Vintage Ovoid armchair by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland 1950

The Ovoid armchair designed by Willy Guhl in the 1950s illustrates this Swiss industrial design pioneer's interest in Eternit, the fibro-cement originally developed for roofs and pipes. Appreciated for its fibrous texture that resists tension, breakage and climatic variations, this material became the canvas on which Guhl expressed his creativity. His research resulted in a revolutionary piece: a ball chair formed from a single piece of molded cement, with a central base supporting an ovoid seat. this chair This ball chair is an organic sculpture evoking the shape of a mushroom. Handcrafted from fibrocement cast in molds, it shows a degradation of paint giving the whole a captivating patina. The chair's design, with its futuristic appeal, offers a creative use of simplicity. The two side handles make it easy to move, adding to the functionality of this creation. A strategically placed hole on the seat facilitates water drainage, and the two side handles add to the functionality of this creation. In good condition. Minor structural defects, it retains its structural solidity. Reference : 303906