Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
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.
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Creator: Emil Stejnar
White Starburst Wall Light by Emil Stejner for Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in PRESTON, AU
Rare and sweet Emil Stejner wall light for Rupert Nikoll with fine brass details. The petal shaped edge of the white-cream metal body is dotted with 12 clear acrylic spheres. Emittin...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
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Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Backlit Mirror / Sconce by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Kingston, NY
Rare Mid-Century Modernist backlit mirror / sconce designed by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll. It features a circular donut of strings of Lucite pearls with a mirror center.
Made ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Emil Stejnar A Pair Brass Flower Sconces Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to 3 identical pairs of Austrian floral brass wall lights with two arms and glass crystals and integrated switches. Designed by Emil Stejnar, executed by Rupert Nikoll in the 1950...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Pair of Brass Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
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...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
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Crystal, Metal, Brass
beautiful brass and aryl glass wall light sconce by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Wall light sconce
Design::
Emil Stejnar, Austria
Origin:
Austria
Age:
1950s
This super rare wall light was designed in the 1950s by Emil Stejnar in Austria. t...
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Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair pine apple wall sconces by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1960s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Zaandam, NL
Incredibly rare set of wall sconces by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1960s. Generally we see these pine apple lamps in cascade pendants ( often al...
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1960s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1950s Brass & Acrylic Chandelier by Emil Stejnar
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Every room deserves to be seen in its best light. These wall lights are the perfect way to do just that. The acrylic beading and contrasting brass elements add an air of opulence to ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Single Brass Sconce with Crystal Flowers by Emil Stejnar / Nikoll, Vienna, 1950
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Charming rare wall sconce with crystal flowers on a brass frame.
Manufactured in the 1950s by Emil Stejnar / Rupert Nikoll, Vienna.
Measures: height 13" in. (33 cm), width 6.7" i...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Large Emil Stejnar Snowflake Sputnik Flush Mount Lamps, Austria 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of snowflake crystal flush mount lights designed by Emil Stejnar and produced by Nikoll, Austria 1950s
The lamps have 7 lamp sockets for standard Edison E14 bulbs
Both lamps a...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Dandelion Wall Lamp or Flush Light by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Emil Stejnar
Located in München, DE
Very large dandelion wall lamp or ceiling lamp from the 1950s.
The lamp with its lavishly decorated flowers and brass details has a very luxurious look and sparkles particularly beau...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Glass and Brass Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A beautiful 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. The fixture...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Emil Stejnar Sputnik Glass Flower Wall Lights, Austria, 1960
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Two eye-catching floral glass and brass wall lights by Emil Stejnar, manufactured in the 1960s in Austria.
The heavy clear glass flowers are mounted on a brass sputnik frame.
The g...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century 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...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Set of Six Emil Stejnar Sconces from 60s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Catania, CT
Elegant Vintage three shelves trolley or bar cart designed by the Italian Tommaso Barbi during 1970s. It is made from brass and wood. Brass with some patina and spots.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
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Chrome
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-...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Sputnik Ceiling Light Snowball by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hastings, GB
A glorious brass and crystal ceiling pendant, 'Snowball' by Emil Stejnar for the Rupert Nikoll company. Dating to the 1950's this beautiful lig...
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1950s Austrian Space Age Vintage Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Snowball Ceiling Light, Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Wall light sconce or ceiling light
Producer:
Rupert Nikoll, Austria
Origin:
Austria
Age:
1950s
This super rare wall light was produced...
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Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Set of Two Wall Lamps by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikol, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Austria in 1950s.
Lacquered brass with age patina.
Crystal in perfect condition.
40W, E25-E27 bulbs.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Flower Wall Sconce by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Aachen, NRW
Nice flower shaped wall sconce or flush mount designed by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned,...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
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Glass
Glass and Brass 'Snowflake' Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A beautiful 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. The fixture...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
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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...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Emil Stejnar Snowflake Sconces
By Emil Stejnar
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Emil Stejnar "Snowflake" sconces. Requires E14 base up to 40watt bulbs.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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 Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Brass Glass Sconces by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A charming Viennese pair of wall lights in the form of bunches of flowers by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1950.
The pieces are m...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Metal
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 Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Enamel
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...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 2 Large Emil Stejnar Flush Mount Lights Sconces, Brass Glass, Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
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...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Emil Stejnar Pair of Sconces
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Miami, FL
Two pairs. Of sconces by Emil Stejnar. 40 watt per socket, US wired and In Working condition. Priced by pair.
Have a look on our the largest collection of French and Italian Mid-Cent...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Stunning Flower Wall Sconce by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Aachen, NRW
Nice flower shaped wall sconce or flush mount designed by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned,...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Pair of Midcentury Wall Lamps, Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Emil Stejnar Sputnik Sconces or Flush Mount Lights, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Only two lights are left.
One of four rare Emil Stejnar wall or flush mount lights manufactured by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, Vienna, 1950s. Works well with half gold or clear bulbs. On...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass, Metal
Pair Silver Plated Emil Stejnar Midcentury Flower Sconces, Rupert Nikoll, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of beautiful Viennese Midcentury floral brass wall lights, designed by Emil Stejnar, executed in the 1950s by Rupert Nikoll Austria. Rare silver-plated version. Decorative lig...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, 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.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Emil Stejnar Brass and Glass Sconces
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
A very beautiful floral sconces designed by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna Austria, from the 1950s. It is made of brass and many small cut-glass crystals.
Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Emil Stejnar Austrian Crystal 1950s Wall Light
By Emil Stejnar
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1950s Austrian crystal and aged brass flowing wall light by Emil Stejnar. Newly rewired.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Emil Stejnar Sconces
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of 2 lights Pair of sconces by Emil Stejnar.
2 patina, brass and gun metal.
40 watts max bulb.
US wire and in working condition
Custom backplate available.
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Emil Stejnar by Robert Nikoll Midcentury Austria 1950s Floral Sconce Applique
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Brescia, IT
Emil Stejnar
by Robert Nikoll
Brass, white metal, hand-cut glass crystal.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
1950s Emil Stejnar for Nikoll Vienna Wall Lamp Sconce Crystal Blossoms Flowers
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Beautiful Emil Stejnar wall lamp made of brass and crystal blossoms, manufactured by Nikoll Vienna in the 1950s.
The lamp requires three E14 Edi...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Flower Wall Sconce by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Aachen, NRW
Nice flower shaped wall sconce or flush mount designed by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, w...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emil Stejnar Wall Lights and Sconces
Emil Stejnar wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.
Emil Stejnar wall lights and sconces 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 wall lights and sconces, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original wall lights and sconces by Emil Stejnar 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 wall lights and sconces by Bakalowits & Söhne, Rupert Nikoll, and Kalmar Lighting. Prices for Emil Stejnar wall lights and sconces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $439 and can go as high as $4,955, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,214.