Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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
Pair of Planters by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This rare pair of planters was made by the Swiss designer, Willy Ghul in the 1950's in natural fiber cement. It's the edition « Eternit AG/Elo, 1954 »...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
$7,186 / set
Willy Guhl, desipair of Concrete Ball Armchairs, circa 1970s
By Willy Guhl
Located in leucate, FR
Pair of ball armchairs created by designer Willy Guhl.
Sculptural armchairs, organic design reminiscent of a mushroom.
Ideal for a garden or around a ...
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1970s French Space Age Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Clam Shell Planters, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into summer with these gorgeous clamshell planters. Designed by the iconic Willy Guhl, their biomorphic silhouettes are straight off the sea floor. Each handmade planter is uniq...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
$2,400 / item
Willy Guhl Eternit Cement Planter or Basin, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Labrit, Landes
Sculptural concrete planter or basin designed by Willy Guhl, a famous Swiss designer and then edited by Eternit in 1950.
In the 1950s, marked by designers' growing interest in innova...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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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.
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
$1,700 / item
Willy Guhl Conical Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland #11
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Bern, CH
Conical concrete flower pot by Swiss designer, Willy Guhl. Solid concrete made in Switzerland 1960 - 1970. Produced by Eternit AG.
Tapered structure with drainage holes in base. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Minimalist Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
$345 Sale Price
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Pair of Mid Century Round Low Concrete Planters by Willy Guhl for Eternite AG
By Willy Guhl
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of low round oversized mid century concrete planters by Willy Guhl produced for Eternite AG in Swizerland, 1950s.
In good original and matching condition with beautiful nat...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
20th Century Swiss Vintage Modern Elephant Ear Garden Planter by Willy Guhl
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage, sculptural Mid-Century modern Swiss Handkerchief or Elephant Ear garden planter by Willy Guhl and Eternit in a light weight cement, reinforced with fiber, in good conditio...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
20th Century Swiss Modern Cement Elephant Ear Garden Planter by Willy Guhl
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern light weight cement garden vessel, designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit in good condition. This elephant ear garden planter has been fiber-reinforced. For ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Willy Guhl for Eternit, a Mid-Century Modern Concrete Rectangular Garden Planter
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in London, GB
Willy Guhl for Eternit, a Mid-Century Modern concrete rectangular garden planter with rectangular concave decoration with opposing triangul...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete and Steel Floating Bench, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Remarkable mid-century floating concrete bench by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Circa 1960s. Sturdy and substantial. Holds the weight of 3 adults easily. Perfect minimal design as is c...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete, Steel
Willy Guhl Minimalist Planter with Stand - Eternit AG
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Bern, CH
Rare Mid Century Swiss minimalist planter with original powder coated steel base. Designed by Willy Guhl and produced by Eternit AG, Switzerland, 1960’s. This item has never been use...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Minimalist Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete, Steel
$1,137 Sale Price
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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 Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
$2,200 / item
Monumental 38" Willy Guhl for Eternit
Diablo
Concrete Spindle Planter, c 1968
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredibly gorgeous 38" tall 'Diablo' concrete spindel planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968, Switzerland. This sculptural hourglass shaped concrete planter has a white exterior finish.
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
$2,800 Sale Price
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Vintage Willy Guhl Tilt Planter Bowl – Mid-Century Modern Swiss
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This large vintage “Tilt” planter bowl is an iconic design by Swiss modernist Willy Guhl, produced by Eternit in Switzerland during the mid-20th century. Known for his innovative use...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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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 Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
$1,500 / item
Willy Guhl Scalloped Concrete Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large unusual scalloped concrete planters by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Three rounded edges on all sides. Moss and lichen, with great patina. Two still available in this size. Very ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
$2,800 / item
Willy Guhl for Eternit, a Mid-Century Modern Concrete Garden Planter with Stand
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in London, GB
Willy Guhl for Eternit, a Mid-Century Modern concrete garden planter with hollow stand for the dish shaped planter.
Some paint losses to the upper underside, but otherwise in great ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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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 Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Pair of Mid Century Round Grey Concrete Planters by Willy Guhl for Eternite AG
By Willy Guhl
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of round oversized mid century concrete planters by Willy Guhl produced for Eternite AG in Swizerland, 1950s.
In good original and matching condition with beautiful natura...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Rare Willy Guhl for Eternit Stackable Planters Mid-Century
By Willy Guhl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare stackable planters by Willy Guhl for Eternit. Each one stamped on the bottom. Three yellow and three grey or concrete available. Planters have ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Petite Concrete Urn, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite concrete urn by Willy Guhl in a beautiful red patina. Urn has a delicate cement ridge around the mouth and two handles right under the upper rim. The body of the jar tapers do...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Monumental 38" Willy Guhl for Eternit
Diablo
Concrete Spindle Planter, c 1968
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredibly gorgeous 38" tall 'Diablo' concrete spindel planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968, Switzerland. This sculptural hourglass shaped concrete planter has a white exterior finish.
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
$2,750 Sale Price
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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 Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Rectangular Balconia Planter 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 Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl
Diablo
Spindel Hourglass Concrete Planter, Switzerland, 1954
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in The Hague, NL
High shaped diabolo shaped planter designed by Willy Guhl and Anton Bee and manufactured by Eternit Ag, Switzerland 1954.
This planter is made of cellulose infused fibber cement.
