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.
Illuminated Mirror Glass & Brass by Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
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
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
Austrian Mirror with Glass Blossoms by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Palwa, Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Houston, TX
Austrian mirror with glass blossoms by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll. Stunning round Austrian mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, circa 19...
Glass, Mirror
Mid-Century Modern Gilt Iron Sunburst Oval Mirror, Spain 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern iron sunburst oval wall mirror with leafed frame and gold leaf finish, Spain, 1950s. This eye-catching leafed sunburst mirror has a very detailed frame, entirely made in gilt iron and showing its original patina and gold leaf gilding. Place it in a powder room, entry hall or as console mirror. It will add a Hollywood Regency accent wherever you place it. Overall measures: 75 cm H x 54 cm W x 5 cm D Dimensions of the glass: 59 cm H x 38 cm W. We have avaliable a pair of oval sunburst mirror same design. Please kindly contact us in case that you need a pair or a set of three sunburst oval mirrors. Spanish Gilt Iron Oval Sunburst Mirror // Spanish Oval Leafed Sunburt Mirror // Hollywood Regency Spanish Mirror
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
Vintage Back light Mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll 1950s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 54,5 cm Diameter , 9 cm Height Condition: Good Period: 1970s Material: Metal , glass , plastic Color: Multicolored
Metal
$1,136Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.93 in W 16.93 in D 3.15 in
Illuminated floral mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1950s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in ECHT, NL
Back lit wall mirror. Designed by Emil Stejnar and produced by Rupert Nikoll, Austria in the 1950s. The mirror has an edge made from numerous glass flowers that reflect en disperse t...
Metal
$2,558 / item
H 3.55 in Dm 16.54 in
Mid-Century Modern Round Mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two amazing illuminated round mirrors with background illumination and brass and Lucite flowers by Emil Stejnar. Looking in this mirror will t...
Metal
$909
H 24.41 in W 24.41 in D 3.15 in
Vintage Back light Mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll 1950s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Delft, NL
Vintage Back light Mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll 1950s
Crystal, Metal
$2,600
H 3.15 in Dm 20.08 in
Emil Stejnar Backlit Mirror, Rupert Nikoll, Brass Glass White Metal, 1950s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar
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
$1,859 / item
H 1.5 in Dm 18 in
Neoclassical Signed 1950s Brass Sunburst Mirrors, Convex Mirror Made in Belgium
Located in Miami, FL
Neoclassical 1950s signed convex brass mirrors from Belgium. Size of the convex mirror inside: 11.5 inches diameter. Looks stunning as a Group Wa...
Brass
Brass "Sunflower" Mirror, 1950s
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming Mid-Century brass "sunflower" or sunburst mirror. The main brass rim is surrounded by delicate "petals" made of brass wire. Nice original condition with patina on the brass ...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Gilt Iron Sunburst Mirror, Spain, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern iron sunburst oval wall mirror with leafed frame and gold leaf finish, Spain, 1950s. This eye-catching leafed sunburst mirror has a very detailed frame, entirely m...
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
$1,023
H 3.94 in Dm 23.63 in
Large Round Illuminated Lucite Flower Mirror Emil Stejnar Rupert Nikoll, 1955
By Münchner Zierspiegel
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A beautiful large round flower wall mirror with illuminated background and hundreds of Lucite blossoms by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria. Fine working condition. Measures: W...
Metal
$2,501
H 32.5 in W 25 in D 3.2 in
Rare Midcentury Emil Stejnar Illuminated Floral Oval Shape Mirror, Austria 1950s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish Mid-Century Modern vanity / make up hallway mirror for wall mounting, 1950s. An exceptional and highly collectible piece by famed Austrian designer Emil Stejnar, this illumi...
Metal
$2,558
H 3.55 in Dm 16.54 in
Mid-Century Modern Round Mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An illuminated wall mirror from the 1960s made in Austria. It was designed by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll. The mirror has a round design with beautiful orange acrylic flowers. The...
Aluminum
$3,390
H 33.08 in W 24.81 in D 4.73 in
Beautiful Huge Oval Illuminated Mirror Designed by Emil Stejnar
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
Illuminating vintage mirror by Emil Stejnar from the 1960s. Manufactured in Vienna by A. Rupert Nikoll. Perfect condition. Originally illuminated with neon tube but now rebuild to ...
Steel
$3,183
H 32.29 in W 24.02 in D 3.15 in
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll Oval Backlight Mirror Vienna Around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Wien, Au
Viennese Backlight Wall Mirror by Emil Stejnar with Glass Blossoms, 1950s Original condition
Glass, Mirror
Decorative Illuminated Mirror, Sunburst or Flower Design, Pearls, 1970s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Berlin, BE
Exceptional illuminated mirror of the 1960s. Star or Flower shaped. Sunburst Design. Acrylic Beads are lined up on a brass frame. Sockets with 6 x E14 bulbs. Adapters for the ...
Metal
Round Illuminated Rupert Nikoll Lucite Flower Mirror, Vienna, Austria
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Designed by Emil Stejnar and manufactured by Rupert Nikoll for the Vienna Cafe Ohne Pause Espresso at Graben Austria, 1955. This mirror is eye candy to look at during daytime and stardom with the light on when its dark...
Brass, Magnets, Metal