Monthly Archives: October 2025
- - October 13, 2025
Before modern minimalism found its way into today’s homes and landscapes, Swiss designer Willy Guhl was already transforming humble cement into works of enduring art. Our curated collection of his iconic planters showcases not only functional vessels for greenery, but sculptural objects that embody timeless mid-century modern design.
A Glimpse into a Singular Vision
Willy Guhl (1915–2004) was a pioneer of...
Before modern minimalism found its way into today’s homes and landscapes, Swiss designer Willy Guhl was already transforming humble cement into works of enduring art. Our curated collection of his iconic planters showcases not only functional vessels for greenery, but sculptural objects that embody timeless mid-century modern design.
A Glimpse into a Singular Vision
Willy Guhl (1915–2004) was a pioneer of Swiss modernism and a celebrated teacher at the Zurich School of Applied Arts. Known for his philosophy of “achieving the most with the minimum,” Guhl brought clarity and calm to every object he created.
His favored medium, Eternit—an innovative fiber-cement blend—was revolutionary in its...
