A Set of Two Willy Guhl Biomorphic Garden Planters
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A pair of Mid-Century modern garden planter designed by Willy Guhl cement garden vessels. The vessels have a beautiful nosy surface and patina. This sculptural vintage planter has been fiber-reinforced. Wear consistent with age and use, for outdoor use only. Circa 1960 France.
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 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.
Country of Origin: France
Material: Cement
Dimensions: 10" H x 20" W