Vintage Three-Tier Glass Pendant Light by Rupert Nikoll, 1950

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Extraordinary, rare 20th century three-tier glass chandelier made in Vienna/ Austria by the renowed company of Rupert Nikoll around the … Read more Extraordinary, rare 20th century three-tier glass chandelier made in Vienna/ Austria by the renowed company of Rupert Nikoll around the late 1950s. 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. This modern, elaborately crafted mid century chandelier impresses with three different sized rings/ tiers, all adorned by artfully textured, very thick glass elements which confer this chandelier an absolute outstanding look. The seperate installed glass elements, which can be easily changed by just sliding them in/out (see picture #19), create really amazing patterns of light and shadow. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I 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. See less