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.
$3,124 / item
Emil Stejnar Backlight Mirror '50
By Emil Stejnar, Schöninger
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...
Sheet Metal
XLCrystal Glass Uplight by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Palwa, Ernest Palme
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and very large ceiling lamp from the 1950s. The lamp with its crystal glass blossoms has a very luxurious appearance and sparkles beautifully. The design and materials used...
Metal
Rare Austrian Mid- Century Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare mid - century polished and lacquered brass and metal 12 -arms chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, circa 1950s. Socket: 12 x e14 for standard screw bulbs. Pair of matching wa...
Brass
$721Sale Price / item|73% Off
Three Floral Brass and Glass Sputnik Pendants by Emil Stejnar, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
Three Floral Brass and Glass Sputnik Chandelier Pendant by Emil Stejnar, 1950s polished and stove enamelled There are 10 sockets for E27 bulbs. lower light bulbs separately switchabl...
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Emil Stejnar Sputnik Sconces Wall Lights, Gilt Brass Crystal Glass, 1970
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of beautiful Viennese snowflake / blow ball / Sputnik wall lights designed by Emil Stejnar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). High-...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll vienna around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Wien, AT
Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled
Crystal, Brass
Rare Midcentury Emil Stejnar Illuminated Floral Oval Shape Mirror, Austria 1950s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish Mid-Century Modern vanity / make up hallway mirror for wall mounting, 1950s. An exceptional and highly collectible piece by famed Austrian designer Emil Stejnar, this illumi...
Metal
Emil Stejnar Starburst Chandelier Lamp Brass Glass Gold, Austria, 1970
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Emil Stejnar snowflake blowball chandelier for Rupert Nikoll, circa 1970, featuring a 23" sphere of dandelions and twenty-five bulbs per lamp. Exclusive 24-carat gold-plated model. T...
Gold, Brass
Pair of Fabulous Emil Stejnar Snowball Orbit Sputnik Chandeliers, Austria
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of seventeen-light brass Sputnik fixtures with copious amounts of Austrian crystals by Emil Stejnar for Nikoll. Cosmological. Measures: Ø 17". This glamorous delicate brass ‘...
Brass, Steel
1950s, Emil Stejnar Chandelier for Rupert Nikoll, Austria
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This exquisite mid-century chandelier, often referred to as a “snowflake” design, features a dynamic composition of brass arms radiating outward, each adorned with delicate glass flo...
Metal, Brass
Glass and Brass Flush Mount by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A beautiful flush mount made by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria in the 1960s. The lighting has an amazing midcentury design. It is made of brass and glass. The light requ...
Brass
Pair of Austrian Vintage Wall or Ceiling Lights Flush Mounts Chandeliers, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Sputnik flush mounts (on request as pendants), chandeliers. Austria, 1950s. Lamp sockets: 4.
Metal, Brass
Emil Stejnar Pair Midcentury Brass Flower Sconces, Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of lovely Austrian floral brass wall lights with three arms, glass crystals and integrated switches. Designed by Emil Stejnar, executed by Rupert Nikoll in the 1950s. Professi...
Crystal, Brass
$1,438Sale Price|50% Off
Austrian 1960s Stejnar Crystal Flush Light
By Emil Stejnar
Located in New York, NY
A golden brass and clear and light amethyst color crystal flush ceiling or wall light by the Austrian lighting company, Stejnar. Newly Rewired. Two-light sources.
Crystal, Brass
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll Brass & Crystal Chandelier, Light, 1960s, Austria
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar, Paavo Tynell
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern ceiling light, manufactured by Rupert Nikoll in 1960's, Austria, Vienna. This chandelier is a striking appearance in every room. Elegant shape and high q...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Eclipse Emile Stejnar Blowball Brass a Crystal Chandelier, Rupert Nikoll, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Spectacular, 1950s Emil Stejnar chandelier for Rupert Nikoll, Austria. This sparkling orb is one of the larger versions of this eclips design. The chandelier consists of a brass body...
Crystal, Brass
Unusual Emil Stejnar Brass Crystal Chandelier, Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, floral brass chandelier from the 1950s, designed by Emil Stejnar, executed by Rupert Nikoll Vienna. Has 10 arms and a lot of crystals and glass flower elements on it. In...
