{"product_id":"willy-guhl-planter-210672","title":"Willy Guhl Tilted Planter","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWilly Guhl Tilted Planter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFound in a flea market in Chartres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcrete composite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned by danish artist Willy Guhl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for indoors or outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListing is for one planter in the style shown.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25.5” Diameter x 14.5” H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Curator's notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSwiss architect Willy Guhl is having a moment.  We think this very large concrete composite plante is the perfect example of what makes Willy Guhl pieces so chic.  It's simple, dramatic, and fabricated to stand the test of time.  We like to use ours on big round table filled with our favorite French magazines.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Willy Guhl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-jnjbe-79elbk h-full dark:bg-gray-800\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-jnjbe-1n7m0yu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm dark:bg-gray-800\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilly Guhl (1915-2004) was a Swiss designer and artist known for his innovative approach to furniture and industrial design. He played a significant role in shaping the modernist design movement in Switzerland during the mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuhl was born on June 28, 1915, in Stein am Rhein, Switzerland. He studied at the Kunstgewerbeschule Zürich (School of Applied Arts in Zurich) and later worked as a designer at the Eternit AG company, which specialized in producing fiber cement products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Guhl's most notable contributions to design was his work with fiber cement, a material made from a mixture of cement and cellulose fibers. In collaboration with Paul Schärer, he developed a technique to mold and shape fiber cement into unique and functional furniture pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuhl's most famous design is the \"Loop Chair\" (also known as the \"Diabolo Chair\"), created in 1954. It is a sculptural outdoor chair made from a single sheet of molded fiber cement, forming a continuous loop. The Loop Chair became an icon of modern design and received international recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis designs were characterized by their simplicity, elegance, and integration with nature. Guhl was influenced by the principles of modernism and believed in creating functional and affordable designs that harmonized with the environment. He often collaborated with architects and landscape designers to incorporate his furniture into outdoor spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his career, Willy Guhl received numerous awards for his designs, including the Swiss Federal Design Award in 1955 and the Good Design Award from the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 1958. His works are exhibited in museums and design collections worldwide, and they continue to be appreciated for their timeless and innovative aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilly Guhl passed away on February 16, 2004, leaving behind a rich legacy of modernist design and a significant contribution to the field of furniture and industrial design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"elsie green","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50724564664566,"sku":"210672","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2336\/3701\/files\/SKU_210672_WillyGuhlPlanter_4444.jpg?v=1781153460","url":"https:\/\/elsiegreen.com\/products\/willy-guhl-planter-210672","provider":"elsie green","version":"1.0","type":"link"}