pon-1338

A sculptural, Mid-Century modern Swiss biomorphic garden planter by Willy Guhl in a light weight cement, in good condition. This vintage Eternit garden ornament has been fiber-reinforced. Natural aged patina. For out-door, undercover use. Minor fading, scratches due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1950 - 1960, Switzerland. 

Willy Guhl was a furniture maker, interior designer, teacher, and product designer born in 1915, in Stein am Rhein, Switzerland, and passed away in 2004. Guhl finished his apprenticeship as a cabinet maker at the School of Applied Arts in Zurich, Switzerland. He opened his own design studio and workshop in 1939. In 1943, he co-founded the Association of Swiss Interior Designers and in 1966, the Association of Swiss Industrial Designers. Guhl's work is known for his innovative weather-resistant designs in cement.

Material: Cement, Eternit
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Dimensions: 13.5" H x 21" W x 21" D