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
20th Century Swiss Modern Cement Saucer Garden Planter by Willy Guhl & Eternit
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid Century modern Swiss saucer planter designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit, resting on a zinc coated metal stand. A very large and shallow planter made of fiber cem...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
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
$1,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Willy Guhl Organic Handkerchief Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking pair of Willy Guhl “Handkerchief” planters, celebrated for their sculptural organic form and timeless modernist appeal. Designed by Swiss artist and designer Willy Guhl an...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Pair of concrete Diabolo Planters by Willy Guhl with charming painting
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of fibre concrete diabolo planters found in Provence. We honestly have no idea who painted them so perfectly, but we think it’s quite beautiful.
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1970s Swiss Space Age Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Concrete Saucer Planter with Massive Ponytail Palm Tree, 2000s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive circular planter hand-made and designed by Eternit, Switzerland. Planter is crafted from a special fiberglass and concrete material. Heavy and sturdy piece of functional art ...
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2010s Swiss Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Box with Lid, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural and substantial concrete box by Willy Guhl. Handmade in Switzerland, in the 1960s. Square frame with removable lid. Beveled sides and rust stains on top of lid give this p...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Pair of Planters by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This rare pair of planters was made by the Swiss designer, Willy Ghul in the 1950's in natural fiber cement. It's the edition « Eternit AG/Elo, 1954 »...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
$7,162 / set
Square Planter by Willy Guhl, Switzerland 1950s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
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
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl Olive Jar Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
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 Hexagon Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic pieces of sculpture by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Concrete geometric planters in the shape of a hexagon. Cool sculptural pieces for indoor...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
$2,800 / item
Garden Vase, Concrete Planters, "Diablo" By Willy Guhl, 1950s, XX Century.
By Willy Guhl
Located in Breganze, VI
Garden vase in fiber cement, created by the Swiss architect and designer Willy Guhl, in the 1950s.
The garden pots he made are of various shapes and in this case it is a "Diablo" sh...
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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 Sized Tilted Spindle Concrete Planter, circa 1968
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large sized (18" tall and 25" wide) tilted spindle concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968, Switzerland. This special 'tilted' hourglass shaped concr...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
$1,850 Sale Price
31% Off
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
$1,456 / set
Willy Guhl for Eternit, 2 Pairs Mid-Century Modern concrete Garden Dish Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in London, GB
Willy Guhl for Eternit, two matched pairs of Mid-Century Modern concrete garden dish planters in good condition.
Measures: Height - 11 inches W - 31.5 inches D n- 31.5 inches.
Height...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Stackable Willy Guhl Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique Stackable Willy Guhl planters
Sold and priced individually
Switzerland, 1960s
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$2,400 / item
Willy Guhl Minimalist Planter with Stand - Eternit AG
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Bern, CH
Rare Mid Century Swiss minimalist planter with original powder coated steel base. Designed by Willy Guhl and produced by Eternit AG, Switzerland, 1960’s. This item has never been use...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Minimalist Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete, Steel
$1,137 Sale Price
35% Off
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Monumental Vasque Concrete Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Monumental Vasque planter in concrete fiber board, bowl with inverted stand 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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Concrete
Massive 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
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Atomic Tripod Planters, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and beautiful atomic concrete planters by Willy Guhl for Eternit. Heightened egg-shaped bowl with a three-legged base. Teeth ridges along the upper rim. Wonderful patina intersp...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$2,200 / item
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
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
Materials
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
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl and Robert Pansart Red Pod Chair in Cement, 1969
By Willy Guhl, Robert Pansart
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Extremely rare iconic pod chair attributed to Willy Guhl, Many experts agree that this Pod Chair is actually the work of Robert Pansart, better known for his mirrors than for this ma...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Willy Guhl Rectangular Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic set of 22 rectangular planters by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Painted years ago in greyish/blue and worn down by years of Eur...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
$1,450 / item
Mid-Century Swiss Willy Guhl Marmite Planter (Two available)
By Willy Guhl
Located in New Orleans, LA
The Willy Guhl Cauldron or Marmite planter is a striking piece of design, created by Swiss designer Willy Guhl in the 1950s. Known for its sculptural form and simple yet elegant appe...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Off-Kilter Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of off-kilter planters, designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit. A play on the classic diabolo form. Strong and robust, these tilted garden planters are sculpted from fibrous cement....
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$6,500 / set
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
Materials
Cement
Extra Large Willy Guhl Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Extra large concrete bowl planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit.
