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Charak Modern Dresser

Art Deco White Lacquer Chest with Nickeled Pulls by Charak Modern
Located in New York, NY
, Charak Modern, circa 1942. It features the Fine level of craftsmanship and detail for which the furniture
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dressers

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Nickel

Cerused Medium Brown Embossed Leather Fronts 4 Drawers Dresser Bachelor Chest
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Cerused medium brown oak embossed gold print leather fronts 4 drawers dresser bachelor chest mint.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Chest / Dresser, Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, Cherry
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Chest / Dresser, Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, Cherry Having four
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Wood

Tommi Parzinger Tall Chest or Dresser for Charak Modern
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A tall chest of drawers designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. Two piece cabinet with lower
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Charak Solid Mahogany 5 Drawers Low Bow Dresser Cabinet Dresser Mint!
By Henkel Harris, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Charak Solid Mahogany 5 Drawers Low Bow Dresser Cabinet Dresser MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Tommi Parzinger Six Drawer Dresser in Pickled Oak
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare six drawer dresser by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern ca' 1950's. From original owner
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Dressers

Materials

Brass

Antique Charak Sheraton Style Round Flame Mahogany Leather Top Side Accent Table
By Charak Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
colonial and Georgian styles, as well as sophisticated mid-century modern pieces Charak was established
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Vintage 1930s American Sheraton End Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Unusual Mid-Century Modern Floating Top Dresser
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice unusual serused oak floating top Mid-Century Modern dresser.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Oak

Tommi Parzinger Elegant Chest Of Drawers with Brass Pulls 1940s (Signed)
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Modern, American 1940's (signed "Charak Modern" in drawer). The dark brown grain can be seen through the
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger Black Lacquer and Brass Large Scale Chest or Credenza
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant midcentury chest, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American, circa 1950s. It
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brown Saltman six drawer dresser
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Leather Pendant Light in Emerald Green, Doma, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
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Mid century triple dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W62 D18 H31 Fully restored mid century dresser with nine drawers. Item is structurally sound and fully functional with no major areas of wear. Item has original hardware. Item is ci...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Mid century triple dresser
Mid century triple dresser
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DOOQ Coffee Table in Natural Travertine and Natural Oak Stick and Stone
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
As a way to attain perfection, one must balance two opposite parts that complement each other and are mutually exclusive, meaning one cannot sustain without the other. This is the co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...

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Pair of Mid Century Modern Nightstands by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of mid century modern nightstands by American of Martinsville feature hardwood construction, gray painted finish, dovetailed drawer with brass accented hardware, slat open ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa, early design with great scale, spring seating system, reupholstered and rebuilt reupholstered with wool great plains fabric. Solid mahogany legs. [L...
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H 31.5 in W 100 in D 37 in
Jacques Adnet Neoclassical Pair of Bronze Sconces, France, 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
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Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Mid-Century Credenza Dresser Boho Drexel “Accolade” Campaign Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Baltimore, MD
A gorgeous, Boho Drexel Campaign mid-century, credenza, dresser. Minimalist Danish Modern inspired profile, with exceptional construction and style and adorned with original stylish...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Custom 6-Drawer Reverse Painted Glass Dresser with Lucite Side Panels
Located in New York, NY
Custom 6-drawer reverse painted glass dresser with Lucite side panels. Custom orders are available for different sizes, colors and hardware. COM hardware is also possible.
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2010s American Modern Dressers

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Lacquer, Glass, Lucite

Custom 6-Drawer White Lacquer Dresser with Acrylic Side Panels
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom 6-drawer white lacquer dresser with acrylic side panels. Customization is available in different sizes, colors.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers

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Acrylic, Lacquer

Campaign Style 9 Drawers Two Doors Compartment Paint Decorated Dresser Credenza
By Heritage-Henredon, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Campaign style 9 drawers two doors compartment paint decorated dresser credenza. Faux painted pattern/design.
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Dresser by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Dresser with Ebonized Mahogany Cases, Lacquered Drawers, and Polished Nickel Hardware.
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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Dresser
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Tommi Parzinger (German, 1903-1981) for Charak Modern ebonized and parcel gilt dresser with partial
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Dressers

