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.
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Bedside Table Lamps or Wall Lights, 1950s, Germany
Located in München, BY
Set of two lovely Mid-Century Modern bedside table lamps or wall lights. Manufactured in 1950s, Germany. They can be used as well bedside ta...
Brass
Set of Two Elegant Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps by Tommaso Barbi, Italy, 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in München, BY
Set of two rare and beautiful Mid-Century Modern table lamps. Designed by Tommaso Barbi, Italy, 1970s. Label under the base. Executed in creme colored plastic, metal and fabric, e...
Metal
Set of Two Rare & Lovely Mid-Century Modern Bedside Table Lamps Germany 1950s
Located in München, BY
Set of two rare and lovely Mid-Century Modern bedside table lamps with vertically adjustable lamp shades. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1950s. Executed in brass and metal, e...
Metal, Brass
Set of Two Rare & Lovely Mid-Century Modern Bedside Table Lamps Germany 1950s
Located in München, BY
Set of two rare and lovely Mid-Century Modern bedside table lamps with parchment paper shades. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1950s. Executed in brass, metal and parchment pa...
Brass, Metal
Set of Two Rare Art Deco Bauhaus Bedside Table Lamps or Sconces Germany 1920s
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare & elegant Art Deco or Bauhaus bedside table lamps or sconces. Adjustable lamp shades which are made of a special paper, called "Di...
Nickel, Brass
Set of Two Huge, 5-Flamed Midcentury Decagonal Chrome Table Lamps 1960s, Germany
Located in München, BY
Set of two huge, exceptional and elegant Mid-Century Modern decagonal chrome-plated metal table lamps. Designed and manufactured probably 1960s in Germany. Important notice: The l...
Metal, Aluminum
2x Rupert Nikoll table lamps with original fabric shade vienna around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, Au
2x Rupert Nikoll table lamps with original fabric shade vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled Bamboo stem
Brass
Set of Two Midcentury Table or Bedside Lamps, 1960
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition Fully functional 40W, E14 or E12 bulb.
Metal
Pair Of Mid Century Modern Table And Wall Lamps By Valinte, Finland 1960's
Located in Kangasala, FI
A distinctive pair of Finnish modernist table lamps manufactured by Valinte in Finland during the 1960s. Designed with remarkable versatility, the lamps can be used either as free...
Brass
Table Lamps by Ernst Igl for Hillebrand, Set of 2, 1950s, Germany
By Hillebrand, Ernest Igl
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This pair of table or wall lamps was designed by Ernest Igl and produced by Hillebrand in Germany. They are made from lacquered metal bodies with V-shaped lacquered metal legs and la...
Metal, Brass
2 Rupert Nikoll Table Lamps Vienna circa 1950s with Fabric Shades
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, Au
2 Rupert Nikoll table lamps Vienna circa 1950s with fabric shades Brass polished and stove enameled Fabric shades are replaced (new).
Brass
Pair of 1950s Giuseppe Ostuni 'Ochetta Grande' Wall or Table Lamps for O-Luce
By Oluce, Giuseppe Ostuni, O-Luce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1950s Giuseppe Ostuni 'Ochetta Grande' wall or table lamps for O-Luce. An extremely rare large sized pair of lamps executed in painted metal and brass by one of the most refi...
Brass, Metal
