Pair of Amrchairs Model "Loop"
Manufactured by Eternit
Switzerland, 1950s
Fiber Cement

Measurements
55 x 52 x 78h cm
21,7 x 20,5 x 30,7h in

Literature
Fiell, C., & Fiell, P. (2005). 1000 Chairs (2nd ed.). Taschen.
Fuad-Luke, A. (2009). EcoDesign: The Sourcebook (2nd ed.). Chronicle Books.
Gimmi, K. (2012). Swiss Furniture Design: Innovation and Tradition. Birkhäuser.
Greenberg, C. (1995). Mid-Century Modern: Furniture of the 1950s. Harmony Books.
Sparke, P. (2008). Designing the Modern Interior: From the Victorians to Today. Berg Publishers.
Boner, J. (2011). Willy Guhl: Designer and Pioneer of Swiss Modernism. Lars Müller Publishers.

Provenance
Private collection

Biography
Willy Guhl (1915–2004) was a pioneering Swiss designer known for his minimalist and innovative approach to industrial design. Born in Stein am Rhein, Switzerland, Guhl became one of the most influential figures in post-war furniture design. He is best remembered for his iconic Loop Chair, made from a single piece of Eternit fiber cement, which exemplified his commitment to using modern materials in creative ways. A teacher at the Zurich School of Applied Arts for many years, Guhl emphasized simplicity, functionality, and sustainability in his work. His designs remain timeless, combining practicality with aesthetic purity.