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.
Small White Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking small chandelier was designed by Emil Stejnar for the renowned Vienna-based lighting manufacturer Rupert Nikoll in the 1960s. Stejnar is celebrated for his poetic and c...
Metal
Mid-century, Six Arm Chandelier in Brass with Silk Shades, from Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, Austria
A beautiful, six arm chandilier from Rupert Nikoll, made in the 1950's, in Austria. The brass elements have had the original protective coating removed and replaced with a new coati...
Brass
2x Rupert Nikoll table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, Au
2x Rupert Nikoll table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1960s Brass polished and stove enameled The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Crystal, Brass
Rupert Nikoll table lamp with original fabric shade vienna around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, Au
Rupert Nikoll table lamp with original fabric shade vienna around 1950s Original condition Original fabric shade
Brass
Rare Adjustable Midcentury Floor Lamp by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare floor lamp by Rupert Nikoll desiged in the 1950s in Vienna, with a brass base and wooden center pole, height adjustable brass arm fitted with one E27 socket and cone-shaped shad...
Brass, Steel
Midcentury Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll With Silk Shades
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with 6-arms each fitted with E27 sockets. Made in Vienna by Rupert Nikoll in the early 1950s.
Brass
Large Ten-Arm Chandelier Rupert Nikoll Brass Wood Opaline Glass, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo, Rupert Nikoll
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
Beautiful brass chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern brass chandelier. Design by Emil Stejnar. Manufactured by Rupert Nikoll. Made in Austria. Stunning, elaborate design from the 1950s. Twelve E14 sockets, ...
Metal, Brass
Rupert Nikoll Articulating Counterweight Midcentury Floor Lamp, Nickel, Brass
By Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler, Rupert Nikoll, Stilux
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant and beautiful, orientable modernist articulating floorlamp with counterweight from the 1960s, executed by Rupert Nikoll, Austria. Made of brass with a lovely nickel-plated...
Brass, Iron, Nickel, Wire
Huge Midcentury Rare Brass Opaline Glass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare chandelier with a brass construction with twelve arms and opaline glass shades each fitted with E14 sockets. Made in Vienna by Rupert Nikoll in the early 1950s. Total heigh...
Brass
$688Sale Price / item|73% Off
Three Floral Brass and Glass Sputnik Pendants by Emil Stejnar, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, Au
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
Large White Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking chandelier was designed by Emil Stejnar for the renowned Vienna-based lighting manufacturer Rupert Nikoll in the 1960s. Stejnar is celebrated for his poetic and celesti...
Metal
$918Sale Price|71% Off
Chandelier Designed by Rupert Nikoll Vienna, circa 1950
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, Au
Chandelier, designed by Rupert Nikoll Vienna, circa 1950. Polished and stove enameled
Glass, Macassar
Floor Lamp Brass Wood, Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1960
By Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous floor light by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). The light is very similar to the floor lamp model 'Hase' (engl. rabbit) designed by J.T. Kalmar. A white textile lamp...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount 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 this f...
Metal
Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll vienna around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Wien, Au
Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled
Crystal, 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
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
Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll, Wiener Werkstätte, Emil Stejnar
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
$5,970Sale Price|20% Off
Brass and Glass Large Snowflake Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large 80 cm width Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll 1950s Chandelier in excellent condition the brass has nice pain e during the years in contrast of the clear crystal flowers
Brass
Rupert Nikoll table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, Au
Rupert Nikoll table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1960s Brass polished and stove enameled The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Brass
Large Pendant Light Chandelier, Rupert Nikoll, Glass Brass Black Iron, 1960
By Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large six-arm chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). The fixture is made of a nice mixture of materials: large te...
Brass, Iron
Midcentury Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with five arms each fitted with E27 sockets and hand made shades. Made in Vienna by Rupert Nikoll in the late 1950s.
Brass
$2,990Sale Price|56% Off
Large Brass Pyra Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Midcentury chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, fitted with 16 E27 sockets. The total length can be customized.
Brass
Midcentury Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with five-arms each fitted with E27 sockets. Made in Vienna by Rupert Nikoll in the early 1950s.
Brass
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
Starburst Brass Chandelier by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful large starburst brass chandelier with hundreds of crystals designed by Emil Stejnar for Nikoll, manufactured in Austria, circa 196...
Crystal, Brass
Floral Wall Lamp or Flush Light by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar, Palwa, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, 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
Austrian Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By Wiener Werkstätte, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Emil Stejnar, J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful chandelier from the 1950s. This lamp is very rare and impresses with its loving details. A stunning lamp and a true asset to any home. Manufacturer: Rupert N...
Metal
1 of 3 Shell Textured Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three large shell shaped glass sconces by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1950 (late 1950s or early 1960s). An organic shaped glass piece is mounted...
Metal
Pendant Lamp by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Ernest Palme, Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Palwa
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
Midcentury Brass Opaline Glass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with 8 arms and opaline glass shades each fitted with E14 sockets. Made in Vienna by Rupert Nikoll in the late 1950s.
