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.
Pair of Floor Lamps by Rupert Nikoll, Brass Yellow Red, Austria, 1960
By Rupert Nikoll, Stilnovo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of floor lamps by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). The lamp shades have been renewed on base of the original...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Kalmar, Brass Height Adjustable 'Telescope', 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A floor lamp model 'Teleskop' / 'Telescope' no. 2090 by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria from the 1950's. The base is made of brass and the Stand is made of white enameled metal. The red...
Brass, Metal
Kalmar Brass Floor Lamp 'Cavador' No. 2098, Height Adjustable, 1960, 1 of 2
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two very rare and gorgeous brass floor lamps model 'Cavador' no. 2098 by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury in 1960s. The light is documented in the Kalmar catalogue from...
Brass
One of Two Height Adjustable Kalmar Brass Floor Lamps 'Cavador' No. 2098, 1960
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Two very rare and gorgeous brass floor lamps model 'Cavador' no. 2098 by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury in 1960s. The light is documented in the Kalmar catalogue from 1960. ...
Brass
Floor Lamp Brass Wood, Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1960
By Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous floor light by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). The light is very similar to the floor lamp model 'Hase' (engl. rabbit) designed by J.T. Kalmar. A white textile lamp...
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamp, Brass Venini Glass Rod Stand, 1960s, 1 of 2 Lamps
By J.T. Kalmar, Venini
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two fantastic and rare floor lamps 'Glasschaft' (engl. 'glass rod'), no. 2134 by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960. The base is made of polished brass and the stand is made of a twisted clear glass rod which was produced in Italy, very likely from Venini. Each light has four sockets for medium screw base bulbs type E26/E27. In detail there are three bulbs with max. 60W per bulb and one bulb upwards directed within an aluminium reflector with max. 200W for indirect lighting. These bulbs can be switched on separately with two pull switches. The light works well with LED or filament bulbs. The lamp shades have been renewed and are covered with a natural white textile. Other colors (yellow, blue, red, green, beige, grey, ...), sizes and forms of the lamp shades can be customized. The price is per lamp. They are sold individually or as pair. About Kalmar: Founded in Vienna by Julius August Kalmar in 1881, Kalmar first specialized in the production of handcrafted objects of cast bronze. After the turn of the century, Julius Theodor Kalmar...
Aluminum, Brass
Rare Midcentury Brass Floor Lamp by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare floor lamp by Rupert Nikoll from the late 1950. Brass frame of a iron base with two shades one with a gooseneck fitted each with an E27 socket, the red shade is new, some u...
Brass, Steel
Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp with Red and Yellow Shades
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Elegant Italian floor lamp dating from the 1950s, featuring a sculptural black-painted angular metal frame accented with brass and wooden details. The distinctive zigzag construction...
Brass, Metal
Floor Lamp in Brass and Original Yellow Lamp Shade, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Adjustable Floor Lamp in Brass and Original Yellow Lamp Shade, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass and original yellow lamp shade Style: Mid century, Scandinavian P...
Brass
Rupert Nikoll Sumatra Mid-Century Brass Floor Lamp, Vienna, Austria, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant and exquisite Austrian Mid-Century floor lamp dating back to the 1950s, designed and crafted by Rupert Nikoll Vienna. This beautiful vintage piece features a gracefully cu...
Brass, Wire
Carl Moor Attribution, Floor Lamp, Metal, Brass, Switzerland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black, red, yellow-lacquered metal and brass floor lamp attributed to Carl Moor for BAG Turgi, Switzerland, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina on painted fixtures. Wear consistent with ag...
Metal, Brass
Floor Lamp by Carl Moor for BAG Turgi in Metal and Brass, Switzerland, 1950's
By BAG Turgi
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Floor Lamp by Carl Moor for BAG Turgi in Metal and Brass, Switzerland, 1950's A well designed floor lamp by Swiss designer and Professor Carl Moor, produced by BAG Turgi in the 195...
Metal, Brass
