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.
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Peill & Putzler, Blown Glass, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hannover, DE
A beautiful hand-blown Murano table lamp by Peill & Putzler. Peill & Putzler produced these "mushroom" lamps in many different shapes and sizes. This particular piece is very rare in...
Blown Glass
Table lamp by Hillebrand
By Hillebrand
Located in Hannover, DE
Very elegant and heavy table lamp by Hillebrand. Manufactured in the 1970s. Large version with a huge shade and heavy base. Beautiful mid-century design made of brass with three E14 ...
Brass
Pendant lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Peill & Putzler - “Colonia"
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler
Located in Hannover, DE
This pendant light was designed and manufactured by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Peill & Putzler in the 1950s. A fantastic, unusual Bauhaus design! Model: Colonia Design: Wilhelm Wage...
Blown Glass
Pendant lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Peill & Putzler - “Bonn"
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler
Located in Hannover, DE
This pendant light was designed and manufactured by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Peill & Putzler in the 1950s. A fantastic, unusual Bauhaus design! Model: Bonn Design: Wilhelm Wagenfe...
Blown Glass
Bauhaus table lamp WG 24 by Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld
By Tecnolumen, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Hannover, DE
It's a Wagenfeld lamp "WG24" from Tecnolumen with a glass base, glass tube, and metal dome, and it's from the first series. An absolute rarity! Only the first lamps produced had a me...
Blown Glass
Pendant lamp Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Peill & Putzler - XXL “Colonia
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler
Located in Hannover, DE
This large pendant light was designed and manufactured by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Peill & Putzler in the 1950s. A fantastic, unusual Bauhaus design! Two stacked E27 light bulbs. ...
Blown Glass
German Midcentury Murano Pair of Table Lamps by Peill & Putzler, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and lovely German Pair of talian Murano Table Lamps. These Table Lamps were designed and manufactured by Peill & Putzler during the 1970s in Germany. Model: Mushroom 720098. O...
Murano Glass
Pair of Midcentury Table Lamps, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1980s - Never used - Perfect condition - Glasses with bubbles.
Glass, Plastic
Set of Two Table Lamps by Zukov, 1950s, Restored
By Zukov
Located in Praha, CZ
Restored set of two table lamps made by ZUKOV in 1950s. New nickel-plating and new black and white paint. Rewired: 1x40W, E25-E27 bulb US plug adapter included.
Metal, Nickel
Pair of Italian Table Lamps Designed by Vistosi
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic Italian Mid-Century Modern desk or table lamp designed by Michael Red for Vistosi. These table lamps has been made in the shape of a mushroom and It is made of Murano glass.
Glass, Murano Glass
1970s Pair of Two Wall Lamps, Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
Pair of two wall lamps, 1970's, Germany. Made of metal. Repolished, cleaned, shows some minor signs of use. Fully functional, in original condition.
Metal
Set of Two Glass Table Lamps, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
White metal base. Blown glass shade. Original perfect condition. 1x75W, E25-E27 bulbs US plug adapter included.
Metal
