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.
Peill & Putzler Pendant Light, 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timeless clear glass pendant lights 'Futura' by Peill & Putzler, Germany 1970, wave pattern on the underside of a 10" globe, chrome hardware, current drop 30", height can be customiz...
Chrome
$714Sale Price|20% Off
H 49.22 in Dm 15.75 in
Space Age Cascade Pendant by Peill & Putzler, Germany 1960-1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Herentals, BE
Cascade chandelier, Peill and Putzler, Germany 1960-1970. Hanging lamp with 3 bubble glass spheres, pink, amber and mauve colored. Each sphere ca...
Metal, Chrome
$1,965 / item
H 14.97 in Dm 19.69 in
One of Two Glass Pendant Lights by Peil and Putzler, 1970s, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two superb pendant lights in green and brown by the company of Peil and Putzler from Germany. The glass consists out of two layers. A white inner layer and a brown and green outside....
Glass, Murano Glass
$5,718
H 8.27 in Dm 6.7 in
Amazing Four-Flamed Cascading Pendant Lamp by Peill & Putzler Germany 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in München, BY
A breath taking light object. Extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern four-flamed cascading pendant lamp or chandelier. Designed and manufactured by Peill & P...
Glass
$3,573
H 12.99 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Tulip Glass Pendant Lamp from Peill & Putzler, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century glass pendant in orange by the renowned manufacturer Peill & Putzler, Germany. The design from the 70s shows the typical tulip shape. Fits the orange color. The luminair...
Glass
60s 70s Peill & Putzler Hanging Lamp Ceiling Lamp Glass Space Design Lamp
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Peill & Putzler hanging lamp ceiling lamp glass space design lamp Object: lamp Manufacturer: Peill & Putzler Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dime...
Metal, Chrome
Pendant lamp by Peill & Putzer
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hannover, DE
Very beautiful, large mouth-blown Murano ceiling light by Peill & Putzler. Beautiful mid-century design glass with an E27 socket for max. 40W. I would describe the color as red/blood...
Blown Glass
$757Sale Price|20% Off
H 13 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Hanging Lamp Design by Peil & Putzler, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage hanging lamp design by Peil & Putzler 1970s This is a beautiful heavy lamp by Peil & Putzler 1970 Germany. Made of light gray gla...
Chrome
$474 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 11.82 in
60s 70s Peill & Putzler Hanging Lamp Ceiling Lamp Glass Space Design
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Peill & Putzler hanging lamp ceiling lamp glass space design 60s 70s Object: lamp Manufacturer: Peill & Putzler Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 D...
Metal
Vintage Stilux Milano Space Age Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century Stilux Milano space age pendant lamp with double plexiglass shade. The lamp consists of an acrylic glass copper coloured outer shade and a white inner shade. The height o...
Metal
One of the Two 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 Peil & Putzler ceiling pendant lamps is very orange! Image 1 is the lamp with the light on. T...
Blown Glass
One of the Two Orange 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! The lovely shaped hand blown lampshade ...
Blown Glass
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
1 of the 8 Brown Glass Pendants, Peill Putzler, 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful and unique brown heavy quality thick glass pendants, made in the 1970s by a german designer. This lamp is can be used for a room, above a table, a kitchen, a stunning stai...
Brass
1 of the 8 Brown Glass Pendants, Peill Putzler, 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful and unique brown heavy quality thick glass pendants, made in the 1970s by a german designer. This lamp is can be used for a room, above a table, a kitchen, a stunning stai...
Brass
1 of the 7 Danische Hanging Lamps, 1970
By Holmegaard, Sidse Werner
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the 7 of beautiful glass lamps from the Danish brand Holmegaard has a beautiful aubergine color. The design is by Sidse Werner, a designer whose work is highly sought after by...
Cord, Glass
