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.
Rupert Nikoll table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
Rupert Nikoll table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1960s Brass polished and stove enameled The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Brass
$662 / set
Pair of Rupert Nikoll Table Lamps
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Krefeld, DE
A pair table lamps (2) from the 1950s, modell called Nonnenhaube (coif). Made by Rupert Nikoll Austria. New electrified. With Nikoll sticker on the back. Brass, metall and shades in ...
Brass
$1,690 / set
A Pair of Rupert Nikoll Table Lamps
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of table lamps. Brass foot with a bamboo middle rod fitted each with E14 socket, blue fabric shade. Made by Rupert Nikoll in Austria in the 1960s.
Brass
Midcentury Brass and Fabric Shade Table Lamp by Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This Midcentury brass table lamp by Rupert Nikoll, crafted in the 1960s, exemplifies the refined elegance and sculptural clarity for which the Austrian designer is celebrated. The la...
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
2 hight adjustable J.T.Kalmar table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
2 hight adjustable J.T.Kalmar table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled The fabric shade are replaced ( new ) The hight is adjustable from ...
Brass
Rupert nikoll cherry wood table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
Rupert nikoll cherry wood table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s Cherry wood polished Brass parts polished and stove enameled The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Brass
Heavy large Mid Century Modern glass table lamp by Rupert Nikoll Vienna height
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Very rare heavy Mid Century glass table lamp by Rupert Nikoll. Made in Vienna Austria. Beautiful high-quality glass base made of thick, heavy clear glass in an abstract design. Very ...
Brass
2x Rupert Nikoll table lamps with original fabric shade vienna around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
2x Rupert Nikoll table lamps with original fabric shade vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled Bamboo stem
Brass
2 Rupert Nikoll table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
2 Rupert Nikoll table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled The fabric shades are replaced ( new )
Brass
2x Rupert nikoll table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
2x Rupert nikoll table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1960s Original condition the shades are replaced ( new )
Crystal, Brass
2 Rupert Nikoll Table Lamps Vienna circa 1950s with Fabric Shades
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
2 Rupert Nikoll table lamps Vienna circa 1950s with fabric shades Brass polished and stove enameled Fabric shades are replaced (new).
Brass
Rupert nikoll table lamps with bamboo and fabric shades vienna around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
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
Rupert Nikoll Table Lamp, Vienna, circa 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
Rupert Nikoll table lamp, Vienna, circa 1950s Brass parts polished and stove enameled Nutwood polished The shade is replaced (New).
Brass
Rupert Nikoll Pair Brass & Bamboo Nightstand, Table Lamps, 1955, Austria
By Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Elegant nightstand or table lamps designed and manufactured by Rupert Nikoll in 1950s, Vienna. The lamps feature a solid brass tripod base with typical Nikoll bamboo tube elements. G...
Brass
Rupert Nikoll, Table Lamp, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Austria, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, wood and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.25“ H x 9.75” Diameter Bulb Specifications: E-26 ...
Brass
Table Lamp Adjustable by Rupert Nikoll Midcentury, Austria
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare desk light by Rupert Nikoll, Austria circa 1955 Iconic desk light made from brass, lacquered aluminum and cast iron. It is in good original condition, presenting an ingenious...
Brass, Aluminum
$1,446 / item
2 rare Rupert Nikoll table lamp vienna around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
2 rare Rupert Nikoll table lamp vienna around 1950s Polished and stove enameled The fabric shade is replaced ( new ) Priced and sold per piece
Brass, Copper
$361Sale Price|45% Off
Rupert Nikoll Table Lamp, circa 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
Rupert Nikoll table lamp, circa 1960s Original condition.
Brass, Metal
Rupert Nikoll Table Lamp Vienna Around, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
Rupert Nikoll table lamp vienna around 1960s Brass polished and stove enameled Wood handle The shade blackened.
Brass
Rupert Nikoll table lamp with cherry wood and fabric shade vienna around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
Rupert Nikoll table lamp with cherry wood and fabric shade vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled Cherry wood polished The fabric shade is replaced (New)
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Rupert Nikoll Brass Nightstand Table Lamps, 1950s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Pair of elegant Rupert Nikoll polished brass nightstand or table lamps. Made of curved brass tube. Fully working rewired and tested condition with lovely patina. One Edison E27 sock...
Brass
Rupert Nikoll, Table Lamp, Walnut, Brass. Parchment, Austria, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, walnut, brown parchment paper and green velvet table lamp designed and produced by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 10.1“ H x 5.8...
Brass
2 Rupert Nikoll Wood Table Lamps by Rupert Nikoll, Around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
2 Rupert nikoll wood table lamps by Rupert nikoll around 1950s. Original condition.
Fabric, Nutwood
Rupert Nikoll Table Lamp 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Čelinac, BA
Rupert Nikoll Table Lamp 1960s
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
Pair of Emil Stejnar Dandelion Sputnik table lamps
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Cork, IE
UK & EUROPE CUSTOMERS: PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A CUSTOMIZED SHIPPING QUOTE! This spectacular pair of sparkling table lamps by Emil Stejnar is truly a rare find and an absolute delight...
