Monumental Willy Guhl Eternit pedestal bowl planter in fiber cement with broad shallow form and naturally weathered patina, an iconic Swiss mid-century garden sculpture — Hommes and Gardens, Willy Guhl Collection, Pots + Planters Collection, Home Decor, Landscape Architect, Interior Designer, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Decorations, Garden Design, Home Design, Luxury Design, Art, Furniture, Objects, Mid-Century Modern, Sculptural Planters, Nature, Backyard, Yard.

Monumental Willy Guhl Eternit Pedestal Bowl Planter

$1,798.00
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Monumental Willy Guhl Eternit pedestal bowl planter in fiber cement with broad shallow form and naturally weathered patina, an iconic Swiss mid-century garden sculpture — Hommes and Gardens, Willy Guhl Collection, Pots + Planters Collection, Home Decor, Landscape Architect, Interior Designer, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Decorations, Garden Design, Home Design, Luxury Design, Art, Furniture, Objects, Mid-Century Modern, Sculptural Planters, Nature, Backyard, Yard.
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  • Monumental Willy Guhl Eternit pedestal bowl planter in fiber cement with broad shallow form and naturally weathered patina, an iconic Swiss mid-century garden sculpture — Hommes and Gardens, Willy Guhl Collection, Pots + Planters Collection, Home Decor, Landscape Architect, Interior Designer, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Decorations, Garden Design, Home Design, Luxury Design, Art, Furniture, Objects, Mid-Century Modern, Sculptural Planters, Nature, Backyard, Yard.
  • Side view of monumental Willy Guhl Eternit pedestal bowl planter showing tapered base and architectural fiber cement form — Hommes and Gardens, Willy Guhl Collection, Pots + Planters Collection, Home Decor, Landscape Architect, Interior Designer, Outdoor Living, Garden Design, Home Design, Luxury Design, Art, Objects, Swiss Design, Mid-Century Modern, Nature, Backyard, Yard.
  • Close-up of weathered patina and aged fiber cement surface on Willy Guhl Eternit pedestal planter — Hommes and Gardens, Willy Guhl Collection, Pots + Planters Collection, Home Decor, Landscape Architect, Interior Designer, Outdoor Decorations, Garden Design, Luxury Design, Art, Objects, Vintage Garden Design, Nature, Backyard, Yard.
  • Top view of monumental Willy Guhl pedestal bowl planter showing broad circular opening and weathered Eternit surface — Hommes and Gardens, Willy Guhl Collection, Pots + Planters Collection, Home Decor, Landscape Architect, Interior Designer, Outdoor Living, Garden Design, Home Design, Luxury Design, Art, Objects, Mid-Century Modern, Nature, Backyard, Yard.
Monumental Willy Guhl Eternit Pedestal Bowl Planter

Monumental Willy Guhl Eternit Pedestal Bowl Planter

$1,798.00

This monumental pedestal bowl planter is an iconic example of mid-century modern garden design attributed to Swiss designer Willy Guhl, whose sculptural Eternit fiber cement planters have become highly sought after by collectors, architects, and landscape designers. Designed with Guhl’s signature balance of simplicity and functionality, the planter features a broad, shallow circular bowl resting on a tapered pedestal base. The clean, architectural form gives the piece a striking sculptural presence while remaining understated enough to complement both modern and natural landscapes.

Constructed from Eternit fiber cement, a durable material widely used in mid-century Swiss design, the planter was intended to withstand outdoor environments while aging gracefully. Over time, the surface has developed a beautifully weathered patina with tonal variations, mineral staining, and natural aging that enhance its authentic garden character. This aged surface is highly desirable among collectors and reflects the material’s ability to evolve aesthetically through decades of outdoor exposure.

The wide basin allows for dramatic planting arrangements, making it ideal for sculptural succulents, ornamental grasses, low shrubs, or seasonal plantings. It can also serve as a striking architectural garden bowl or landscape centerpiece in courtyards, patios, poolside settings, or modernist outdoor environments. Willy Guhl’s work is celebrated for merging industrial materials with organic forms, and his designs remain staples in modernist landscape architecture and mid-century outdoor living spaces. Large-scale examples like this are particularly desirable due to their strong visual presence and versatility. With its timeless silhouette and naturally aged surface, this planter functions both as a practical garden vessel and as a sculptural piece of design history.

 Dimensions: 14" Height | 39" Width | 8" Depth

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