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.
Tripod Floor Lamp, Model 2003 , J.T. Kalmar, 1950's
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, Austria
An elegant midcentury floor lamp from Kalmar, Manufactured in the 1950s in Vienna Austria, this polished brass floor lamp has been rewired with a grey cloth covered cable. The shade ...
Brass
Variation of the Tripod Floor Lamp, Model No. 2003, J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Austria
A tripod floor lamp, model No. 2003 from J.T. Kalmar, was manufactured between 1930 until 1960. This was a very popular model for Kalmar and there exists many variations with subtile...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Floor Lamp, Produced by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, Austria
This midcentury, brass floor lamp from Rupert Nikoll was made in the 1950s. It is full of details, such as the cone shaped foot, the swivel joint at the top of the column for tiltin...
Brass
Elegant Brass Floor Lamp from the 1950's, Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
Elegant, three leg floor lamp from Austria, produced in the mid 1950's. The metal work is flawless and superbly assembled to create a delicate for...
Brass
Adjustable Brass Floor Lamp from J. T. Kalmar, Made in the 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Austria
This beautifully made brass lamp, from the 1960 s is fully adjustable in height and rotation of the arm. The simplicity of adjusting the height by using a sliding ball with a locking...
Brass
Mid-century Floor Lamp from Italy with Two Shades mounted on flexible arms
Located in Vienna, Austria
A wonderful Italian floor lamp from the 1950's. Simple in design with excellent craftmanship . The lamp sits on three rubber feet. A new cable was added by the previous owner. We ha...
Metal
Rare Adjustable Midcentury Floor Lamp by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare floor lamp by Rupert Nikoll desiged in the 1950s in Vienna, with a brass base and wooden center pole, height adjustable brass arm fitted with one E27 socket and cone-shaped shad...
Brass, Steel
Rupert Nikoll Floor lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, Au
Rupert Nikoll Floor lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled The base is partly blackened The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Brass
Rupert Nikoll Floor lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, Au
Rupert Nikoll Floor lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Brass
Rupert Nikoll Floor Lamp Vienna Around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, Au
Rupert nikoll floor lamp vienna around 1950s Wood is polished Brass parts polished and stove enamelled Fabric shade is replaced (new).
Brass
Midcentury Floor Lamp by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel painted foot with bamboo arm fitted with a E27 socket and with a new shade some use marks.
Brass, Steel
Rupert Nikoll Floor Lamp with Wood Handle, circa 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, Au
Rupert Nikoll floor lamp with wood handle, circa 1950s Original condition The shade is new. (is modeled after the original dimensions.).
Brass
