Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
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.
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Creator: Tommi Parzinger
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 Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Elegant Pair of Brass Candelabra 1950s (Signed)
By Tommi Parzinger, Dorlyn Silversmiths
Located in New York, NY
Pair of elegant three stick candelabra in polished brass by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, American 1950's (signed on bases “Dorlyn Silversmiths”). Each engraved with Parzi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Vintage Parzinger Wrought Iron Metal Candelabra
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Parzinger wrought iron candelabra. A lovely piece of lighting decor. This piece is freestanding, with a set of four legs in a square pattern. This candelabra has six candle nozzles...
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20th Century Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tommi Parzinger, Mid-Century Modern, Candleholder Sconces, Brass, USA c. 1955
By Tommi Parzinger, Dorlyn Silversmiths
Located in Stamford, CT
Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, Mid-Century Modern, Candleholder Sconces, Brass, USA c. 1955
Pair of candleholder sconces designed by Tommi Parzinger and produced by Dorlyn...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
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 Candle Holders
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Candlesticks with Hurricanes Designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Doraville, GA
An obscure design by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths. A pair of vintage brass candlesticks listed in the Dorlyn Silversmiths catalog as "Hurricane Console No. 66". The candle...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Candle Stick Holder with Original Hurricane Glass
By Dorlyn Silversmiths, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Chicago, IL
Tommi Parzinger Candle Stick Holder with Original Hurricane Glass
These were handcrafted brass pieces by Dorlyn for Parzinger. The long brass bar looks to be slightly eschew to the...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Pair of Solid Brass Candlesticks Designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Doraville, GA
An obscure design by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths. A pair of vintage solid brass candlesticks with removable bobeche's list...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Pair Tommi Parzinger Solid Brass Candlesticks For Dorlyn Silversmiths
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Doraville, GA
DESCRIPTION
A pair of solid brass candlesticks designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths. The candlesticks stand approximately 10 5/8 inches tall and the base is 5 1/2 inches at the top of the lip of the base. One candlesticks is embossed with the P*R Tommi Parzinger insignia.
BIOGRAPHY OF DESIGNER
Tommi Anton Parzinger (1903–1981) was a German interior designer; a lighting, accessories and furniture designer and an artist. Born in Munich in 1903, Parzinger was raised in an artistic family, he studied at the Kunstgewebeschule, focusing his art studies on ceramic, glass, metal and wood crafts , as well as painting. Parzinger immigrated to New York City in 1932, his first job in America was as a designer for Rena Rosenthal, designing metalware and crystel to be sold at her trend setting Madison Avenue shop. During his tenure at Rena Rosenthal Parzinger began creating furniture and accessories to accompany his celebrated work in brass and crystal. His interest in these ancillary pieces grew steadily throughout the 1930’s and in 1938 he took a position designing furniture for Charak in Boston. In 1939 he opened Parzinger Originals, designing custom furnishings for clients and commissioned custom interiors. Parzinger's designs were labeled "high-style modernism", which represented a more idiosyncratic, rarefied midcentury design style. His cosmopolitan designs involved costly, craft-intensive materials and processes using brass accents and lacquer. As his business grew, Parzinger continued his work in graphic design, fashioning packaging, fabrics and wallpapers . He also continued to design furniture, lighting, and accessories for other companies, including Reed and Barton, Lightolier, Salterini Hofstatter, and Dorlyn. In the 1940’s Donald Cameron became his partner and expanded the company with locations at 32 East 57th Street, 601 Fifth Avenue, and 441 Madison Avenue. His designs were used by famous clients such as Billy Baldwin, Marilyn Monroe, members of the DuPont family...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Brass Candlesticks
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century brass candlesticks by Tommi Parzinger/Heirloom. Newly polished and lacquered.
