Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

German, 1903-1981

German furniture designer Tommi Parzinger brought high-style modernism to the forefront. Taking a vivid, stylized approach to mid-century furniture, many of his works feature boldly colored lacquers and offbeat finishes that make his pieces stand out among the works of his peers. Despite his uniquely progressive vision, Parzinger showed equal expertise in producing fine, traditional furnishings.

Born in Munich, Parzinger moved to New York City in 1932. He began his practice in the United States by designing for the Manhattan style trailblazer Rena Rosenthal. In 1939, he established his first company, which split its focus between handcrafted silver household items — such as tea sets and barware — and home furnishings, like dining tables and cabinets. In his first year in business, Parzinger exhibited several pieces of furniture at the 1939 New York World’s Fair.

A master craftsman, Parzinger sought out the most exceptional materials for his furniture, employing the finest woods — like mahogany and walnut — as well as including custom brass hardware and pewter inlays.

His silver works presented an elevated level of style and grace. A November 1939 article in LIFE magazine described Parzinger as “the most creative original designer of silverware in the United States.”

While he was still running his own business — creating 12 to 30 new designs each year — Charak Furniture Company appointed Parzinger as its head of modern furniture design. He modernized Charak’s design approach from a more traditional form to a mid-century modern style.

In the mid-1960s, Parzinger stopped designing furniture, turning his company over to his friend Donald Cameron. He shifted his attention to paintings, which he created until his death in 1981.

On 1stDibs, find a broad selection of vintage Tommi Panzinger tables, lighting, storage pieces and more.

Creator: Tommi Parzinger

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Mid-Century Modern 5-Light Brass Sconces for Dorlyn

$5,370Sale Price / set|40% Off

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Mid-Century Modern 5-Light Brass Sconces for Dorlyn

By Dorlyn Silversmiths, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An original pair of iconic Tommi Parzinger Mid-Century Modern brass wall sconces. Each with 5 lights (or candleholders) on individual arms that are centered on a round disk. O...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger, Pair of Three Armed Brass Candleholders, US, Mid-20th Century

$3,800 / set

Tommi Parzinger, Pair of Three Armed Brass Candleholders, US, Mid-20th Century

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

This pair of three-branch candleholders embodies Tommi Parzinger's lightness of touch. Like a whimsical bunch of tulips, each slender stem curves and dips outward from the wall.

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Mid-20th Century American Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Four Arm Brass Wall Candelabrum

$2,600

Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Four Arm Brass Wall Candelabrum

By Dorlyn Silversmiths, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Hanover, MA

Grand scale wall mounted candle sconce with four branches designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths. This uncommonly seen candela...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger, Large Wall Sconces, Chromed Steel, Brass, Fabric, USA, 1950s

$2,800 / set

Tommi Parzinger, Large Wall Sconces, Chromed Steel, Brass, Fabric, USA, 1950s

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Stamford, CT

Tommi Parzinger, American Mid-Century Modern, Large Wall Sconces, Chromed Steel, Brass, Fabric, USA, 1950s Chrome Steel, Brass, Fabric; United States c. 1950s Height: 34 inches, Wi...

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1950s Vintage Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Steel

Trio of Custom Acanthus Leaf Sconces by Tommi Parzinger

$4,000

Trio of Custom Acanthus Leaf Sconces by Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Lovely and elegant group of brass candelabra sconces featuring an acanthus leaf motif were designed by Tommi Parzinger from one of his most important commissions, the Appleman resid...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger Five-Arm Sconces in Polished Nickel, 1950s

$8,900 / set

Tommi Parzinger Five-Arm Sconces in Polished Nickel, 1950s

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

A pair of grand scale polished nickel Hollywood Regency five-arm sconces designed by one of the most influential and iconic American Mid-Century designers. Tommi Parzinger was the go...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

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Nickel

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps in Tommi Parzinger Style, Circa 1950s

$1,560Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 37.5 in Dm 8.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps in Tommi Parzinger Style, Circa 1950s

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of metallic gold and light green painted plaster table lamps with large nickel-plated rings, circa 1950. Both lamps are signed by the manufacturer on the back of the lamp. These...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

Pair 19th Century French Empire Figural Bronze 2 Arm Wall Sconces Sothebys

$11,500

H 24 in W 14 in D 7 in

Pair 19th Century French Empire Figural Bronze 2 Arm Wall Sconces Sothebys

Located in Roslyn, NY

A pair of very fine 19th century French empire doré bronze figural two-arm sconces. The left facing figure is of a woman, and countering her is the right facing man. Provenance to...

