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

$3,114.12per set
£2,307.74per set
€2,600per set
CA$4,251.37per set
A$4,729.48per set
CHF 2,479.25per set
MX$57,793.03per set
NOK 31,570.16per set
SEK 29,718.94per set
DKK 19,796.17per set
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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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