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 Colossal Chalice Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Planter in the shape of a chalice with faceted edges along the top and bottom. Great age and patina from decades of European winters. Massive, rare size. Good vintage condition. One other massive planter...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Willy Guhl for Eternit Concrete Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Willy Guhl for Eternit concrete planters.
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Diablo Hourglass Planter by Eternit
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Beautiful 'Diablo' concrete spindel planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Manufactured by Eternit AG, who produced all of Guhl's designs. Made from fiber cement, the planter is ligh...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Willy Guhl 31" Adjustable 2-Piece Concrete Bowl Planters, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic cement planters by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Pedestal base with massive bowl that sits on top. Bowl can sit flat or angled in a mul...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Cement
Willy Guhl Concrete Pill Shaped Planters, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare and unique pill shaped trough planters by Swiss architect and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland circa 1960s. Both ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Willy Guhl for Eternit Rectangle Concrete Outdoor Handle Planter, circa 1968
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This designer on-trend architectural 23.5" long rectangular concrete planter is by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, crafted circa 1...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
$560 Sale Price / item
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Colossal Willy Guhl Olive Jar Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oversized concrete olive jar planter by Willy Guhl with great patina and prominent presence. Simple and elegant design perfect for any garden or patio. Gorgeous patina and wonderful ...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
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 Planters and Jardinieres
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Cement
Willy Guhl 2 Tiered 47" Concrete Trough Planters, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and unique large trough planters by Swiss architect and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland circa 1960s. All are in...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Rectangular Balconia Planters Willy Guhl for Eternit, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Wichita, KS
Rectangular planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Planter is made of cement and has good color and patina. Great lines and clean design. This planter would be magnificen...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
$480 Sale Price
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Willy Guhl Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This planter is a notable example of mid-century modern design, designed by renowned Swiss industrial designer Willy Guhl, features a distinctive ridged texture and comes in a white...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
$1,433 Sale Price
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Set 3! XL 22" Diam. 11.6" H 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 here as a set with combined shipping!
This designer planter pot is designed b...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
$3,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Round Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Round planter designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland. Beautiful patina.
The upper part inclines slightly, for better vision of the plants and flowers in it.
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Cement
Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Hourglass Planters, c 1968
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredibly gorgeous 31" tall and 18" diameter 'Diablo' concrete spindel planters by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968, Switzerland. These sculptural hourglass shaped concrete planters have a grey exterior finish, one darker grey and the other two are light grey.
Three available, priced individually. If you are purchasing less than all three, please message us with which one(s) you wish us to ship.
We have a large collection of Willy Guhl for Eternit pots, planters, garden objects, jardinières, and patio furniture. We always have inventory in Diablo's, Tilted and Cone Planters, box and rectangular Guhl...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
$1,750 Sale Price / item
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Willy Guhl Concrete Bowl, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall concrete bowl planter by Willy Guhl. Handmade in Switzerland, early 1960s. Decades of patina to concrete. Good vintage condition. Drainage holes in the base. Unusual shape and s...
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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 Planter, 1968, 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 1968 Switzerlan...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
$540 Sale Price / item
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Willy Guhl 37" Turquoise Diabolo Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete diabolo planter by Swiss Designer Willy Guhl. Stunning electric turquoise color with amazing patina around the brim.
Located at our LA Showroom.
*Other sizes and colors av...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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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 Planters and Jardinieres
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Cement
Pair of Willy Guhl for Eternit Rectangular Cement Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Chicago, IL
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 concrete ...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
$1,320 Sale Price
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Willy Guhl Amoeba Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic cement amoeba bowl by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Great tabletop bowl or planter. Beautiful patina. Very unusual design. Good vintage condition. Wear as shown.
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Cement
A Pair of Large Olive Jars by Willy Guhl, 1960's, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of Large Olive Jars by Willy Guhl, 1960's, Switzerland
H 28" x D 24"
FDV11461
*Wear consistent with age and use.
