Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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 for Eternit Handkerchief Concrete Planters, 1960s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
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 Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Handkerchief Concrete Planters, 1960s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit sculptural large handkerchief concrete planters or jardinières, Switzerland, 1960s. These exquisite planters are made from weather-resistant fiber ...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Large 'Handkerchief' Concrete Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit, c. 1968
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful large sized 'Handkerchief' concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968 Switzerland has beautiful patina including fine moss and lichens.
O...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
$2,350 Sale Price
26% Off
1960s Willy Guhl Concrete Urn Planter
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete urn by Willy Guhl. Rare model. Excellent cream, pastel yellow and grey patina. Urn has a delicate cement ridge around the mouth giving it a beautiful minimalist design with ...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Large 21.65" Diam. 11.6" Tall Tapered Concrete W. Guhl Eternit Planter A+ Patina
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Basel, BS
One conical concrete planter created by Willy Guhl for Eternit. We currently have three available, sold individually, but we can arrange combined shipping if you would like to purcha...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
$1,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit editions
By Willy Guhl
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Inclined diabolo planter designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit editions in the 1960s.
Planter with an avant-garde design and conception, it does not lack character and modernity.
It ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Cement
$1,180 / item
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 Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete, Wrought Iron
Willy Guhl Monumental Cone Planter on Stand, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Willy Guhl cone planter with twisted iron base. Three triangular legs that each come to a point give this base a unique tripod desig...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Tilted Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tilted concrete planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Wonderful patina and coloring to each planter. Multiple sizes / shapes available.
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Small 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 Planters and Jardinieres
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Other
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 rectangular concrete planter is by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, crafted circa 1968 Switzer...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
$420 Sale Price
55% Off
Planter, Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Large and beautiful old garden pot / jardiniere, by the legendary Swiss designer Willy Guhl. A good conical design and with fantastic weathered patina....
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1950s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cement
$1,311
Large Tapered Round Concrete Willy Guhl Planter
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Houston, TX
Large tapered round concrete Willy Guhl planter circa 1960s. Two available (see last picture and other listing) and priced individually at $2,200 each.
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Planter, Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Large and beautiful old garden pot / jardiniere, by the legendary Swiss designer Willy Guhl. A good conical design and with fantastic weathered patina....
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1950s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Cement
$1,311
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Handkerchief Elephant Ear Planter with Loss to Edge
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in London, GB
Willy Guhl for Eternit large handkerchief elephant ear concrete planter with loss to edge
Loss to one wave of the rim, shown clearly in the images. Will sit snugly against a wall an...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Willy Guhl 47" Concrete Bowl Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic cement planter by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Concrete pedestal base with massive concrete bowl that sits on top. Bowl can sit flat or angled in a multitude of d...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cement
$4,500 / item
Midcentury Large Shallow Willy Guhl Planter by Eternit
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Large shallow planter designed by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Manufactured by Eternit AG, who produced all of Guhl's designs. Made from fiber cement, t...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Other
Willy Guhl Concrete Pedestal Planter, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete pedestal planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Made in the 1960s in Switzerland. Factory drilled drainage holes in each planter. Different ...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
$3,000 / item
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 Planters and Jardinieres
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Cement
Vintage Willy Guhl Cast Concrete Trough Planter, Rectangular Swiss Design
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A striking example of mid-century Swiss industrial design, this vintage Willy Guhl cast concrete trough planter exudes timeless charm and architectural appeal. Designed in the 1950s-...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Massive Swiss Concrete Ball Planter, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete Swiss ball planters in the style of Willy Guhl. Great patina the planter. Great for indoors or outside. Only one in primary image available.
Oth...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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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 Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
$1,250 / item
Willy Guhl 24" Quilted Concrete Trough Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete trough planters by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Just under 24" long. Quilted pattern on both sides. Factory drilled drainage holes. Perfect dep...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
$1,300 / item
Willy Guhl Concrete Vase, 1969, Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic concrete vases by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Great tabletop vase or planter in a stunning natural patina. Very unusual shape. Great indoors or outside. Each pl...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
$2,500 / item
Planter, Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Elegant outdoor pot/jardiniere, in an exceptionally rare and sought after version, by the legendary Swiss designer Willy Guhl. Formed in a charming jar des...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Cement
$1,669
Pair of 1960s Willy Guhl Vase Shaped Planters - Jardinieres
By Willy Guhl
Located in Hellerup, DK
A rare pair of Willy Guhl vase shaped fiber cement planters with great weathered patina.
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1960s French Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Willy Guhl 39" Concrete Trough Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oversized concrete trough planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Just over 39" long. Amazing patina to concrete and paint with factory drilled drainage...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Round Pedestal Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredibly rare 1960s pedestal planters by Willy Guhl. Sturdy yet lightweight, the planters are sculpted from fiber cement with a hollow interior. Oval-shaped opening and base with a...
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1960s Swiss Industrial Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
$4,200 / item
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 Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
20th Century Swiss Pair of Tall Conical Shaped Planters by Willy Guhl & Eternit
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of vintage late Mid-Century modern Swiss garden planters designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit, in good condition. The tall conical shaped garden ornaments are made of light weig...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Cement
Rare Willy Guhl Dog House
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive cement dog kennel by Swiss designer Willy Guhl. Structurally very solid. Fantastic sculpture for the home, inside or out. Very rare Willy Guhl item....
