The “Loop” chair, designed in 1954 by Swiss modernist Willy Guhl for Eternit, is a landmark in 20th-century design history. Formed from a single continuous ribbon of fiber-cement, it redefined both material innovation and the sculptural possibilities of seating.
This rare pair exemplifies the radical elegance of postwar European modernism: minimalist in gesture, monumental in presence, and conceived to endure both time and environment. Their flowing silhouette is at once ergonomic and architectural, positioning them not merely as furniture but as sculptural statements, collected today by leading museums and sophisticated connoisseurs worldwide.
Measurements:
Length 79 cm × Width 54 cm × Height 61 cm × Seat height 25 cm
Willy Guhl (1915–2004) was a pioneering Swiss designer and professor at the Kunstgewerbeschule Zürich. Internationally recognized for his radical approach to industrial design, Guhl was among the first to explore the sculptural and functional potential of Eternit (fiber-cement). His creations, particularly the iconic “Loop” chair—are considered masterpieces of Swiss modernism, celebrated for their purity, durability, and timeless harmony with nature.
Please note: the photographs presented here are for reference, and while the authenticity of the design is unquestionable, the original provenance of these specific images remains unknown.
The “Loop” chair, designed in 1954 by Swiss modernist Willy Guhl for Eternit, is a landmark in 20th-century design history. Formed from a single continuous ribbon of fiber-cement, it redefined both material innovation and the sculptural possibilities of seating.
This rare pair exemplifies the radical elegance of postwar European modernism: minimalist in gesture, monumental in presence, and conceived to endure both time and environment. Their flowing silhouette is at once ergonomic and architectural, positioning them not merely as furniture but as sculptural statements, collected today by leading museums and sophisticated connoisseurs worldwide.
Measurements:
Length 79 cm × Width 54 cm × Height 61 cm × Seat height 25 cm
Willy Guhl (1915–2004) was a pioneering Swiss designer and professor at the Kunstgewerbeschule Zürich. Internationally recognized for his radical approach to industrial design, Guhl was among the first to explore the sculptural and functional potential of Eternit (fiber-cement). His creations, particularly the iconic “Loop” chair—are considered masterpieces of Swiss modernism, celebrated for their purity, durability, and timeless harmony with nature.
Please note: the photographs presented here are for reference, and while the authenticity of the design is unquestionable, the original provenance of these specific images remains unknown.
