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.
Opal Glass Single Wall Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1970s, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opal Glass Single Wall Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1970s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps. Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with E14 standard light bu...
Metal
Opal Glass Model GEA Large Single Sconce by Florian Schulz, 1980s Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opal Glass 'Model GEA' Large Single Sconce by Florian Schulz, 1980s Germany Very rare wall light Hollywood regency Very elegant and Minimalist...
Brass, Chrome
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
Mushroom White Glass Flush Mount or Wall Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1960s, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mushroom white glass flush mount or wall lamp by Peill Putzler, 1960s, Germany Sculptural very elegant rare design flush mount. It is very ideal and suitable for all living ar...
Metal
Minimal Design Opal Glass & Metal Flush Mount by BEGA, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Minimal Design Opal Glass & Metal Flush Mount by BEGA, 1970s, Germany Very nice high quality small wall lamp. Lamp is in very good vintage condition. These lamps works with E14 st...
Metal
Opal Glass Pair of Sconces by Keuco, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opal Glass Pair of Sconces by Keuco, 1970s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps. Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 standard light bulbs. Each...
Metal
Italian White Opaline Glass Sconce by Zonca, Italy, 1960s
By Zonca
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous white Murano glass wall lamp, signed by Zonca, this astonishing piece was designed in Italy in the 1960s. This large sconce features two incredible white opaline Murano ...
Metal
Wall Light Model "Shell" by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill + Putzler, Germany, 1950
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: metal and porcelain wall light model "shell" Design: Wilhelm Wagenfeld Producer: Peill and Putzler, Germany AGE: 1950s Model: "Shell" ...
Porcelain, Glass
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
Midcentury Opaline Glass Wall Lamp by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern wall lamp by Glashütte Limburg made in Germany in the 1970s. It has a beautiful triangle shape and is made of aluminium and opaline glass. The back is ...
Aluminum
Small 1960s Czech White Opaline Glass Flush Sconce Lights
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
These flush-mount lights were produced in 1960s Czechoslovakia and originally served in institutional and public settings — schools, hospitals, or civic buildings — a time when light...
Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass, Bakelite
60s 70s wall lamp Peill & Putzler Germany glass & metal space age design
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s wall lamp Peill & Putzler Germany glass & metal space age design Object: wall lamp Manufacturer: Peill & Putzler Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimens...
Metal