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Candlesticks by Tommy Parzinger for Dorlyn-Silversmiths
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four candlesticks re-finished in antique bronze. Designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn-Silversmiths.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Candle Holders by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn-Silversmiths
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of three candle holders with a circular saucer base and side handle. All refinished in antique bronze. Designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn-S...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Pair of Candle Holders by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of two silver plated candle holders with a circular base with three fluted legs and a tapering candleholder. Designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn-Silversmiths. Stamped on bottom.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Candle Sticks by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four candlesticks with a square base, stylized column and engraved drip plate. Designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn-Silversmiths. Signature stamp on bottom.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Brass Candleholders in Hurricane Shades
By Dorlyn Silversmiths, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of brass candle holders from Dorlyn Silversmiths' early 1950's brass ware collection designed by Tommi Parzinger including a pair of shaped hurricane g...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Pair of Candlesticks by Tommy Parzinger for Dorlyn-Silversmiths
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of two candlesticks re-finished in antique bronze. Designed by Tommy Parzinger for Dorlyn-Silversmiths.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Candlesticks, Brass, Signed, Dorlyn
By Dorlyn Silversmiths, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Tommi Parzinger candlesticks brass signed. Small scale pair of candlesticks both signed on the undersides: "Made by Dorlyn Silversmiths" with conjoined cypher - PR.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Large Four Arm Candelabra by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Two-and-a-half feet tall stately four-arm candelabra refinished in antique bronze. This is probably one of Parzinger's larger designs for Dorlyn Silversmiths.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Large Tommi Parzinger Candelabra for Dorlyn 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Round Rock, TX
Gorgeous solid brass candelabra designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, circa 1950s. One of the larger candelabras for Dorlyn, this example speaks for itself. We have de...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
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 Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Pair of Tommi Parzinger Brass Candleholders Made by Dorlyn Silversmiths
By Dorlyn Silversmiths, Tommi Parzinger
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant pair of Tommi Parzinger solid brass candleholders made by Dorlyn Silversmiths New York, a nice clean condition some patina.
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Pair of Tommi Parzinger Brass Candleholders Made By Dorlyn Silversmiths
By Dorlyn Silversmiths, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Elegant pair of Tommi Parzinger solid brass candleholders made by Dorlyn Silversmiths New York, manufacturers hallmark engraved on the bottom.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Pair of Tommi Parzinger 3-Arm Nickel Candelabras
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury elegant and Classic 3-arm polished nickel candelabras designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths. Professionally plated and polished.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Nickel
Set of Brass Candelabra and Candlesticks Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
An assembled collection of five brass pieces by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmith circa 1950s. The set consists of one three-arm candelabra, an en suite pair of candlesticks and...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Pair of Silverplate Candlesticks by Tommi Parzinger for Mueck-Cary
By Mueck-Cary, Tommi Parzinger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish set of silverplate over brass candle sticks were designed by Tommi Parzinger for Mueck-Cary.
Note: Mueck-Cary silverplate on the verso of the base.
Note: There is ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Tommi Parzinger Dorlyn Brass Candelabra
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
pair of elegant candelabra by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn. Four arms complete with inserts. Laquered brass.
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1950s American Vintage Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Mid-Century Silverplated Candlesticks by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths
By Dorlyn Silversmiths, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of silver plated candlesticks were designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths in the United States circa 1950. They feature volumetric square bases; sculp...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Silver Plate
Tommi Parzinger Brass Three Arm Candlestick Mid-Century Modern
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in North Miami, FL
This solid brass 3 arm candlestick by Tommi Parzinger is Mid-Century Modern. It has been professionally polished. It is still modern today. Simplici...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Pair of Candelabra in Polished Nickel 1950s (Signed)
By Tommi Parzinger, Mueck-Cary
Located in New York, NY
Pair of elegant candelabra in polished nickel, each holding 1 candle, each engraved with radiating lines, by Tommi Parzinger for Mueck-Cary, American 1950’s (signed on bottom “Mueck-...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Nickel
Tommi Parzinger Elegant Candelabrum in Brass 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger, Dorlyn Silversmiths
Located in New York, NY
Elegant engraved candelabrum in polished brass holding 3 candles by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, American 1950's.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
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 Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Pair of Candelabra in Polished Brass, 1950s, 'Signed'
By Tommi Parzinger, Dorlyn Silversmiths
Located in New York, NY
Pair of candelabra, each holding 1 candle, in polished brass with engraved concentric circles, by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, American, 1950’s (signed on bottom “Dorlyn ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Brass Candlesticks
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury classically styled candlesticks with a square base stylized column and engraved drip plate. Designed by Tommi Parzinger, signature stamp on bottom. Polished.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Pair of Impressive 5 Arm Wall Sconces in Polished Brass, 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger, Dorlyn Silversmiths
Located in New York, NY
Pair of impressive 5 arm candelabra in polished brass by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, American 1950's. These are just exquisite in person.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Large Chandelier by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare and large design for Parzinger Originals. This model has eight leather wrapped candelabras and a larger down light with perforations in the central cone.