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Tommi Parzinger for Charak Chest
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful dresser finished in a dark ebony. Brass ribbon pulls have a stunning patina. Five drawers
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Tommi Parzinger for Charak Chest
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Chest
H 53.25 in W 36 in D 17 in
Donald Deskey Chest for Charak Modern
By Donald Deskey
Located in Pawtucket, RI
design until 1957 with this being his last line of furniture designs in collaboration with Charak
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

Donald Deskey Chest for Charak Modern
Donald Deskey Chest for Charak Modern
H 31.5 in W 57.5 in D 19 in
Donald Deskey Chest for Charak Modern
Located in Pawtucket, RI
design until, 1957 with this being his last line of furniture designs in collaboration with Charak
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

Donald Deskey Chest for Charak Modern
Donald Deskey Chest for Charak Modern
H 31.5 in W 43.5 in D 19 in
Tommi Parzinger For Charak Furniture Tall Two Piece Chest on Chest Dresser
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
2 piece. Lacquer finish. Lucite handles. Top piece has 2 doors containing 3 drawers. Top piece measures 23 1/8" h x 37 3/4" w x 18 5/8" d. Bottom piece has 3 dovetailed drawers. Bott...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Lucite, Walnut

Pair of Cerused Mahogany Dressers by Tommi Parzinger
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century classic dressers with a pickled/cerused Mahogany cabinet and cream lacquer
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Six-Drawer Dresser by Tommi Parzinger.
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Miami, FL
A six-drawer dresser by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. Newly restored to its original cerused
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Vintage 1950s American Dressers

Six-Drawer Dresser by Tommi Parzinger.
Six-Drawer Dresser by Tommi Parzinger.
H 33 in W 77.25 in D 18 in
Tommi Parzinger Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls, 1940s
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Charak Modern, American, 1940s (signed in drawer, “Charak Modern”) This is an elegant Parzinger design.
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Mid Century Three Drawer Dresser by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
designer Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Tommi Parzinger Bleached Mahogany Double Dresser
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cataloged in the Charak Furniture Modern Folio No 6. TP 101 exhibits 12 drawers with circular
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Vintage 1950s American Dressers

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Mahogany

Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Green Leather Mahogany Chests
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in East Hampton, NY
by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American C. 1960's
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Vintage 1950s American Night Stands

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Leather, Mahogany

Carved Bombay High Chest Dresser with Bakelite Pulls on High Legs, circa 1930s
By Charak Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice shape bombay chest on high legs with beautiful art deco bakelite pulls. Good condition with a few splits in the wood as shown in the pictures.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bakelite, Walnut

Pair of Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Chests of Drawers
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of dressers designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, ca. 1950s. Embossed leather drawer
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Six-Drawer Dresser by Tommi Parzinger.
Located in Miami, FL
A six-drawer dresser by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. As is condition, could be restored to
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Six-Drawer Dresser by Tommi Parzinger.
Six-Drawer Dresser by Tommi Parzinger.
H 33 in W 77.25 in D 18 in
Pair of leather front dressers by Tommi Parzinger
Located in Dallas, TX
drawers. Designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern.
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Vintage 1950s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Tommi Parzinger Black Lacquer Large Scale Chest
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant mid century chest, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American, circa 1950s. It
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

Tommi Parzinger Chest, in Your Choice of Color
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant mid century chest, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American, circa 1950s
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

Tommi Parzinger Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Bookmatched primavera & brass dresser/cabinet designed Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. Two doors
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Vintage 1950s Cabinets

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Brass

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Charak Modern Dresser in White Lacquer with Lucite Pulls
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Hudson, NY
Sleek Charak Modern mahogany dresser expertly restored to it's original white lacquer finish. Heavy
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dressers

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Lucite, Mahogany

Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Leather Front Chest of Drawers
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Iconic chest of drawers designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. Features four drawers all
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Leather, Mahogany

