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 Peill and Putzler Large Space Age Lights
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in New York, NY
A great pair of lightly smoked glass and golden fixtures in a Space Age style by Peill and Putzler. Newly rewired. Standard socket.
Brass
Pair of German 1960s Space Age Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
An original pair of 1960s German sconces composed of chrome bodies and thick cut crystal glass. Newly wired.
Crystal, Chrome
XL Peill and Putzler Wave Smoked Flush Ceiling Lamp Mid Century 1960s Chandelier
By Peill & Putzler
Located in New York, NY
The iconic wave lamp by Peill and Putzler in the XL size in smoked glass with a gold reflector and black enamel base. Shown with a gold reflector bulb. Standard A socket. Rewired.
Metal, Enamel
Pair of French 1980s Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
A great pair of 1980s French wall lights, composed of a matte black iron fixture holding a half cone white glass shade. Rewired.
Iron
Pair of French 1960s Midcentury Lunel Wall Lamps Sconces
By Maison Lunel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960s French midcentury wall lamps with matte black frames holding white glass shades by Lunel. Rewired.
Metal, Enamel
Pair of French 1960s Midcentury Lunel Wall Lamps Sconces
By Maison Lunel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960s French midcentury wall lamps with matte black frames holding white glass shades by Lunel. Rewired.
Brass, Enamel
Large Pair of 1970s Peill & Putzler Mid-Century Biomorphic Wall Sconces / Lights
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern flush mount wall lights or sconces by Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. This is an absolutely classic piece of German design, featuring a clear glass...
Metal
27cm "Wave" ceiling Wall Light by Koch and Lowy, Peill & Putzler, Germany 1970s
By Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: wall light ceiling light Producer: Peill and Putzler, Germany Design: Koch & Lowy Origin: Germany Age: 1970s Original 1970s modernist German wall Ligh...
Metal
22cm "Wave" Wall Ceiling Light by Koch and Lowy, Peill & Putzler, Germany 1970s
By Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: wall light Producer: Peill and Putzler, Germany Design: Koch & Lowy Origin: Germany Age: 1970s Original 1970s modernist German wall Light made of glass...
Metal
Pair of Peill & Putzler Extra Large 1970s Vintage Biomorphic Wall Sconces Lights
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Pair of vintage midcentury modern flushmount wall lights, lamps or sconces by Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. This is an absolutely Classic piece of German design, featuring a clea...
Metal
Model Clipeo Rare Pair of Sconces by Eric Gottein for Artemide, 1970s, Italy
By Eric Gottein, Artemide
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model Clipeo Rare Pair of Sconces by Eric Gottein for Artemide, 1970s, Italy Very high quality. Fully functional. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age ...
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Glass Wall Lamps, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
These exquisite wall lamps, crafted in Italy during the 1960s, are made entirely of glass, showcasing a modern design influenced by Bauhaus aesthetics. The use of the rounded glass ...
Brass
