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.
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Rupert Nikoll, Table Lamp, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Austria, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, wood and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.25“ H x 9.75” Diameter Bulb Specifications: E-26 ...
Brass
Harald Notini, Table Lamp, Brass, Stained Elm, Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s
By Bohlmarks
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable modernist table lamp or desk light in stained elm and brass. Produced by the iconic Swedish lamp maker Böhlmarks, circa 1940. Design by Harald Notini. Overall Dimensio...
Brass
Austrian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Teak, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and teak table lamp likely designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.5"H x 5.5"W x 5.5"D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4" Top Diameter x 8"...
Brass
J.T. Kalmar, Table Lamp, Brass, Teak, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and teak table lamp produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, c. 1960s. Oxidation present to brass Chip present to wood Wear consistent with age and use Dimensions of Shade (inch...
Brass
Bertel Gardberg, Table Lamp, Teak, Brass, Paper, Finland, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, brass and white paper table lamp designed by Bertel Gardner and produced by Lival Oy, Finland, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.8” H x 11.4" Diameter Bulb Specific...
Brass
Danish Designer, Table Lamp, Walnut, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic walnut and brass table lamp designed and produced in Denmark, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.35” H x 3.75” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top Diameter ...
Brass
Kalmar Table Lamp 'Phoenix' Mod. 1197, Brass Walnut Wood, Austria, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous and rare table lamp model 'Phönix' (engl. 'Phoenix') no. 1197 by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or 1960s). The light is documented in the Kalmar catalogue from 1953 as well as 1960. It is made of a solid brass stand and a walnut handle. The fixture has a socket for a medium or standard screw base light bulb. It is rewired and the lampshade is renewed. It is in very good condition with little patina on brass and ready to use. 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...
Brass
Table Lamp in Brass and Teak by Paavo Tynell, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare table lamp, designed by Paavo Tynell and produced in Finland during the 1950s, exemplifies the meticulous craftsmanship and material sophistication characteristic of Scandi...
Brass
Gaetano Sciolari fine table lamp, brass, walnut, white plexiglass mod. A/1 1960
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rome, IT
Gaetano Sciolari table lamp model A/1 , circa 1950 iconical lamp, essential design walnut, brass, plexiglass lampshade measures: height: 56, dia: 46 cm marked on the retro SCIOLARI...
Brass
Large Table Lamp Brass Walnut Wood White Shade, attr. J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960
By Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic table or desk lamp made of polished brass and walnut wood manufactured in Austria, Vienna, ca. 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). The piece is attributed to Austrian lighting maker J.T. Kalmar. The lamp shade is renewed with a white textile. The light is ready to use. 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, son of the original founder, studied under the renowned Austrian architect and designer Josef Hoffmann. In the following years the company realized modern lighting concepts and designs. Kalmar worked together with the Austrian Werkbund and the most important Austrian architects like Josef Frank, Oskar Wlach, Oswald Haerdtl, Clemens Holzmeister, Ernst Plischke...
Brass
Early Table Lamp in Brass and Leather by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Early Table Lamp in Brass and Leather by Paavo Tynell, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass and leather Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Very rare and early table lamp mode...
Brass
Table Lamp in Brass and Mahogany by Hans Bergström, 1950s
By Hans Bergström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare table lamp, model 716, designed by Hans Bergström and produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden during the 1950s, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and functional aesth...
Brass
