Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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.
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Creator: Willy Guhl
Willy Guhl Concrete Vase, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
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 Building and Garden Elements
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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 Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This planter is a notable example of mid-century modern design, designed by renowned Swiss industrial designer Willy Guhl, features a distinctive ridged texture and comes in a white...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Blue Fiberglass Bench, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Remarkable midcentury floating bench by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. circa 1960s. Perfect minimal design as is common with the Swiss designer. Light weight but sturdy. The electric bl...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Metal
Swiss Planter by Willy Guhl, Produced by Eternit Brazil, 1960s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in New York, NY
This vase is part of the series of Eternit fiber-cement vases designed by Willy Guhl (1915–2004), the industrial design pioneer in Switzerland who also created the remarkable Loop ch...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
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 large cylindrical flow...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Flower Pot, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfect large concrete flower pots by Willy Guhl. Made in Switzerland in the 1960s. Great vintage condition with unique patina on each as shown. Cl...
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1960s Swiss Minimalist Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Rare Willy Guhl Biomorphic Pond for Eternit Switzerland, circa 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredibly rare biomorphic pond designed by Swiss Neo-functionalist and Industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland, circa 1960s. Sculpted from Guhl’s typical fib...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Monumental Willy Guhl Concrete Vase, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immense concrete vase by Willy Guhl in a cream patina. Extremely rare model. Made of fiber cement. Decades of patina, moss and paint. Colors vary from cream and white to grey and bro...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Pair of diabolos planters by Willy Guhl from the 60s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pairs of “Diabolo” planters by Swiss designer Willy Guhl, produced by Eternite in the 1970s. Fiber cement structure, original white paint. Beautiful vintage condition, with a nice pa...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Willy Guhl Round Pedestal Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredibly rare 1960s pedestal planter by Willy Guhl. Sturdy yet lightweight, the planters are sculpted from fiber cement with a hollow interior. Oval-shaped opening and base with a ...
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1960s Swiss Industrial Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Eternit Planters, Switzerland, 1960s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brutalist and minimalist planters, Willy Guhl, Switzerland, 1960s
3 similar size rectangular planters are available
+ 1 larger (see other listings)
Willy Guhl was a pioneering Swis...
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1960s Swiss Brutalist Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Square Square Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The perfectly patina'd square Willy Guhl planter
Priced Individually.
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Urn, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
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 Building and Garden Elements
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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 32" long. Factory drilled drainage holes. Perfect depth for narrow spaces. 21 availa...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl, Pair of "Elephant ear" planters, Switzerland 1954
By Willy Guhl
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Pair of large "Elephant Ear" planters created by Willy Guhl for the firm Eternit (Switzerland 1954). At the start of the 1950s, Eternit asked Willy Guhl to design fiber cement outdoor furniture...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Jardinière 1970 par willy guhl fibrociment
By Willy Guhl
Located in LYON, FR
Jardinière iconique en fibrociment du designer willy GUHL crée dans les années 1970.
Bon état général malgré des signes d'utilisation ( calcaire )
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1970s Swiss Brutalist Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Willy Guhl Concrete Pod Chair, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning concrete pod chair designed by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Hand made in Switzerland by Eternit in the 1960s. Gorgeous patina. Factory drill...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Large conical planter Willy Guhl, France 1950's
By Willy Guhl
Located in LYON, FR
Large fiber cement planter from the 1950s by Willy Guhl. Very beautiful patina.
Diameter 74 X H40 cm
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
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 winters. Massive, rare size. Good vintage condition. One other massive planter...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Set of New Production Willy Guhl Loop Chairs and Matching Table, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic new production pair of cement chairs with matching table by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. One of the most iconic chairs ever designed. Priced as a pair with matchi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Square Planter by Willy Guhl, Switzerland 1950s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very nice patina.
We have a total of six of the same type and many other models by Willy Guhl.
Swiss designer Willy Guhl (1915-2004) was well known for his weather resistant plante...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Willy Guhl Small Handkerchief Planter by Eternit (multiple available)
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Beautifully shaped handkerchief planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Manufactured by Eternit AG, who produced all of Guhl's designs. (two available, price per piece).
Made from fi...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Hourglass Planters, 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. 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 Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Pair of Willy Guhl for Eternit Rectangular Cement Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Chicago, IL
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 concrete ...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Rectangular Balconia Planter Willy Guhl for Eternit, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Wichita, KS
Rectangular planter with lip by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Planter is made of cement and has good color and patina. Great lines and clean design. This planter would be m...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Monumental 38" Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Spindle Planter, c 1968
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredibly gorgeous 38" tall 'Diablo' concrete spindel planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968, Switzerland. This sculptural hourglass shaped concrete planter has a white exterior finish.
