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Rupert Nikoll

Austrian

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.

Emil Stejnar Twelve Arms Brass and Crystal, 1950s Pendant
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original early Viennese chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll from the 1950s. Made of brass, red lacquered metal and hand cut crystals. Excellent condition. It takes twelve sm...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rupert Nikoll

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Crystal, Metal, Brass

Ceiling Lamp in Brass with Yellow Shade in a Style from Hollywood Regency
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, Austria
Graceful ceiling lamp made in brass with a new shade in yellow linen. Produced for the Austrian company Rupert Nikoll in the 1950s. The lamp has bin rewired.
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1950s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Rupert Nikoll

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Brass

Flush Mount Light Fixture, Patinated Brass and Bubble Glass, Rupert Nikoll, 1960
By Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo, Glashütte Limburg, Limburg
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and exceptional flush mount light by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). The textured glass is similar to the lights of ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rupert Nikoll

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Brass

Emil Stejnar Blowball Sputnik Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
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...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Rupert Nikoll

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Crystal, Brass

one Ceiling Lamp by Rupert Nikoll, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
one Ceiling Lamp by Rupert Nikoll, 1950s Original condition. Two bulbs.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rupert Nikoll

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Aluminum, Brass

Several Flush Mount Lights, Patinated Brass Clear Glass, Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo, Limburg, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Several rare and exceptional flush mount lights by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). The textured glass is similar to the lig...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rupert Nikoll

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Brass

Beautiful Brass Grid Ceiling Light Chandelier Rupert Nikoll Vienna Austria 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful and rare chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria. An original mid-century vintage piece manufactured in the 1950s. It is made of Brass. The Fixture requires sixteen Eu...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rupert Nikoll

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Metal, 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 Rupert Nikoll

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Brass

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Rupert Nikoll furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Rupert Nikoll furniture 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 Rupert Nikoll furniture, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Rupert Nikoll 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 furniture by Emil Stejnar, Bakalowits & Söhne, and Kalmar Lighting. Prices for Rupert Nikoll furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $290 and can go as high as $14,480, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,480.

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