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.
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Creator: Willy Guhl
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 Building and Garden Elements
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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
$945 Sale Price
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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 Building and Garden Elements
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Mid-Century Modern Stackable Planter Element by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
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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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
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
$2,800 / item
Willy Guhl for Eternit Rectangle Concrete Outdoor Handle Planter, circa 1968
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
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 circa 1...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
$555 Sale Price / item
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Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Rectangle Concrete Outdoor Handle Planter
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 circa 1...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
$610 Sale Price
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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 Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
A Large Biomorphic Planter by Willy Guhl, Switzerland, c.1960
By Willy Guhl
Located in Chicago, IL
A large, exceptional garden planter designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland circa 1960, known as a biomorphic or 'Clam Shell' planter. Resembling the architect's iconic ele...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
$2,800 Sale Price
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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
$4,200 / item
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl X-Large Hourglass Diablo Planters
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Birmingham, AL
A pair of X-large Mid-Century Modern Diabolo planters designed by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1960s. Originally made in three sizes, this pair is the X-large size a...
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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. 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 Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Large 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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Other
Willy Guhl Conical Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Bozeman, MT
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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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
Willy Guhl Dog House, 1960s, Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Trapezoid Willy Guhl Planter, two available
By Willy Guhl
Located in Wichita, KS
Rare vintage square taper trapezoid shaped Willy Guhl planter. This shape is not common and hard to find. wonderful handles on the Side and great patina. Would make a lovely planter inside or out. sold individually. One planter has a smoother gray exterior and probably has not been painted over the years. The other has a bit more patina. Together the two blend nicely. one also has a hairline in the concrete in the upper corner on one side.
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
$1,360 Sale Price / item
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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 37" 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.
*4 avai...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
$2,800 / item
Willy Guhl for Eternit Handkerchief Concrete Planters, 1960s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit sculptural handkerchief concrete planters or jardinières, Switzerland, 1960s. These exquisite planters are made from weather-resistant fiber cement...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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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
Willy Guhl Bowl Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic cement dish by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Original light grey patina with a rusted metal ring handle on one side giving it a nice bit of character. Simple and ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Mid-Century Modern Flat Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This planter is designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit of Switzerland. It is flat and slightly oblong and has a beautiful patina throughout. 1960s.
Three available, listed separately.
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Willy Guhl Concrete Pill Shaped Planters, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare and unique pill shaped trough planters by Swiss architect and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland circa 1960s. Both ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Medium Swiss White Concrete Dog House by Willy Guhl for Eternit, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare 1960s concrete dog house designed by renowned Swiss designer Willy Guhl. The structure features a simple elongated base topped by a raised semicircular arch that peaks at a de...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Colossal Willy Guhl Olive Jar Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oversized concrete olive jar planter by Willy Guhl with great patina and prominent presence. Simple and elegant design perfect for any garden or patio. Excellent patina and vintage c...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Vintage Willy Guhl Urn 16.5"
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage willy guhl white urn with distinct weathered patina.
Willy guhl (1915-2004) was a swiss industrial designer renowned for his groundbreaking con...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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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 Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Pair of "Loop Chair" Armchairs Willy Guhl Swiss Vintage Design, G212
By Willy Guhl
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of garden armchairs model "Loop chair" by the Swiss designer Willy Guhl from the 60's edited by Eternit. Fiber cement ribbon forming a low...
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1960s Swiss Brutalist Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Saucer Planter by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Toronto, CA
The large concrete composite saucer planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl, provides a wide, low profile base for arrangements. Sculptural and suitable for indoor or outdoor use.
ove...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
$2,200 / item
Monumental Green Willy Guhl Vertical Handkerchief Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. An iteration of his iconic handkerchief planter but as opposed to the traditional low profile handkerchief with wide leaf-lik...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Olive Jar Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning concrete olive jar planter by Willy Guhl with great patina and coloring. Amazing depth to the piece due to the layers of yellow, green and b...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
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
$2,800 / item
Willy Guhl Olive Jar Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Eternit, 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. Excelle...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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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 Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Massive Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive fiber cement elephant ear planter by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. 5 available in incredible varying colors and patinas. Incredible design featuring a wide body tha...
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1960s Swiss 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 an adobe patina. Extremely rare model. Made of fiber cement. Decades of patina, moss and paint. Colors vary from adobe and white to green and d...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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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 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
$2,000 / item
Willy Guhl Concrete Urn, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
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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Rare Willy Guhl for Eternit Stackable Planters Mid-Century
By Willy Guhl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare stackable planters by Willy Guhl for Eternit. Each one stamped on the bottom. Three yellow and three grey or concrete available. Planters have ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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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 Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Olive Jar Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete olive jar planter by Willy Guhl in a beautiful brick red color. Simple and elegant design perfect for any garden or patio. Excellent patina and vintage condition. Manufactur...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl 37" Turquoise Diabolo Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete diabolo planter by Swiss Designer Willy Guhl. Stunning electric turquoise color with amazing patina around the brim.
Located at our LA Showroom.
*Other sizes and colors av...
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20th Century Swiss Set of Six Vintage Bowl Planters on a Iron Base by Willy Guhl
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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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
$1,433 Sale Price
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Cement Handkerchief Garden Planter by Willy Guhl
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Swiss Handkerchief or Elephant Ear garden planter by Willy Guhl and Eternit, in good condition. The sculptural planter is made of a light weight cement, ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Willy Guhl Large Round Saucer Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Willy Guhl (1915-2004): Saucer Planter. Manufactured by Eternit, Switzerland; fiber-reinforced concrete with drilled drain hole to center, with metal stand. Stamped serial number on ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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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
$3,000 / item
Willy Guhl Concrete Vase, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
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 Building and Garden Elements
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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 Building and Garden Elements
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Willy Guhl Bird Bath
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Willy Guhl bird bath made of cement. Unique shape and large size. Over three feet long. Great sculpture and object. Could be used for succule...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
$2,800
Pair of Triangular Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of 1960’s triangular concrete planters designed by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland.
Each multifaceted planter...
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1960s Swiss Industrial Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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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. Beautiful patinas. Great vintage condition. 3 available as shown in this listing. Priced ind...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
$3,000 / item
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
$3,000 / item
Willy Guhl Concrete Peanut Planter, 1960s, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental concrete basin planter by Willy Guhl. Handmade in Switzerland in the 1960s. Just under 4 feet in length. handmade in the shape of a peanut. P...
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Willy Guhl Pod Chairs 'Set'
By Willy Guhl
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
As of the mid-20th century, the work of Willy Guhl was a revolutionary feat of industry and design with a distinct style that transcends decades. True to form and function, Guhl worked with a mixture of cement and asbestos from Eternit. The lightweight material was groundbreaking, uncompromising form and structure with an emphasis on functionality. This set of unique chairs...
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$11,063 Sale Price / set
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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.
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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.