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Willy Guhl eternit planters - 1960's

Creator: Willy Guhl
Offered by: Goldwood by Boris

Description
Brutalist and minimalist planters, Willy Guhl, Switzerland 1960s. 9 similar size rectangular planters are available + 1 larger + 1 extra-large.

Willy Guhl was a pioneering Swiss furniture designer and one of the first industrial designers in Switzerland. Known for his Loop Chair, he worked with a mixture of cement and asbestos called Eternit, then bent the chair into its distinctive wedge-shaped loop. “At the center of my efforts, I put people and their living requirements,” said Guhl. “I want to improve their immediate environment…My products must be useful to people.” He was born on July 6, 1915 in Stein am Rhein, Switzerland, and attended the Kunstgewerbeschule in Zürich before becoming a part of the neo-functional design scene in Europe during the mid-20th century. He died on October 4, 2004, in Hemishofen, Switzerland.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Switzerland
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Concrete.
Creation Date:	1960's
Styles / Movements:	Brutalist, Mid Century, Minimalist
Incollect Reference #:	457801

Dimensions

W.	31.5 in;	H.	5.91 in;	D.	5.91 in;
W.	80 cm;	H.	15 cm;	D.	15 cm;

Message from Seller:

Goldwood is an eclectic furniture and decoration boutique based in Antwerp, Belgium. Founded by Boris Devis, the store features a stunning collection of high-end 20th century items, offering an exciting mixture of luxurious and decorative pieces that range from classic designs by the likes of Tobia Scarpa and Wim Rietveld, to antique pieces by unknown designers.