Ve...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Willy Guhl Corner Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive green corner planter by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Gorgeous planter for indoors or outside. Excellent patina. Never seen this piece before. La...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Colossal Willy Guhl Olive Jar Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
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. Excellent patina and vintage c...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Sized Tilted Spindle Concrete Planter, circa 1968
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large sized (18" tall and 25" wide) tilted spindle concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968, Switzerland. This special 'tilted' hourglass shaped concr...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
$1,800 Sale Price
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Willy Guhl for Eternit, 2 Pairs Mid-Century Modern concrete Garden Dish Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in London, GB
Willy Guhl for Eternit, two matched pairs of Mid-Century Modern concrete garden dish planters in good condition.
Measures: Height - 11 inches W - 31.5 inches D n- 31.5 inches.
Height...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
$1,149 Sale Price
36% Off
Set 3! XL 22" Diam. 11.6" H Tapered Concrete W. Guhl Eternit Planter A+ Patina
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
$3,000 Sale Price / set
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Willy Guhl for Eternit Rectangle Concrete Outdoor Handle Planter, circa 1968
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 circa 1968 Switzer...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
$495 Sale Price
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Set of 3 square Willy Guhl planters in eternit
By Willy Guhl
Located in LYON, FR
Planters in eternit, fiber cement by Willy Guhl, Circa 1950.
An irresistible look for these unusual 33X33 cm square planters, 5 cm high.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
$1,461 / set
Rare Willy Guhl Fiber Cement Rectangular Planter with Aged Patina
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare and authentic Willy Guhl rectangular planter, crafted from durable Eternit fiber cement, showcasing a beautifully weathered patina with layers of chipping green, white, and gr...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Green 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 green patina with layers of finishes worn down over the years. Urn has a delicate cement ridge around the mouth as we...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Swiss Concrete Ball Planters, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete Swiss ball planters in the style of Willy Guhl. Great patina to each planter. Great for indoors or outside. Priced individually.
Other sizes av...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
$2,000 / item
Pair of Willy Guhl for Eternit ‘Diablo’ Concrete Spindle Planters, Circa 1968.
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and iconic pair of ‘Diablo’ concrete spindle planters designed by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968. These sculptural planters feature Guhl’s signature hourgl...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Willy Guhl Concrete Urn, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete urns by Willy Guhl. Three available with varying degrees of patina and lichen. Rare model. Urns have a delicate cement ridge around the mouth as well as around the widest pa...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
$2,800 / item
Willy Guhl Ridged Bin Planters, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique ridged planters by Willy Guhl in the shape of a trash bin. Indented handles on both sides. Different coloring and patina for each of the three planters available as shown. Fun...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
$2,000 / item
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Garden Vase, Concrete Planters, "Diablo" By Willy Guhl, 1950s, XX Century.
By Willy Guhl
Located in Breganze, VI
Garden vase in fiber cement, created by the Swiss architect and designer Willy Guhl, in the 1950s.
The garden pots he made are of various shapes and in this case it is a "Diablo" sh...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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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 Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
$1,600 / item
Willy Guhl Concrete Pod Chair, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning concrete pod chair designed by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Hand made in Switzerland by Eternit in the 1960s. Gorgeous patina. Factory drill...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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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 Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Concrete Saucer Planter with Massive Ponytail Palm Tree, 2000s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive circular planter hand-made and designed by Eternit, Switzerland. Planter is crafted from a special fiberglass and concrete material. Heavy and sturdy piece of functional art ...
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2010s Swiss Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Green Fiberglass and Steel Bench, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Remarkable mid-century floating bench by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Circa 1960s. Perfect minimal design as is common with the Swiss designer. Light weight but sturdy. The electric g...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Metal
Willy Guhl and Robert Pansart Red Pod Chair in Cement, 1969
By Willy Guhl, Robert Pansart
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Extremely rare iconic pod chair attributed to Willy Guhl, Many experts agree that this Pod Chair is actually the work of Robert Pansart, better known for his mirrors than for this ma...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
$3,000 / item
Willy Guhl Red Hourglass Planters, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic brick colored 'Diablo' hourglass planters by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Varying degree of patina to paint revealing the mottled cement beneath. Great vintage cond...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
$2,400 / item
Willy Guhl Olive Jar Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete olive jar planter by Willy Guhl in a beautiful brick red color. Simple and elegant design perfect for any garden or patio. Excellent patina and vintage condition. Manufactur...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
1960s Willy Guhl Concrete Urn Planter
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete urn by Willy Guhl. Rare model. Excellent cream, pastel yellow and grey patina. Urn has a delicate cement ridge around the mouth giving it a beautiful minimalist design with ...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Willy Guhl Flower Pot, 1960s Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pink concrete flower pot by Willy Guhl. Made in Switzerland in the 1960s. Great condition. Beautiful and unique coloring and patina. Clas...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
Colossal Willy Guhl Olive Jar Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
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 speckled patina and e...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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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 an adobe patina. Extremely rare model. Made of fiber cement. Decades of patina, moss and paint. Colors vary from adobe and white to green and d...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
Willy Guhl Round Pedestal Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredibly rare 1960s pedestal planters by Willy Guhl. Sturdy yet lightweight, the planters are sculpted from fiber cement with a hollow interior. Oval-shaped opening and base with a...
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1960s Swiss Industrial Vintage Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Concrete
$4,200 / item
Vintage Willy Guhl Fiber Cement Planter Rectangular with Distressed Green Paint
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare and highly collectible vintage industrial planter box designed by Willy Guhl. This long rectangular planter features a heavily distressed green and white painted surface with ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Cement
$2,800 Sale Price
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Willy Guhl building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Willy Guhl building and garden elements 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 building and garden elements, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 391 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 5 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original building and garden elements 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 building and garden elements by Eternit, and Anton Bee. Prices for Willy Guhl building and garden elements can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $431 and can go as high as $38,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,783.
Questions About Willy Guhl Building and Garden Elements
- 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.