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Clam Shell Planters

Willy Guhl

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Overview

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 unique, with subtle variations in the modulating forms, patina, and number of drainage holes. 3 available. Priced individually.

Planter 1: images 3-8
Planter 2: images 9-14
Planter 3: images 15-20

Located at our Southampton showroom.

Specifications

Creator

Willy Guhl

Reference No.

LU1853345977242

Place of Origin

Switzerland

Date of Manufacture

1960s

Dimensions

20 in width
10 in height
20 in depth
seat height

Materials & Technique

Concrete

Tear Sheet

Creator

Willy Guhl

Reference No.

LU1853345977242

Place of Origin

Switzerland

Date of Manufacture

1960s

Dimensions

20 in width
10 in height
20 in depth
seat height

Materials & Technique

Concrete

Tear Sheet

Specifications

Creator

Willy Guhl

Reference No.

LU1853345977242

Place of Origin

Switzerland

Date of Manufacture

1960s

Dimensions

20 in width
10 in height
20 in 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.

Clam Shell Planters

Willy Guhl

$2,400

Planter 1: images 3-8
Planter 2: images 9-14
Planter 3: images 15-20

Located at our Southampton showroom.

Creator

Reference No.

Place of Origin

Date of Manufacture

Dimensions

Materials & Technique

Los Angeles

2360 S Robertson Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90034

Southampton

257 County Rd 39A
Southampton, NY 11968

LA (310) 876-1440

NY (631) 333-2004

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