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.
Flush Mount Light Fixture, Patinated Brass and Bubble Glass, Rupert Nikoll, 1960
By Limburg, J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo, Rupert Nikoll, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and exceptional flush mount light by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). The textured glass is similar to the lights of ...
Brass
Flush Mount Light Fixture by Rupert Nikoll, Textured Glass Patinated Brass, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic and exceptional flush mount light by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, manufactured in Austria in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). The textured glass is similar t...
Brass
One of Three Limburg Flush Mount Lights or Sconces, Brass Iron Glass, 1970
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three beautiful and unique design 'iron' glass lights by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). It can be used as wall...
Brass
Several Pendant Lights, Patinated Brass Clear Glass, Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Rupert Nikoll, Limburg, J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Several rare and exceptional pendant lights by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). The textured glass is similar to the lights ...
Brass
Several Pendant Lights Lamps, Patinated Brass Clear Glass, Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
By Limburg, Glashütte Limburg, Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Several rare and exceptional pendant lights by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). The textured glass is similar to the lights ...
Brass
One of Two Modulare Kalmar Flush Mount Lights or Sconces, Brass Ice Glass, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two modulare and square light fixtures model 'Cubus' (German 'Würfel') by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s). They are made of polished brass and frosted cubic glass...
Brass
Limburg One of Ten Iron Clear Glass & Brass Flush Mount Lights, circa 1965
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a set of ten octagonally shaped, mid-century minimalist German made flush mount light fixtures produced by Glashütte, Limburg, circa 1965. These Contemporary Art Deco and lant...
Brass
One of Five Iron, Clear Glass & Brass Flush Mount Lights by Limburg, circa 1965
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a set of five octagonally shaped, Mid-Century minimalist German made flush mount light fixtures produced by Glashütte, Limburg, circa 1965. These Contemporary Art Deco and lan...
Brass
Mid Century Modern Flush Mount in glass and brass by Limburg, Germany 196ps
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a striking Mid-Century Modern flush mount ceiling light manufactured by Limburg, Germany, in the 1970s. The fixture features a substantial molded crysta...
Brass
J.T. Kalmar 'Palazzo' Gilt Brass & Blown Glass Flush Mount Lights, 1970, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Exquisit gold-plated brass and blown crystal glass 'Palazzo' flush mount lights made by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, in late 1960s - early 1970s. This lights are handmade and high q...
Gold Plate, Brass
Limburg 1 of 3 Iron & Glass Vintage Mid-Century Flush Mount Lights, circa 1965
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Vintage mid-century octagonally shaped, Minimalist German made flush mount light fixture produced by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1965. This Contemporary Art Deco and lantern style Plafo...
Brass
One of Three Iron & Glass Flush Mount Lights by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1965
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Vintage Mid-Century octagonally shaped, Minimalist German made flush mount light fixture produced by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1965. This Contemporary Art Deco and lantern style Plafo...
Brass
