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.
Lovely Huge Orange Glass Ceiling Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Orange Glass Ceiling Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1960s The lamp can be adjusted from 55cm to a height of 120cm. The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, ...
Metal
Lovely Glass Ceiling Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Vintage German pendant lamp in glass by Peill & Putzler. 1x E27 socket. Measures: Total height 60cm. Diameter 27cm. The Peill and Sohn Glassworks in Düren, destroyed in World War II, and the Putzler brothers' works in Penzig, expropriated by the Polish state, merged in 1946. This resulted in the Dürener Werk with the directors Günther Peill and Hans Ahrenkiel under the name Peill + Putzler in 1952. The first glass was melted in 1948. In 1994 this important smelter had to stop its work. Important designers such as Prof. Wagenfeld, Wilhelm Braun-Feldweg and Aloys F. Gangkofner worked for Glashüttenwerke Peill and Putzler and made it known above all among architects. The cooperation with Aloys F. Gangkofner lasted from 1953-1958. A multitude of lighting models as well as goblet sets were created. The timeless iris glass...
Chrome
Lovely Lipstick Red Glass Ceiling Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Lipstick Red Glass Ceiling Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1960s The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. L...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Amber Glass and Copper Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Amber Glass and Copper Ceiling Lamp, 1950s The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Ligh...
Metal, Copper
Lovely Lipstick Red Glass Ceiling Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Lipstick Red Glass Ceiling Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1960s The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. L...
Metal
Lovely White 3D Glass Ceiling Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely White Glass Ceiling Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1960s The cable length with lamp is 80cm in total, can be adjusted down to 40cm and up to 100cm. The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edi...
Metal
Petite Orange Glass Pendant Light by Peill Putzler, Germany, 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite Orange glass pendant light by Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa the 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. T...
Glass
Vintage Orange Glass Pendant Lamp by Peill and Putzler, 1960
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Oirlo, LI
Particularly rare shaped orange glass hanging lamp by Peill and Putzler, produced around 1960 in Germany. Has a beautiful bright orange color and gives a very warm light. Typical ...
Glass
Orange and White Mid Century Peill & Putzler Glass Pendant Lamp, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Orange Peill & Putzler space age glass pendant lamp. The orange and white parts together produce an amazing light effect. The lamp requires one...
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Orange Glass Pendant Lamp by Peill & Putzler, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
A striking pendant light in glossy cased glass, the bell-shaped shade graduating from a deep burnt-orange at the gallery to a warm amber glow where it opens to the light source. Th...
Chrome
Mid-Century Orange Glass Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking mid-century pendant lamp was produced by the renowned Italian lighting manufacturer Stilnovo in the 1960s. The design features a bold, rounded shade made of vibrant ora...
Metal
One of the Four Orange Blown Peill Putzler Pendant Lights, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
There’s something about orange that screams this particular era. And this 1970s pair of Peill & Putzler ceiling pendant lamps is very orange! With chrome details a black cord and can...
Blown Glass
