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1950 Pair of "diabolo" planters by Willy Guhl and Anton Bee for Eternit Switzerl

About the Item

Pair of "diabolo" planters for Eternit by designers Willy Guhl and Anton Bee, 1950. These planters are made of cellulose-infused cement fiber. Cold- and water-resistant materials. The original patina of time lends them great charm, making them equally at home in a refined interior or outside on a pretty terrace. Original, no reproduction, pre-used. Has been used outdoors. Slight chips on the lower base of the planters add to their charm.
  • Creator:
    Edition Eternit (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.9 in (48 cm)Diameter: 10.63 in (27 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1954
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Saint-Ouen, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU985837579032

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