Willy Guhl Hourglass Planter | Sculptural Eternit Concrete Garden Vessel

This monumental Willy Guhl hourglass planter is an original sculptural design by the influential Swiss designer, celebrated for his groundbreaking work with Eternit fiber cement and his lasting impact on mid-century modern garden design. This iconic sculptural concrete planter features Guhl’s signature hourglass (Diabolo) form, making it a highly collectible vintage garden planter for sale.

The planter showcases a dramatic hourglass concrete planter silhouette, with a wide flared bowl and a matching conical base joined by a narrow central waist, creating a powerful yet balanced architectural planter profile. Crafted in durable Eternit-style fiber cement, it reflects the innovation that made these Swiss modern planters highly sought after among collectors and designers.

Finished in a warm burnt sienna tone, the surface displays an authentic, time-earned patina with visible weathering, exposed cement, and mineral deposits developed over decades of outdoor use. These natural variations enhance its identity as a true vintage concrete planter rather than a reproduction. The interior bowl shows age-related staining consistent with long-term planting use, reinforcing its authenticity.

Substantial in scale and presence, this large outdoor statement planter functions equally well as a planting vessel or as a standalone sculptural object. Ideal for modern landscapes, courtyards, terraces, or brutalist garden décor, it embodies the timeless appeal of mid-century Swiss design.

Dimensions: 22" Diameter x 36" H