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.
1980s Design Stefano Cevoli Table Lamp Produced by Vermezzo Made in Italy
By Stefano Cevoli
Located in Krefeld, DE
Very nice Memphis style table lamp from the 1980's Design Stefano Cevoli and produced by Vermezzo, made in Italy. Metal shade with magnet so you can change the shade position as you ...
Metal
1 of 2 Bent Karlby Kvadrille wall table lamp for Lyfa, Denmark 1960s
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Krefeld, DE
Nice one of two Kvadrille wall table lamp by Lyfa. Painted metal and plastic frame. Design by Bent Karlby 1960's and produced by Lyfa, Made in Denmark. Very nice condition, the elect...
Metal
Hans Agne Jakobsson Oil Lamp Markaryd Sweden, 1950s Typ L47
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Krefeld, DE
Very nice Typ L47 Hans-Agne Jakobsson oil lamp in amber colored glass and brass. No dents, no damages with beautiful patina.
Glass
Clamp Spot Lamp by Lad Team for Swiss Lamps International, Zürich 1970s
By Swiss Lamps International
Located in Krefeld, DE
Clamp lamp spot silver metal designed by Lad Team for Swiss Lamps International, Zürich in the 1970s.
Metal
Vase Lavenia Guido Andlovitz
By Guido Andlovitz
Located in Krefeld, DE
Rare and sculptural vase by Guido Andlovitz for Lavenia, Italy. Vase is marked.
Ceramic
Royal Copenhagen Flamingo Table Lamp 1980's Jørgen Møller Denmark
By Royal Copenhagen, Jorgen Moller
Located in Krefeld, DE
1980's Royal Copenhagen architects desk lamp design by Jørgen Møller, Made in Denmark. Greybrown painted metal plated and arm, white plastic shade adjustable reflector inside. With o...
Metal
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
Italian 1950s Pair of Table Lamp
By Stilux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian lamps by Stilux. Glass shade metal and brass base.
Blown Glass
Set of Two Table Lamps by Zukov, 1950s, Restored
By Zukov
Located in Praha, CZ
Restored set of two table lamps made by ZUKOV in 1950s. New nickel-plating and new black and white paint. Rewired: 1x40W, E25-E27 bulb US plug adapter included.
Metal, Nickel
Pair of Maison Lunel Table Lamp
By Maison Lunel
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Lunel table lamp 2 patina brass, doré brass and gun metal 1 light, 75 watts max bulb.
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston, 1950s
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Camden, ME
This exceptional matched pair of Mid-Century Modern table lamps was designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier during the 1950s. Characterized by Thurston’s signature balance of arch...
Brass
Pair of Mid-century Italian Table Lamps
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of two vintage metal table lamps. Adjustable neck, very light, made in Italy.
Metal
