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.
Pair of Flower shaped Brown Opaque Glass Pendants, Peill Putzler, 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful and unique pair of brown flower glass pendants, made in the 1970s by german designer and company Peill Putzler. The lampshade is made of a ‘cast opaque brown glass’ with ...
Blown Glass
One of the Two Peill Putzler Pendant Lights, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
There’s something about orange that screams this particular era. And this 1970s pair of Peil &; Putzler ceiling pendant lamps is very orange! Image 1 is the lamp with the light on. ...
Blown Glass
Pair of Two Orange Blown Peill Putzler Pendant Lights, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
There’s something about orange that screams this particular era. And this 1970s pair of Peill &; Putzler ceiling pendant lamps is very orange! With a white or black cord and canopy. ...
Glass, Opaline Glass
Midcentury Modern Diamant Design Opaline Glass Pendant, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage midcentury modern white opal glass pendant lamp shade with a beautiful pyramid design. Chrome stem with grey enamel ceiling cap. 1 bulb. There are Four Pendants available in ...
Metal, Chrome
1 of 12 Sputnik Crystal Glass Wall Sconce by Peill & Putzler, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive Sputnik crystal glass wall sconces by Peil & Putzler, Germany, 1970s Wonderful light effect. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use...
Metal
Large Stunning Glass Flushmount by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic mid-century flush mount by Peill & Putzler, Germany, manufactured, circa 1970-1979. 9 Cube glasses over a Chrome frame. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, w...
Metal, Brass
XL Wave Wall Lamp or Flush Light by Koch and Lowy for Peill and Putzler
By Aloys F. Gangkofner, J.T. Kalmar, Koch & Lowy, Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large wall lamp or ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The design and materials create a fantastic play of light in the room. Very high-quality workmanship and a...
Metal
Peill & Putzler Biomorphic Flush Mount Light Clear Glass Wave Koch Lowy, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nuernberg, DE
large Peill & Putzler clear Glass Wave Flush Mount or Wall Light by Koch & Lowy, Germany, 1970s A beautiful clear glass and chrome “wave” flush mount or wall sconce designed by Koch...
Metal
1 of 4 Large Wall Sconce/Flush Mount, Koch & Lowy by Peill & Putzler, Germany
By Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 special round biomorphic smoked glass wall sconce or flush mount designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very ...
Smoked Glass
$1,140Sale Price|40% Off
Big Op Art Ice Glass (Floor) Vase by Peill & Putzler, Mid Century Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Vienna, AT
A huge square vase, handmade by Peill and Putzler, Germany, 1970s. A solid and heavy piece in an unusual big size, with beautiful Op Art pattern. Also possible to use as a floor vase...
Glass
Lovely Ice Glass Wall or Ceiling Light by Peil & Putzler, Germany 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good vintage condition. The lamp come with 1 x E14 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working condition. It runs both on 110/230 Volt. Delivery without bulbs. ...
Metal
Peill & Putzler Mid-Century Glass Cube Table Lamp, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice solid Glass Cube Table lamp. Manufactured and signed . Peill & Putzler Germany 1970s small socket bulb needed . switch on the cord . good condition.
Glass
Very Large Bubble Glass Globe Pendant by Peill & Putzler, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent space age pendant by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s. A huge 18" hand blown glass globe with countless bubbles of varying size is suspended by minimalist chrome hardware. T...
Chrome
Vintage Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage pendant light by Peill & Putzler, Germany. This central pendant light is crafted from heavy hand-blown glass with dramatic swirling clouds of brown and cream creating a cloud...
Art Glass
1 of 10 Petite Crystal Glass Brass Wall Sconces by Peill & Putzler, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 10 petite exclusive Sputnik crystal glass wall sconce by Peil & Putzler, Germany, 1970s Wonderful light effect. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, a...
Crystal
$2,193 / item
Large Mushroom Table Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
This unique Mid-Century Modern table lamp from the 1970s was designed by Peill &; Putzler. It has a mushroom design made of hand-blown Murano glass and brass fixture. The glass was m...
Brass
Lovely Lipstick Red Glass Ceiling Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Lipstick Red Glass Ceiling Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1960s The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. L...
Metal
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 lamp. Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E14 standard light bulbs...
Metal
Peill & Putzler ‘Wave’ Opaline Glass Pendant Lights, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Antwerp, BE
A striking matched pair of ‘Wave’ pendant lights by Peill & Putzler, Germany, dating from the 1970s. Each pendant is formed from a substantial rounded shade of glossy white opal...
Brass
Set of Two Midcentury Shell Wall Lamps or Sconces by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, 1950s
By Peill & Putzler, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in München, BY
Set of two elegant Mid-Century Modern wall lamps or sconces 'wall shell 2681'. Designed by the famous German Designer Wilhelm Wagenfeld in 1952. Manufactured by Peill & Putzler in 19...
Metal
Pair of Smoked Brown Glass and Brass Pendant Lights by Peill and Putzler, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of smoked golden/brown pendant lights, 1960s by Peill and Putzler in Germany, Europe. A unique shape and a wonderful light effect due to lovely glass elements. High quality piec...
Brass
Lovely orange glass ceiling lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely orange glass ceiling lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1960s The lowest possible height is 50cm, and it is continuously adjustable up to 90cm. The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison scre...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Aloys F. Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler
By Peill & Putzler, Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in München, BY
Elegant Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed by Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner and manufactured by Peill & Putzler, Dueren, Germany, 1950s. Executed in opaline gla...
Opaline Glass
1 of 8 Peill & Putzler 1970s Smoked Glass & Brass Biomorphic Wall Lights Sconces
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a large set of eight mid-century flush mount ceiling or wall lights / sconces by Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. This is an absolutely Classic piece of design, featuring a s...
Metal, Brass
abstract "CIRRUS" Glass Sconce Wall Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1980s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light "CIRRUS" Producer: Peill & Putzler, Germany Origin: Germany Age: 1980s Description: Original 80s modernist wall Light with large 30cm glass shade e...
Metal
Smoked Glass Hanging Light by Peill & Putzler, 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timeless smoked glass pendant light ‘Futura’ by Peill & Putzler, Germany, wave pattern on the underside of an 10.0″ globe, polished brass hardware, height can be fully customized, wi...
Brass
Mid Century Bologna Pendant Lamp by Aloys Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler, 60s
By Peill & Putzler, Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in Lucija, SI
Mid Century glass pendant light Bologna Alois Ferdinand Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1958. Max cm. Length 80. Made from teak and opaline glass
Opaline Glass, Teak
Amber Glass Flush Mount by Koch & Lowy for Peill and Putzler, 1960s
By Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This round flush mount by Koch & Lowy for Peill and Putzler, made in Germany in the 1960s, captivates with its beautiful glass. The lamp embodies the distinctive Space Age design of ...
Glass
Paill & Putzler Lotus Shaped Midcentury Glass Pendant
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Vienna, AT
Lotus shaped glass pendant. Made by Paill & Putzler in the 1960s in Germany. Diameter 27cm, height 30cm (lamp only) small chip below. (see the last two pictures)
Steel
Wonderful Opal Glass Pendant Light, Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special form of opal glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. Beige color cased on opal glass. This pendant light is more th...
Glass, Opaline Glass
Peill & Putzer Large Round Op Art Glass Sconce, Wall Lamp, Flush Mount, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and decorative round Op-Art wall light / sconce from the 1970s, manufactured by Peill & Putzler, Germany. It consists of silver-colored aluminum hardware and a large roun...
Aluminum
1 of 4 Petite Wall Sconces Koch & Lowy by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic smoked glass wall sconce designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. Sockets: One x E27 standard bulb. (100 W max)....
Smoked Glass
Green Glass Pendant Light by Peill Putzler, Germany, 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Green glass pendant light by Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa the 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, ...
Glass, Opaline Glass
1 of 3 Petite Crystal Glass Brass Wall Sconces by Peill & Putzler, Germany 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 5 petite exclusive Sputnik crystal glass wall sconce by Peil & Putzler, Germany, 1970s Wonderful light effect. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, an...
Crystal
Brutalist Copper Pendant Lamp by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Balen, BE
Brutalist Copper Pendant Lamp by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1960s This striking Brutalist copper pendant lamp, designed by Peill & Putzler/Philips in Germany during the 1960s. This l...
Copper
Mid Century Peil & Putzler Ice Cube Table Lamp, Germany 1970's
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Add a touch of vintage elegance to your home with this stunning Peill + Putzler table lamp, a true design classic from the 1970s. Known for their exceptional craftsmanship, Peill +...
Glass
Lovely 3-Light Apple Green Glass Cascading Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely 3-Light Apple Green Glass Cascading Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1960s The lamp need 3x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 23...
Metal
Glass Disc Wall Sconce / Flush Mount, Koch & Lowy by Peill Putzler, Germany
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Vintage mid century modern disc shaped wall sconce in sculptural glass on a chrome frame made by by Peill & Putzler circa 1970s. Likely designed by Koch & Lowy. A true statement piec...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Optical Glass
no. 2 of 2: vintage midcentury peill & putzler SCONCE with 2 glass cubes 60s/70s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Mannheim, DE
A very beautiful sconce from the 1960s to 1970s by Peill & Putzler, model no. 71056. The base is made of brass with a matte silver lacquered finish. 2 cube-shaped shades made of ...
Metal
Flower Shaped Orange Glass Pendant Lamp by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1960s/1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This beautiful flower shaped pendant lamp was made by the German manufacturer Peill & Putzler. It is made of double-layerd hand blown Murano glass with an orange outside and an opal ...
Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
1 of 6 Large Wall Sconce Flush Mount, Koch & Lowy by Peill & Putzler, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic smoked glass wall sconce or flush mount designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good...
Smoked Glass
Iced Glass Cube Table Lamp by Peill & Putzler 1970s, Set of 2
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant set of two individual iced glass cubist table lamps manufactured and marked by Peill & Putzler, Germany in the 1970s. Awarded design: iF-Design Award in 1975. Measures: 3....
Crystal
1 of 4 Large Smoked Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic smoked glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. Sockets: 1 x E27 standard bulb. (100 W max). Li...
Blown Glass, Smoked Glass
Peill & Putzler Smoked Glass Flushmount Light, 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timeless, molded smoked glass flush mount light 'Futura' by Peill & Putzler Germany, wall or ceiling mounted, wired for US standards, one E27 socket per fixture, max. wattage 75w...
Metal, Chrome
Peill & Putzler Ice Cube Table Lamp, Vintage German
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful petite table lamp by Peill & Putzler, circa 1970s, in very good original condition. The Fixture requires one European E14 / 110 Volt Candelabra bulbs, up to 40 watts. Loo...
Glass
Large Mid-Century 'Granada' Pendant Lamp by Aloys Gangkofner, 1955
By Peill & Putzler, Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautifully designed large pendant lamp ''Granada'' by German mid-century artist and designer Aloys Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler. The design for this very lamp is around 1955. Silk...
Art Glass
Mid-Century German Glass Sconces from Peill & Putzler, Set of 3
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple wall lights from reputable manufacturer Putzler. Particularly striking the simple form here falls of the diffusers in opal glass. The design language strongly reminiscent of ...
Metal
1960 German Peill & Putzler Organic Flush Mount Amber Murano Glass & Brass
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Organic jellyfish shaped amber Murano flush mount and wall light with blown glass mounted on a brass frame. Heavy duty. Gem of the time. Manufactured by Peill & Putzler, Germany in t...
Brass
Large Peill & Putzler ‘Nizza’ Model 7032 Opaline Glass Flush Mount, 1976–1977
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Peill & Putzler ‘Nizza’ flush-mount ceiling light, model 7032, manufactured in Germany in 1976–1977. The sculptural shade is made from satin-finished white opal cased glass, m...
Metal
1 of 4 Putzler Wall Lights, Sculptural Clear Glass, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of 4 Putzler wall lights in sculptural glass on a brass frame, circa 1970s, Germany. Statement pieces. A clear design, with modern materials and special textures. With gold inclusi...
Metal, Brass
German Clear Glass Hanging Lights by Peill & Putzler, 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timeless clear glass pendant by Peill & Putzler, Germany 1970, wave pattern on the underside of an 8.5" globe, chrome hardware, total drop of the pendants is customizable, wired for ...
Chrome
1 of 4 Exclusive Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Peill & Putzler, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive murano glass wall sconce by Peil & Putzler, Germany, 1970s Wonderful light effect. Extremely rare! High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready ...
Aluminum
Pair of Peill Putzler Biomorphic Pendant Light Amber Glass Wave Koch Lowy, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A nice pair of Peill & Putzler amber or smoked glass wave pattern Pendant lights with brass hardware. Made by Peill and Putzler Germany, design by Koch and Lowy. Each Pendant require...
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Tulip Glass Pendant Lamp from Peill & Putzler, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant glass pendant from the renowned manufacturer Peill & Putzler, Germany. The design from the 1970s shows a typical tulip form. The luminaire body is made of oral glass that is...
Metal
1 of the 2 Flower shaped Glass Table Lamps with Custom Shade Peill Putzler, 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful and unique brown flower table lamp, made in the 1970s by german designer and company Peill Putzler. The shade is custom made by Rene Houben. The lampbase is made of a ‘...
Blown Glass
Large Artichoke Lotus White Opal Flush Mount by Peill and Putzler 1970s, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Peill & Putzler Artichoke Lotus Textured Opaline Glass Flush Mount or Wall Lamp, Germany, 1970s A stunning Peill & Putzler flush mount or wall lamp, crafted in Germany in th...
Metal
1 of 7 Large Smoked Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic smoked glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. Sockets: 1 x E27 standard bulb. (100 W max). Drop...
Blown Glass
Heavy Mystical Characters Flush Mount by Peill and Putzler, 1970s, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Peill & Putzler mystical Characters Textured amber Glass Flush Mount or Wall Lamp, Germany, 1970s A stunning Peill & Putzler flush mount or wall lamp, crafted in Germany in ...
Metal
One of four Large Smoked Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round Biomorphic smoked glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, ...
Smoked Glass
1970s Peill & Putzler Art Glass and Brass Table Lamps
By Peill & Putzler
Located in New York, NY
1970s Mid-Century Modern art-glass and brass table lamps by Peill & Putzler, in vintage condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use, newly rewired and ready to use.
Brass