aura. It’s not about the shape or about the material; its auratic qual...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Set of 3 square Willy Guhl planters in eternit
By Willy Guhl
Located in LYON, FR
Planters in eternit, fiber cement by Willy Guhl, Circa 1950. An irresistible look for these unusual 33X33 cm square planters, 5 cm high.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Willy Guhl Concrete Vase, 1960s Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic set of vases 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 outsi...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Ridged Trough Planters by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic rectangular planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Ridge design on all sides. Just under 3.5 feet long. Great lines and clean design. Good vintage condition and...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Architectonic spindle planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland 1950s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl, Anton Bee
Located in ECHT, NL
Mid century spindle planter. designed by Anton Bee and Willy Guhl. Manufactured by Eternit SA, Switzerland in the 1950s. The planter is made from fibre reinforced cement. It has been...
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Mid-20th Century European Space Age Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Willy Guhl Table Lamp
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Petite Willy Guhl concrete table lamp with new linen shade Priced individually. Measures : H - 14.75" D - 9.25" L - 9.25".
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Hourglass Planters, c 1968
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
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. These sculptural hourglass shaped concrete planters have a grey exterior finish, one darker grey and the other two are light grey. Three available, priced individually. If you are purchasing less than all three, please message us with which one(s) 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 Guhl...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

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 Concrete and Glass Side Table, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial Willy Guhl concrete table for Eternit, fitted with new pieces of glass for each shelf. This table is made using a unique concrete fiber cement that is reminiscent of the p...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Willy Guhl Petite Trough Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete trough planters by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Petite size. Just under 16" long. Factory drilled drainage holes. Perfect depth for narrow space...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

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 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...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Willy Guhl Concrete Trough Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete trough planters by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Just under 24" long. Factory drilled drainage holes. Perfect depth for narrow spaces. 33 availa...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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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 ...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Rectangle Window / Balcony Concrete Planter, Signed
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This designer on-trend architectural 23.5" long rectangular concrete planter is by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, crafted in the 1960s and 1970s Switzerland and signed and dated underneath, circa 1968. This special low-profile and rare long sized rectangle-shaped concrete planter has a patinated natural exterior finish and organic aging over decades of UK climate. Excellent planter size for a variety of various uses such as succulents, plants, weeping grass with the planter on a stand, window or balcony privacy hedge, or any other outdoor decorative use. Consider using this Willy Guhl Concrete Planter Pot in a Architectural, Postmodern, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Danish modern garden, yard or penthouse apartment balcony but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Zen / Minimalism setting. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco space with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as an outdoor hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office balcony. MEASUREMENTS: H 6.875" x W 23.5" x D 6.875" CONDITION: Sturdy and structurally sound. Has beautiful antiquing and patina throughout from decades of organic aging which can include minor chipping, stains or other blemishes however this lightly distressed look is common, expected and desirable for these early production originals. Some examples may display light...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

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

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Cement

Willy Guhl Loop Chairs, 1960s Brazil
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of vintage Willy Guhl Loop chairs from Brazil. This pair of chairs was designed by Willy Guhl in the early 1960's. With a beautiful blue color on the front and green on the...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Willy Guhl New Production Spindel Hourglass Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive hourglass planters by Swiss designer Willy Guhl. Newly produced. Largest size made by Willy Guhl. Handmade in the same factories as the vintage planters. Made of thin fibrous...
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2010s Swiss Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Willy Guhl Large Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A Willy Guhl Elephant Ear or handkerchief planter with great color and Lichen. The planter is in good condition although there is a chip of out one edge and a crack running down towa...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Concrete

Willy Guhl Planters Set of 2 for Eternit, Mid-Century Modern Clam Shell Design
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking pair of sculptural planters was designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit in the mid-20th century. Crafted from fiber cement, these biomorphic planters feature an organic, und...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Mid-Century Modern Stackable Planter Element by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Stackable planter frames designed by Willy Guhl and manufactured by Eternit, Switzerland. These planters can be stacked or used separately. We have 6 on stock.
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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Cement

Large Adjustable Spindle Planter by Willy Guhl, Switzerland 1970s, Signed
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking and large-scale adjustable tilted spindle planter designed by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, circa 1978. This sculptural example exemplifies Guhl’s m...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Furniture

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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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