The light that emanates from Feldman Lighting Company’s decorative chandeliers, pendants and sconces — encased in sculpted bronze and copper and frequently featuring motifs drawn from the natural world — embodies the brutalist movement of the mid-20th century.
The Los Angeles firm’s best known fixtures were produced in various styles from the late 1940s until the 1980s, and its most notable designer, Tom Greene was a graduate of UCLA’s dental school and originally worked as a dental prosthetist.
Beginning in the 1950s, when he wasn't at work in his dental lab, Greene would craft small jewelry pieces utilizing techniques that were typically reserved for making dental crowns and other prosthetics. Unsatisfied with jewelry as a medium, Greene stepped it up and began crafting free-form sculptures from brass and bronze, using an oxyacetylene torch to cut and heat the metal, and hammering it into shape with artisan tools (a torch-cut lamp of Greene’s appeared on Star Trek during the 1960s). He also worked with the ancient technique of lost-wax casting, which sees metal objects and furnishings cast from wax models.
Greene began producing fixtures for Lightolier and Feldman Lighting in the 1970s after seeing much success selling his pieces through Los Angeles furniture retailer and manufacturer Monteverdi-Young. Greene made numerous custom pieces for Feldman to adorn the Hollywood Regency-themed interiors of its Beverly Hills clientele.
The Feldman Lighting company folded by the mid-1980s and its vintage fixtures are highly valued by interior designers and collectors today.
On 1stDibs, find Feldman Lighting Company lighting and decorative objects.
Feldman Brass Lotus Flower Candle Holder
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful brass candle stick by Feldman - the leaves from the base up reveal a lotus pattern. We have left the piece patinated, but could be polished to a high sheen. A handsome ...
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Parzinger Style Large Brass Centerpiece Lotus Candle Holders by Feldman Lighting
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Large lotus flower brass centerpiece candleholder by Feldman in the style of Parzinger, circa 1960s. Beautifully polished, this candleholder emits a beautiful glow and adds ambiance ...
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French Brass Handmade Art Nouveau Flower Candle Holder
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Shipping Note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options, please contact us directly. This beautiful Art Nouveau-style candleholder gets its appealing look ...
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Tommi Parzinger Brass Candle Sconces, Hollywood Regency, 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Hollywood Regenbcy sold brass sconces with a Tommi Parzinger influence. Brass backplate measures 3 3/8 inches in diameter.
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Single Brass Lotus Flower Candleholder
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Single brass lotus flower candleholder, attributed to Feldman light company. Original patina to brass, has former owners info engraved into bottom ...
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Two Brass Lotus Candleholders
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Two Mid-Century brass lotus candle holders, both having three layers of leaves holding a candle cup. One lotus presented on a turn classical ...
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Midcentury Brass Lotus Candleholder Candelabra Feldman
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A brass lotus flower 9 cup candleholder or candelabra, attributed to Feldman Lighting Company. Designed to hold votive candles.
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Pair of Chapman Brass Candle Holders
By Chapman Son & Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of patinated brass hurricane bases by Chapman
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Large Pair Brass Lotus Flower Candleholders Feldman
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large pair of brass Parzinger style lotus flower candlesticks or candleholders by Feldman Lighting Company. Great condition retaining its original golden brass finish.
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Feldman Brass Lotus Candle Holders in the Style of Parzinger
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful brass lotus flower candle holders by Feldman Lighting in the style of Parzinger. Unique to most Feldman lotus flower pieces,...
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Large Art Deco Brass Floor Candle Holder
Located in London, GB
Monumental candlestick dating from the 1930s, designed to hold large pillar candles and suitable for use as a floor-standing candle holder. The piece stands on a curvaceous foot and ...
Bronze
Mid Century Feldman Brass Lotus Candelabra
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout vintage Feldman newly polished brass candelabra crafted with seven lotus form candle cups, one on a center pedestal and six on elegant arms emanating from a post on a round ...
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Brass Poinsettia Candle Holders, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of brass poinsettia candlestick holders. Perfect for setting a holiday table. Dimensions: 5" Diameter 2" Tall.
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Decorative Brass Lemons Candle Holder or Paperweight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Decorative brass lemons on a brunch paperweight or candle holder in the style of Tony Duquette
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Large Mid-Century Modern Feldman Brass Lotus Flower Candleholder
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Mid-Century Modern Feldman brass lotus flower shaped candleholder. Iconic super chic modern large single brass lotus flower candleholder hav...
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Pair of Brass Lotus Candlesticks
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of etched brass lotus form candlesticks by Feldman.
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