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.
Midcentury Pendant in Chrome and Art-Glass with White Streaks, Germany, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury pendants, in chrome and glass, Germany, 1970s. Large ceiling lamp-pendant with chrome and large hand blown art-glass globe. This clear hand blown glass globe are decora...
Chrome
$1,800 / item
H 11.42 in Dm 12.6 in
1 of 2 Peill & Putzler 1970s Large Biomorphic Glass & Chrome Pendant Lights
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a set of a pair of beautiful vintage mid-century modern biomorphic designed hanging ceiling pendant lights by iconic German lighting manufacturer Peill & Putzler in the 19...
Aluminum, Chrome
$1,800 / item
H 11.42 in Dm 12.6 in
One of Ten Peill & Putzler 1970s Large Biomorphic Glass & Chrome Pendant Lights
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a set of ten (rare to find in such a quantity) beautiful mid-century designed hanging ceiling pendant lights by iconic German lighting manufacturer Peill & Putzler in the ...
Aluminum, Chrome
$1,900 / item
H 16 in Dm 16 in
Italian Striped Murano Glass Pendant in Manner of Venini, 1970s - 2 Available
By Venini
Located in Chicago, IL
Sold and priced individually. A 1970s Italian pendant light, hand-blown in Murano glass. The spherical shade is etched with fluid white striping, creating a sense of movement that s...
Metal
Italian Ribbed Glass Pendant, circa 1970
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Italian pendant, circa 1970, with a ribbed glass diffuser. The unusual clear glass body has a horizontal ribbed structure on the outside juxtaposed with vertical ribs on the ins...
Chrome
Very Elegant Striped Acrylic Hanging Lamp by Edel-Acryl, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very elegant striped acrylic hanging lamp by Edel-Acryl, 1970s Height adjustable 70-158cm. Executed in massive chrome-plated steel, the lamp...
Metal
$1,500Sale Price|40% Off
H 16.4 in Dm 9.05 in
Massimo Vignelli Style Striped Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, Midcentury, Italy
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Vienna, AT
Large glass tear-drop pendant light, Italy, probably circa 1960's Well-sized glass pendant fixture consisting of a beautiful blown glass shade with white on white stripes which al...
Brass
Unusual Artwork on Glass Pendant Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1970s, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Unusual artwork on glass pendant lamp by Peill Putzler, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulb. Max 100W Wired and su...
Metal
Italian Midcentury Glass Pendant Fixture with Stripes, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Midcentury Glass Pendant Fixture with Stripes, 1960s Italian onion-shaped glass lamp from the mid-20th century. The glass is matte white with blue-green stripes. The lamp is...
Glass
Large 1970's Peill Puztler glass and chrome globe pendant light
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Liberty, NY
Stunning 1970's sculptural biomorphic space age clear glass pendant light by Koch and Lowry for Peill and Puztler, Germany. Has chrome detailing with inside column and cap, black pen...
Chrome
