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.
Set of Two Mid Century Wall Lights or Sconces by Paul Neuhaus Germany 1950s
By Paul Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Set of two elegant Mid-Century Modern wall lights / sconces with rotating shades. Down and up lighter. Designed and manufactured by Paul Neuhaus Leuchten, Germany, 1950s. Executed i...
Metal
Set of Two Lovely Mid-Century Modern Brass Sconces or Wall Lamps Germany 1950s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Set of two elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern sconces or wall fixtures by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1950s. A total of 23 sets of two available! Executed in brass shee...
Brass
Set of Two Rare & Highly Decorative Mid-Century Modern Sconces Germany 1950s
Located in München, BY
Set of two rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern sconces or wall fixtures. Designed & manufactured in Germany, 1950s. Executed in brass and metal, each sconce is ex...
Metal, Brass
Set of Two Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Sconces or Wall Lamps Germany 1950s
Located in München, BY
Set of two rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern sconces or wall fixtures. Designed & manufactured in Germany, 1950s. Executed in brass, metal and plastic, each sco...
Metal, Brass
Set of Two Lovely Mid-Century Sputnik Sconces or Wall Lights Germany 1950s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Set of two rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern sputnik sconces or wall fixtures. Designed and manufactured probably by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1950s Executed in ...
Brass, Aluminum
Set of Two Decorative Mid-Century Modern Sconces or Wall Lamps Germany 1950s
Located in München, BY
Set of two extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern three-flamed sconces or wall fixtures. Designed and manufactured probably in Germany, 1950s. Executed in ...
Aluminum
Rare Set of 2 Majora Wall Lights by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Peill & Putzler, 1950s
By Peill & Putzler, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
The rare and elegant large Mid-Century Modern wall sconce ‚Majora’ was designed by Bauhaus member Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Peill & Putzler in the 1950s. The glass shade is made of fros...
Brass, Metal
Pair of French Mid Century Sconces by Petitot, Vintage Wall Lights
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important pair of gilt bronze and ribbed glass sconces, France, circa 1930. Stamped PETITOT on their frames. They have been rewired. 2 bulbs by sconce. This model is called "Cinema S...
Brass, Bronze
Pair of wall lights by R. Lunel Circa 1950
By R. Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of brass wall lights, oval shade. French work circa 1950 by Maison Lunel. Perfect condition.
Brass
Pair of Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sconces by Stilnovo (Italy, 1960s) Rectangular opal glass sits at a diagonal, revealing a polished brass stem down the center. Each sconce holds a single E26 socket type. We recomm...
Brass
Pair of Large German Vintage Midcentury Wall Lights Sconces, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Very decorative pair of solid brass and glass sconces. Germany, 1950s. Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26).
Brass
Mid-Century Pair of Sconces by Stilnovo, 1950s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century pair of sconces by Stilnovo, 1950s, Italy Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps Brushed satin glass diffusers and brass. Lamp is in very good condition. These ...
Brass
