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 Modernist Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful flush mount or wall light made by Peill & Putzler, circa 1970s, in very good original condition. The frosted glass with a nice pattern is composed of a white lacquered fr...
Metal
Peill & Putzler Amber Glass Flush Mount Textured Design Mystical Characters
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Peill & Putzler Textured amber Glass Flush Mount or Wall Lamp, Germany, 1970s A stunning Peill & Putzler flush mount or wall lamp, crafted...
Metal
Beautiful Glass Flush Mount or Wall Light by Doria Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mid-Century Doria Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Germany, 1970s A refined mid-century flush mount ceiling light attributed to Doria Leuchten, featuring beautifully textured glass elemen...
Metal, Brass
Large Organic Textured Glass Flush Mount by Fischer Leuchten German, 1960s
By Fischer Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Midcentury flush mount, thick textured glass. Made by Fischer Leuchten, Germany. The fixture requires three E27 Edison bulbs up to 60 watt each.
Metal
Monumental Wave Pattern Textured Fischer Leuchten Flush Mount, Germany, 1980s
By Fischer Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning large chrome and Murano glass flush mount by Fischer Leuchten. Very heavy Murano wave pattern glass. The flush mount requires three European E27 Edison bulbs, each up to 6...
Metal, Chrome
Large Modern Glass Disc Flush Mount by Doria Leuchten, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous glass flush mount light made by Doria Leuchten, Germany. It is in very good condition, no chips, cracks and no repairs. The fixture requires three European E27 / 110 volt ed...
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Flush Mount, Ceiling or Wall Lamp WILA, Germany, 1970s
By Helena Tynell, WILA
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - marked by label - rare type
Metal
Large flush mount by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany 1960
By Helena Tynell, Limburg
Located in Herentals, BE
Large round bubble glass flush mount with gold metal mounting plate and gold metal cap. The lamp can be used as a ceiling lamp or wall lamp. The ...
Metal
Midcentury Flush Mount, Ceiling or Wall Lamp, Limburg, Germany, 1970
By Helena Tynell, Limburg
Located in Praha, CZ
- marked - rare type - very nice style of lighting
Glass
Extremely Rare Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount or Wall Fixture Germany 1960s
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern five-flamed sconce or ceiling lamp. Designed & manufactured in Germany, 1960s. Executed in white enameled sheet metal and bra...
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Rare Flush Mount, Ceiling or Wall Lamp, Germany, 1970s
By Limburg
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type
Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Sconce or Flush Mount from VEB Görlitz, East Germany 1970.
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Trieste, IT
A Former East German Company VEB Görlitz was producing a line of diverse lamps for every type of use, from domestic to Industrial. This flush mount is one of the products of this " K...
Aluminum
