Mid century spindle planter. designed by Anton Bee and Willy Guhl. Manufactured by Eternit SA, Switzerland in the 1950s. The planter is made from fibre reinforced cement. It has been painted white a long time ago and is showing signs of age and wear. The signs of age are consistent with the use as an outdoor planter for many decades.
Willy Guhl was a pioneering Swiss furniture designer and one of the first industrial designers in Switzerland. Known for his Loop Chair. “At the center of my efforts, I put people and their living requirements,” said Guhl. “I want to improve their immediate environment…My products must be useful to people.” He was born on July 6, 1915 in Stein am Rhein, Switzerland, and attended the Kunstgewerbeschule in Zürich before becoming a part of the neo-functional design scene in Europe during the mid-20th century. He died on October 4, 2004 in Hemishofen, Switzerland.
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Creator:Anton Bee(Designer),Eternit(Manufacturer),Willy Guhl(Designer)
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Design:Spindel Planter
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Dimensions:Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)Diameter: 20.48 in (52 cm)
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Style:Space Age(In the Style Of)
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Materials and Techniques:CementMolded
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Place of Origin:Europe
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Period:Mid-20th Century
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Date of Manufacture:1950-1960
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Condition:FairWear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Craquelé of the paint and on several spots some paint loss, All consistent with decades of outdoor use.
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Seller Location:ECHT, NL
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Reference Number:Seller: LU9426237418092
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