Koch & Lowy Wall Lamp For Peill Putzler

Large wall or ceiling lamp by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, Germany. "for sale" A wall or ceiling lamp. Round biomorphic clear glass flush mount designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, made in Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. 35 cm diameter, 16 cm high. Transforming light making into an aesthetic art form, Peill & Putzel is synonymous with futuristic globular glassworks. At its peak, the company was massive, creating mid-century modern designs. Its table lamps, sconces, and chandeliers and pendants are anything but ordinary and are admired today for their innovative artistry. The merger of two major glassworks in 1947 to form Peill & Putzler came at the start of a wave of post-war design. Peill und Sohn, founded in 1903, was run by Leopold Peill, a philanthropist and glassmaker, and the Putzler brothers, established glass producers known for their street lighting. The merger of the two companies created a renowned glassworks and lighting company. Günther Peill and Hans Ahrenkiel were at the helm of the company. The couple experimented with the designs produced by the company. Advances in technology allowed the company to produce pieces that were as much art as they were functional. Designers who worked with peill & putzler and contributed to its fame include aloys ferdinand gangkofner, wilhelm wagenfeld, helmut demary, william braun, horst tüselmann and wilhelm braun-feldweg. Together, they produced beautiful lighting fixtures, candlesticks, vases and containers. More info ask me.