Brass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Table Lamp by Rupert Nikoll 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage brass table lamp by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria, 1950s. A wonderful table lamp in geometric shape with a joyful lamp shade, covered with high quality Jo...
Brass
$1,176Sale 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
Almost same R. Nikoll table lamps with lucite shades vienna around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
Almost same R. Nikoll table lamps with lucite shades vienna around 1950s The shades are a little bit different. The brass part is the same Priced and sold per piece
Brass
Rupert nikoll table lamp vienna around 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
Rupert nikoll table lamp vienna around 1960s Original condition
Brass
Big Table lamp with fabric shade by rupert Nikoll vienna around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
Big Table lamp with fabric shade by rupert Nikoll vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled The fabric shade is replaced ( New )
Brass
Rupert Nikoll table lamp with original fabric shade vienna around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
Rupert Nikoll table lamp with original fabric shade vienna around 1950s Original condition Original fabric shade
Brass
Big Rupert Nikoll table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
Big Rupert Nikoll table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled The fabric shade is replace ( new )
Brass
midcentury modern brass mod. "Aal" Table Light by RUPERT NIKOLL., Austria, 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: table light Origin: Austria Design and Producer: RUPERT NIKOLL Age: 1950s This original vintage table light was designed and produced in the 1950s in Austria. b...
Brass
Rupert nikoll table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
Rupert nikoll table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s The fabric shade is replaced ( new ) Brass polished and stove enameled
Brass
Rupert Nikoll, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Austria, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, plastic and beige opaline glass with alabaster decor produced by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.75"H x 4.45"D Bulb Specifications: E-14 (E...
Brass
2 Rupert nikoll Lucite table lamps red and yellow vienna around 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
2 Rupert nikoll Lucite table lamps red and yellow vienna around 1960s Original condition Original shades
Brass
Table Lamp by Rupert Nikoll
By Ib Fabiansen, J.T. Kalmar, Temde Leuchten, Fog & Mørup, Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Wonderful table lamp from the 1950s. Great and unusual design with a fantastically elegant appearance. The seagrass lampshade creates a very cozy atmosphere. Design: Rupert Nikoll ...
Iron
Rupert Nikoll Midcentury Brass Tube Bubble Glass Table Lamp, Austria, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful modernist table lamp / side lamp from the 1950s, designed and executed by Rupert Nikoll Vienna, Austria. Made of polished brass and mouth blown clear glass with bubbles i...
Brass
Rupert nikoll table lamp with lucite shade vienna around 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
Rupert nikoll table lamp with lucite shade vienna around 1960s Brass polished and stove enameled
Brass
Rupert Nikoll Table Lamp, Vienna, Around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
Rupert Nikoll table lamp, Vienna around 1950s Lucite shade Original condition.
Brass
Petite Midcentury Rupert Nikoll Brass Nightstand Table Lamp, 1950s, Austria
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Elegant petite Rupert Nikoll solid brass nightstand or table lamp. Fully working rewired and tested condition with lovely patina. One Edison E27 socket. The lamp works on 220V and 11...
Brass
Rupert Nikoll Pair Midcentury Brass Nightstand Table Lamps, 1950s, Austria
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Elegant pair of Rupert Nikoll solid brass bed-side or nightstand lamps. The lamps are in excellent condition. Fully working rewired and tested conditio...
Brass
$2,699Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Table Lamp from Rupert Nikoll, Patinated Brass and Glass, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, Austria
Here is a fantastic table light manufactured by Rupert Nikoll, in Vienna, from the early 1960s. The lamp has been photographed with studio lighting, then with direct sun light and fi...
Brass
Set of Two Rare Eel Table Lamps or Wall Lights by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1952
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two extremely rare and lovely Mid-Century Modern Eel bedside table lamps / wall lights. Manufactured by Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1952. Executed in brass and fabric, each lamp c...
Brass
$2,700Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Table Lamp from Rupert Nikoll, Patinated Brass and Glass
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, Austria
Sleek, elegant, sophisticated, these are the words that best describe this fantastic modernist lamp that was produced in the early 1960s, in Vienna, Austria. Here we can see the infl...
Brass
Rupert Nikoll Brass and Bubble Glass Table Lamp
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with handblowed glass stand and shade fitted with two E27 sockets. Made by Rupert Nikoll in the 1960s in Vienna.
Brass
$1,485Sale Price|25% Off
Table Lamp by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with glass shade fitted with three E14 sockets. Made by Rupert Nikoll in the 1960s in Vienna.
Brass
Rare Table Or Wall Lamp Sconce by Rupert Nikol "Eel"
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare table or wall lamp with a brass frame fitted with one E27 socket up to 100watt, creme fabric pleated shade. Desiged and manufactured in Vienna in the late 1950s by company Ruper...
Brass
Small Rupert Nikoll Table Lamp with Fabric Shade Around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
Small Rupert Nikoll table lamp with fabric shade around 1950s The fabric shade is replaced ( new ) Brass parts polished and stove enamelled Metal white painted.
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Table Lamp by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with perforated sheet shade fitted with one E14 sockets. Made by Rupert Nikoll in the 1950s in Vienna.
Brass, Steel