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 Midcentury Rupert Nikoll Brass Nightstand Table Lamps, 1950s, Austria
By Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Pair of elegant Rupert Nikoll polished brass nightstand or table lamps. Made of curved brass tube. Fully working rewired and tested condition with lovely patina. One Edison E27 sock...
Brass
J.T. KALMAR Tripod Brass Table Lamp, Josef Frank Style, 1960s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Elegant midcentury modern table lamp, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in Austria, Vienna. The lamp is made of polished brass base in manner of Josef Frank, who worked many years with Ka...
Brass
Rupert Nikoll Pair Midcentury Brass Nightstand Table Lamps, 1950s, Austria
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Elegant pair of Rupert Nikoll solid brass bed-side or nightstand lamps. The lamps are in excellent condition. Fully working rewired and tested conditio...
Brass
Hagenauer Mid-Century Modern Brass Tripod Table Lamp, 1960s, Austria
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Karl Hagenauer
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Hagenauer Werkstätten brass table lamp manufactured in 1960s, Austria. The lamp is made of polished brass with dark grey-lacquered rod. The lamp provides a smooth and wonde...
Brass
F. Fabbian Pair of Huge Brass Table Lamps, Blown Art Glass Shades, 1970s, Italy
By F. Fabbian
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Pair of elegant Space Age 21" sideboard or table mushroom lamps designed by F. Fabbian, manufactured in 1970s, Italy. The lamps are made of polished brass with mouth-blown Murano gla...
Brass
Josef Frank J.T. Kalmar Brass Bamboo Table Lamp 'Tisch-Überall', 1940s, Austria
By Josef Frank, Haus & Garten, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Important & rare, early 1940s 'Tisch Überall' table lamp mod. 1092, designed by Josef Frank for Haus & Garten and manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, handmade in the Viennese Modern...
Brass
2x Rupert nikoll bamboo table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, Au
2x Rupert nikoll bamboo table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled The base is blackened The fabric shades are replaced ( new )
Brass
Rupert nikoll table lamps with bamboo and fabric shades vienna around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, Au
Rupert nikoll table lamps with bamboo and fabric shades vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled Original bamboo The shades are replaced ( new )
Brass
Pair of table lamps with brass structure and straw lampshades, 1970, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of table lamps with brass structure and straw lampshades, 1970, Italy Turned metal base, gilt finish. Cylindrical vienna straw fabric lampshade, metal inner structure. Working...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Table Lamps Gold Brass and Bamboo Shade by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1968
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Elegant gold brass bamboo table lamps Model designed by Ingo Maurer, 1968 for Design M Munich, Germany. With new bamboo custom made lamp shades with Bronze inner shade. Made ...
Gold Plate, Brass
2 Rupert Nikoll table lamps with wood and fabric shade vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, Au
2 Rupert Nikoll table lamps with wood and fabric shade vienna around 1950s Wood polished Brass polished and stove enameled The fabric shades are replaced ( new )
Wood
Two Extendable Table Lamps by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, Au
Two extendable table lamps by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950s Extendable in the hight from 50cm up to 54cm Brass parts are polished and stove enamelle...
Brass
