Transforming light manufacturing into an aesthetic art form, Peill & Putzler is synonymous with futuristic globular glassworks. It was a massive operation at the peak of its production, creating mid-century modern designs and employing up to 1,500 workers. Its table lamps, wall lights and chandeliers and pendants are anything but mundane and are admired today for their innovative artistry.
The melding of two great, independent glassworks companies in 1947 to form Peill & Putzler occurred at the beginning of a postwar design surge. Peill und Sohn, founded in 1903, was led by Leopold Peill, a philanthropist and glassmaker. Originally from Pieńsk in today’s Poland, the Putzler brothers were well-established glass producers known for kerosene street lighting. The synthesis of the two companies established the renowned glassworks and a lighting company. The site of its glassworks factory in Düren, Germany, became the home of this integrated partnership.
In 1953, the German Design Council was formed, with Peill & Putzler as a founding member. The council is essential today, bringing social awareness, support and knowledge transfer to design companies and providing beneficial tools for their success.
Heading the company at this time were Günther Peill and Hans Ahrenkiel. The pair were experimental with the designs the company produced. Advancing technologies supported industrial production, allowing the company to manufacture pieces that were as much art as functional objects.
Designers of note who worked with Peill & Putzler and contributed to its acclaim included Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Helmut Demary, William Brown, Horst Tüselmann and Wilhelm Braun-Feldweg. Collaboratively, they produced stunning flush mount lighting, candle holders and vases and vessels.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage Peill & Putzler lighting, decorative objects, glass and more.
Ice cube candle holder by Peill & Putzler glass silver metal, Germany 1970'S
By Peill & Putzler
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Exquisite 1970s Peill & Putzler ice cube candle holder, crafted in Germany. This stunning piece combines clear glass with sleek silver metal, designed to hold three candles. Its ...
Metal, Silver
German Ice Cube Candle Holder in Glass from Peill & Putzler, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hamburg, DE
German Ice Cube Candle Holder in Glass from Peill & Putzler, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 Additional information: Materials: Glass Country of Origin: German...
Glass
Peill & Putzler candlestick, glass and metal, Germany, 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Glass candlestick designed and produced by peill and putzler in germany in the 1970s. Candlestick in geometric chromed metal and transparent glass that can support 3 candles. Magnifi...
Metal
$262Sale Price|50% Off
H 12.41 in W 5.52 in D 6.3 in
Midcentury Peill & Putzler Thick Glacier Glass Vase, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful and unusual thick and heavy 'glacier' clear glass vase, with an irregular shape, made by Peill & Putzler of Germany. in 1970s. Manufacturer's label near the edge. Wear co...
Art Glass
1970s Sweden Kosta Boda Ice Glass Candle Holder Goran Warff
By Kosta Boda
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1970s polar ice art glass votive - candle holder designed by Goran Warff for Kosta Boda, Sweden. Dimensions: 3.25" H x 4" diameter Please take a look at o...
Art Glass
$95 / set
H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Orrefors Sweden Crystal Glass Ice Cube Candle Holder by Goran Warff 1980
By Goran and Ann Warff, Orrefors
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Orrefors Sweden Crystal Glass Ice Cube Votive Candle Holder Design by Goran Warff - a Pair. Vintage 1980 Orrefors Crystal Cube candle holder designed by Göran Wärff. Crystal Votive C...
Crystal
$562 / item
H 5.91 in W 12.6 in D 2.76 in
Ice cube candle holder by Peill&Putzler, 3 flames, glass and silver-plated metal
By Peill & Putzler
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful and rare ice cube candle holder designed and produced by Peill & Putzler in Germany in the 1970s. Candle holder in glass and silver metal that can accommodate 3 ca...
Crystal
Brutalist Metal Candle Holder, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Brutalist Metal Candle Holder, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979. Additional information: Material: Metal Color: Black Styles: Brutalist Item Type: Vintage, Antique or ...
Metal
Glass by Peill & Putzler Pair of Cube Candlestick 'Ice Cubes'
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Verviers, BE
Pair of Peill & Putzler ice cube lamps Pair of cube candlestick (ice cubes) in glass by Peill & Putzler. Period: 1960s Style: Midcentury Quantity: Tw...
Glass
Peill & Putzler Vase, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Peill & Putzler vase, Germany, 1970s. Very good condition.
$1,100
H 13 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Peill & Putzler Op Art Square Modernist Ice Glass Vase, Germany, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful square Midcentury Op Art vase, handmade by Peill and Putzler, Germany, 1970s. A very solid and heavy piece with beautiful pattern. In excellent condition. we offer an identical but much bigger floor vase...
Glass
Large Vintage German Glass Vase from Peill & Putzler, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Vintage German Glass Vase from Peill & Putzler, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark. Add...
Glass
WMF silvered candle holder germany around 1960s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Wien, Au
WMF silvered candle holder germany around 1960s Brass silvered Original condition
Brass
Peill & Putzler Vase, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Peill & Putzler vase, Germany, 1970s. Very good condition.
Glass
Candle holder WMF silvered germany around 1920s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Wien, Au
Candle holder WMF silvered germany around 1920s Brass silvered Original condition
Brass