Emil Stejnar Mirrors
Austrian, b. 1939
It’s not often that one résumé can include hermetic magician, astrologer, gold and silversmith and lighting designer. It’s fair to say that Austrian Emil Stejnar may be the only one to claim all of the skills above.
The clamor for mid-century modern design has been at a fever pitch since, well, pretty much the mid-twentieth century. And while many of the era’s furniture makers have gained recognition over time, many designers remain obscure. Emil Stejnar is one such designer.
Born in Vienna in 1939, Stejnar trained in goldsmithing and silversmithing and opened a jewelry workshop in Sweden. Eventually, he began to translate his metal skills to light fixtures.
Vintage Emil Stejnar chandeliers and mirrors are practically jewelry themselves, featuring materials like 24-carat gold-plated brass and Austrian crystals. He had a penchant for symmetrical, rounded forms, often emulating starbursts, snowflakes or floral blossoms in his designs.
Stejnar found a partner in Austrian manufacturer Rupert Nikoll, which made an extensive amount of the designer’s astonishingly precious pieces. In fact, the biggest claim to glory for the brand, which was established in Vienna in the early 1900s, owes to Stejnar’s work.
While it seems that any lighting fixture having a starburst shape and numerous bulbs on the ends was dubbed “Sputnik” in the Cold War era, one of Rupert Nikoll’s most famous designs is the Sputnik pendant lamp, created in the 1960s by Stejnar.
With several lighted spokes extending out in every direction, forming a shape similar to a dandelion puff, Stejnar's Sputnik pendant lamp earned the nickname “Pusteblume,” or “Dandelion” in English. Many imitators have replicated the Sputnik design, but the originals are highly valued by interior designers and collectors of Space Age design.
Find vintage Emil Stejnar chandeliers, wall lights, floor lamps and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Emil Stejnar
Gorgeous 1950s Mid-Century Modernist 26" Backlit Mirror by Emil Stejnar, Vienna
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Gorgeous illuminated mirror in mid-century style surrounded by countless crystal flowers on a round mirror with an enameled metal frame. The backlit glass flowers arranged all around...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Mirrors
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Crystal, Metal, Enamel
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll Oval Backlight Mirror Vienna Around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Wien, AT
Viennese Backlight Wall Mirror by Emil Stejnar with Glass Blossoms, 1950s
Original condition
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Mirrors
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Glass, Mirror
Emil Stejnar Backlit Mirror, Rupert Nikoll, Brass Glass White Metal, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar, J.T. Kalmar, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Stilnovo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A round wall mirror with illuminated background designed by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The mirror c...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Mirrors
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Metal
Illuminated floral mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1950s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in ECHT, NL
Back lit wall mirror. Designed by Emil Stejnar and produced by Rupert Nikoll, Austria in the 1950s. The mirror has an edge made from numerous glass flowers that reflect en disperse t...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Emil Stejnar Mirrors
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Metal
Mid-Century Modern Round Mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An illuminated wall mirror from the 1960s made in Austria. It was designed by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll. The mirror has a round design with beautiful orange/red acrylic flowers....
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Mirrors
Materials
Aluminum
Huge Emil Stejnar Round Glass Blossoms Backlit Wall Mirror by Nikoll Austria
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, 28 in diameter, round modernist wall mirror with background illumination, surrounded by lots of charming crystal glass blossoms (not plastic). Designed by Emil Stejnar i...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Mirrors
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Metal
Mid-Century Modern Round Mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An illuminated wall mirror from the 1960s made in Austria. It was designed by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll. The mirror has a round design with beautiful orange acrylic flowers. The...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Mirrors
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Aluminum
Mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century wall mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll.
The mirror consists of an illuminated back with a large number of glass crystal glass flowers.
1950s - Austria
Very good...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Mirrors
Materials
Murano Glass
Illuminated Mirror Glass & Brass by Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant illuminated mirror with pearls on a brass frame. Designed by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria in the 1950s.
Measures: diameter 17.7" in. (45 cm).
Lighting: ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Mirrors
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Beautiful Huge Oval Illuminated Mirror Designed by Emil Stejnar
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Illuminating vintage mirror by Emil Stejnar from the 1960s.
Manufactured in Vienna by A. Rupert Nikoll. Perfect condition.
Originally illuminated with neon tube but now rebuild to ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Mirrors
Materials
Steel
Emil Stejnar Backlight Mirror '50
By Emil Stejnar, Schöninger
Located in Hannover, DE
A large wall mirror with indirect lighting by Emil Stejnar for Schöninger from the 1950s. The very first version of the series, with four E14 light bulbs. Later editions feature fluo...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Mirrors
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Sheet Metal
Two Mid-Century Modern Round Mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two amazing illuminated round mirrors with background illumination and brass and Lucite flowers by Emil Stejnar.
Looking in this mirror will t...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Hollywood Regency Emil Stejnar Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Emil Stejnar Mirror Produced by Rupert Nikoll for Café Segafredo in Austria
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare mirror with illumination designed by Emil Stejnar. Produced by Rupert Nikoll for Café Segafredo in Austria.
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1950s Austrian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Mirrors
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Metal
Illuminated Flower Mirror (Ø 42cm) by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll 1960s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Illuminated Glass Flower Mirror (Ø 42cm) by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
Flower - Mirror - Austria 1960s
Measures : Total:Ø 57cm Mirror:Ø:42cm
M...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Lucite Flowers Vintage Backlit Wall Mirror Mid-Century Modern Emil Stejnar 1950s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage backlit oval wall mirror with many lucite flowers by Emil Stejnar 1950s Vienna.
