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.
Vintage German Flamingo Series Glass Vase from Peill & Putzler, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Flamingo Series Glass Vase from Peill & Putzler, 1970s
Glass
Large Vintage German Glass Vase from Peill & Putzler, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Vintage German Glass Vase from Peill & Putzler, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark. Add...
Glass
$265Sale Price|50% Off
Midcentury Peill & Putzler Thick Glacier Glass Vase, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful and unusual thick and heavy 'glacier' clear glass vase, with an irregular shape, made by Peill & Putzler of Germany. in 1970s. Manufacturer's label near the edge. Wear co...
Art Glass
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
Large 1970s Hand Blown "Brutalist" Glass Vase by Peill and Putzler, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: brutalist glass vases Producer: Peilt and Putzler, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: This vases was designe...
Glass
1970s German Peill & Putzler White and Clear Glass "Feather" Cylindrical Vase
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, England
This stunning cylindrical vase is a fine example of Mid-Century Modern design from the renowned German glass manufacturer, Peill & Putzler. The vase, dating from the 1970s, featu...
Glass, Art Glass, Opaline Glass
German Ice Cube Candle Holder in Glass from Peill & Putzler, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hamburg, DE
German Ice Cube Candle Holder in Glass from Peill & Putzler, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 Additional information: Materials: Glass Country of Origin: German...
Glass
Peill & Putzler candlestick, glass and metal, Germany, 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Glass candlestick designed and produced by peill and putzler in germany in the 1970s. Candlestick in geometric chromed metal and transparent glass that can support 3 candles. Magnifi...
Metal
Ice cube candle holder by Peill & Putzler glass silver metal, Germany 1970'S
By Peill & Putzler
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Exquisite 1970s Peill & Putzler ice cube candle holder, crafted in Germany. This stunning piece combines clear glass with sleek silver metal, designed to hold three candles. Its ...
Metal, Silver
Ice cube candle holder by Peill Putzler 3 flames glass silver metal Germany 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful and rare ice cube candle holder designed and produced by Peill & Putzler in Germany in the 1970s. Candle holder in glass and silver metal that can accommodate 3 ca...
Metal, Silver
Vintage German Malachit Series Glass Vase from Peill & Putzler, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Malachit Series Glass Vase from Peill & Putzler, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark, Additional information: Mat...
Glass
Vintage German Large Glass Vase from Peill & Putzler, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Large Glass Vase from Peill & Putzler, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Glass Per...
Glass
1980s Crystal Bowl 'Akzent' by Peill & Putzler with Purple Accent, West Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Andernach, DE
Peill and Putzler – original drop shaped bowl ''Akzent''. A classic modern 80s design, artist made. Clear crystal glass with a purple coloured, and mildly marbled stripe, each of the...
Crystal
Vintage German Glass Carafe from Peill & Putzler, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Glass Carafe from Peill & Putzler, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark Additional information: Materials: Glass S...
Glass
$103Sale Price|50% Off
Artists Gray & Gold Drop Bubble Glass Vase by Peill and Putzler, 1980s, Germany
By Heinrich Loffelhardt, Peill & Putzler
Located in Andernach, DE
Unusual piece by Peill and Putzler, art glass with inlayed gold and greyish black bubbles. Mid-century modern elegant subtle style with matte golden bubbles creating an unusual piece...
Gold Leaf
Peill & Putzler Vase, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Peill & Putzler vase, Germany, 1970s. Very good condition.
Glass
Glass by Peill & Putzler Pair of Cube Candlestick 'Ice Cubes'
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Verviers, BE
Pair of Peill & Putzler ice cube lamps Pair of cube candlestick (ice cubes) in glass by Peill & Putzler. Period: 1960s Style: Midcentury Quantity: Tw...
Glass
Pair of Cube Candlestick 'Ice Cubes' in Glass by Peill & Putzler
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Verviers, BE
Pair of Peill & Putzler ice cube lamps Pair of cube candlestick (ice cubes) in glass by Peill & Putzler. Period: 1960s Style: Midcentury Quantity: Two. The piece is ...
Glass
Pair of Cube Candlestick 'Ice Cubes' in Glass by Peill & Putzler
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Verviers, BE
Pair of Peill & Putzler ice cube lamps Pair of cube candlestick (ice cubes) in glass by Peill & Putzler. Period: 1960s Style: Midcentury The piece is in excellent condition and a ...
Glass
Peill & Putzler, Vintage Set of Vases Düren Decor "Malachit"
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Verviers, BE
A vintage German art glass vase made by Peill & Putzler Peill & Putzler, vase series "Malachit". Manufacturer: Peill & Putzler, Düren Shape/decor...
Glass, Art Glass
Peill & Putzler, Vintage Set of Vases clear and frosted Art glass Signed
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Verviers, BE
A vintage Set German art glass vase made by Peill & Putzler Manufacturer: Peill & Putzler, Düren Designer/design Year 1974. Measures: Height 36 cm / 28 cm Width, diameter 11 cm / ...
Glass, Art Glass
Peill & Putzler Vase, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Peill & Putzler vase, Germany, 1970s. Very good condition.
Large 1970s German Peill & Putzler "Bark or Iced" Glass Cylindrical Vase
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, England
A beautiful and functional heavy thick clear glass 1970s German Peill & Putzler "ice glass" or "bark glass" cylindrical vase, very much in line with the Mid Century Modern aesthe...
Glass
Peill & Putzler Zebra Glass Vase, Mid-Century Modern, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautifully shaped Zebra Kenya design glass vase by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s. The finely frosted outside finish is beautifully contrasted by the glossy glass of the inside sur...
