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Pair of diabolo shaped Eternit planters

Creator: Eternit, SA
Offered by: Bloomberry

Description
A pair of diabolo shaped fibre cement planters by Eternit, Switzerland. The red lacquered 'Spindel' planter was designed in 1952 by Anton Bee for Eternit, Switzerland. The lower version in grey is from the same series.

The design is often attributed to Willy Guhl, but according to the Museum of Design Zurich, the 'Spindel' was designed by Anton G. Bee (1927), who was a pupil of Guhl.

The measurements stated are those of the red planter.

Measurements of the white planter:
Height 18.1" / 41cm
Diameter 19.7" / 50cm

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Switzerland
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	fibre cement
Condition:	Good. Good vintage condition
Creation Date:	1950s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Patterns:	Modern
Dealer Reference #:	Ao.bb.Eternitspindel.m.2108cs
Incollect Reference #:	655908

Dimensions

H.	23.62 in;	Diam.	14.76 in;
H.	60 cm;	Diam.	37.5 cm;

Shipping Information:

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Message from Seller:

For nearly two decades, the collection of Bloomberry has been driven by the cultural reference between architecture, art and design. Bloomberry is housed in a former textile factory and is located near Maastricht, in the south of The Netherlands. Within an hour of Antwerp and Cologne. Within two hours from Amsterdam and four hours from Paris.