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.
Mid-Century Modern Italian Fontana Arte Style Glass and Nickel Pendant Light
By Max Ingrand
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Modern Italian glass and nickel pendant light. In the manner of Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Thick green and smoked glass with a single central light source. Excell...
Nickel
Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Vetri
Located in London, GB
Murano Glass Pendant Lamp By Vetri Italy, 1970s Beautifully designed Murano glass, presented in excellent condition. The pendant will be supplied if required, please note that the br...
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Fontana Arte Style Smoked Glass Pendant Light
By Max Ingrand
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Modern Italian smoked glass and nickel pendant light. In the manner of Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Thick green smoked glass with a si...
Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Italian Fontana Arte Style Glass and Nickel Pendant Light
By Max Ingrand
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Modern Italian glass and nickel pendant light. In the manner of Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Thick green glass with a single central light source. Excellent conditi...
Nickel
English Art Deco Glass Plafonnier Pendant Shade C.1920
Located in London, GB
Antique English Art Deco glass plafonnier pendant shade C.1920 In excellent condition commensurate of age.
Glass
Mid Century Italian Stilnovo Neoclassical Pendant Light C.1950
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Mid Century Italian Stilnovo Neoclassical Pendant Light C.1950 An Italian Stilnovo hanging light, 1950s, mounted with two curved glass panels,...
Metal
Peill & Putzler Modernist Glass Disc Pendant Ceiling Light, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful glass disc pendant made by Peill & Putzler, circa 1970s, in very good original condition. The frosted glass with a nice pattern is large and heavy, with a Brass fitting. ...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Textured Glass Pendant Lamp by Rupert Nikoll, 1950s, Austria
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, BY
Exceptional and decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed and manufactured by Rupert Nikoll, 1950s, Austria. Executed in thick honey colored blown glass ...
Brass
Vintage German Mid-Century Pendant Lamp by Peil Putzler, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage pendant lamp from the renowned German manufacturer, Peil & Putzler. This exquisite piece embodies the best of Mid-Century Modern design, offering both functional illuminatio...
Brass
Large German Vintage Textured Glass, Brass Ceiling Hanging Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful bubble textured clear(white) glass and brass pendant light. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
Brass
Extremely Rare and Heavy Midcentury Glass Pendant Lamp by Rupert Nikoll Vienna
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Extremely rare very heavy midcentury glass pendant lamp by Rupert Nikoll. Made in Vienna Austria. Beautiful high-quality closed glass shade made of thick, very heavy clear glass wit...
Brass
Large Exclusive Peill & Putzler Pendant Lamp – Mouth-blown Glass (1970s)
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exclusive Vintage Peill & Putzler Pendant Lamp – Mouth-blown Glass (1970s) Elegant vintage pendant lamp by Peill & Putzler from the late 70s is a real eye-catcher. The unique mouth-...
Brass
