Monumental Concrete Vase
Willy Guhl
Overview
Immense concrete vase by Willy Guhl in a cream patina. Extremely rare model. Made of fiber cement. Decades of patina, moss and paint. Colors vary from cream and white to grey and brown. Absolutely stunning presence with impeccable design and balance. The vase sits on a small platform base and swells up to a large bulb shaped body. The top of the vase tapers in drastically at the neck and then delicately blossoms out to reveal the 11" mouth opening. Beautiful texture and color with stunning presence. Excellent condition. Factory drilled drainage hols in the bottom of one of the vases whereas the other has a hollow base as shown. The vase with a hollow base has multiple repairs pictured.
2 available.
Priced individually.
Mouth opening 11"D.
2 available.
Priced individually.
Mouth opening 11"D.
Specifications
Specifications
Creator
Willy Guhl
Reference No.
LU1853333295022
Place of Origin
Switzerland
Date of Manufacture
1960s
Dimensions
width
height
depth
seat height
Materials & Technique
Concrete
Creator
Willy Guhl
Reference No.
LU1853333295022
Place of Origin
Switzerland
Date of Manufacture
1960s
Dimensions
width
height
depth
seat height
Materials & Technique
Concrete
Specifications
Creator
Willy Guhl
Reference No.
LU1853333295022
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.
Monumental Concrete Vase
Willy Guhl
$8,800
Immense concrete vase by Willy Guhl in a cream patina. Extremely rare model. Made of fiber cement. Decades of patina, moss and paint. Colors vary from cream and white to grey and brown. Absolutely stunning presence with impeccable design and balance. The vase sits on a small platform base and swells up to a large bulb shaped body. The top of the vase tapers in drastically at the neck and then delicately blossoms out to reveal the 11" mouth opening. Beautiful texture and color with stunning presence. Excellent condition. Factory drilled drainage hols in the bottom of one of the vases whereas the other has a hollow base as shown. The vase with a hollow base has multiple repairs pictured.
2 available.
Priced individually.
Mouth opening 11"D.
2 available.
Priced individually.
Mouth opening 11"D.
Creator
Reference No.
Place of Origin
Date of Manufacture
Dimensions
Materials & Technique
Los Angeles
2360 S Robertson Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Southampton
257 County Rd 39A
Southampton, NY 11968
Southampton, NY 11968
LA (310) 876-1440
NY (631) 333-2004
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