Brass
Attributed Emil Stejnar Chandelier Rupert Nikoll, Brass Crystal Glass 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful and rare Mid-Century Modern chandelier attributed to the celebrated Austrian designer Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, dating to around 1950. This iconic fixture p...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Midcentury Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with six arms and art glass shades each fitted with E14 sockets. Made in Vienna by Rupert Nikoll in the early 1950s.
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
Set of 2 Brass Wall Lamps by Rupert Nikoll
By Ernest Palme, J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll, Bakalowits & Söhne, Emil Stejnar
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful wall lamps from the 1950s. Very elegant and classic shape. Wonderful design and excellent craftsmanship. Very rare. Creates a cozy light. Manufacturer: Rupert Nikoll ...
Metal
Starburst Brass Chandelier by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful large starburst brass flush mount with hundreds of crystals designed by Emil Stejnar for Nikoll, manufactured in Austria, circa 1960s. Heavy quality and in good conditio...
Crystal, Brass
$1,400Sale Price / item|22% Off
Austrian Midcentury Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel, brass construction with six E14 bulbs. Vienna from 1960s 2 pieces available
Austrian pendant in Brass with Silk Shades, Regency Style 1950's, Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, Austria
A beautiful, small, Regency styled, pendant lamp in brass with silk shade from Rupert Nikoll, from the 1950's. Exquisitely crafted in brass by hand, this pendant is in very fine, or...
Brass
Huge Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Patinated Brass Textured Glass, Austria, 1960
By Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large eight-arm chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, manufacured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). The fixture is made of a nice mixture of materials:...
Brass, Metal
Large Emil Stejnar Sputnik Chandelier Rupert Nikoll, Brass Copper, 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, Copper
2x Rupert Nikoll table lamps with original fabric shade vienna around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, Au
2x Rupert Nikoll table lamps with original fabric shade vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled Bamboo stem
Brass
Rupert Nikoll Floor lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, Au
Rupert Nikoll Floor lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Brass
Huge Midcentury Brass Chandelier With Pressed Glass Shades By Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass ring with ten-arm each fitted with E27 sockets and pressed glass shades. Made in Vienna by Rupert Nikoll in the early 1950s. Total height can be adjusted now to 85cm without re...
Brass
Large Austrian Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Emil Stejnar, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large chandelier from the 1950s. This large lamp is very rare and impresses with its loving details. A stunning lamp and a true asset to any home. Manufa...
Metal
Fabulous Emil Stejnar Snowball Orbit Sputnik Chandelier Vintage Austria 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, sputnik chandelier, glass, crystal, brass, Austria 1960s or older. Large brass 'Snowball' Sputnik chandelier, made in Vienna in the 1960s. Designed by...
Metal
Starburst Brass Chandelier by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful large starburst brass flushmount with hundreds of crystals designed by Emil Stejnar for Nikoll, manufactured in Austria, circa 1960s. Heavy quality and in good condition...
Crystal, Brass
Rupert Nikoll Floor Lamp, circa 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, Au
Rupert Nikoll floor lamp, circa 1950s Can be turned on and adjusted separately.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier, Rupert Nikoll, Textured Glass Nickel Chrome, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar, Orrefors, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A light fixture by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). It is made of a nickeled (similar to chrome) frame which holds nine l...
Nickel, Metal, Chrome
Flush Mount Light Fixture by Rupert Nikoll, Textured Glass Patinated Brass, 1960
By Glashütte Limburg, J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic and exceptional flush mount light by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, manufactured in Austria in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). The textured glass is similar t...
Brass
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
Brass Beaded Crystal Glass Flower Pendant Lantern by Emil Stejnar, Austria 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
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
Rupert nikoll table lamps with bamboo and fabric shades vienna around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, Au
Rupert nikoll table lamps with bamboo and fabric shades vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled Original bamboo The shades are replaced ( new )
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...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
$1,120Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Table Lamps by Rupert Nikoll, Set of 2
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Ein Paar große Nikoll Tischleuchten aus den 1950er Jahren. Minimalistisches Design im Stil der Wiener Moderne. Ausgezeichneter Zustand. Originale Schirme.
Brass
Pendant Light Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Textured Glass Patinated Brass, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, Glashütte Limburg, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic, exceptional and very rare pendant light fixture by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, manufactured in Austria in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). The textured gla...
Brass
Rupert Nikoll floor lamp with original fabric shade vienna around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, Au
Rupert Nikoll floor lamp with original fabric shade vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled Original fabric shade
Brass
Brass Chandelier from the 1960´s with five Shades, Austria
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, Austria
Brass chandelier with five shades produced from the Austrian company Rupert Nikoll about 1960. The corpus is made in a solid brass; the shades are made new on the original form in pa...
Brass
Two Brass Floor Lamp "Sumatra" by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, Au
Two Brass Floor Lamp "Sumatra" by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled The fabric shades are replaced ( new )
Brass
Rupert Nikoll Sputnik Chandelier Vienna Around 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, Au
Rupert Nikoll Sputnik chandelier vienna around 1960s Original condition.
Brass