This stunning wall mirror oval like from white lacquered metal features ma...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Emil Stejnar Mirrors
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Metal
Oval Emil Stejnar Glass Blossom and White Lacquered Metal Mirror, Austria
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Hamburg, DE
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of this Vintage Oval Emil Stejnar Glass Blossom and White Lacquered Metal Mirror, a masterpiece designed in the 1950s by the acclaimed Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll in Austria. This illuminated mirror, with its rare and noble oval shape, effortlessly marries midcentury sophistication with modern refinement.
Many meticulously arranged Lucite flowers and florets adorn the mirror, creating a captivating visual symphony. Stejnar's artistic brilliance shines through in every detail, making this mirror a testament to midcentury design excellence.
Remarkably preserved, this mirror is in excellent condition, showcasing only minor and superficial traces of age on the white lacquered metal and glass. These subtle signs of wear, consistent with its midcentury origins, do not compromise the mirror's overall beauty. There are no damages, and the mirror remains free of cloudy blind spots, ensuring flawless functionality.
Having undergone careful cleaning and polishing, this vintage mirror stands...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Mirrors
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Metal
Emil Stejnar Backlight Mirror '50
By Emil Stejnar, Schöninger
Located in Hannover, DE
A round wall mirror by Münchner Zier-Form, designed by Emil Stejnar, with indirect lighting and plastic flowers from the 1960s.
This vintage item is fully functional and in very good...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Mirrors
Materials
Sheet Metal
Emil Stejnar Backlight Mirror '50
By Schöninger, Emil Stejnar
Located in Hannover, DE
A large wall mirror with indirect lighting featuring glass flowers by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll from the 1960s.
The mirror can be hung vertically or horizontally.
This vintage i...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Mirrors
Materials
Sheet Metal
Emil Stejnar Oval Backlight Mirror '50
By Emil Stejnar, Schöninger
Located in Hannover, DE
A round wall mirror by Münchner Zier-Form, designed by Emil Stejnar, with indirect lighting and plastic flowers from the 1960s.
This vintage item is fully functional and in very good...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Mirrors
Materials
Sheet Metal
Austrian Mirror with Glass Blossoms by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Palwa, Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Houston, TX
Austrian mirror with glass blossoms by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll.
Stunning round Austrian mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, circa 19...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror
Emil Stejnar Backlight Mirror '50
By Schöninger, Emil Stejnar
Located in Hannover, DE
A round wall mirror by Münchner Zier-Form, designed by Emil Stejnar, with indirect lighting and plastic flowers from the 1960s.
This vintage item is fully functional and in very good...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Mirrors
Materials
Sheet Metal
Floral mirror by Emil Stejnar for Ruper Nikoll, 1950, Austria
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Brussels, BE
Floral mirror by Emil Stejnar for Ruper Nikoll, 1950, Austria
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Emil Stejnar Backlight Mirror '50
By Emil Stejnar, Schöninger
Located in Hannover, DE
A round wall mirror by Münchner Zier-Form, designed by Emil Stejnar, with indirect lighting and plastic flowers from the 1960s.
This vintage item is fully functional and in very good...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Mirrors
Materials
Sheet Metal
Emil Stejnar Mid-Century Modern Circular Backlit Amber Wall Mirror 1950 Vienna
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage circular like wall mirror backlit framed with lucite flowers in amber color tone by Emil Stejnar 1950s Austria.
The wall m...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Emil Stejnar Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Vintage Back light Mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll 1950s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Delft, NL
Elegant illuminated floral round mirror designed by Emil Stejnar. Stejnar was one of the most important lamp and lighting designers who worked for the Viennese lamp manufacturer Rupe...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Illuminated Flower Mirror (Ø 30cm) by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll - 1960s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Illuminated Glass Flower Mirror (Ø 30cm) by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
Flower - Mirror - Austria 1960s
Measures : Total : Ø43cm Mirror:Ø30cm
M...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Emil Stejnar Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Emil Stejnar Oval Backlight Mirror '50
By Emil Stejnar, Schöninger
Located in Hannover, DE
A round wall mirror by Münchner Zier-Form, designed by Emil Stejnar, with indirect lighting and plastic flowers from the 1960s.
The mirror can be hung vertically or horizontally.
Th...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Mirrors
Materials
Sheet Metal
Emil Stejnar Oval Backlight Mirror '50
By Emil Stejnar, Schöninger
Located in Hannover, DE
A round wall mirror by Münchner Zier-Form, designed by Emil Stejnar, with indirect lighting and plastic flowers from the 1960s.
The mirror can be hung vertically or horizontally.
Th...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Mirrors
Materials
Sheet Metal
Large Backlit Mirror with Crystal Flowers by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Aus
By Emil Stejnar
Located in London, GB
This large circular mirror, designed by renowned Austrian designer Emil Stejnar and manufactured by Rupert Nikoll in the 1950s, is a stunning example of mid-century craftsmanship and...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Mirrors
Materials
Metal
1950s/60s Large Round Backlit Mirror Designed by Emil Stejnar, Austrian
By Emil Stejnar
Located in London, GB
Large round backlit mirror design by Emil Stejnar in the 150s/60s and manufactured by Rupert Nikoll. Encircling the mirror is a generous freeze of acrylic pearls, arranged in a seaml...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Acrylic
Emil Stejnar mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.
Emil Stejnar mirrors are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Emil Stejnar mirrors, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original mirrors by Emil Stejnar were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider mirrors by Rupert Nikoll, Bakalowits & Söhne, and Gmundner Keramik. Prices for Emil Stejnar mirrors can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $960 and can go as high as $5,391, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,452.