Concrete Pill Shaped Planters
Willy Guhl
Overview
Pair of rare and unique pill shaped trough planters by Swiss architect and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland circa 1960s. Both painted white by previous owner. Factory drilled drainage holes on the ends of each planter. Both stand on 2 very slightly raised feet to allow for drainage underneath. Both factory stamped on bottom for authenticity. Perfect depth for narrow spaces. Priced individually. 2 available.
Planter 1 - Photographs 9-11
Planter 2 - Photographs 12-14
Planter 1 - Photographs 9-11
Planter 2 - Photographs 12-14
Specifications
Specifications
Creator
Willy Guhl
Reference No.
LU1853336374822
Place of Origin
Switzerland
Date of Manufacture
1960s
Dimensions
width
height
depth
seat height
Materials & Technique
Concrete
Creator
Willy Guhl
Reference No.
LU1853336374822
Place of Origin
Switzerland
Date of Manufacture
1960s
Dimensions
width
height
depth
seat height
Materials & Technique
Concrete
Specifications
Creator
Willy Guhl
Reference No.
LU1853336374822
Place of Origin
Switzerland
Date of Manufacture
1960s
Dimensions
width
height
depth
seat height
Materials & Technique
Concrete
Designer Notes
Willy Guhl
b. 1915
Willy Guhl was a Swiss industrial designer, who in the mid-20th century pioneered the application of utilitarian materials, notably concrete, in modern outdoor furniture design, such as his in the design of his iconic Loop Chair. Guhl became renowned for his use of fiber-reinforced concrete, a composite material that combines cement with fibers to enhance strength and durability. His designs, marked by clean lines and functional elegance, reflect a commitment to both beauty and use. Guhl's design and creative use of materials contributed to a redefinition of the aesthetic and functional possibilities of concrete in design during the mid-20th century.
Concrete Pill Shaped Planters
Willy Guhl
$1,800
Pair of rare and unique pill shaped trough planters by Swiss architect and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland circa 1960s. Both painted white by previous owner. Factory drilled drainage holes on the ends of each planter. Both stand on 2 very slightly raised feet to allow for drainage underneath. Both factory stamped on bottom for authenticity. Perfect depth for narrow spaces. Priced individually. 2 available.
Planter 1 - Photographs 9-11
Planter 2 - Photographs 12-14
Planter 1 - Photographs 9-11
Planter 2 - Photographs 12-14
Creator
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Date of Manufacture
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Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA 90034
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Southampton
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Southampton, NY 11968
Southampton, NY 11968
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