Tommi Parzinger Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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
Elegant Pair of Black Lacquer Cane and Brass Commodes by Tommi Parzinger
By Willow and Reed, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. This pair of rare examples is unique on the World market.
An exquisite pair of meticulously restored two drawer black lacquer cane...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Stunning and Rare Tommi Parzinger Walnut and Brass Dry Bar / Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautiful two-door stunning fluted walnut cabinet by Tommi Parzinger with Classic cross-hatched brass escutcheons and pulls, with a stepped plinth three-sided base.Hand delivery avai...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Tommi Parzinger Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Elegant Caramel Cane and Brass Commode by Tommi Parzinger- Pair Available
By Tommi Parzinger, Willow and Reed
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite meticulously restored vintage two-drawer commode, circa 1955. Stout, exceptionally crafted solid hardwood case construction atop a simple rattan base. The case is veneer...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Elegant Black Lacquer Cane and Brass Commode by Tommi Parzinger - Pair Available
By Willow and Reed, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
An...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Tommi Parzinger Early Important Tall Cabinet/ Bookcase Limed Sawed Oak Cane Door
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Westport, CT
Highly important Tommi Parzinger tall Limed sawed oak and Cane front Bookcase /Cabinet . 1930's together with original photo and sketch fro catalog page ,one of three possibly made. ...
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Cane, Oak
Tommi Parzinger, Mid-Century Modern, Studded Cabinet, Lacquer, Chrome, USA 1970s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Stamford, CT
Tommi Parzinger, Mid-Century Modern, Studded Cabinet, Green Lacquer, Chrome, USA 1970s
Tommi Parzinger originals three-door studded lacquered cabinet, commode, credenza having a large milk glass table top. The ebony sprayed base supporting a sleek and stylish cabinet of three large center chrome studded lacquered doors with fitted interiors and large circular chrome pulls. The interior with shelving and a center door having the Parzinger Originals burn stamp impressed on the left hand side. This rare sized and fine conditioned cabinet or sideboard by this highly regarded designer is not going to last long.
Born in Munich as the son of a famous sculptor, Tommi Parzinger would study a variety of arts and crafts, including graphic design, ceramics, glass, woodworking, and metalwork. Part of the large group of artists and designers—including Anni and Josef...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Tommi Parzinger Macassar Ebony Desk
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sexy one drawer desk with extravagantly grained Macassar ebony surface on mahogany legs and brass stretchers and corner decoration. With raised drawer ...
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1950s American Vintage Tommi Parzinger Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Macassar
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, Two-Piece Tall Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Restored two-piece China or display cabinet by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. Bleached mahogany wood is finished in light saffron with a contrasting grain fill and glaze as was d...
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1950s American Vintage Tommi Parzinger Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals Maple & Mahogany Dresser Chest Credenza
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals Maple and Mahogany Inlaid Dresser / Credenza. Item features six dovetail constructed drawers, mahogany plinth, brass P...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany, Maple
Tommi Parzinger, Mid-Centurym Modern, Brown Sideboard, Lacquer, Chrome, 1960s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Stamford, CT
Large and impressive is this Tommi Parzinger spectacular sideboard / credenza branded Tommi Parzinger Originals. This rich lacquered walnut and whitewashed with lacquered burl cabine...
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Charak Modern Buffet
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Miami, FL
Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Charak Modern buffet
Tommi Parzinger five-drawer mahogany cabinet with two doors concealing shelves ...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Tommi Parzinger Chest, White Lacquer, Brass Studded
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Tommi Parzinger, white lacquer and brass studded chest. Drop-front blanket chest which could additionally be used as an end table or nightstand. Appointed with a brass front pull and decorated with brass studs over a hand rubbed white...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Custom Tommi Parzinger Mahogany Chests
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Custom ordered pair chest of drawers in solid mahogany with iconic brass pulls all designed by Tommi Parzinger/Parzinger originals. Each chest ha...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Cerused Mahogany Chests, Pair
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury classic chest of drawers featuring cerused mahogany cases and matte eggshell lacquer drawer front with satin brass button pulls and...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Tommi Parzinger Originals Lacquered Chest
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful lacquered Tommi Parzinger Originals chest, with sectioned felt-lined silverware drawer and two interior shelves.
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1940s American Vintage Tommi Parzinger Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Lacquer
Tommi Parzinger, Mid-Century Modern, Rare Cabinet, Brown Lacquer, Brass, 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Stamford, CT
One of a kind, showroom model, fabulous Parzinger Art Deco designed wardrobe/entertainment center. Carrying five pull-out drawers and one large open top shelf and six smaller opened ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Tommi Parzinger Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals Bleached Elm Armoire or Wardrobe Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very rare Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals two-door bleached elm gentleman’s dresser with fitted interior. Item features swing doors, five dovetail constructed drawers, clean ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Elm
Rare Tommi Parzinger Magazine Table with Handles
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare Tommy Parzinger magazine table with handles on the sides and brass sabots. Designed for Charak Modern, circa 1950s, mahogany.
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1950s American Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Two-Door Cabinet by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a rare example of Tommi Parzinger's work using fine veneers. This cabinet has absolutely stunning book matched veneers of Curley Maple inset with Mahogany inlays. Perfect fro...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Mid-Century Tommi Parzinger Sideboard Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern buffet. Ribbon grain mahogany with wonderful color, featuring 5 drawers centering two doors. Sculptural wood handles.
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger Commode/Credenza
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tommi Parzinger Serving Commode Model#862
manufactured by Charak in 1940.
carved mahogany
1 drawer over 2 accented with split brass handles.
Marked Charak Modern
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1940s American Vintage Tommi Parzinger Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Tommi Parzinger 4 Drawer White Lacquered Console Table Credenza
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Understated elegance, heirloom build quality, this handsome 4 drawer table is built to impress for generations.
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Late 20th Century Tommi Parzinger Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Tommi Parzinger Long Cabinet with Bronze Flower Pulls 1950s (Signed)
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional long cabinet in white lacquer with bronze stylized flower pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950s (signed “Parzinger Originals” on insid...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Leather Front Chest of Drawers by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Tooled leather, mahogany and brass. 4-drawer dresser designed for Charak Modern. Makers label attached inside drawer.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals Studded Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals lacquered in Robins Egg blue exterior and a white interior. Cabinet on a lacquered black base. Four doors w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Parzinger Original White Lacquered Studded Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Westport, CT
Tommi Parzinger white lacquered brass studded four door cabinet dark walnut legs draw and shelving compartments.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Tommi Parzinger, Two-Drawer Studded Dresser, USA, circa 1955
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
A two-drawer walnut dresser set with bronze studs and all original solid brass hardware. This is a stunning example of Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger...
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Mid-20th Century American Tommi Parzinger Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Tommi Parzinger Inlaid Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Westport, CT
Tommi Parzinger Dark Mahogany and Inlaid Hollywood. In a diamond pattern, glass doors are Diamond beveled with creme interior, six glass shelves in top section, and bottom compartmen...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Glass, Wood
Tommi Parzinger case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Tommi Parzinger case pieces and storage cabinets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Tommi Parzinger case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets by John Stuart, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, and Harvey Probber. Prices for Tommi Parzinger case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,996 and can go as high as $45,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $18,000.
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