Large Snowball Ceiling Lamp by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 1950s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

This enormous ceiling lamp was designed by Emil Stejnar in the 1950s and manufactured by Rupert Nikoll. The spheric lamp features a brass core mounted with lacquered wire baskets. 33 white lacquered shades holding E 14 bulbs alternate with 32 glass flowers and 256 prisms to create the snowball (or "Pusteblume") effect after which this piece is named. COMPLETE AND ALL ORIGINAL! Rewired!

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Creator	Emil Stejnar
Manufacturer	Rupert Nikoll
Design Period	1950 to 1959
Year
Production Period	1950 to 1959
Country of Manufacture	Austria
Identifying Marks	This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources
Style	Vintage, Mid-Century
Detailed Condition	Excellent — This vintage/antique piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations.
	A professional electrician has rewired this piece to be in working order.
Product Code	SY-1978430
Restoration and Damage Details	Rewired
Materials	Brass, Glass
Color	Gold
Height	97 cm 38.2 inch
Diameter	26.0 inch
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.