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19th Century French Antique Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Paul Laszlo, Large Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, USA, 1950s

$14,900 / set

H 27.5 in W 15.4 in D 15.4 in

Paul Laszlo, Large Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, USA, 1950s

By Paul Laszlo

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of large brass and white-lacquered wall lights designed by Paul Laszlo and produced for the Goldwaters Department Store, USA, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.5” H x 1...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Brass Wall Sconce, 1950s

$1,300

H 10.63 in W 7.09 in D 3.15 in

Italian Brass Wall Sconce, 1950s

Located in Rome, IT

This wall sconce, designed and produced in Italy during the 1950s, features a clean, elegant design crafted entirely in brass. The wall lamps have a distinctive, aged patina and oxid...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Bronze and Marble Table Lamp

$1,395

H 44 in W 10 in D 10 in

Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Bronze and Marble Table Lamp

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger bronze & marble table lamp. Additional information: Materials: Bronze, marble. Color: Bronze. Brand: Tommi Parzinger. Designer: Tommi Parzinger...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful Pair Vaughan Empire Polished Nickel Swing Arm Sconces Wall Lamps

$1,750 / set

H 14 in W 10 in D 4.5 in

Wonderful Pair Vaughan Empire Polished Nickel Swing Arm Sconces Wall Lamps

By Vaughan Designs

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Pair Of Vaughan Empire Style Polished Nickel Swing Arm Sconces / Wall Lamps With Pleated Shades.

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20th Century Empire Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Mid-Century Modern Brass Chandelier Attributed to Tommi Parzinger

$1,799Sale Price|35% Off

H 30 in Dm 20 in

Mid-Century Modern Brass Chandelier Attributed to Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Redding, CT

Mid-Century Modern brass chandelier attributed to Tommi Parzinger for Lightolier. Eight delicate brass arm chandelier with extended candlestick en...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Brass Hurricane Candle Sconces

$3,850 / set

H 19.25 in Dm 5 in

Pair of Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Brass Hurricane Candle Sconces

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Southampton, NJ

A pair of c1950 brass candle sconces by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths. These candle sconces exhibit Parzinger's unique talent of mixing classical with the modern. Parzing...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Arlus, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s

$2,600

H 11.75 in W 15.75 in D 5.5 in

Arlus, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s

By Arlus

Located in High Point, NC

A green-lacquered brass and white fabric wall lights France, c. 1950s. Moderate patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.75"H x 15.75"W x ...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Monumental 5 Arm Brass Sconces After Tommi Parzinger

$3,400 / set

H 33 in W 22 in D 9 in

Pair of Monumental 5 Arm Brass Sconces After Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Hanover, MA

Pair of custom made oversize wall lamps in the manner of Tommi Parzinger. These were bench made entirely by hand for a one off project; not mass produced. Five arms with candelabra s...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Style Brass Articulating Sconces

$2,895 / set

H 11.5 in W 27 in D 4.75 in

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Style Brass Articulating Sconces

By Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern style articulating wall lights in solid brass and black enameled metal in the style of Angelo Lelli for Arrredoluce. Set up for 1 European candelab...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Polished Nickel Candlesticks

$1,200 / set

H 8 in W 4 in D 4 in

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Polished Nickel Candlesticks

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Mid-Century Classic candlesticks in polished nickel designed by Tommi Parzinger.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

Mid-century 2-armed Brass Pair of Wall Lamps, 1960s, Italy

$1,485 / set

H 9.85 in W 8.27 in D 3.94 in

Mid-century 2-armed Brass Pair of Wall Lamps, 1960s, Italy

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Mid-century 2-armed Brass Pair of Wall Lamps, 1960s, Italy Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with 2x E14 standard light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use in all...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Italian Silver Gilt 5 Arm Candle Wall Sconce, Pair

$2,895 / set

H 34 in W 14 in D 15.25 in

Italian Silver Gilt 5 Arm Candle Wall Sconce, Pair

Located in San Angelo, TX

Unique and simple pair of silver gilt Italian 5 Arm Candle Wall Sconces that feature antique Italian bobeches. These are lightweight and are neutral toned making them perfect for man...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1950s Fluted Five Arm Wall Sconce Solid Brass Guglielmo Ulrich Italy

$476Sale Price|20% Off

H 20 in W 6.5 in D 6 in

1950s Fluted Five Arm Wall Sconce Solid Brass Guglielmo Ulrich Italy

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Italian Wall Sconce attributed to the design of Guglielmo Ulrich Italy 1950s Five lights. Constructed in Solid Brass. Unmarked. Requires five 40-watt torpedo shape bulbs- not include...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Previously Available Items

Pair of Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Five Arm Candle Sconces

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H 21 in W 21 in D 11 in

Pair of Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Five Arm Candle Sconces

By Tommi Parzinger, Dorlyn Silversmiths

Located in Hanover, MA

Pair of solid brass five arm candle sconces designed by Tommi Parzinger and produced by Dorlyn Silversmiths. No. 106 in the Dorlyn catalog. Very heavy gauge solid brass. Tubular brass candle holders removable for ease of cleaning. Backplate 7.5" diameter. Mounts to wall with cleat bracket (provided). Marked on verso "made by Dorlyn-Silversmiths" with a reversed P and R cipher for Tommi Parzinger (1903-1981) and Otto Rasmussen...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Tommi Parzinger Mirrored Brass Sconces, a Pair by Dorlyn Silversmiths