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Cement
$5,500 / item
Willy Guhl Round Pedestal Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredibly rare 1960s pedestal planter by Willy Guhl. Sturdy yet lightweight, the planters are sculpted from fiber cement with a hollow interior. Oval-shaped opening and base with a ...
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1960s Swiss Industrial Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Rectangular Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic rectangular planters by Willy Guhl. Great for succulents and indoor planting. 4 available. Priced individually.
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cement
$625 / item
Willy Guhl Vertical Handkerchief Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Planter in the shape of vertical handkerchief in its original grey concrete patina. Rare design in original condition. The inte...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
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 Planters and Jardinieres
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Composition
$2,420 / set
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 Planters and Jardinieres
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Cement
$2,800 / item
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Rectangle Concrete Outdoor Planter, 1970s, Signed
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This designer on-trend architectural rectangular concrete planter is by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, crafted in the 1970s Switz...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
$440 Sale Price / item
53% Off
Willy Guhl Concrete Urn, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete urn by Willy Guhl. Rare model. In a beautiful heavy patina from decades in Swiss weather. Urn has a delicate cement ridge around the mouth as w...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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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 Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Eternit Cement Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Labrit, Landes
Sculptural planter designed by Willy Guhl, a famous Swiss designer and then edited by Eternit in 1950.
In the 1950s, marked by designers' growing interest in innovative materials, Wi...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Cement
Large 'Handkerchief' Concrete Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit, c. 1968
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful large sized (35" diameter) 'Handkerchief' concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968 Switzerland in a lovely patinated red exterior finish ...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
$2,250 Sale Price
33% Off
Pair of Willy Guhl for Eternit Rectangular Cement Planters No. 2
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Chicago, IL
Second pair of concrete planters by Willy Guhl for the Swiss company, Eternit. Guhl, a neo-functionalist designer and innovative furniture designer, came up with the idea of using co...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Cement
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Willy Guhl for Eternit, Mint Pair of Mid-Century Modern Concrete Garden Planters
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in London, GB
Willy Guhl for Eternit, a rare pair of Mid-Century Modern concrete garden planters with conical hollow stands for the dish shaped planters. Stamped numbers 1 84 068 inside the bowl.
...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Monumental Willy Guhl Fountain, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive and rare concrete fountain by Willy Guhl for Eternit. Fabricated out of three pieces of cement. Large basin on both ends with hollow cylinder conn...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Rectangle Concrete Outdoor Handle Planter
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 Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
$620 Sale Price
46% Off
Willy Guhl Handkerchief Concrete Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Reinforced cement fiber board "Handkerchief" planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland circa 1960's.
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Willy Guhl for Eternit, a Mid-Century Modern Concrete Rectangular Garden Planter
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in London, GB
Willy Guhl for Eternit, a Mid-Century Modern concrete rectangular garden planter with rectangular concave decoration with opposing triangul...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
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 Planters and Jardinieres
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Cement
Large 22" Diam. 11.6" Tall Tapered Concrete W. Guhl Eternit Planter A+ Patina
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Basel, BS
One conical concrete planter created by Willy Guhl for Eternit. We currently have three available, sold individually, but we can arrange combined shipping if you would like to purcha...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
$1,080 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
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 Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Conical Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland #11
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Bern, CH
Conical concrete flower pot by Swiss designer, Willy Guhl. Solid concrete made in Switzerland 1960 - 1970. Produced by Eternit AG.
Tapered structure with drainage holes in base. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Minimalist Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
$414 Sale Price
40% Off
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 Planters and Jardinieres
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Cement
Willy Guhl Swiss Saucer Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Hudson, NY
A timeless and gorgeous planter by Willy Guhl. Saucer style design with wrought iron footed base
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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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 Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Rectangle Window / Balcony Concrete Planter, Signed
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 in the 1960s and 1970s Switzerland and signed and dated underneath, circa 1968. This special low-profile and rare long sized rectangle-shaped concrete planter has a patinated natural exterior finish and organic aging over decades of UK climate. Excellent planter size for a variety of various uses such as succulents, plants, weeping grass with the planter on a stand, window or balcony privacy hedge, or any other outdoor decorative use.
Consider using this Willy Guhl Concrete Planter Pot in a Architectural, Postmodern, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Danish modern garden, yard or penthouse apartment balcony but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Zen / Minimalism setting. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco space with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as an outdoor hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office balcony.
MEASUREMENTS:
H 6.875" x W 23.5" x D 6.875"
CONDITION:
Sturdy and structurally sound. Has beautiful antiquing and patina throughout from decades of organic aging which can include minor chipping, stains or other blemishes however this lightly distressed look is common, expected and desirable for these early production originals. Some examples may display light...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
$540 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Willy Guhl Small Bowl Planter, 1950s, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 1950s planter bowl designed by Swiss neo-functionalist and Industrial Design Pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland.
Sculpted from fiber cement which has slowly weathere...
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1950s Swiss Industrial Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Cement
$2,200 / 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 Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Trough Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete trough planters by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Just under 32" long. Factory drilled drainage holes. Perfect depth for narrow spaces. 21 availa...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
$1,500 / item
Willy Guhl Saucer Planter on Stand
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
31" Willy Guhl saucer planter on stand for Eternit
Floating saucer planter on base
Sculptural garden vessel
The base can be flipped upside down for use ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Willy Guhl planters and jardinieres for sale on 1stDibs.
Willy Guhl planters and jardinieres 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 planters and jardinieres, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 350 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original planters and jardinieres 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 planters and jardinieres by Eternit, and Anton Bee.
Questions About Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
- 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.
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