The Rupert Nikoll lighting company’s biggest claim to glory came from producing work by the skilled Austrian jeweler and lighting designer Emil Stejnar. He designed several lighting and mirror pieces for the Austrian company. Stejnar had a penchant for symmetrical, rounded forms, often emulating starbursts or floral blossoms in his designs.
Very little information is recorded about the Rupert Nikoll lighting company or its namesake. The company was established in Vienna, Austria, in 1908, and later opened a branch in Munich, Germany. In 1966, its Vienna factory was relocated to Ober-Grafendorf, Austria, about 40 miles away. The company went out of business in 1986, closing the doors of all of its factories.
Decades later, Rupert Nikoll chandeliers and floor lamps still stand the test of time. 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, the 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 collectors and interior designers. The company is also celebrated for its Sumatra floor lamp, crafted from brass and featuring a curved spine and bipodal base.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Rupert Nikoll lighting, mirrors and more to illuminate your space.
| Average Sold Price |
| $2,760 |
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$2,164
H 61.03 in W 21.66 in D 27.56 in
Rupert nikoll floor lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
Rupert nikoll floor lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s Wood shelac polished Iron blackened Brass is polished and stove enameled The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Brass, Iron
$4,800
H 23.63 in Dm 31.5 in
Large Ten-Arm Chandelier Rupert Nikoll Brass Wood Opaline Glass, Austria, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful and large ten-arm chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, fmanufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). A nice mixture of materials: large opaline /...
Brass
Rupert Nikoll floor lamp with fabric shades around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
Rupert Nikoll floor lamp with fabric shades around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled Fabric shades are replaced ( new )
Metal, Brass
$8,500
H 30.32 in Dm 29.93 in
Pendant Light Chandelier, Rupert Nikoll, Brass Glass Pleated Cream Shades, 1960s
By Josef Frank, Paavo Tynell, J.T. Kalmar, Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic chandelier by Rupert Nikoll manufactured in Austria in 1960s. Six curved arms hold cream colored pleated fabric shades. The fixture is decoreated with large cut glass bea...
Brass
Big Rupert Nikoll chandelier vienna around 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
Big Rupert Nikoll chandelier vienna around 1960s Original condition Original crystal parts The shades are replaced ( new )
Crystal, Brass
XLCrystal Glass Uplight by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar, Ernest Palme, Palwa
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
Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By Wiener Werkstätte, Emil Stejnar, J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in München, DE
Breathtingly beautiful chandelier from the 1950s. Loving design by Rupert Nikoll. There is a very cozy light. Manufacturer: Rupert Nikoll Condition: Very good vintage condition wi...
Silk
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