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H 31 in W 5.13 in D 3 in

Tommi Parzinger Mirrored Brass Sconces, a Pair by Dorlyn Silversmiths

By Tommi Parzinger, Dorlyn Silversmiths

Located in Miami, FL

1950s Tommi Parzinger mirrors for Dorlyn Silversmiths. Beveled glass mirrors with brass details and perforated brass sconces. Very fine pair of...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger Brass Wall Light Fixture Sconce Candelabra 1950s Modern Regency

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H 51 in W 23 in D 10 in

Tommi Parzinger Brass Wall Light Fixture Sconce Candelabra 1950s Modern Regency

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tommi Parzinger 1950s Hollywood Regency custom signature brass candle-form wall light fixture / wall sconce. 5 candle lights" with original and truly exceptional shaped shade with ce...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger Sconces

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H 46 in W 15 in D 6.5 in

Tommi Parzinger Sconces

By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Tommi Parzinger sconces model no 12 in brass with suspended crystals and silk shades. Very elegant sconces that can be displayed in a couple of different variations. As shown...

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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Candle Wall Sconces

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H 29.5 in W 6 in D 4 in

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Candle Wall Sconces

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Very fine pair of elegant mirrored candle sconces with brass candle holders and accents by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American, 1950's. Dimensions W 6 in; H 29.5 in; D ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger 3 Arm Brass Sconces

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H 8.25 in W 14.25 in D 7.75 in

Tommi Parzinger 3 Arm Brass Sconces

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

Mid century solid brass sconces with 3 elegant arms and engine turned grooved backplate. Tommi Parzinger, c. 60s.

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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Five Arm Hollywood Regency Wall Sconces by Tommi Parzinger

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H 22.5 in W 21.5 in D 11 in

Pair of Brass Five Arm Hollywood Regency Wall Sconces by Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of mid century brass five arm wall sconces - The pair are non-electrical sconces that hold 5 candles each. Designed by Tommi Parzinger and signed by Dorlyn Silversmilths. Tommi Anton Parzinger (1903–1981) was a German furniture designer and painter. Born in Munich in 1903, he later moved to New York City in 1932, starting his first company in 1939. He had begun by designing for Manhattan style...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Brass Sconces

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H 20 in W 26 in D 10 in

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Brass Sconces

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Tommi Parzinger brass sconces for Dorlyn Silversmiths, American, circa 1950s. Originally candle sconces, they have been recently French...

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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tommi Parzinger Mirrored Sconces by Dorlyn Silversmiths

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H 31.5 in W 5 in D 3.25 in

Tommi Parzinger Mirrored Sconces by Dorlyn Silversmiths

By Tommi Parzinger, Dorlyn Silversmiths

Located in Dallas, TX

1960s Tommi Parzinger Mirrors for Dorlyn Silversmiths. Beveled glass mirrors with brass details and perforated brass sconces.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Brass Sconces

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H 10.5 in W 10.25 in D 5.5 in

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Brass Sconces

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Houston, TX

Fantastic pair of Mid-Century Modern brass sconces by Tommi Parzinger. These stunning modernist brass two-light sconces with geometric etched circular back plate were never electrifi...

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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Large Tommi Parzinger Brass Five-Arm Candelabra Sconce Dorlyn

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H 17 in W 24 in D 9.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Large Tommi Parzinger Brass Five-Arm Candelabra Sconce Dorlyn

By Tommi Parzinger, Dorlyn Silversmiths

Located in Roslyn, NY

An elegant Mid-Century Modern large five-arm candle sconce designed by Tommi Parzinger, manufactured by Dorlyn Silversmiths. Each arm extends from a group mounted on a rectangular b...

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1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger Brass Sconces

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H 10 in W 21 in D 12 in

Tommi Parzinger Brass Sconces

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural brass sconces, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, American, circa 1950s. The sconce on the left measures 10" H x 21" W x 12" D. The sconce on the right m...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tommi Parzinger Pair of Mirrored Sconces with Brass Candleholders, 1950s

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H 29.5 in W 6 in D 4 in

Tommi Parzinger Pair of Mirrored Sconces with Brass Candleholders, 1950s

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of mirrored sconces with brass candleholders and accents by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American, 1950s.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger Brass Wall Light Fixture Sconce Candelabra 1950s Modern Regency

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H 51 in W 23 in D 10 in

Tommi Parzinger Brass Wall Light Fixture Sconce Candelabra 1950s Modern Regency

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tommi Parzinger 1950s Hollywood Regency custom signature brass candle-form wall light fixture / wall sconce. 5 candle lights" with original and truly exceptional shaped shade with ce...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger Mirrored Sconces

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H 31.5 in W 5 in D 3.25 in

Tommi Parzinger Mirrored Sconces

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of elegant mirrored sconces, designed by Tommi Parzinger, American, circa 1950s. They have been rewired and are ready to install.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.

Tommi Parzinger wall lights and sconces are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Tommi Parzinger wall lights and sconces, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original wall lights and sconces by Tommi Parzinger were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider wall lights and sconces by Dorlyn Silversmiths, Gerald Thurston, and Kurt Versen. Prices for Tommi Parzinger wall lights and sconces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,458 and can go as high as $8,950, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,250.