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 peill & putzler PENDANT LAMP textured glass etched glass 60s 70s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Mannheim, DE
Pendant lamp by Peill & Putzler from the 60s / 70s. The shade is made of thick etched glass with a textured surface, the mount is made of chromed metal. Dimensions: Overall leng...
Chrome
mid century ceiling LAMP flush mount textured glass and aluminum 1970s
Located in Mannheim, DE
Elegant vintage ceiling light manufactured in the 1970's. Without manufacturer label, these kind of lamps were manufactured by different companies, f. ex. Soelken, Limburg or Schroed...
Metal
1960s 70s glashuette limburg CEILING LIGHT flush mount clear glass shade
Located in Mannheim, DE
Ceiling light from the 1970s, manufactured by Glashütte Limburg, West Germany. Model no. A219 no. 2943. Clear glass shade with black lines between the angular sections, giving the im...
Metal
heavy mid century ice glass WALL LAMP 1960s 70s sconce hustadt-leuchten
Located in Mannheim, DE
A very beautiful, heavy mid-century wall lamp manufactured by Hustadt-Leuchten in the 1960s to 70s. Label no longer recognizable, the last photo (comparison photo) is from the sale o...
Glass
Midcentury Glass Blossoms Ceiling Fixture 1960s Ernst Palme Glass Brass
By Ernst Palme
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful midcentury light manufactured by Ernst Palme in the 1960s. Model 1/1207. 24 glass blossoms are mounted on rods in several rows on a brass base. Holds 5 E14 bulbs. ...
Brass
Glashuette Limburg Ceiling Lamp Sconce Glass and Brass 1970s, 2 Available
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Mannheim, DE
Midcentury ceiling lamp manufactured in the 1970s by Glashuette Limburg. Model A507. The shade is made of fluted clear glass that is etched on the raised parts and clear in the flute...
Brass
Rupert Nikoll Ceiling Lamp, circa 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, Au
Rupert Nikoll ceiling lamp circa 1950s Original condition.
Brass
Midcentury Design Wall or Ceiling Lamp, Flush Mount, 1970s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting.
Metal
Large Hillebrand flush mount ceiling lamp murano glass , 1970’s Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 40cm Diameter 10cm Height Condition: Good Material: Glass , Metal Manufacturer: Hillebrand Color: Gold
Glass
Kalmar Ceiling Lamp with Frosted Glass Shade Vienna Around 1950s
Located in Wien, Au
Kalmar ceiling lamp with frosted glass shade vienna around 1950s Original condition.
Brass
Beautiful Bubble Pattern Flush Mount Ceiling Light by RZB Leuchten, 1960s
By RZB Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Bubble and star pattern clear glass flush mount. Made in Germany by RZB Leuchten. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The Fixture requires one European ...
Metal
Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Honsel Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
By Honsel
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful flush mount with a heavy textured Murano glass on a metal fixture. The Murano glass is fixed with a brass screw on the metal fixture. It requires two European E14 / 110 Vol...
Metal
