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.
Brass Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceiling Lamp by Rupert Nikoll, 1950s, Vienna
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
This presented brass vintage ceiling lamp or flush mount by Rupert Nikoll, 1950s Vienna, shows ten arms with partly perforated lamp shades. Furthermore the ceiling lamp features ten ...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Walnut Glass Chandelier Rupert Nikoll Vienna
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage organic six-arm chandelier by Rupert Nikoll from the 1950s from brass, walnut and patterned opaline glass shades, Vienna. This stunning chandelier shows si...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Glass Chandelier Rupert Nikoll 1950s Vienna
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
This Mid-Century Modern vintage brass chandelier with 5 patterned cone milk glass shades was designed and made by Rupert Nikoll, 1950s Vienna. The chandelier is labeled. Also the b...
Brass
Modernist Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Chandelier Ten Arms 1950s Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist Mid Century Modern vintage brass chandelier with curved 10 arms 1950s Austria. A wonderful chandelier from brass with ten curved arms with E 27 sockets and a great possibi...
Brass
Brass and Crystal Mid-Century Modern J & L Lobmeyr Chandelier Vienna, 1950s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage chandelier, designed and manufactured by the Viennese company J & L Lobmeyr Vienna 1950s. An elegant brass chandelier showing a frame with 8 arms and E 27 ...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Glass Chandelier J. & L. Lobmeyr, 1950s Austria
By J. & L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage brass and crystal glass chandelier or flush mount with 14 arms designed and executed by the J. & L. Lobmeyr, Vienna. A high quality vintage flushmount...
Brass
Twelve Arm, Midcentury Brass Chandelier from Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1960's
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, Austria
An elegant 12 arm, midcentury, chandilier in brass from Rupert Nikoll. Made in Austria this chandilier is typical for Rupert Nikoll, representing high quality with a beautiful design...
Brass
Midcentury Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with ten arms each fitted with E14 sockets. Made in Vienna by Rupert Nikoll in the late 1950s.
Brass
Original small mid-century modern brass Sputnik ceiling lamp with five arms
Located in München, DE
Small, original mid-century modern brass Sputnik ceiling light with five arms. Beautiful 1950s design. Made in Germany. Fully functional and in 100% original condition. No damage to ...
Brass
MCM Wall Light or a Flush Mount in pierced brass by Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a rare and highly decorative six-light flush mount by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, dating to the 1950s. Executed in brass, the fixture embodies the playful so...
Brass
Rare large original Mid Century Modern brass Sputnik ceiling lamp with 12 arms
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in München, BY
Original, very rare mid-century brass Sputnik ceiling lamp with 12 arms, attributed to Vereinigte Werkstätten. Beautiful design, made entirely of brass. The lamp has 12 arms, altern...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern 5-Armed Brass Large Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Modern 5-Armed Brass Large Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Italy Very elegant chandelier. Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with 5x E14 standard light bulbs. Wir...
Brass