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1950s Vintage Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Pair of Midcentury Tommi Parzinger Candelabras for Dorlyn Silversmiths
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Born in Munich, Tommi Parzinger was a prominent European designer and artist. He received an education in design from the school of arts and crafts, Kunstgewerbeschule, and began his...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
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Brass
Tommi Parzinger Round Brass Candlesticks
By Tommi Parzinger, Dorlyn Silversmiths
Located in New York, NY
Pair of brass candlesticks with a circular base with 3 fluted legs and a tapering candleholder. Stamped on bottom. Professionally polished and lacquered.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Design Brass Lotus Candelabra Centerpiece Palm Beach
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Amazing organic lotus candelabra centerpiece designed by Tommi Parzinger.
Made of solid brass with warm aged patina.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Pair of Tommi Parzinger Brass Candleholders Made by Dorlyn-Silversmiths
By Tommi Parzinger, Dorlyn Silversmiths
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Tommi Parzinger brass candleholders, made by Dorlyn-Silversmiths, circa 1950s. Candleholders appear to have little or no use. Branded made by Dorlyn-Silversmiths. Minor patina.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Pair of Stylized Tiered Silver plated Candleholders by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger, Heirloom
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of stylized tiered silver plated candleholders by Tommi Parzinger.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Silver Plate
Tommi Parzinger Five-Arm Sconces
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 Candle Holders
Materials
Nickel
Tommi Parzinger Pair of Heirloom 700 Oneida Silver Plate Candelabra
By Oneida, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Chicago, IL
Silver plated example from the Heirloom 700 series produced by Oneida in 1955.
Heirloom 700" was the line produced by Oneida, which purchased the rights to produce Parzinger desig...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Tommi Parzinger Polished Nickel Candelabra
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century pair of classically styled five-arm candelabras in polished nickel with removable bobeche detail. Stamped.
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Nickel
Great Pair of Tommi Parzinger Candlesticks
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Montreal, QC
Great pair of Tommi Parzinger design solid brass candle sticks .
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Heirloom 700 Silver Triple Candlestick Candelabra, 1950's
By Oneida, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tommi Parzinger reflective silver plate three-stem taper Candelabra, circa 1955. Stamped Heirloom "700" to underside. Classic. Timeless. Rarity
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Silver Plate
Tommi Parzinger Brass Five-Arm Candelabra Sconce by Dorlyn
By Dorlyn Silversmiths, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Highland, IN
An elegant modern five-arm candle sconce designed by Tommi Parzinger. Each arm extends from a group mounted on a rectangular backplate with an incised linear design.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Candelabra for Dorlyn
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Dallas, TX
Signed Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths solid brass candelabra, accommodates 5 candles.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Polished Brass Three-Piece Candelabra Set by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger, Dorlyn Silversmiths
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950s polished brass candelabra set by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmith. Both candelabra and candle holders are marked Dorlyn Silversmiths. This elegant set is newly polished a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Large Tommi Parzinger Brass Candelabra for Dorlyn
By Dorlyn Silversmiths, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Chicago, IL
At two-and-a-half feet tall, this stately four-arm candelabrum is one of Parzinger's larger designs for Dorlyn. Measures: 30".
Category
1950s American Vintage Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger (1901 - 1981) Pair of Brass and Glass Candle Holders
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tommi Parzinger (1901 - 1981) Pair of Brass and Glass Candle holders.
Parzinger's works were referred as "high-style modernism", which represented a "more idiosyncratic, rarefied m...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger candle holders for sale on 1stDibs.
Tommi Parzinger candle holders 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 candle holders, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original candle holders by Tommi Parzinger were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider candle holders by Dorlyn Silversmiths, Towle Silversmiths, and Charles Hollis Jones. Prices for Tommi Parzinger candle holders can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $625 and can go as high as $12,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,500.
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