Tommi Parzinger (German/American, 1903-1981) for Dorlyn Silversmith Double Chafing Dish, United States, c. 1960, brass finish, two handled dishes, two sunburst covers with Bakelite handles, two inserts, two oil and wick pan heaters, two flame snuffs, stand, assembled ht. 10, wd. 20 1/4, dp. 12 in.
Note: Parzinger was a German furniture designer and painter. He moved to New York City in 1932. His furniture went on exhibition at the 1939 New York World's Fair and was subsequently collected by famous clients, including Billy Baldwin, Marilyn Monroe, and a number of high-fashion New York families. Parzinger's works were high-style modernism involving costly, craft-intensive materials and processes like brasswork and lacquer.
Condition
Condition: Handle of one flame snuff detatched.
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