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Peill & Putzler Furniture

German

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.

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Creator: Peill & Putzler
Dealer: Rearview Modern
Pair of Brass and Glass Cube Sconces by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of German Mid-Century Modern wall sconces with cubist design. The sconces feature brass frames with two hand-crafted cut glass shades with block forms. Frames can be mounted ver...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peill & Putzler Furniture

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Brass

Chrome and Glass Cube Sconce by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Cubist wall sconce featuring four large chunky glass block shades. Streamline polished chrome frame with cube glass design. Can be mounted vertically or horizontally. Shown with chr...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peill & Putzler Furniture

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Chrome

Chrome and Large Glass Cube Sconce by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Cubist wall sconce featuring four large chunky glass block shades. Streamline polished chrome frame with cube glass design. Can be mounted vertically or horizontally. Shown with chro...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peill & Putzler Furniture

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Chrome

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Peill & Putzler furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Peill & Putzler furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Peill & Putzler furniture, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Peill & Putzler were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Doria Leuchten Germany, Glashütte Limburg, and Palwa. Prices for Peill & Putzler furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £144 and can go as high as £28,220, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £820.

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