Austrian Flower Ceiling Lamp by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria, 1950s

Description

Rare ceiling light from Rupert Nikoll according to a design by Emil Stejnar. Here in a particularly large version with … more Rare ceiling light from Rupert Nikoll according to a design by Emil Stejnar. Here in a particularly large version with reflector shell.

An impressive design, the shapes and details of which are inspired by the flora. The lamp consists of two parts. The reflector bowl and the actual luminaire body. This type of lamp is rarely found in this combination. On brass rods, 15 burners protrude from the lamp from a central hemisphere. In between alternating rods with floral glass elements at the end. Lamps and glass elements form a large density and mix into a luminous body that seems to expand dynamically. The small versions are blinded and bordered by a kind of basket. The basket is dissolved in fine white rods. There is a faceted glass ball at every second staff that breaks the light and generates an additional brilliance. The back on the rear reflector shell puts the lamp down to the ceiling. The escaping light is reflected and distributed by the gentle curvature of the shell. A radially arranged perforation on the edge of the shell ensures further lighting accents and serves as a decorative detail. The edge of the reflector is set in brass.
The surfaces were polished up by an artisan and the electrical system was renewed. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
designer records,
or other literature sources and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising
from
misattribution,
Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. less