Pair of Tommi Parzinger Mid-Century Modern 5-Light Brass Sconces for Dorlyn
About the Item
- Creator:Dorlyn Silversmiths (Manufacturer),Tommi Parzinger (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 21.75 in (55.25 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. With some some oxidation under a lacquer layer, some very light edge wear, some fine and light surface scratches and other signs of light wear consistent with age.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1610217314652
Tommi Parzinger
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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Philadelphia, PA
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
- Pair of Edwardian Cold Painted Bronze 4-Light Flora Wall Sconces or CandelabraBy Ferdinand Barbedienne, Edward F. Caldwell & Co.Located in Philadelphia, PAA fine pair of Edwardian bronze wall sconces. Each with 4 lights. Each arm in the form of a stems topped with flower-form candlecups. With polychrome cold-painted decorat...Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsBronze
- Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Striped Terracotta Pottery VasesBy Gio Ponti, Guido Gambone, Marcello FantoniLocated in Philadelphia, PAA fine pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian terracotta vases. Both vases have primarily yellow glazes, with stripes of brownish-red and spots of white. In the style of Guido Gamb...Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
MaterialsTerracotta
- Antique Rococo or Rococo Revival Silver Plated Wall SconcesLocated in Philadelphia, PAA fine pair of antique silver plated sconces. From the Rococo Revival period (or quite possibly from the Rococo period itself.) Each ornately decorated with rocaille swags and...Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Rococo Revival Candle Sconces
MaterialsSilver Plate
- Relide Mid-Century Modern Brass Desk Sized Quartz World ClockBy Relide CoLocated in Philadelphia, PAA fine Mid-Century Modern desk clock. A detailed world clock originally manufactured by Hampton Haddon and retialed by Relide . With a quartz move...Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
MaterialsBrass
- Mid-Century Modern Electroform Abstract Sculpture (of a Rooster)By John PripLocated in Philadelphia, PAA fine Mid-Century Modern bronze sculpture. Consisting of fused, electroformed bronze elements. In the form of what appears to be a stylized rooster seated on a four-legged plinth....Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
MaterialsBronze
- Pair of Tiffany & Co. Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Shot or Sake CupsBy Tiffany & Co.Located in Philadelphia, PAA fine pair of shot glasses (or sake cups). By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver with a gold wash to the interiors. Model no. 25005. Marked to the bases: Tiffany & Co Makers / Ste...Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Barware
MaterialsSilver
- Pair of Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Five Arm Candle SconcesBy Tommi Parzinger, Dorlyn SilversmithsLocated in Hanover, MAPair 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...Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsBrass
- Tommi Parzinger Brass Five-Arm Candelabra Sconce by DorlynBy Dorlyn Silversmiths, Tommi ParzingerLocated in Highland, INAn 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.Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsBrass
- Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Four Arm Brass Wall CandelabrumBy Tommi Parzinger, Dorlyn SilversmithsLocated in Hanover, MAGrand scale wall mounted candle sconce with four branches designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths. This uncommonly seen candela...Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Candle Sconces
MaterialsBrass
- Tommi Parzinger Style Brass Sconce 9-Light Wall Lamp Mid-Century Modern 1970By Tommi ParzingerLocated in Miami, FLSuperb huge Brass sconce, in the style of Tommi Parzinger, 9 lights 60 watts max per socket, US wired, in working condition. Have a look on our the largest collection of French and I...Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsBrass
- Tommi Parzinger Pair of Impressive 5 Arm Wall Sconces in Polished Brass, 1950sBy Tommi Parzinger, Dorlyn SilversmithsLocated in New York, NYPair of impressive 5 arm candelabra in polished brass by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, American 1950's. These are just exquisite in person.Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsBrass
- Large Classical Mid Century Brass Sconce Style of Tommi ParzingerBy Tommi ParzingerLocated in Port Jervis, NYClassical brass sconce nearly five feet in width with fourteen lights. Originally from a NYC hotel lobby. Excellent craftsmanship and condition with minimal ...Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsBrass