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.
Vintage Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage pendant light by Peill & Putzler, Germany. This central pendant light is crafted from heavy hand blown glass with dramatic swirling clouds of grey and white creating a brutal...
Art Glass
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
Vintage Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage pendant light by Peill & Putzler, Germany. This central pendant light is crafted from heavy hand-blown glass with dramatic swirling clouds of brown and cream creating a cloud...
Art Glass
Peil & Putzer hanging lamp , 1970’s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Delft, NL
Peil & Putzer hanging lamp , 1970’s Dimensions: 95H , 35cm diameter Condition: Good Material: Glass, metal
Metal
White Opal Hanging Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1970s, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Peill & Putzler hanging lamp made in Germany in the 1970s. It is fascinating with its glass ornaments. Textured opaline glass with aluminum top. The lamp has a beautiful organic sh...
Aluminum
$751Sale 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
$562Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.6 in Dm 12.6 in
Peill & Putzler Mid-Century Modern Glass Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Oirlo, LI
A pendant lamp made of very thick, heavy glass full of fine bubbles painted in different shades, reminiscent of the ocean. When it is on, the lam...
Steel
Very Large White Opal Hanging Lamp by Peill and Putzler, 1970s, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Peill and Putzler hanging lamp made in Germany in the 1970s. It is fascinating with its glass ornaments. Textured opaline glass with aluminum top. The lamp has a beautiful cylinder...
Aluminum
Mid Century Peill & Putzler Frosted Glass Hanging Lamp, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Unique mid century frosted glass pendant lamp by Peill & Putzler. The lamp has an icy look due to the frosted effect and the ice-like drops underneath. The lamp requires one E27/26 l...
Glass
$769
H 37.41 in Dm 7.88 in
Opaline Glass Lamp "Bergamo" by Aloys F. Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler, 1960s
By Aloys F. Gangkofner, Peill & Putzler
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Ceiling Lamp by Aloys F. Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler, Germany Düren, 1960s. 1 x E27 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is rewired and in working condition. It runs both on 110/230 Volt.
Opaline Glass
Gispen Cone Shaped Pendant Light in Opal Glass and Nickel, Netherlands, 1930s
Located in The Hague, NL
Gispen Opal Glass and Brass Pendant Light, Netherlands, 1950s A rare and elegant pendant light by Gispen, produced in the Netherlands during the mid-20th century. The lamp features ...
Brass
Fog Mørup Jo Hammerborg Danish Design -rare model Dania-
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautiful lamp by Danish designer Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup. This is model Dania- E2403 in silver brushed aluminium with a white lacquered interior. The lamp was designed in 1969...
Aluminum
Gino Sarfatti SP/ 16 For Arteluce Unique Brass Bubble Pendant Lamp, 1950, Italy
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce, Archimede Seguso
Located in The Hague, NL
Rare beautiful pendant lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1950s, Italy. Model number: SP/ 16. This special pendant lamp, has five heavy massive bubble glass, made by Archimede Segu...
Brass
Carlo Nason Murano pendent lamp XL for Kalmar Franken
By Carlo Nason
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautiful Kalmar Franken (Austria) Hanging lamp., designed by Carlo Nason. It’s made of beautiful Murano glass, smoked glass on top of the leaves and transparant at the bottom. The p...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Peill & Putzler, Glass, Germany, 1960
By Peill & Putzler
Located in The Hague, NL
Irresistible Mushrooms by Peill & Putzler. Part of the beautiful Zebra series of Peill & Putzler. These are real magic. With white colored ledglobes in them, like in the pictures, th...
Glass
PH-80 Table Lamp for Poul Henningsen by Louis Poulsen, 1970
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in The Hague, NL
An iconic PH 80 table lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark around 1970. Part of the legendary PH lighting series, the lamp embodies Henningsen’s...
Metal
