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.
Austrian Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Emil Stejnar, Wiener Werkstätte, J.T. Kalmar
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
Austrian Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Emil Stejnar, Wiener Werkstätte
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
Large Austrian Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Emil Stejnar, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in München, DE
An 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. Man...
Metal
Austrian Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar, Wiener Werkstätte, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, J.T. Kalmar
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
Austrian Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Wiener Werkstätte, Emil Stejnar
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
Austrian Brass and Walnut Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Wiener Werkstätte, J.T. Kalmar
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. Beautiful walnut detail...
Metal
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll 12 arm Brass Chandelier, Austria, 1950
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Bronx, NY
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll brass and glass chandelier, Austria, 1950. Chandelier consisting of a brass frame with numerous glass elements lid up by 12 individual bulbs . Delive...
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
Harald Notini and Uno Westerberg Mid Century Brass Chandelier for Böhlmarks 1950
By Harald Notini, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Bromma, SE
Swedish Modern Brass Chandelier by Harald Notini and Uno Westerberg for Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik. Sweden, 1950s. Old school Elegant Swedish chandelier. The design features a circul...
Brass
Austrian Brass And Glass Suspension Light, circa 1960
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Delicate Austrian brass and glass suspension light from the 1950-1960s, attributed to Rupert Nikoll. An undulating brass ring holds four arms with slender, tapered satin glass diffus...
Aluminum, Brass
Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with five arms each fitted with E14 socket and opaline glass shades. Made in Austria by Rupet Nikoll in the 1960s.
Brass
Hans Bergström Brass And Wood Chandelier, circa 1950
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in Vienna, AT
Delightful Swedish brass and wood chandelier, attributed to Hans Bergström for ASEA Belysning. Carved elm wood centerpiece with brass leaves decoration on top, and five ribbed brass ...
Brass
