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.
Murano Ice Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Honsel Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
By Honsel
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful flush mount with a heavy textured Murano glass on a metal fixture. The Murano glass is fixed with a brass screw on the metal fixture. It requires three European E14 / 110 V...
Metal
Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Honsel Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
By Honsel
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful flush mount with a heavy textured Murano glass on a metal fixture. The Murano glass is fixed with a brass screw on the metal fixture. It requires two European E14 / 110 Vol...
Metal
Petite Organic Pattern Flush Mount Ceiling Light RZB Leuchten, 1980s IP44 Rating
By RZB Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite organic pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by RZB Leuchten. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with plastic fixture. The Fixture requires an European E27 / 110 Volt Edison ...
Glass, Plastic
Murano Ice Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Honsel Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
By Honsel
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful flush mount with a heavy textured Murano glass on a metal fixture. The Murano glass is fixed with a brass screw on the metal fixture. It requires three European E14 / 110 V...
Metal
Peill & Putzler Modernist Glass Disc Pendant Ceiling Light, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful glass disc pendant made by Peill & Putzler, circa 1970s, in very good original condition. The frosted glass with a nice pattern is large and heavy, with a Brass fitting. ...
Metal
Petite Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Massive Leuchten, Germany
By Massive Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful flush mount by Massive Leuchten, Germany. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison or medium bulb up to 60 watts.
Metal
70s Peill & Putzler Plafoniere Ceiling Lamp Glass Space Design Lamp
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s Peill & Putzler Plafoniere ceiling lamp glass space design lamp Object: lamp Manufacturer: Peill & Putzler Condition: good Age: around 196...
Metal
70s Peill & Putzler Plafoniere Ceiling Lamp Glass Space Design Lamp
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s Peill & Putzler Plafoniere ceiling lamp glass space design lamp Object: lamp Manufacturer: Peill & Putzler Condition: good Age: around 196...
Metal
RZB German Pressed Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
By RZB Leuchten
Located in Herentals, BE
A refined German flush mount ceiling light manufactured by RZB during the 1970s. The fixture features a substantial pressed glass diffuser with a beautifully textured ice glass appe...
Metal
Kalmar Glass 1960s Flush Ceiling Light
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
An original 1960s thick blown waved glass flush ceiling light with a polished glass brass finial by Kalmar. Newly wired. Four light sources.
Brass
Glass and Metal Large Flush Mount Ceiling by Peill und Putzler, 1970s, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Glass and Metal Large Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Lamp by Peill und Putzler, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 3x E27 light bulbs. W...
Metal
mid century ceiling LAMP flush mount textured glass and aluminum 1970s
Located in Mannheim, DE
Elegant vintage ceiling light manufactured in the 1970's. Without manufacturer label, these kind of lamps were manufactured by different companies, f. ex. Soelken, Limburg or Schroed...
Metal
