Pair of Swiss 20th Century Rectilinear Stone Planters by Willy Guhl
$1,750.00
SKU: 82-9
Dimension: 8.25"H x 47.88"W x 8.5"D
Dimensions: 8 1/4″ H x 47 7/8″ W x 8 1/2″ D
A fantastic pair of long, rectangular planters, produced in the 1960s by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. These mod, on-trend planters have a contemporary design that can be used alongside a variety of styles, creating a juxtaposition to antiquity that many interior designers strive to achieve. Though they are contemporarily styled, these planters are still easily incorporated amongst more traditional furnishings. The planters are made of a reinforced concrete material that has taken on a phenomenal patina thanks to decades of weathering and use. These unique vessels are works of art when empty, and transform into designer dwellings for potted plants when filled. Simply stunning.
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Dimensions: 8 1/4″ H x 47 7/8″ W x 8 1/2″ D
A fantastic pair of long, rectangular planters, produced in the 1960s by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. These mod, on-trend planters have a contemporary design that can be used alongside a variety of styles, creating a juxtaposition to antiquity that many interior designers strive to achieve. Though they are contemporarily styled, these planters are still easily incorporated amongst more traditional furnishings. The planters are made of a reinforced concrete material that has taken on a phenomenal patina thanks to decades of weathering and use. These unique vessels are works of art when empty, and transform into designer dwellings for potted plants when filled. Simply stunning.
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