Willy Guhl Marmite Planter

A Willy Guhl planter in the three-legged marmite form, with a heavy rounded body, a circular mouth and two raised angular handles that mirror a traditional kitchen cauldron. It stands squarely on its feet with a settled weight. The surface carries a heavy growth of green moss and yellow lichen over muted ash gray and pale sand, with deep mineral staining and a coarse pitted texture. The edges and handles are softened from years outdoors.

It measures 20 inches across and 18 inches high. It is an original Eternit piece, Swiss and mid-century, and we have made no attempt to clean the moss or lichen; both can be lifted off if a buyer prefers the plain gray underneath, but we would leave them.

The form suits a terrace, a gravel courtyard or a shaded side garden, holding a large plant or standing alone as an object. It is equally at home next to a contemporary glass elevation or an old brick patio. We have three of these tripod marmites in stock at present, so a pair or a group is possible. This Willy Guhl planter can be seen by appointment in Marina Del Rey, or we will send more photographs and a quote.