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.
Colorful Unique Art Glass Ceiling Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1960s, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Colorful unique art glass ceiling lamp by Peill Putzler, 1960s, Germany Mid-Century Modern charming pendant lamp. Lampshade is in perfect con...
Glass
Mid-century Brass and Colourful Plexiglass Single Sconce, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Brass and Colourful Plexiglass Single Sconce, 1960s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamp. Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with 2x E14 stan...
Brass
Smoke Glass Single Sconce by Limburg, 1960s, Germany
By Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Smoke Glass Single Sconce by Limburg, 1960s, Germany Very elegant and minimal design wall lamp Lamp is in very good condition. This lamp works with E27 standard light bulbs. Wire...
Brass
Heavy Glass and Metal Base Single Sconce by Limburg, 1960s, Germany
By Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Heavy Glass and Metal Base Single Sconce by Limburg, 1960s, Germany Very elegant and minimal design wall lamp Lamp is in very good condition. This lamp works with E14 standard lig...
Metal
Mid-Century Green Metal and Opal Glass Wall Sconce by N Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
By Paul Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Green Metal and Opal Glass Wall Sconce by N Leuchten, 1960s, Germany Lamp is in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use These lamps works with E14...
Metal
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
1 of 4 Exclusive Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Peill & Putzler, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive murano glass wall sconce by Peil & Putzler, Germany, 1970s Wonderful light effect. Extremely rare! High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready ...
Aluminum
Italian mid century colorful glass wall lamp by Venini, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century colorful glass wall lamp by Venini, 1950s Wall lamp with a finely crafted curved glass diffuser. The support structure is made of metal. The lampshade is made of ...
Metal
Modern Vintage Multicolored Glass Metal Sconce Wall Light 1980s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern Vintage sconce or wall light from glass and metal in multicolored colors, 1980s Italy. A joyful sconce in slightly curved shape from clear glass with multicolored sprenkles an...
Metal
Mid-Century Glass Wall Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1970s, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant octagonal wall lamp was designed by Peill & Putzler in the 1970s and is crafted from high-quality opal glass. Its refined, luxurious design effortlessly enhances any int...
Glass
Murano Glass Sconce or Flush mount Light from Effetre Illuminazione, Italy 1970s
Located in Trieste, IT
Beautiful Original Period Murano Glass Wall light or flush mount light by Effetre Vetreria per Illuminazione, Murano, Venezia. The hardware is new custom made and rewired for securit...
Metal
Design Wall Lamp Carl Fagerlund large model 36 cm, 1960 Sweden.
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Oirlo, LI
Discover the elegant appearance of the Carl Fagerlund wall lamp, manufactured by Orrefors. This large model, with a height of 36 cm, combines timeless charm with modern functionality...
Brass
