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

$3,101.70per set
£2,292.84per set
€2,600per set
CA$4,302.22per set
A$4,690.37per set
CHF 2,478.30per set
MX$57,680.46per set
NOK 30,815.65per set
SEK 29,008.85per set
DKK 19,797.66per set

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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