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 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 Building and Garden Elements
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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 Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
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 Tulip Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Bozeman, MT
Tulip planter by Willy Guhl 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 Tilted Concrete Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Bozeman, MT
A nice pair of tilted or off-kilter planters by Willy Guhl for Eternit. Ca 1950-60s 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 Tilted Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Bozeman, MT
Willy Guhl tilted spindel planter for Eternit, ca 1960s Switzerland
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Mid-20th Century Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Rectangle Planter White
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rectangular concrete Willy Guhl planter with wonderful creamy white patina.
Great classic shape and large in scale.
Switzerland, 1960s
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1950s Swiss 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 24" long. Factory drilled drainage holes. Perfect depth for narrow spaces. 33 availa...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Set of 2 Chalice shaped planters by Willy Guhl, 1970s
By Willy Guhl
Located in amstelveen, NL
A unique set of 2 concrete planters by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Planter in the shape of a chalice. Signed 1972.
This shape is not common and hard to find. Great patina. Would m...
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1970s European 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
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
Six fibre cement planters, by Willy Gühl, Eternit AG, France, circa 1971
By Willy Guhl
Located in Paris, FR
Six planters or cache-pots in the form of cauldrons, « Marmite » model. Tripod base. Very fine natural patina.
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1970s French Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Willy Guhl Orange Concrete Cone Flower Pot, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful concrete cone flower pot by Swiss architect and industrial designer Willy Guhl. Made in the 1960s in Switzerland. Wonderful faded terracotta-coloured patina across the whol...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning concrete elephant ear planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Great vintage condition. Two available with different coloring...
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1960s American Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Concrete Biomorphic Planters, 1960s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit large biomorphic or clam shell shaped concrete planters or jardinières, Switzerland, 1960s. These exquisite planters are made from weather-resistan...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl for Eternit Concrete Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Willy Guhl for Eternit concrete planters.
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
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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Cement
Willy Guhl Concrete Drum Table
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic drum table by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Great scale and unique shape. Suitable for indoor and outdoors. Only one available. New pencil edge glass top. Stunnin...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
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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Concrete
Willy Ghul planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Willy Guhl planter extra large size edited by Eternit
Called Diabolo.
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20th Century French Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Sculptural Concrete Vase, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning concrete vase by Willy Guhl. Just under three feet tall. Extremely rare model. Made of fiber cement. Decades of patina and moss/ lichen. Colors vary from grey to white and c...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Blue Cement Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Loop Coffee Table, 1995, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Vienna, AT
Blue modern vintage Loop coffee table by Willy Guhl (1915-2004).
This coffee table is very suitable for indoor and outdoor as a futuristic beautiful ...
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Late 20th Century Modern 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 urns by Willy Guhl. Three available with varying degrees of patina and lichen. Rare model. Urns have a delicate cement ridge around the mouth as well as around the widest pa...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
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
Willy Guhl Ridged Bin Planters, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique ridged planters by Willy Guhl in the shape of a trash bin. Indented handles on both sides. Different coloring and patina for each of the three planters available as shown. Fun...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Large Swiss Squiggle Edge Concrete Planter by Willy Guhl, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare 1960s concrete planter designed by the renowned Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. This piece has aged beautifully over time, displaying a weathered patina that adds chara...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl for Eternit Concrete Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Willy Guhl for Eternit concrete planters.
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Vintage Willy Guhl Urn 21"
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage willy guhl white urn with distinct weathered patina. These planters are unique and rare.
Willy guhl (1915-2004) was a swiss industrial designe...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Half Moon Wall Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare concrete planters by Willy Guhl with factory drilled holes to hang on the wall. Semi circular front with faceted edges in back. Great vintage condition. 4 available. Priced indi...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Willy Guhl Blue Rectangle Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elongated rectangular Willy Guhl planter with wonderful blue patina.
Large in scale and simple classic shape
2 available - priced individually
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1950s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Elephant Ear Garden Planter, Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Charming and stylish jardiniere / garden pot, by the renowned designer Willy Guhl and produced in fibre cement. This particular one of his designs has a beautiful waffle / paper shap...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
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
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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Cement
Willy Guhl Pair of Tulip Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of cement tulip planters by Willy Guhl, with very unique and original patina. Switzerland, 1960s. Each with drainage hole.