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
$8,400 Sale Price / set
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Architectonic spindle planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland 1950s
By Eternit, Anton Bee, Willy Guhl
Located in ECHT, NL
Mid century spindle planter. designed by Anton Bee and Willy Guhl. Manufactured by Eternit SA, Switzerland in the 1950s. The planter is made from fibre reinforced cement. It has been...
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Mid-20th Century European Space Age Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Cement
$1,144 Sale Price
36% Off
Pair of Triangular Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of 1960’s triangular concrete planters designed by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland.
Each multifaceted planter...
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1960s Swiss Industrial Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Massive Concrete Pond
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive concrete sculpture by Willy Guhl. Largest piece of Willy Guhl on the planet. Over 7 feet long and over 4 feet wide. Original French advertisement from 1962 showing the pon...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Cement
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 patina from layers of white paint which have worn down over the years. Urn has a delicate cement ridge around the mo...
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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. 26 " long. Factory drilled drainage holes. Perfect depth for narrow spaces. Small footed base. ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
$1,300 / item
Mid-Century Modern Conical Shaped Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Large planter designed by famous Swiss artist, designer and architect Willy Guhl. The planter has a conical shape. With its beautiful patina it will make a great statement on your ro...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Cement
Cornflower Blue Willy Guhl 'Marmite Cauldron' Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Hastings, GB
Willy Guhl 'Marmite' cauldron, Swiss from the 1960's.
Incredible time worn blue paint, In stunning original condition.
A gorgeous and versatile decorators piece.
Height 46 c...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Cement
Willy Guhl Black Concrete Cone Flower Pot, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete cone flower pot by Swiss architect and industrial designer Willy Guhl. Made in the 1960s in Switzerland. Great faded black patina across the whole outer body of the planter....
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Set of 3 Sculptural Triangular Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 sculptural standing triangular concrete planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Can be placed upside down or right side. up. Each planter has a solid base to balance the wei...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Petite Cube Planter, 1970s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite cube planter by Willy Guhl. Original grey concrete color with micro herringbone design on the sides. Great scale. Very good vintage condition. Only one available.
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1970s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Cement
20th Century Swiss Vintage Single Diablo Eternit Spindle Planter by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sculptural, vintage Swiss Diablo Eternit spindle garden planter made of light weight cement, designed by Willy Guhl, in good condition. The detailed tall planter is reinforced with...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
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 Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
A Large Biomorphic Planter by Willy Guhl, Switzerland, c.1960
By Willy Guhl
Located in Chicago, IL
A large, exceptional garden planter designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland circa 1960, known as a biomorphic or 'Clam Shell' planter. Resembling the architect's iconic ele...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Cement
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Willy Guhl Biomorphic Pond for Eternit Switzerland, circa 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredibly rare biomorphic pond designed by Swiss Neo-functionalist and Industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland, circa 1960s. Sculpted from Guhl’s typical fib...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Cement
Willy Guhl Concrete Vase, 1960s Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic set of vases by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Great tabletop vase or planter in a unique weathered hand painted patina. Very unusual shape. Great indoors or outsi...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
$2,500 / item
1950's minimalist planter by Swiss designer, Willy Guhl for Eternit AG - No. 2
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Bern, CH
Minimalist concrete planter trough by prominent Swiss designer, Willy Guhl. Made in Switzerland ca. 1950 - 1960. Produced by Eternit AG, Switzerland. Solid concrete with drainage hol...
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1950s Swiss Minimalist Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
20th Century Swiss Pair of Tilted Raised Garden Cement Planters by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of vintage Mid-Century modern Swiss planters designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit, in good condition. Each of the sculptural planters features a shallow, tilted saucer bowl rest...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Cement
Willy Guhl Quilted 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. Eternit f...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
$1,600 / item
Willy Guhl Concrete Vase, 1960s (Pair) Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Ventura, CA
Stunning pair of concrete vases by Willy Guhl. Extremely rare model. Slightly tapered neck with pronounced lip spout. Made of fiber cement. Painted in beige color with years of pati...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
$12,800 / item
Willy Guhl Concrete Urn, 1960s Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete urn by Willy Guhl. Rare model. In original grey concrete patina. Urn has a delicate cement ridge around the mouth as well as around the widest part of the jar giving it dept...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Flower Pot, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfect large concrete flower pots by Willy Guhl. Made in Switzerland in the 1960s. Great vintage condition with unique patina on each as shown. Cl...
