Pair of Tall Mid-20th Century Diabolo Jardinières in the Manner of Willy Guhl - 38¼"

A pair of tall diabolo jardinières in the manner of Willy Guhl, cast in fiber cement and shaped with a striking hourglass profile that swells gracefully to wide, flaring rims and broad, steady bases. The surfaces bear a naturally mottled gray, enriched with moss and lichen that have settled into soft, organic patterns. Each planter shows a distinct patina from decades outdoors, which enhances the sculptural presence and underscores the passage of time.

 These jardinières embody the spirit of postwar modernism, where elemental geometry and industrial innovation found elegant expression in the garden. Willy Guhl’s pioneering work with Eternit’s fiber cement allowed for slender, durable forms that balanced endurance with delicacy. The diabolo silhouette is at once practical and poetic, concentrating weight at the center for stability while offering a generous planting vessel above. In this pair, the authentic outdoor patina speaks of decades in the open air and of the enduring artistry of European mid-century design.

Perfect as a flanking pair at an entryway, set along a terrace, or placed to anchor a garden axis, they contribute vertical rhythm and textural depth to both traditional and contemporary landscapes, whether planted or left unadorned. Indoors, in a conservatory or sunroom, their weathered surfaces and soft traces of moss impart a quietly poetic presence, carrying the spirit of the garden gracefully into the interior.