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.
Mushroom White Glass Flush Mount Ceiling by Peill Putzler, 1960s, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mushroom White Glass Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Lamp with Copper paint detail by Peill Putzler, 1960s, Germany Sculptural very elegant rare design flush mount. It is very ideal a...
Metal
Mushroom Glass Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1960s, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mushroom Glass Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1960s, Germany Sculptural very elegant rare dome design flush mount. It is very ideal and suitable for all living...
Metal
Opal Glass Single Wall Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1970s, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opal Glass Single Wall Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1970s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps. Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with E14 standard light bu...
Metal
Art Deco Opal Glass Flush Mount Light, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Opal Glass Flush Mount Light, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V...
Glass
Mid-century Opal Glass Single Sconce by Lamperti, 1960s, Italy
By Lamperti
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Opal Glass Single Sconce by Lamperti, 1960s, Italy Elegant rare high quality wall lamp Lamp is in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use These l...
Glass
Opal Glass Half Circle Pair of Sconces by Peill and Putzler, 1970s, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opal Glass Half Circle Pair of Sconces by Peill and Putzler, 1970s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps. Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 st...
Metal
Peill & Putzler White Frosted Glass Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Light, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Barntrup, DE
Peill & Putzler white frosted glass flush mount ceiling or wall light, the 1970s A beautiful white frosted glass flush mount ceiling light or wall light in a shape of a mushroom with a decorative dotted pattern. Made in Germany by Peill & Putzler in 1970s. Dimensions: Diameter 35 cm, 13.77 in; height 15 cm, 5.9 in. The light fixture is in complete working order, but as with all vintage or antique...
Metal
Ceiling Or Wall Lamp In Ceramic & White Opaline Glass, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful wall or ceiling light. Produced in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. The base is made of off-white ceramic. The shield is in pure white opaline glass in a mushroom shape. The light ...
Ceramic, Opaline Glass
Small 1960s Czech White Opaline Glass Flush Sconce Lights
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
These flush-mount lights were produced in 1960s Czechoslovakia and originally served in institutional and public settings — schools, hospitals, or civic buildings — a time when light...
Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass, Bakelite
Italian White Opaline Glass Sconce by Zonca, Italy, 1960s
By Zonca
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous white Murano glass wall lamp, signed by Zonca, this astonishing piece was designed in Italy in the 1960s. This large sconce features two incredible white opaline Murano ...
Metal
Mid-Century White Opaline Glass Sconce by Glashütte Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Glashütte Limburg, Germany Metal base with white opaline glass. 1960-1970 1x E14 Weight: 0.60 kg / 1.3 lb E14 bulb holder. Priced per individ...
Iron
Mid-Century Milk Glass Flush Mount or Wall Light, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Vintage milk glass and metal ceiling or wall light, around 1970 - Good condition with some signs of use - Us compatible, one bulb any wattage - New wiring. jr
Metal
