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.
Murano Glass & Brass Pendant Light, TZ Leuchten Germany 1960s
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This exquisite pendant light was made by TZ Leuchten, in Germany. The Glass was made in Murano, Italy, circa 1960s. With its clean modernist lines and timeless sensibility, this pend...
Metal, Brass
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
Beautiful Pendant Light Fixture in the Style of Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful midcentury Pagoda pattern glass fixture in the style of Carlo Nason attributed Mazzega, Italy. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison bulb, up to 60 watts. Measures: ...
Metal, Brass
Very Elegant Acrylic Lucite Hanging Lamp by Cosack Leuchten, 1970s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage pendant lamp by Cosack Leuchten, Germany. Brown and amber heavy Lucite or Acrylic shade with brass accents. The lamp can be raised and lowered by pulling on it. Good conditio...
Brass
Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Eglo Leuchten, Austria, 1970s
By EGLO Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful flush mount ceiling light. Made in Austria by Eglo Leuchten. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The glass has a very cute design. The fixture require...
Metal
Vintage Doria Pendant Light, Glass Tube Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous glass tube pendant light made by Doria Leuchten, Germany. It is in very good condition and requires five European E14 / 110 volt cand...
Metal, Chrome
Large Hand Blown Textured Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, GB
Large hand blown textured amber glass pendant light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, circa 1970. Dimensions: H 112cm (including drop) D 55cm.
Chrome
Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Peill & Putzler Germany 1950s
By Peill & Putzler, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed probably by Wilhelm Wagenfeld or Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner. Manufactured by ...
Glass
Mid-Century Textured Pendant by Peill & Putzler
By Aloys F. Gangkofner, Peill & Putzler
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent glasswork designed by German designer Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler in the 1960s. Fitted with one E27 socket with retractable mechanism very easy to ...
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
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Smoked Glass Pendant Lamp by Limburg, 1960s Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Smoked Glass Pendant Lamp by Limburg, 1960s Germany Dimensions Diameter: 17.71 in. (45 cm) Height: 29.52 in. (75 cm) One E27 socket. Works with 220V and ...
Metal
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
