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.
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-...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Set of 2 Brass Wall Lamps by Rupert Nikoll
By J.T. Kalmar, Bakalowits & Söhne, Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, Ernest Palme
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
Emil Stejnar Pair Midcentury Brass Flower Sconces, Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
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...
Crystal, Brass
Floral Brass Wall Lamp by Rupert Nikoll
By Bakalowits & Söhne, Emil Stejnar, Kinkeldey, Rupert Nikoll, Palwa
Located in München, DE
Very nice floral wall lamp from the 1950s. Very noble and classic shape. Wonderful design and excellent workmanship. Very rare! There is a cozy light. Manufacturer: Rupert Nikoll C...
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...
Brass
Large Adjustable Rotatable Wall Lamp Brass Wood Pleated Cream Fabric Shade, 1960
By Svenskt Tenn, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Rupert Nikoll, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic wall light made of wood and brass with a cream colored pleated fabric shade by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria, manufactured ca. 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). The posi...
Brass
Table or Wall Lamp Vienna, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
Table lamp or wall lamp vienna 1950s Brass polished and stove enamelled Rare modell.
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Midcentury Brass Sconces by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
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...
Brass
Pair Organic Shell Textured Glass Brass Sconces Wall Lights, Rupert Nikoll, 1950
By Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of 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 wi...
Metal, Brass
1 of 2 Large Emil Stejnar Flush Mount Lights Sconces, Brass Glass, Rupert Nikoll
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
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...
Brass, Metal
Pair Brass and Lucite Glass Wall Light Sconces by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Incredible pair of mid century modern wall sconces with brass metal plate and brass screws. This wonderful pieces were designed in Austria by Emil Stejnar during the 1950s. Made by R...
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...
Crystal, Metal, Enamel
Pair of Brass Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
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
Emil Stejnar Backlit Mirror, Rupert Nikoll, Brass Glass White Metal, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A round wall mirror with illuminated background designed by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). The mirror c...
Metal
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...
Crystal, Brass
Rupert Nikoll Wall Lamp Vienna, circa 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
Rupert Nikoll wall lamp, Vienna, circa 1950s Polished and stove enamelled Wood slightly polished The shade is replaced ( new ) Extendable from 77c...
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: ...
Crystal, Brass
Glass and Brass 'Snowflake' 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...
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...
Brass
Wall Lamp Walnut and Opaline Glass by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Walnut frame fitted with two E14 sockets and opaline glass shades. Made in the 1960s by Rupert Nikoll in Vienna, Austria.
Glass, Teak
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...
Metal, 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...
Crystal, Brass, Metal
Sconces by Rupert Nikoll, from Early 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Original condition with E14 bulbs now LED. the is also a suitable chandelier available.
Cut Steel
Pair of Midcentury Wall Lamps, Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting.
Brass
Glass and Brass Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exceptional glass and brass chandelier, designed by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll in the 1960s, is an iconic example of Austrian mid-century lighting design. Characterized by i...
Brass
Dandelion Wall Lamp or Flush Light by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Kinkeldey, Bakalowits & Söhne, Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, Palwa
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful dandelion wall lamp or ceiling lamp from the 1950s. The lamp with its lavish flowers and brass details has a very luxurious appearance and sparkles particularly beauti...
Metal
Dandelion Wall Lamp or Flush Light by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, Bakalowits & Söhne, Palwa
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...
Metal
Emil Stejnar Flush Mount Light, 1950
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful, delicate 7-light brass fixture with copious amounts of Austrian crystals by Emil Stejnar for Nikoll, can be wall or ceiling mounted, wired for US standards, seven E14 sock...
Metal, Brass
Glass and Brass 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...
Brass
2 Rupert nikoll wall lamps vienna around 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
2 Rupert nikoll wall lamps vienna around 1960s Brass polished and stove enameled (The bulbs are not included they are only for the photoshooting)
Brass
$355Sale Price / set|75% Off
Frost Glass Wall Lamp Designed by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, 1950
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
Frost glass wall lamp designed by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, 1950. Two bulbs per lamp.
Metal
$1,303 / set
2 Rupert nikoll wall sconces vienna around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
2 Rupert nikoll wall sconces vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled Wood white painted
Brass
$1,421 / set
2x rupert nikoll wall lamps vienna around 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
2x rupert nikoll wall lamps vienna around 1960s Polished and stove enameled e14 bulbs (Small)
Brass
1 of 3 Shell Textured Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar
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
$414Sale Price / set|68% Off
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.
Crystal, Brass
2 Rupert Nikoll wall lamps with structure glass vienna around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
2 Rupert Nikoll wall lamps with structure glass vienna around 1950s Original condition Original structure glass shades Wood white lacuered
Brass
A Pair of Brass Opaline Glass Sconce Wall Lamp by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass/steel construction with opaline glass shades, fitted each with E14 sockets. Made in Austria, Vienna in the early 1960s by Rupert Nikoll. Perfect original condition. Price for b...
Brass
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp or Sconce by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Munich, DE
Lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern table lamp or wall lamp. The lamp can be used both as a table lamp and as a wall light. Shade adjustable in various position due to th...
Aluminum, Brass
Wall Lamp Teak and Violet Glass by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Teak frame fitted with two E14 sockets and structured violet glass shades. Made in the 1960s by Rupert Nikoll in Vienna, Austria.
Glass, Teak
Rupert nikoll wall lamp vienna around 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
Rupert nikoll wall lamp vienna around 1960s Original condition The bulbs are not included
Brass
Rupert Nikoll Brass Modernist Pair of Sconces Vienna Austria
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of brass sconces by Rupert Nikoll.
Brass
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...
Crystal, Brass
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...
Metal