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete and Steel Floating Bench, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Remarkable mid-century floating concrete bench by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Circa 1960s. Sturdy and substantial. Holds the weight of 3 adults easily. Perfect minimal design as is c...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete, Steel
Willy Guhl Corner Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive green corner planter by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Gorgeous planter for indoors or outside. Excellent patina. Never seen this piece before. La...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Willy Guhl Hourglass Pots
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful collection of concrete hourglass planters by the Swiss Architect, Willy Guhl. Great age, patina and coloring. Iconic sculptural planter or garden object. This listing is fo...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Conical Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Allerum, SE
Willy Guhl Conical Planter for Eternit, ca 1960s Switzerland
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Rectangle Concrete Outdoor Planter, 1970s, 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 the 1970s Switz...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Round Pedestal Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredibly rare 1960s pedestal planters by Willy Guhl. Sturdy yet lightweight, the planters are sculpted from fiber cement with a hollow interior. Oval-shaped opening and base with a...
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1960s Swiss Industrial Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Large Willy Guhl Flower Pot
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This is a mid-century modern cement planter from Switzerland, designed by the acclaimed designer Willy Guhl around the 1960s. Known for his innovative use of materials, Guhl created ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Flower Pot, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pink concrete flower pot by Willy Guhl. Made in Switzerland in the 1960s. Great condition. Beautiful and unique coloring and patina. Clas...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Conical Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland #11
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Bern, CH
Conical concrete flower pot by Swiss designer, Willy Guhl. Solid concrete made in Switzerland 1960 - 1970. Produced by Eternit AG.
Tapered structure with drainage holes in base. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Minimalist Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Chalice Shaped Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Planter in the shape of a chalice. Especially unique in that the base matches the top with pointed facets. Great vintage condit...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Cornflower Blue Willy Guhl 'Marmite Cauldron' Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Hastings, GB
Willy Guhl 'Marmite' cauldron, Swiss from the 1960's.
Incredible time worn blue paint, In stunning original condition.
A gorgeous and versatile decorators piece.
Height 46 c...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Tall 37" Patinated Willy Guhl Diablo Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Culver City, CA
Ladies, gentlemen, and plant parents, behold the Willy Guhl Diablo Planter—a towering icon of 1960s design that’s as sculptural as it is fun...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Square Planter by Willy Guhl, Switzerland 1950s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very nice patina.
We have a total of six of the same type and many other models by Willy Guhl.
Swiss designer Willy Guhl (1915-2004) was well known for his weather resistant plante...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Willy Guhl for Eternit Rectangle Concrete Outdoor Handle Planter, circa 1968
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This designer on-trend architectural rectangular concrete planter is by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, crafted circa 1968 Switzer...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
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. Base is also faceted. Beautiful patinas. Great vintage condition. 2 available as shown in th...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl "Diablo" Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small and unusual Diablo planter by Willy Guhl for eternit.
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Willy Guhl Square Tray Planters, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic square tray tabletop planters by Willy Guhl. Great for succulents and indoor planting. Great original patina throughout. Six available. Priced ...
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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 Building and Garden Elements
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Pair of Willy Guhl Concrete Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Allerum, SE
Good pair of Willy Guhl square concrete planters for Eternit. Ca 1960s Switzerland.
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Pair of Willy Guhl for Eternit ‘Diablo’ Concrete Spindle Planters, Circa 1968.
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and iconic pair of ‘Diablo’ concrete spindle planters designed by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968. These sculptural planters feature Guhl’s signature hourgl...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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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 Building and Garden Elements
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Set of 2 Sculptural Triangular Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 2 sculptural standing triangular concrete planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Can be placed upside down or right side. up. Beautiful patina with worn green and white paint...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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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 Building and Garden Elements
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Willy Guhl Concrete Urn, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete urn by Willy Guhl. Rare model. In a beautiful heavy patina from decades in Swiss weather. Urn has a delicate cement ridge around the mouth as w...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Vase, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular concrete vase by Willy Guhl. Extremely rare model. Slightly tapered neck with pronounced lip spout. Made of fiber cement. Painted in a beige color with years of patina. Beautiful texture and color with great presence. Excellent condition. Drainage holes in the base. Two available. Priced individually.
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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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Willy Guhl building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Willy Guhl building and garden elements 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 building and garden elements, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 391 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 5 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original building and garden elements 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 building and garden elements by Eternit, and Anton Bee. Prices for Willy Guhl building and garden elements can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $431 and can go as high as $38,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,783.
Questions About Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Willy 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.