20th Century Swiss Pair of Vintage Elephant Ear Planters by Willy Guhl & Eternit
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A pair of vintage Mid-Century modern Swiss Hankerchief or Elephant Ear planters designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit, in good condition. These sculptural large garden planters with a nicely aged patina. These elegant light weight garden ornaments are made of a weather resistant fibre cement. 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 weather-resistant cement designs.
Material: Cement
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Dimensions: 13" H x 32" W x 32" D