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.
Pair of Flower Shape Sconces by Doria Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of beautiful wall lights, produced in Germany, in textured glass, affixed against a metal socket with white lacquered base, circa 1970s. An iconic design from the 1970s and stil...
Metal
Pair of Bubble Glass Sconces by Glashütte Limburg, Germany 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Elegant pair of petite vintage wall sconces manufactured by Glashütte Limburg, Germany. Each sconce features a beautifully shaped amber-toned glass shade mounted on a minimalist meta...
Metal
Pair Modernist 1970s German Ceramic Fat Lava Wall Lights Sconces by Pan Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of modernist fat lava wall lights. Made of ceramic by Pan Hustadt Leuchten, Germany. Easy to mount and fantastic to look at. Each fixture requires an European E14 / 1...
Metal
Pair Modernist 1970s German Ceramic Fat Lava Wall Lights Sconces by Pan Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of modernist fat lava wall lights. Made of ceramic by Pan Hustadt Leuchten, Germany. Easy to mount and fantastic to look at. Each ...
Metal
Pair of 1960s Wall Sconces in the Style of Hans - Agne Jakobsson, Skandinavia
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of brass and small air bubble smoked grey glass wall sconces. Each consisting of a stylish Mid-Century Modern style design. Each fixture requires a European E14 / 110...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Art Deco Style Sconces Brass and Satin Glass Vintage, Austria, 1980s
By Kolarz Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautifully pair of minimal and simply shaped wall lights or sconces by Kolarz Leuchten Vienna, Austria, made in the 1980s. These vintage lights feature handmade, mouth blown satin...
Metal, Brass
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamps or Flush Mounts by Wila, 1950s, Germany
By WILA
Located in München, BY
Set of two extremely rare and lovely Mid-Century Modern wall lamps or flush mounts. Manufactured probably by Wila, 1950s, Germany. The lamps are executed in brass and each needs 1 x...
Brass
Pair of Doria Flush Lights or Sconces (2 sets)
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in New York, NY
A pair of handblown glass small flush ceiling lights on a golden polished brass fixture by Doria.
Brass
Pair of Rare Midcentury Wall Lamps, Germany, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type
Brass
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with three large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Each sconce needs three x E14 ...
Murano Glass
1970s Two-Tone Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Peill & Putzler, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Oirlo, LI
Two-tone Flush Mount by Peill and Putzler, 1970s This large vintage two-tone ceiling lamp was manufactured by the German lighting manufacturer Peill and Putzler. This ceiling lamp h...
Brass
Pair sconces , 1960, Italy
Located in Nice, FR
Pair of sconces from the 1960s, Italian origin. Structure in wrought iron and bubbled and cracked glass in golden yellow color representing a flower bud. Pair of sconces that can be ...
Metal
