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 Wall Lamps Corno, Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Peill & Putzler, 1952
By Peill & Putzler, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in München, BY
Elegant and extremely rare Mid-Century Modern wall lamps or sconces 'Corno'. Designed by the famous German Designer Wilhelm Wagenfeld in 1952. Manufactured by Peill & Putzler in 1950...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamp or Sconce by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Lindner 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner
Located in München, BY
Elegant Mid-Century Modern corner wall light or sconce. Designed in 1950s by the famous German designer Wilhelm Wagenfeld. Manufactured by Lindner GmbH, Germany, 1950s. Executed in ...
Opaline Glass, Ceramic
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Sconce or Flush Mount by Hillebrand Germany 1950s
By Ernest Igl, Bünte und Remmler, Hillebrand
Located in München, BY
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern ceiling lamp or sconce. Manufactured probably by Hillebrand Leuchten, Germany, 1950s. Executed in partly perforated brass and ...
Metal, Brass
Extremely Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Sconce or Wall Lamp Germany 1950s
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern sconce or wall lamp. Designed and manufactured probably in Germany, 1950s. Executed in brass and metal, the sconce ...
Metal, Brass
Rare Mid Century Modern Sconce by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in München, BY
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern sconce or wall fixture. Designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, Sweden, 1950s. Marked with makers label revers. Execu...
Brass
Exceptional Wall Lamp or Sconce Daphne by Wilhelm Wagenfeld 1954 Germany
By Peill & Putzler, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare Mid-Century Modern sconce or wall lamp Daphne by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, 1954 for Peill & Putzler, Germany. This sconce is a real collectors item and hard to find. Execut...
Metal
Wall Mounted Light By Wilhelm Wagenfeld For Lindner Circa 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Gloucester, GB
Wall Mounted Light By Wilhelm Wagenfeld For Lindner Circa 1950s - White porcelain housing with opaline glass shade - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld - Produc...
Opaline Glass
Midcentury Wall Lamp Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type - marked by labels.
Metal
Wall Light Model "Shell" by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill + Putzler, Germany, 1950
By Peill & Putzler, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
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
Wall Lamp, Model Media by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Peill & Putzler, 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler
Located in Berlin, BE
ONE very rare wall lamp made of opaline glass. Design: Wilhelm Wagenfeld Manufacturer: Peill & Putzler Model: Media Elegance through simplicity. Measures: 21 cm / 8.3 inch...
Metal
Rare Napako Wall Lamp by Josef Hurka, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
A rare wall lamp designed by Josef Hurka for Napako, manufactured in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. This example features a vivid red lacquered metal shade with an inner diffuser t...
Metal
Mid-Century German Space Age Wall Lamp from Hustadt Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple wall lamps from Hustadt shine in a special color. The light head shows a simple form of spotlight. He can be aligned with an granny. Shield, base and the cap on the back are ...
Metal
