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.
Set of Two Adjustable Mid-Century Modern Sconces or Wall Lamps Germany 1960s
Located in München, BY
Set of two rare & elegant Mid-Century Modern sconces or wall fixtures. With adjustable reflectors. Designed & manufactured in Germany, 1960s. Executed in white painted sheet metal, ...
Metal
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Lucite Wall Lamps Sconces by Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, BY
Set of two rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern Lucite wall lamps or sconces. Manufactured probably by Rupert Nikoll, 1960s, Austria. The ...
Brass
Set of Two Rare & Elegant Mid Century Modern Sconces or Wall Lights Sweden 1950s
Located in München, BY
Set of two extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian wall lights / sconces with perforated lamp shades. Designed and manufactured probably in Swed...
Metal, Aluminum
Set of Two Large Minimalistic Mid-Century Modern Sconces Germany 1960s
Located in München, BY
Set of two elegant minimalistic Mid-Century Modern sconces. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1960s. Executed in enameled aluminium, each sconce comes with 1 x E27 / E26 Ediso...
Aluminum
Set of Two Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Sconces or Wall Lamps Germany 1950s
Located in München, BY
Set of two rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern sconces or wall fixtures. Designed & manufactured in Germany, 1950s. Executed in brass, metal and plastic, each sco...
Brass, Metal
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamps or Sconces, 1970s, Germany
Located in München, BY
Set of two elegant Mid-Century Modern wall lamps or sconces. Designed and manufactured probably in Germany, 1970s. Executed in metal, each lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit ...
Metal
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern German 6065 Sconces Wilhelm Wagenfeld Lindner, 1950s
By Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Hamburg, DE
Set of two classic wall sconces by Lindner, based on a design by Wilhelm Wagenfeld from the 1950s. The 6065 is a functional, elegant, and therefore timeless design. The base is whit...
Ceramic, Glass
Pair of Opal Glass Wall Sconces by Peill & Putzler, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair opal glass on a white frame wall sconces by Peil & Putzler, Germany, 1970s Wonderful light effect. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to u...
Opal
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
Peil & Putzer Set of 2 Wall / Ceiling Lamps, 1970’s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 30cm diameter, 15cm height 40cm diameter, 15cm height Condition: Good Period: 1970’s Material: Glass, metal.
Glass
"Tortue" Wall Lamp Rodolfo Bonetto Candle Space Age Italian Design Set of 2
By Candle, Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in Brescia, IT
"Tortue" wall lamps by Rodolfo Bonetto Candle Italy, 1970 Opaline glass shade White Plastic base Perfect working order Glass in perfect condiction Set of 2.
Blown Glass, Plastic
Glass Porcelain Pair of Wall Lights by W. Wagenfeld for Lindner, 1940s, Germany
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opaline Glass & Porcelain Pair of Bathroom Wall Lights by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Lindner, 1940s, Germany Bauhaus era Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps Lamp is in very good condit...
Porcelain, Glass
