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Round Pedestal Planter

Willy Guhl

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Overview

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 round drainage hole. Mottled throughout with layers of blue, red, and white paint. Incredible character and wholly unique. Priced individually, two available.

Planter 1: 5-14

Planter 2: 15-24

Located at our Hamptons, NY gallery.

Specifications

Creator

Willy Guhl

Reference No.

LU1853340559302

Place of Origin

Switzerland

Date of Manufacture

1960s

Dimensions

25.75 in width
17.25 in height
20.75 in depth
seat height

Materials & Technique

Concrete

Tear Sheet

Creator

Willy Guhl

Reference No.

LU1853340559302

Place of Origin

Switzerland

Date of Manufacture

1960s

Dimensions

25.75 in width
17.25 in height
20.75 in depth
seat height

Materials & Technique

Concrete

Tear Sheet

Specifications

Creator

Willy Guhl

Reference No.

LU1853340559302

Place of Origin

Switzerland

Date of Manufacture

1960s

Dimensions

25.75 in width
17.25 in height
20.75 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.

Round Pedestal Planter

Willy Guhl

$4,800

Planter 1: 5-14

Planter 2: 15-24

Located at our Hamptons, NY gallery.

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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