Illuminating Mirror by Emil Stejnar for Ruper Nikoll, Austria, 1950

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Illuminating Mirror by Emil Stejnar for Ruper Nikoll, Austria, 1950

About the Item

An outstanding backlit mirror designed by Emil Stejnar, manufactured by Rupert Nikoll in Austria around 1950. The round mirror has an integrated frame with many beautiful little flowers made of glass with metal. This frame can be lit up, creating a beautiful warm effect that would fit perfectly in a bedroom or interior looking for something special. Each blossom is beautifully detailed, this framing creates a whole new experience when looking through the mirror! In good vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Emil Stejnar is a designer famous for his Space Age era lighting design, however for Stejnar himself, his career in design came second to his passion for all things magic and mystical. Stejnar was born in Vienna, Austria in 1939 and trained as a gold and silversmith. The study of the stars and the Occult occupied him from an early age, and at the age of 18 he emigrated to Sweden to devote himself to his study. His hermetic beliefs were published in numerous publications, and Stejnar became well-known in the world of esotericism. In the 1950s and early 1960s, Emil Stejnar designed several pendant lamps, ceiling lights and sconces for the Viennese lighting manufacturer Rupert Nikoll. Starburst forms and delicate glass sprays are hallmarks of Stejnar’s ceiling lights, the most famous (and replicated) being the Sputnik Lamp. Confusingly, the Sputnik is often referred to as the Dandelion (or Pusteblume in German), and also as the Snowball. Stejnar currently lives in Sweden, preferring to remain outside of the public eye.

Creator:
Rupert Nikoll (Manufacturer),Emil Stejnar (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 1.97 in (5 cm)Diameter: 23.63 in (60 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Chrome,Glass,Metal,Plated
Place of Origin:
Austria
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1950
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Amsterdam, NL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU103987949563