{"product_id":"1979-fitz-floyd-caribbean-parrot-candle-holders-mirrored-pair-fitz-floyd-1979","title":"1979 Fitz \u0026 Floyd Caribbean Parrot Candle Holders — Mirrored Pair, Fitz \u0026 Floyd | 1979","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Story\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePure tropical theater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCreated by Fitz \u0026amp; Floyd in 1979, this wonderfully exuberant pair of Caribbean Parrot candle holders captures everything we love about vintage decorative design: saturated color, imaginative form, and just enough whimsy to make a room unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eEach parrot is dressed in glossy emerald green plumage scattered with crisp white spots, a sunny yellow breast, ivory beak, and wonderfully dramatic scarlet-red eyes. But it is the silhouette that makes this pair exceptional. The parrots' sweeping green tails rise dramatically behind them, unfurling into oversized flower-shaped candle cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDesigned as a \u003cstrong\u003emirrored pair\u003c\/strong\u003e, the two birds face in opposite directions when displayed together, creating a beautifully balanced composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThese are playful, but they are far more than novelty ceramics. Styled on a lacquered console, bar cart, dining table, mantel, or collected bookshelf, they become fabulous little sculptural objects—perfect for the color, exuberance, and theatricality of a Palm Beach Regency or maximalist interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Object\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA matched pair of vintage \u003cstrong\u003eFitz \u0026amp; Floyd Caribbean Parrot figural ceramic candle holders\u003c\/strong\u003e, both clearly marked \u003cstrong\u003e© FF 1979\u003c\/strong\u003e on their undersides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe design cleverly incorporates function into sculpture: the parrots' elaborate green plumage sweeps upward before opening into botanical, flower-form candle cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe deeply modeled feathers, sculptural wings, spotted bodies, expressive faces, and glossy saturated glaze give these small pieces remarkable presence from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAnd because both retain their dated Fitz \u0026amp; Floyd marks, we can confidently place the pair in \u003cstrong\u003e1979\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than relying on a general vintage attribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCollected Beauty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e• Authentic vintage Fitz \u0026amp; Floyd\u003cbr\u003e• Both pieces marked © FF 1979\u003cbr\u003e• Caribbean Parrot design\u003cbr\u003e• Matched mirrored pair\u003cbr\u003e• Sculptural parrot-and-flower silhouette\u003cbr\u003e• Dramatic flower-form candle cups\u003cbr\u003e• Saturated emerald green, yellow, white and scarlet palette\u003cbr\u003e• Glossy glazed ceramic\u003cbr\u003e• Fabulous Palm Beach Regency character\u003cbr\u003e• Beautiful displayed with or without candles\u003cbr\u003e• An especially joyful example of late-1970s decorative design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e• Maker: Fitz \u0026amp; Floyd\u003cbr\u003e• Collection: Caribbean Parrot\u003cbr\u003e• Date: 1979\u003cbr\u003e• Type: Figural candle holders \/ candlesticks\u003cbr\u003e• Quantity: Set of 2\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Glazed ceramic\u003cbr\u003e• Colors: Emerald green, yellow, white and red\u003cbr\u003e• Mark: © FF 1979\u003cbr\u003e• Total weight: 1.10 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e• Each: approximately 5\" L × 3\" W × 4\" H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition. The glossy glazed surfaces remain beautifully vibrant with strong color and wonderful decorative presence. No obvious chips, cracks, or repairs are visible in the photographs provided. Light age-appropriate wear and discoloration are present around the unglazed foot rims, consistent with nearly five decades of display and handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease review all photographs closely, as they are considered part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eStyling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe would give these center stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlace the pair facing outward on a glossy console or bar cabinet, flank a stack of vintage cocktail books, or bring them to the dining table with colorful taper candles. Their emerald-and-citron palette is especially beautiful alongside brass, bamboo, rattan, lacquer, burl wood, and crisp white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThey are wonderfully at home in \u003cstrong\u003ePalm Beach Regency, Hollywood Regency, tropical maximalist, grandmillennial, and eclectic interiors\u003c\/strong\u003e—a small pair with an enormous amount of personality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eclectic Whimsy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54608609018166,"sku":"N1281","price":127.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/9155\/4102\/files\/Fitz_and_Floyd_Parret_Candlestick_holders.png?v=1790008559","url":"https:\/\/eclecticwhimsydecor.com\/products\/1979-fitz-floyd-caribbean-parrot-candle-holders-mirrored-pair-fitz-floyd-1979","provider":"Eclectic Whimsy Decor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}