Leather Front Chest of Drawers by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Tooled leather, mahogany and brass. 4-drawer dresser designed for Charak Modern. Makers label
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Highboy Chest of Drawers by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Palm Desert, CA
polished brass hardware. This is part of the original collection released by Charak Modern as part of Mr
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Tommi Parzinger / Charak Modern White Lacquered Hollywood Regency Chest Commode
By Charak Furniture Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Tommi Parzinger / Charak modern white lacquered Hollywood Regency chest, nightstand or commode
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Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Tommi Parzinger Charak Modern Four Drawer Chest, Circa 1950
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rochester, NY
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, Boston Ma. - four drawer chest / dresser in original bleached
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pair of Tommi Parzinger Leather Front Dressers Commodes Stamped Charak Modern
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Tommi Parzinger leather front dressers stamped Charak Modern. This fine pair by the
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Dusty Rose Pink Lacquered Faux Bamboo Mid-Century Modern Dresser and Nightstand
By Dorothy Draper, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inspiration from Tommi Parzinger of Parzinger Originals and Charak Modern and Dorothy Draper, this set has
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

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Brass

Dresser with Mirror by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous double dresser designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. Beautifully matched
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Vintage 1950s American Dressers

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Mirror, Mahogany

Double Dresser by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern
Located in New York, NY
Six drawer double dresser by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. Signature incised brass hardware
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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mahogany Console by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern
Located in New York, NY
Charak Modern with rolled Pagoda-Asian inspired foot.
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Vintage 1950s American Console Tables

Dresser by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Hudson, NY
This dresser is beautifully cased in mahogany. It has white embossed leather drawer fronts with
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
cabinet by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern (foil label). High gloss lacquer (white and natural mahogany
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Vintage 1950s American Dressers

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Mahogany, Wood, Lacquer

Tall Dresser by Tommi Parzinger
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Hudson, NY
This tall chest is a six-drawer dresser designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. The
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Vintage 1950s American Dressers

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Mahogany

Tall Dresser by Tommi Parzinger
Tall Dresser by Tommi Parzinger
H 50 in W 38 in D 17 in
Pair of Modern Mahogany and Leather Chest of Drawers by Tommi Parzinger
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Hudson, NY
Charak modern. Each equipped with solid brass pulls and drawer dividers. Both are fully restored and
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20th Century American Modern Dressers

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Brass

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Leather Front Mahogany Dressers
Located in New York, NY
by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American C. 1960's
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20th Century American Dressers

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Brass

Early Pair of Dressers Designed by Tommi Parzinger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine & early pair of dressers designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. Embossed leather
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Vintage 1940s American Dressers

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Brass

Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern
Located in Miami, FL
hardware, ebonized mahogany case and base.Some wear on leather. Charak Modern stamp inside the upper
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern
H 34 in W 44 in D 18.25 in
Tommi Parzinger Chest/Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chest/dresser by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, marked. 5 drawers and 2 sliding doors reveal a
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Large Tommi Parzinger Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large bookmatched primavera & brass dresser/cabinet by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. Two
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Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

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Brass

Large Tommi Parzinger Cabinet
Large Tommi Parzinger Cabinet
H 32 in W 97 in D 18.25 in
Fine Tommi Parzinger Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bookmatched primavera & brass dresser/cabinet by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. Two doors each
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Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

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Brass

Fine Tommi Parzinger Cabinet
Fine Tommi Parzinger Cabinet
H 32.5 in W 62.25 in D 17.25 in
Tommi Parzinger Chest of Drawers
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Providence, RI
the Charak modern water transfer label in the upper left drawer. This cabinet has recently undergone a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Tommi Parzinger Chest of Drawers
Tommi Parzinger Chest of Drawers
H 33.06 in W 79.38 in D 17.75 in
Pair of Dressers by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Dressers with Mahogany Frames, Lacquered Drawers, and Nickel Hardware.
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Vintage 1940s American Dressers

Pair of Dressers by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Pair of pickled wood dressers with light grey-green leather drawers, silver tooling, and silver
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Vintage 1940s American Dressers

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Charak Modern Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic charak modern dresser available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every charak modern dresser was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a charak modern dresser — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A charak modern dresser is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Tommi Parzinger and Charak Furniture Company each produced at least one beautiful charak modern dresser that is worth considering.

How Much is a Charak Modern Dresser?

The average selling price for a charak modern dresser at 1stDibs is $4,475, while they’re typically $1,175 on the low end and $12,900 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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