Glass
$472Sale Price|50% Off
Midcentury Peill & Putzler Thick Glacier Glass Vase, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful and unusual thick and heavy 'glacier' clear glass vase, with an irregular shape, made by Peill & Putzler of Germany, in 1970s. Manufacturer's label near the edge. Wear co...
Art Glass
Peill & Putzler Art Glass Vase, Germany 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Purchasing the Peill & Putzler Art Glass Vase from Germany in the 1960s, adorned with golden bubbles inside, offers an opportunity to own a captivating piece of mid-century artistry ...
Art Glass
Peill & Putzler Vase, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Peill & Putzler vase, Germany, 1970s. Very good condition.
Glass
Marcello Fantoni Ceramic Vase, Glazed Stoneware, circa 1970s
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in New York, NY
Italian artist Marcello Fantoni ceramic vase is glazed stoneware made circa 1970s. This piece was acquired directly from the artist by the seller, who was a personal friend of Marcel...
Ceramic
$1,134Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 12.21 in
Large Murano "Bullicante" Blown Glass Fan Flower Vase by Barovier, Italy 1950s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent rostrato and "bullicante" mouth-blown crystal Murano glass vase made by Ercole Barovier in Italy during the 1950s. In spectacular condition, not missing a single spike, w...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$120Sale Price|78% Off
H 16.93 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Vintage West German Ceramic Art Vase from the 1970s
By Scheurich & Greulich Keramik
Located in Søborg, DK
Beautiful large ceramic art vase from the 1970s and made in West Germany Lovely floral designs and no chips or cracks.
Ceramic
Art Glass Vase by Schott Zwiesel, Germany, vintage 1970s
By Schott Zwiesel
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand blown german art glass vase. Created by Schott Glass Zwiesel in the Bavarian Forest. Clear glass with green inside. A beautiful piece of ...
Art Glass
Italian Murano Blown Thick Purple Smoked Vase 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Murano blown thick purple smoked vase 1970s.
Murano Glass
$207Sale Price|50% Off
H 5.71 in W 7.09 in D 2.56 in
1970s Vintage German Textured 'Lemon Segment' Glass Vase by Walther Glas
By Walther Glass
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Vintage midcentury round textured moulded glass vase by Walther Glas of Germany. Quite a rare form and design. This would work beautifully in a kitchen wi...
Blown Glass
Large Hand Blown Thin Walled Murano Smoke Vase
Located in Troy, MI
New Murano glass mouth blown pedestal vase in smoke gray. Very thin-walled blown glass with round body and thin neck and mouth. Unsigned. New with...
Murano Glass
$378Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.52 in W 6.7 in D 5.91 in
Cylindrical Green Hand-Blown Glass Vase, Empoli, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s - 1950s. Made in green hand-blown glass, in Empoli. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in perfect ...
Blown Glass
Murano Glass Vase by Toni Zuccheri, Italy, 1970s
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Milan, IT
Outstanding Murano glass vase by Toni Zuccheri. The piece is part of an experimental collection with crystal glass made by Zuccheri...
Glass
Vintage Ceramic Vase with a Slender and Harmonious Shape, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Beautiful original white ceramic vase from the 70s, probably a drawing by antonia campi, with a slender and harmonious shape It measures just under 60 centimeters in height, in ex...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Wilhelm and Elly Kuch Studio Ceramic Vase, Germany, 1970
By Wilhelm Kuch
Located in Munich, DE
Wilhelm and Elly Kuch studio pottery vase Burgthann, Germany, 1974, signed Kuch.
Ceramic, Pottery
Italian Murano Thick Faceted Sommerso Glass Vase, 1970s.
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Asaa, DK
Italian Murano Thick Faceted Sommerso Glass Vase, 1970s. Murano glass vase attributed to Flavia Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato Italy. The color is clear and purple or old rose. V...
Murano Glass
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H 4.73 in W 5.12 in D 3.75 in
Pair of 1970s German Peill & Putzler Iced Glass Glacier Bookend Candleholders
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, England
A very unusual pair of German 1970s Peill & Putzler iced glass bookend votive tea-light candleholders. These double function triangular bookends are designed to resemble a glacier. ...
Glass, Art Glass
Large 1970s German Piell & Putzler "Zebra" Trumpet Striped Satin Glass Vase
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, England
Large 1970s German Peill & Putzler "Zebra" striped satin glass trumpet shaped vase. The vase changes colour in different lights especially when the sun is shining through it or from...
Glass
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H 18.12 in Dm 6.7 in
1970s Large Mid Century German Peill & Putzler Glacier Arctic Iced Glass Vase
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, England
A large and unusual 1970s thick and heavy 'glacier' clear glass vase manufactured by Peill & Putzler of Germany. In very good vintage condition with some small scratches on the base ...
Glass
Large 1970s Hand Blown "Brutalist" Glass Vase by Peill and Putzler, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Brutalist glass vases Producer: Peilt and Putzler, Germany Decade: 1970s This vases was designed and produc...
Glass
Vintage Crystal Vase by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Roma, IT
Crystal vase is an original decorative object realized in Germany in the 1960s by Peill & Putzler. Beautiful little vase realized by the famous glassware Peill & Putzler founded i...
Crystal
1970s Large Vintage Modernist German Peill & Putzler Arctic Glass Vase
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, England
A 1970s large thick and heavy 'glacier' clear glass vase by Peill & Putzler of Germany. Measures: Diameter of the top: 12.5 cm, Diameter of the base: 17 cm. In excellent vin...
Glass
Large Modernist Glass Vase by Neil & Putzler
By Peill & Putzler
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1970s handcrafted large and heavy glass vase by Peill & Putzler.
Art Glass