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 Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo, Glashütte Limburg, 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 Sconce Rupert Nikoll, Glass Patinated Metal, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic textured glass light fixture by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1950s-1960s. It can be used as ceiling or wall lamp. The glass has been ...
Metal
Pendant Light Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Textured Glass Patinated Brass, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Glashütte Limburg, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic, exceptional and very rare pendant light fixture by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, manufactured in Austria in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). The textured gla...
Brass
Textured Glass And Brass Ceiling Lamp Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Very nice textured glass and brass ceiling light by J. T. Kalmar, Vienna, from the 1950s. Five sockets for E26 / E27 (standard) bulbs with 40W max. each.
Brass
Kalmar Flushmount Flush Mount Light, Textured Glass Brass, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A square flushmount light fixture by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1960s or early 1970s). A textured clear glas...
Brass, Metal
Kalmar Chandelier Light Fixture, Textured Glass and Brass, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar, Orrefors, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful textured glass and brass light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). A round glass ring is mounted with thre...
Brass, Metal
Large Mid Century Four-Flamed Flush Mount or Ceiling Lamp by Rupert Nikoll 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, BY
Large, rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern brass and bubble glass ceiling lamp or flush mount. Designed & manufactured by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1960s. Executed ...
Brass
1 of 4 Large Iron and Glass Wall or Ceiling Lights by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large Minimalist iron and clear glass ceiling or wall light manufactured by Limburg Glashütte, Germany, circa 1960-1969. Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wire...
Glass
Large Murano Glass Flushmount Fixture by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic flushmount by Kaiser, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Curved murano glasses suspended from a fixture. Sockets: 4 x E27 bulbs (max. 60 watt each) Light bulbs are no...
Murano Glass
1 of the 6 Kalmar "Palazzo" Light Fixtures Brass and Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 6 Stunning high quality and handmade gilt brass light fixture / flush mount made by Kalmar in Austria. This model "Palazzo" was manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Large polished...
Brass
Limburg 1 of 2 Vintage Organic Amber Toned Textured Ice Glass Flush Mount Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a pair of Limburg Glashütte medium sized Mid-Century Modern vintage flush mount ceiling light fixtures, sconces, or wall lamps circa 1970s. Featuring wonderful mouth blown, mo...
Metal
Kalmar Mid-Century Brass and Textured Glass Flush Mount, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, Au
Kalmar Mid-Century brass and textured glass flush mount, Austria, 1950s, polished.
Brass