Gorgeous patina.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
$3,800 / item
Vintage Willy Guhl Fiber Cement Planter Rectangular with Distressed Green Paint
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare and highly collectible vintage industrial planter box designed by Willy Guhl. This long rectangular planter features a heavily distressed green and white painted surface with ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl for Eternit, a Mid-Century Modern Concrete Garden Planter with Stand
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in London, GB
Willy Guhl for Eternit, a Mid-Century Modern concrete garden planter with hollow stand for the dish shaped planter.
Some paint losses to the upper underside, but otherwise in great ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Petite Box Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sculptural box planters by Willy Guhl for Eternit. Made of fiber cement. Two with a lot of patina, and two on the cleaner side. Great petite planters. Perfect size. 4 available...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$1,800 / item
Willy Guhl Red Hourglass Planters, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic brick colored 'Diablo' hourglass planters by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Varying degree of patina to paint revealing the mottled cement beneath. Great vintage cond...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
$2,400 / item
Willy Guhl Cauldron Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic concrete planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit. Made in the shape of a cauldron. Beautiful patina throughout with modulating shades of green, white, and orange lichen. Three fe...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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
Materials
Cement
$1,450 / item
Large Willy Guhl Organic Plant Organic Planter "Elephant ear" Model - 1950s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Large Willy Guhl Organic Planter "Elephant ear" Model - 1950s
Switzerland 1950s - Outdoor planter
Broken corner : See photos
Measures : 80,5x83cm H:33cm
Material : Eternit
Wear co...
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20th Century Swiss Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl Chalice Shaped Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique concrete planters 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 condi...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$3,000 / item
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$1,850 Sale Price
31% Off
Concrete Saucer Planter with Monumental Ponytail Palm Tree, 2000s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive circular planter hand made and designed by Eternit, Switzerland. Planter is crafted from a special fiberglass and concrete material. Heavy and sturdy piece of functional art...
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2010s Swiss Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Green 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 washed out green patina with layers of finishes worn down over the years. Urn has a delicate cement ridge around the mouth as we...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
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
$1,400 / item
Willy Guhl 'Diablo' Spindel Hourglass Concrete Planter, Switzerland, 1954
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in The Hague, NL
High shaped diabolo shaped planter designed by Willy Guhl and Anton Bee and manufactured by Eternit Ag, Switzerland 1954.
This planter is made of cellulose infused fibber cement.
Ve...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Swiss Concrete Ball Planters, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete Swiss ball planters in the style of Willy Guhl. Great patina to each planter. Great for indoors or outside. Priced individually.
Other sizes av...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$2,000 / item
Willy Guhl Concrete Urn with Handles, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete urn by Willy Guhl in a heavy matte white paint. Urn has a delicate cement ridge around the mouth and two handles right under the upper rim. The body of the jar tapers down t...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern 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
Materials
Cement
$2,200 / item
Willy Guhl Petite Concrete Urn, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite concrete urn by Willy Guhl in a beautiful red patina. Urn has a delicate cement ridge around the mouth and two handles right under the upper rim. The body of the jar tapers do...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Pair of Willy Guhl Biomorphic Concrete Planters for Eternit. Switzerland, 1960's
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking pair of biomorphic concrete planters designed by the renowned Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1960's. These planters feature an organic, flowing form that re...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Vintage Willy Guhl Urn 12.5"
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 designer...
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19th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Antique Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Concrete Biomorphic Planters, 1960s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
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
Large Willy Guhl Diabolo Planters - 38” high
By Willy Guhl
Located in Richmond, VA
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
$2,700 / item
Willy Guhl Molar Planters
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scarce pair of molar planters, designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit. Arched triangular form cheekily resembles a tooth. Strong and robust, these garden planters are sculpted from fibro...
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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. A variety of patina Great vintage condition. 3 available as shown in this listing. Priced in...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
$3,000 / item
Monumental 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. Decades of patina, moss and paint. Colors vary f...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Midcentury Rare Square Planter by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare midcentury large square concrete planter measuring 12" H x 29" W x 39" L by famous Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Excellent patina and coloring to this planter. We ha...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Cubes
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique set of painted Willy Guhl cubes in a dark brown.
Produced in 1960's Switzerland by Eternity.
Set of 5 in original vintage patina.
Sold as a...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$10,500
A Collection of Tilted Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960's, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Collection of Tilted Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960's, Switzerland
Large // H 18.5" x D 25" // FDV11408
Small // H 14.5" x D 25" // FDV11513
*Wear consistent with age and use.
Col...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$3,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Willy Guhl Flower Pots
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare set of Willy Guhl sculptural flower planters made of cement. Great sculptural objects. Hollow and open on both ends. Perfect for placing in soil and arranging plants/flower...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
$2,200 / item
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Willy Guhl Square Tiered Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sculptural planter by Willy Guhl. Square frame raised on indented square base. All one piece. Good vintage condition and patina.
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Concrete Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland ca. 1960s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
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.