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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 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

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 Planter on Stand
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Willy Guhl for Eternit 47" planter on stand. Floating saucer planter on base. Sculptural garden vessel. The base can be flipped upside down for u...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres

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Concrete

Large Willy Guhl Flower Pot
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This is a mid-century modern cement planter from Switzerland, designed by the acclaimed designer Willy Guhl around the 1960s. Known for his innovative use of materials, Guhl created ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres

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Cement

Small pair of diabolo garden planters Willy Guhl 60s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Set of two "Diabolo" planters by Swiss designer Willy Guhl, produced by Eternite in the 1970s. Fiber cement structure, original gray paint. Beautiful vintage condition, with a nice p...
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1960s Swiss Brutalist Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres

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Cement

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 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

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

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 Dog House, 1960s, Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing industrial cement dog kennel by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Extremely rare size with heavy patina and lichen. A small doggy door is on the bottom left side of the ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres

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Cement

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

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 for Eternit, Mint Pair of Mid-Century Modern Concrete Garden Planters
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
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

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

Mid-Century Modern Large Diablo Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
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 Planters and Jardinieres

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Concrete

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 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 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 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

Six fibre cement planters, by Willy Gühl, Eternit AG, France, circa 1971
By Willy Guhl
Located in Paris, FR
Six planters or cache-pots in the form of cauldrons, « Marmite » model. Tripod base. Very fine natural patina.
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1970s French Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres

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Cement

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 Planters and Jardinieres

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Cement

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 Hourglass Pots
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful collection of concrete hourglass planters by the Swiss Architect, Willy Guhl. Great age, patina and coloring. Iconic sculptural planter or garden object. This listing is fo...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres

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Concrete

Willy Guhl Large Tulip Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare large cement tulip planters by Willy Guhl. Switzerland, 1960s. With drainage hole.
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres

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Cement

Willy Guhl Large Tulip Planters
Willy Guhl Large Tulip Planters
$4,000 Sale Price / item
33% Off
Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Hourglass Planters, c 1968
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
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

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

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Cement

Large Mid-Century Modern Planter Jardiniere by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Large square planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. The planter is made of moulded cement. Good vintage condition with nice patina.
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern 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

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

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

Willy Guhl Olive Jar Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete olive jar planter by Willy Guhl with great patina and prominent presence. Simple and elegant design perfect for any garden or patio. Excelle...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres

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Concrete

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

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

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

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

Monumental Willy Guhl Concrete Vase, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immense concrete vase by Willy Guhl in a cream patina. Extremely rare model. Made of fiber cement. Decades of patina, moss and paint. Colors vary from cream and white to grey and bro...
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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

Willy Guhl 23" Concrete Bowl, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic concrete bowl by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Beautiful patina and modulating salmon-colored paint to the surface of the underside. Very unusual size in 23" diam...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres

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Concrete

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 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

Willy Guhl Petite Trough Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete trough planters by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Petite size. Just under 16" long. Factory drilled drainage holes. Perfect depth for narrow space...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres

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Concrete

Mid-Century Modern Stackable Planter Element by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Stackable planter frames designed by Willy Guhl and manufactured by Eternit, Switzerland. These planters can be stacked or used separately. We have 6 on stock.
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres

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Cement

Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Rectangle Window / Balcony Concrete Planter, Signed
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
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

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 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

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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

Willy Guhl Eternit Planters, Switzerland, 1960s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brutalist and minimalist planters, Willy Guhl, Switzerland, 1960s 3 similar size rectangular planters are available + 1 larger (see other listings) Willy Guhl was a pioneering Swis...
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1960s Swiss Brutalist Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres

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Concrete

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl X-Large Hourglass Diablo Planters
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Birmingham, AL
A pair of X-large Mid-Century Modern Diabolo planters designed by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1960s. Originally made in three sizes, this pair is the X-large size a...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres

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Cement

Monumental Willy Guhl 59" Adjustable Two-Piece Concrete Bowl Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic cement planter by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Large concrete pedestal base with massive concrete bowl that sits on top. Bowl can sit flat or angled in a multitud...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres

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Cement

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

Ridged Trough Planters by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic rectangular planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Ridge design on all sides. Just under 3.5 feet long. Great lines and clean design. Good vintage condition and...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres

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Cement

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

Willy Guhl Monumental Chalice Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Faceted edges around the top and bottom. Planter in the shape of a chalice. Good vintage condition. Decades of age and patina...
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1960s Swiss Vintage 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

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

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 Planters and Jardinieres

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Cement

Trapezoid Willy Guhl Planter, two available
By Willy Guhl
Located in Wichita, KS
Rare vintage square taper trapezoid shaped Willy Guhl planter. This shape is not common and hard to find. wonderful handles on the Side and great patina. Would make a lovely planter inside or out. sold individually. One planter has a smoother gray exterior and probably has not been painted over the years. The other has a bit more patina. Together the two blend nicely. one also has a hairline in the concrete in the upper corner on one side. To view all of our listings at Tiffany...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres

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Concrete

Trapezoid Willy Guhl Planter, two available
Trapezoid Willy Guhl Planter, two available
$1,360 Sale Price / item
20% 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 "Diablo" Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small and unusual Diablo planter by Willy Guhl for eternit.
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Planters and Jardinieres

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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 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

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, 2025
    Willy 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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