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 Eternit Cement Planter or Basin, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Labrit, Landes
Sculptural concrete planter or basin designed by Willy Guhl, a famous Swiss designer and then edited by Eternit in 1950.
In the 1950s, marked by designers' growing interest in innova...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
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
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
Mid-Century Modern Large Diablo Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Diablo-shaped planter designed by Swiss architect and designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. This weather resistant piece combines beautiful organic lines with a wonderful patina.
The na...
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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, 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
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Concrete
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
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Concrete
$3,000 / item
2 Small Spindle or Diabolo Planter Designed by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Mouscron, WHT
2 Small spindle or diabolo planter designed by Swiss architect Willy Guhl
The price is for one
Two are available.
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
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
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Concrete
$3,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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 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 Low Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Willy Guhl low planters with shallow bowl that sits on matching base.
Both planters have amazing patinas
Priced individually.
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
$3,800 / item
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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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 '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
Willy Guhl for Eternit, a Mid-Century Modern Concrete Garden Planter with Stand
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
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
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
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
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Cement
$1,467 / set
Pair of Willy Guhl Tulip Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking and exceptionally rare pair of Willy Guhl Tulip Planters, featuring the elusive and delicate floral model reminiscent of an organic bloom or handkerchief silhouette. Craft...
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20th Century Swiss Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$2,785 / set
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
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Concrete
$1,950 Sale Price
27% Off
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
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Cement
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
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
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
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Concrete
$2,200 / item
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
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
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Cement
Large Domed Dog House by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Designed by Willy Guhl, you have here a modern kennel for your beloved dog. The house is designed in fibrated cement by Eternit Switzerland in the 1960s. The two-piece dome-shaped sh...
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1960s Swiss Other Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
$6,495 / set
Large Willy Guhl Organic Plant Organic Planter "Elephant ear" Model - 1950s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
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
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Cement
Pair of Willy Guhl Concrete Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Bozeman, MT
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
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 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. Excellent patina and vintage condition. ...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
$5,500 / item
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
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Concrete
$2,000 / item
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
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
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
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
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Concrete
$1,800 / item
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
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
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Concrete
$6,500 / set
Concrete Marmite Planters by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic sculptural concrete planters by Willy Guhl. Large jug with handles on both sides and resting on 3 feet. Great patina to each pie...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
$2,500 / item
Willy Guhl Off-Kilter Planter
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Molded concrete off-kilter planter, designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit. A play on the classic diabolo form. Strong and robust, this tilted garden planter is sculpted from fibrous cem...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
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
Willy Guhl Concrete Vases
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique set of concrete sculptures by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Concrete vases/planters rarely seen. Cool sculptural piece for indoors or outside. Great standalone piece of art. Gre...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
$1,200 / item
Willy Guhl and Robert Pansart Red Pod Chair in Cement, 1969
By Robert Pansart, Willy Guhl
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 Vintage Tilted Planters
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. These beautiful tilted planters...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Composition
$3,740 / set
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
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 Pink Concrete Cone Planter on Iron Stand
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural concrete planter by Willy Guhl. Pink cone planter on iron tripod base. Great color and patina. Drainage hole. Unusual piece of collectible Will...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Unusually large Willy Guhl planter for Eternit. Ca 1960s Switzerland.
By Willy Guhl
Located in Bozeman, MT
Unusually large Willy Guhl planter for Eternit. Ca 1960s Switzerland.
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1990s German Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
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
$2,200 / item
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
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
Very large Garden Planter by Willy Guhl 1960s Saucer shaped
By Willy Guhl
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Very large, wonderful garden planter made from concrete fibre by Willy Guhl. Saucer shape. In good vintage condition and very nicely patinated, signs of wear to the top edge of the p...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Massive 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. Incredible yellow patina and excellent v...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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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
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Concrete
$2,400 / item
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
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Concrete
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
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Two-Piece Flower Pot
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique sculptural concrete planter by Willy Guhl with 2 pieces. Base is a round disc that holds the flower pot. The cylindrical flower pot...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
$2,500 / set
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
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Cement
$1,450 / item
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
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Cement
$2,200 / item
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Sized Tilted Spindle Concrete Planter, circa 1968
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
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
$1,950 Sale Price
27% Off
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.