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Rupert Nikoll Furniture

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.

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Creator: Rupert Nikoll
Brass Beech Mid-Century Modern Rupert Nikoll Sconce Wall Light, 1950s, Austria
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass sconce or wall light by Rupert Nikoll, which was designed and manufactured 1950s Vienna, Austria. A beech base in contrast with 4 brass constructed E 14 sockets forms a beauti...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Rupert Nikoll Furniture

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Glass Chandelier Rupert Nikoll 1950s Vienna
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
This Mid-Century Modern vintage brass chandelier with 5 patterned cone milk glass shades was designed and made by Rupert Nikoll, 1950s Vienna. The chandelier is labeled. Also the b...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rupert Nikoll Furniture

Materials

Brass

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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