Diabolo Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit – First edition – Switzerland, circa 1950

Rare jardinière model Diabolo designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit, produced in Switzerland in the 1950s. This old version, considered one of the first editions of the model, is distinguished by finer proportions and a particularly elegant silhouette, different from later productions. Made of moulded fibrecement, it features a superb natural patina acquired over the decades, highlighting its sculptural character and authenticity. An emblematic figure of 20th-century garden design, the Diabolo perfectly embodies Willy Guhl's innovative approach, combining formal simplicity, functionality, and harmonious integration into the environment. Its timeless design allows it to find a place in a garden, on a terrace, or in a contemporary, brutalist, or modernist interior. The jardinière has remained in a beautiful state of general preservation. It has not undergone any heavy restoration and retains all the presence and charm of its original material. The signs of time and use are consistent with its age and contribute to its authenticity. This piece is a fine example of post-war Swiss design and is now a sought-after model by collectors of vintage garden furniture and creations signed by Willy Guhl. Characteristics: • Model: Diabolo. • Designer: Willy Guhl. • Publisher: Eternit. • Period: circa 1950-1960. • Origin: Switzerland. • Material: moulded fibrecement. • Dimensions: 75 × 40 cm. • Condition: beautiful vintage condition, original patina. • Particularity: first edition with finer and more aesthetic lines. Keywords: Willy Guhl, Eternit, Diabolo, jardinière, fibrecement, Swiss Design, Mid-Century Modern, garden furniture, Swiss design, vintage, modernism, brutalist, collection.