Crystal, Brass
Pendant Lamp by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar, Palwa, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Ernest Palme
Located in München, DE
Wonderful pendant lamp from the 1950s. The lamp with the crystal glass flowers has a very luxurious charisma and sparkles particularly beautiful. The design and the materials used cr...
Metal
Wall Lamp by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikol, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Austria in 1950s. - Lacquered brass with patina. - two bulbs, Us compatible jr
Crystal, Brass
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...
Aluminum
Modern Metal and Glass "Stars" Chandelier, Flush Mount by Emile Stejnar, Austria
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 'Flower Star' chandelier, glass, crystal, brass, Austria 1950s Large brass 'Flower Star' chandelier, made in Vienna in the 1960s. Designed by Emil St...
Metal
$1,562Sale Price|35% Off
Chandelier Snowball Sputnik by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hamburg, DE
This enchanting chandelier was designed by Emil Stejnar in the 1950s for the Viennese lighting manufacturer Rupert Nikoll. Stejnar's ceiling lamps are characterized by star shapes an...
Crystal, Brass
Impressive Brass and Glass Chandelier Designed by Emil Stejnar
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Emil Stejnar snowball chandelier form 1960s, brass construction and gold colored socket covers accented with crystal flowers and beads. Twelve E14 sockets. Two pieces available pr...
Brass
Emil Stejnar Chandeliers Brass Silver Glass, Austria Mid Century
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
Emil Stejnar chandelier in silver glass, Austria circa 1950 Beautiful light from the 1950s featuring 24 lights (small bulbs e14). Good overall condition, no structural issues, newly...
Silver, Brass
Rupert Nikoll for Emil Stejnar Snowball Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s Vienna
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very rare Sputnik chandelier designed by Emil Stejnar, circa 1955 and executed by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna.
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Brass Sconces by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A beautiful pair of brass wall lamps made by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria in the 1960s. The pair has an amazing midcentury design. It is made of brass and small glasses an...
Brass
Lager Chandeliers by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare pendant lamp, steel lacquered with glass blossoms and pearls. Designed in the 1950s in Vienna by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll. Fitted with four E27 up to 100W sockets. On requ...
Steel
Floral Wall Lamp or Flush Light by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Palwa, Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar, Ernest Palme
Located in München, DE
Wonderful floral wall or ceiling lamp from the 1950s. The lamp with the crystal glass flowers has a very luxurious appearance and sparkles particularly beautifully. The design and th...
Metal
Emil Stejnar handelier for Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A striking gilded chandelier with Stejnar’s signature “snowflake” design, featuring multiple curved brass arms radiating outward, each ending in a cluster of delicate white enameled ...
Steel
Large Emil Stejnar Brass and Glass Snowflake Sputnik Starburst Flush Mount Light
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Large Emil Stejnar Brass and Glass Sputnik Starburst Flush Mount Light A beautiful round large snowflake starburst flush-mount lamp from the 1970s. This floral mid-century ceiling ...
Brass
$1,273 / item
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...
Sheet Metal
Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Chandelier designed by Emil Stejnar and manufactured from Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria, 1950s.
Metal
Emil Stejnar Flower Bouquet Flush Mount or Wall Light Sconce, 1950s Austria
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning Flower Bouquet Emil Stejnar Flush Mount Light or Sconce. It is consisting of a Mid-Century Modern style design. The Fixture requires seven European E14 / 110 Volt Candelab...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Snowflake Chandelier Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll Vienna
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Snowflake Chandelier Pendant Lamp by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll Vienna Austria. Rare ceiling chandelier by Rupert Nikoll based on a design by Emil Stejnar. A...
Metal
Pair Brass and Lucite Glass Wall Light Sconces by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Incredible pair of mid century modern wall sconces with brass metal plate and brass screws. This wonderful pieces were designed in Austria by Emil Stejnar during the 1950s. Made by R...