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Swiss Mid-Century Modern Conical Concrete Diable Planter by Willy Gulh, 1950s
By Willy Guhl
Located in MIlano, IT
Swiss Mid-Century Modern conical concrete Diable planter or vase by Willy Gulh, 1950s
Diable model planter or vase, entirely in concrete, with conical base structure and containing ...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Vintage Willy Guhl Urn 17"
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 Olive Jar Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Haywards Heath, GB
Authentic Swiss designer Willy Guhl 'Olive Jar' style planter from 1960s
Wonderful original green and white paint
In perfect condition, no cracks or damage
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20th Century Swiss Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
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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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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1950's minimalist planter by Swiss designer, Willy Guhl for Eternit AG
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Pair of 1950's minimalist planters by Swiss designer, Willy Guhl for Eternit AG
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Bern, CH
Pair of minimalist concrete plant trough's by prominent Swiss designer, Willy Guhl. Made in Switzerland ca. 1950 - 1960. Produced by Eternit AG, Switzerland. Solid concrete with drai...
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1950s Swiss Minimalist Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Elephant Ear Garden Planter, Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Charming and stylish jardiniere / garden pot, by the renowned designer Willy Guhl and produced in fibre cement. This particular one of his designs has a beautiful waffle / paper shap...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
A Collection of Corner Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960's, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Collection of Corner Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960's, Switzerland
H 14.5-17.5" x W 15.5-16" x D 15-15.75"
FDV11400/11511
*Wear consistent with age and use.
Collection Consists o...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
A Collection of Concrete Vases by Willy Guhl, 1960's, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Collection of Concrete Vases by Willy Guhl, 1960's, Switzerland
H 12" x D 15"
FDV11432
*Wear consistent with age and use.
Collection Consists of 5 Vases in Total
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
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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Concrete, Metal
Willy Guhl Large Handkerchief Planter by Eternit (multiple available)
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
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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Other
3 Large Eternit Saucer Planters Designed by Willy Guhl with Wrought Iron Base
By Willy Guhl
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
3 large Eternit saucer planters designed by Willy Guhl with wrought iron base.
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete, Wrought Iron
Willy Guhl, Extra Large Diablo Hourglass Planter in Wonderful Original Condition
By Willy Guhl
Located in London, GB
Willy Guhl, for Eternit Schweiz AG.
An extra large Diablo hourglass shaped planter in wonderful original condition, with no chips, no cracks and no damages. It is very rare to find ...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Vintage Willy Guhl for Eternit Medium Diabolo Planters, a Pair
By Willy Guhl
Located in Sheridan, CO
Vintage pair of iconic medium-sized 'Diabolo' Planters by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, circa 1970.
Planters are made fr...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
A Pair of Large Olive Jars by Willy Guhl, 1960's, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of Large Olive Jars by Willy Guhl, 1960's, Switzerland
H 28" x D 24"
FDV11461
*Wear consistent with age and use.
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Sandbox Planter Eternit AG, Switzerland, 1960
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare sandbox flower pot designed by Willy Guhl and manufactured by Eternit AG, Switzerland 1960. This piece can be used as a sandbox or storage box, but als...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Beautifully weathered pair of 'Elephant Ears' planters by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Often referred to as the “elephant ears” or “handkerchief ” model this charming pair of vintage Willy Guhl planters have some really amazing...
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1960s French Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Large Willy Guhl Diabolo Planters - 38” high
By Willy Guhl
Located in Charleston, SC
Large pair of the classic Willy Guhl diabolo planters- sold individually. 38” high
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Rare Willy Guhl Fiber Cement Rectangular Planter with Aged Patina
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare and authentic Willy Guhl rectangular planter, crafted from durable Eternit fiber cement, showcasing a beautifully weathered patina with layers of chipping green, white, and gr...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Willy Guhl Pair of Troughs
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 work...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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A Pair of Quadrifoil Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960's, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of Quadrifoil Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960's, Switzerland
H 9" x W 16" x D 16"
FDV11398
*Wear consistent with age and use.
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Tropical Planter by Willy Guhl, Produced by Eternit Brazil, 1960s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
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 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.