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.
Emil Stejnar Pendant Light Chandelier Brass Glass, Austria, 1950s, 1 of 3
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three outstanding Viennese sputnik / blow ball / snowball chandeliers / pendant lights by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
One of Three Emil Stejnar Pendant Lights Chandeliers, Brass Glass, Austria 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three outstanding Viennese sputnik / blow ball / snowball chandeliers / pendant lights by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Huge Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Patinated Brass Textured Glass, Austria, 1960
By Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large eight-arm chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, manufacured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). The fixture is made of a nice mixture of materials:...
Brass, Metal
Lobmeyr Chandelier 'Ambassador', Oswald Haerdtl, Brass Glass, Austria, 1955
By Oswald Haerdtl, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic and rare chandelier designed by Oswald Haerdtl in 1955 for J. & L. Lobmeyr, Vienna. The grace and loftiness of Haerdtls early works made him to one of the most impo...
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Lobmeyr Chandelier Oswald Haerdtl, Brass Crystal Glass, 1950s
By J.L Lobmeyr, Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic chandelier designed by Oswald Haerdtl for J. & L. Lobmeyr, Vienna, circa 1955. The grace and loftiness of Haerdtls early works made him to one of the most important d...
Crystal, Brass
Oscar Torlasco Chandelier, Glass Brass Glass, Italy, 1968
By Oscar Torlasco, Palme & Walter, Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and beautiful Italian chandelier designed by Oscar Torlasco in 1968, Italy, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The chandelier is made of a p...
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Emil Stejnar 1950 Austria Copper Brass
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage chandelier from copper and brass combination designed by Emil Stejnar in Vienna circa 1950. An amazing chandelier with many cute flowers and cute crystal g...
Copper, Brass
Mid Century Modern Brass Copper Crystal Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll Vienna 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern brass copper crystal chandelier by Rupert Nikoll Vienna 1950s. The chandelier is made of brass, copper and crystal glass elements. A beautiful connection from the ...
Crystal, Brass, Copper
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll Brass & Crystal Chandelier, Light, 1960s, Austria
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar, Paavo Tynell
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern ceiling light, manufactured by Rupert Nikoll in 1960's, Austria, Vienna. This chandelier is a striking appearance in every room. Elegant shape and high q...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll 12 arm Brass Chandelier, Austria, 1950
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
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
Pyra Chandelier Crystal & Brass by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1950
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Pyra chandelier constructed of brass with cream colored painted florets and socket covers accented with crystal flowers and beads. This beautiful polished brass chandelier which has a beautiful patina supports clusters of dandelions that are illuminated by 6 light sources to make this a truly Stunning chandelier. Emil Stejnar designed this chandelier in 1955 for the Vienna Cafe "Ohne Pause Espresso" at Graben. "Der Graben" is one of the most famous streets in Viennas first district, the city center. In 1939 Emil Stejnar was trained as a gold- and silversmith in his hometown Vienna. In his lighting designs this background clearly shows in his attention to ornament and his keen eye for detail. This spectacular pendant lamp evokes associations with both nature and science. Designed by Emil Stejnar for Rubert Nikoll...
Crystal, Brass, Enamel
Italian mid-century modern glass chandelier with copper decoration, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Aquamarine green glass chandelier with white drawn decoration on the surface of the same diffuser, with a copper sheet band in the lower part and with a second lower diffuser in whit...
Metal, Copper