Metal
Emil Stejnar Chandelier Rupert Nikoll, Brass Crystal Glass, Lucite Vienna, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful and rare chandelier or pendant light by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria. An original mid-century vintage piece manufactured around 1950. It is made of brass...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
$2,163Sale Price|20% Off
Austrian Beaded Glas Flower Lead Crystal Lantern, Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
One of kind beaded glass flower and lead Crystal gilt brass mounted lantern or pendant by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s. Hexagonal brass structure completely (outsid...
Crystal, Brass
$3,687 / item
Large Flush Mount Sputnik Chandelier Emil Stejnar
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with glass elements, fitted with 15 E14 sockets. Designed by Austrian designer Emil Stejnar in the 1950s for Rupert Nikoll, restored and newly rewired.
Brass
Midcentury Brass Cascade Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A brass Cascade chandelier made by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria in the 1960s. The lighting has an amazing midcentury design. It is made of brass and small glasses and fits...
Brass
Pair of Brass Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of Mid-Century Modern floral wall lamps by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria, manufactured circa 1950. The pieces are made of brass, white painted metal and han...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Brass and Glass Sputnik Chandeliers by Emil Stejnar
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare and beautiful thirty-three-light "Snowball" chandeliers designed 1955 by Emil Stejnar for the Vienna Cafe "Ohne Pause Espresso" at Graben. "Der Graben...
Brass
Emil Stejnar Backlit Mirror, Rupert Nikoll, Brass Glass White Metal, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar
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...
Metal
Emil Stejnar Snowflake Chandelier, Sputnik Snowball Chandelier for Nikoll 60 cm
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular Sputnik Chandelier looks like a flowers explosion.It features a multitude of brass rods ending with bulbs or clear crystal flowers. Each rod is directly fixed on its...
Brass
Two Large Emil Stejnar Flower Brass Sconces by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two large floral brass wall lights with three arms, glass crystals and integrated switches. Price is per piece. Designed by Emil Stejnar, executed by Rupert Nikoll in the 1950s...
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll 1960s Three E14 sockets. Works with 220V and 110V. Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to install thi...
Metal
$1,790 / item
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...
Sheet Metal
Cascade Pendant Lamp by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Pineapple Design, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful large starburst brass cascade pendant with hundreds of acrylic beads designed by Emil Stejnar for Nikoll, manufactured in Austria circa the 1960s. Each balls consist of man...
Brass
Large Brass Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Midcentury chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll The total length can be customized.
Brass
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....
Aluminum
1 of 2 Large Emil Stejnar Flush Mount Lights Sconces, Brass Glass, Rupert Nikoll
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two large and outstanding 1950s Viennese Sputnik / blow ball / snowball light fixtures by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria, manufa...
Brass, Metal
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll Large Sputnik Chandelier
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, sputnik chandelier, glass, crystal, brass, Austria 1950s Large brass 'Snowball' Sputnik chandelier, mad...
Crystal, Brass
$1,400 / item
Mid-Century Flush or Wall Mount Lamp by Emil Stejnar
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction fitted with five E14 sockets, designed by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll in Vienna in the 1950s. 4 pieces available
Brass
Emil Stejnar Midcentury Brass Chandelier, Rupert Nikoll Vienna, Austria, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
A wonderful Austrian brass chandelier with 6 arms, designed by Emil Stejnar, executed by Rupert Nikoll in the 1950s. In very good condition. Measurements: diameter 20 in, total hei...
Brass
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...
Crystal, Metal, Enamel
$1,682 / item
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...
Sheet Metal
$1,201Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Metal
Glass and Brass Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exceptional glass and brass chandelier, designed by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll in the 1960s, is an iconic example of Austrian mid-century lighting design. Characterized by i...
Brass
Midcentury Brass Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A brass chandelier made by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria in the 1960s. The lighting has an amazing midcentury design. It is made of brass and small glasses and fits perfect...
Brass
Beautiful Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll around 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
Beautiful Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll around 1960s Original condition
Brass
Emil Stejnar Blowball Sputnik Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning Mid-Century sputnik dandelion blowball chandelier, designed by Emil Stejnar and produced by Rupert Nikoll Vienna / Austria in the 1950s. This early model features a centra...
Crystal, Brass