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1960s Swiss Minimalist Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Cement
$2,000 / item
Willy Guhl for Eternit Rectangle Concrete Outdoor Handle Planter, circa 1968
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This designer on-trend architectural 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
$500 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Willy Guhl Concrete Urn, 1960s Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete urn by Willy Guhl. Rare model. In a beautiful washed out patina from layers of finishes worn down over the years. Urn has a delicate cement ridge around the mouth as well as...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Willy Guhl for Eternit Concrete Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Willy Guhl for Eternit concrete planters.
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Rare, Very Large Architectural Planter by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in New York, NY
Rare, very large planter / jardinière / architectural element in fiber concrete by Willy Guhl.
The piece is a Minimalist sculpture in a sleek, t...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Cone Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete cone flower pot by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Made in the 1960s in Switzerland. Amazing patina across the whole outer body of the planter with multiple flecks of different ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Mid Century Modern Willy Guhl Concrete Garden Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Houston, TX
The Mid Century Willy Guhl Concrete Garden Planter epitomizes timeless elegance and functional design. Crafted by Swiss designer Willy Guhl du...
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Mid-Century Willy Guhl Concrete Diabolo/Hourglass Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A striking and authentic example of mid-century modern design by renowned Swiss industrial designer Willy Guhl, this Diabolo / Hourglass Planter concrete planter exemplifies his mini...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Large Tilted Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large tilted concrete planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Great patina and coloring to each planter. Excellent vintage condition. Great planter and standalone sculpture for indoo...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete, Cement
$1,950 / item
Triangular Footed Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural triangular concrete planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Each planter has a concrete leg at each corner of the planter which allows the planter to float a couple of inc...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
$3,500 / item
Willy Guhl Chalice Shaped Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Planter in the shape of a chalice. Base is also faceted. Beautiful patinas. Great vintage condition. 2 available as shown in th...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
$3,000 / item
Willy Guhl Black Concrete Cone Flower Pot, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete cone flower pot by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Made in the 1960s in Switzerland. Wonderful faded black patina across the whole outer body of the planter. Factory drilled dra...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Pair of Willy Guhl planters signed ETERNIT circa 1952
By Willy Guhl
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible pair in concrete planters by Willy Guhl signed ETERNIT circa 1952
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1950s Brazilian International Style Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Cement
Willy Guhl Large Handkerchief Planter by Eternit (multiple available)
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Beautifully shaped handkerchief planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Manufactured by Eternit AG, who produced all of Guhl's designs. (two available, price per piece).
Made from fi...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Other
Willy Guhl Chalice Shaped Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Planter in the shape of a chalice. Especially unique in that the base matches the top with pointed facets. Great vintage condit...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
$3,000 / item
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 Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
$1,200 / item
Willy Guhl New Production Spindel Hourglass Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive hourglass planters by Swiss designer Willy Guhl. Newly produced. Largest size made by Willy Guhl. Handmade in the same factories as the vintage planters. Made of thin fibrous...
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2010s Swiss Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Cement
$1,600 / item
1960s Willy Guhl Concrete Pedestal Cone Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Substantial concrete cone planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Thick cement pedestal base for stability. Heavy and substantial. Unusual shape. Made in t...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
$3,000 / item
Willy Guhl Concrete Peanut Planter, 1960s, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental concrete basin planter by Willy Guhl. Handmade in Switzerland in the 1960s. Just under 4 feet in length. handmade in the shape of a peanut. P...
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1960s Swiss Vintage 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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