Charak Furniture Company
Over the course of nearly seven decades, Charak Furniture Company produced exemplary reproductions of 18th-century-era furniture, including works created in the American colonial and Georgian styles, as well as sophisticated mid-century modern pieces made by the likes of German furniture designer and painter Tommi Parzinger.
Charak was established in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1919. It earned a reputation for exceptional design and durability, and the 1920s were a period of high production for the brand. Charak was a leading manufacturer of reproductions of early American furniture that was influenced by Queen Anne– and Georgian–era design, including secretaries, dressers and cabinets with exquisite details like accented moldings, carved finials, recessed door panels, claw feet and other embellishments.
While the Great Depression put many furniture manufacturers out of business, Charak Furniture Company weathered the era’s difficulties. In fact, during the 1930s, it introduced one of its most enduringly popular dining tables: the drop leaf Danbury table. The solid mahogany table, which features four leaves to comfortably accommodate larger dining parties as necessary, is supported by four slender and elegantly curving legs, a wonderful example of the company's furniture from this era.
In the 1950s, Charak Furniture Company continued to thrive by shifting production to suit modern tastes. It worked with designers like Donald Deskey and Tommi Parzinger to develop collections that boast the clean lines and sleek silhouettes that characterized many of the period’s designs. The collaborations proved fruitful and prolific. The company’s rare revival and mid-century modern pieces have considerable appeal for today’s collectors.
In its heyday, Charak Furniture Company had showrooms in Chicago and New York City. Today, a 1958 desk designed by Deskey is part of the permanent collection at the Carnegie Museum of Art.
On 1stDibs, find an array of vintage Charak Furniture Company tables, storage cabinets, seating and more.
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Creator: Charak Furniture Company
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Gold Leaf Console, c 1949, Signed
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare early-example collectors item, this fully restored Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern (c. 1949) console table, which also can function as a small writing table, features beauti...
Category
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of 6 Tommy Parzinger Light Walnut Dining Chairs Lenor Larsen Upholstery MINT
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 6 Tommy Parzinger Light Walnut Dining Chairs Lenor Larsen Upholstery MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Tommi Parzinger, Dining Chairs, Mahogany, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 8 mahogany and white fabric dining chairs designed by Tommi Parzinger and produced by Charak Modern, USA, 1950s.
20” seat height
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Tommy Parzinger Charak Modern Dimond Top Tapered Leg Dining Table Leaves MINT!
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tommy Parzinger Charak Modern Dimond Top Tapered Leg Dining Table Leaves MINT!
two, eighteen inch leaves. Total table length is 104 inches.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger, Coffee Table, Walnut, Travertine, USA, 1950s
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and beige travertine coffee table with light wood inlays, designed by Tommi Parzinger and produced by Charak Modern, USA, 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Travertine
Tommi Parzinger, Chest of Drawers, Wood, Brass, Lucite, USA, 1950s
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige-lacquered wood, brass and lucite chest of drawers, designed by Tommi Parzinger and produced by Charak Modern, USA, 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Pair of Chests
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant and rare pair of chests/ commodes designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. Each chest features two large drawers and two half drawers, finished in an elegant mahogan...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Night Stands, circa 1950s
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of scoop front nightstands by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, circa 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Leather and Mahogany Chest, circa 1950s
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Peabody, MA
Chest of drawers designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, ca. 1950s. Embossed leather drawer fronts with cast bronze hardware.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Bronze
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Leather Front Chest of Drawers
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant chest of drawers designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. Drawer fronts feature hand tooled yellow/ parchment leather which perfectly compliments the dark wood case....
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Tommi Parzinger for Charak
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and fantastic set of six dining chairs designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak C1952. Two armchairs and four side chairs in excellent vintage condition with very little wear....
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Antique Charak Sheraton Style Round Flame Mahogany Leather Top Side Accent Table
By Charak Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique Sheraton style table made by Charak for The H. & S. Pogue Company of Cincinnati, circa 1936. Features a round form with inset red leath...
Category
1930s American Sheraton Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Charak Solid Mahogany 5 Drawers Low Bow Dresser Cabinet Dresser Mint!
By Charak Furniture Company, Henkel Harris
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Charak Solid Mahogany 5 Drawers Low Bow Dresser Cabinet Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Midcentury Bar Cabinet, Pair
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Tommi Parzinger for Charak midcentury Bar Cabinet - Pair
Each bar cabinet measures: 34.25 wide x 18.25 deep x 42.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ca...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Metal, Brass
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Monumental Credenza/ Sideboard
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare long credenza designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. Features three sections each revealed by a door. Left section containing a drawer and shelf, middle section housin...
Category
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Charak Modern Cane Headboard
By Charak Furniture Company
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stunning and Rare. Charak Modern headboard full/queen. Ebonized Mahogany frames beautifully patinaed cane insert stylized In the manner of Tommi Parzinger
Curbside to NYC/Philly $300.
Category
20th Century Modern Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Cane, Wood
Vintage Elm Burl and Brass Greek Key Credenza by William Doezema for Mastercraft
By Charak Furniture Company, Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Luxurious plinth-base credenza / sideboard in burled Carpathian elm wood with inlaid brass details and highly stylized Greek Key brass hardware designed by William Doezema for Master...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Leather Front Cabinet for Charak Modern
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Round Rock, TX
Offered is a somewhat uncommon cabinet designed by Tommi Parzinger and produced by Charak Modern.
Featuring mahogany wood construction in a lovely dark brown finish. The dark gre...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chest / Dresser, Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, Cherry
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Chest / Dresser, Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, Cherry
Having four graduating drawers on bracket feet. Perfect from a Bedside Stand or End Table. Unsigned.
30...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Wood
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Display Cabinet, c 1955, Signed
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare collectors item, this fully restored Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern (c. 1955) display cabiinet / vitrine, features beautiful french polish with Parzinger's signature statement door handles. Signed with Charak Modern label on the backside of the upper cabinet.
This refined and sophisticated Parzinger credenza with glass display hutch is perfect for those high-end luxury pads looking for an incredible and collectible statement piece, which Parzinger was known to create. The gorgeous color is close to the Hermès orange, but perhaps a little bit deeper and bolder - perhaps somewhere between Hermès orange and blood orange. Beauty in every detail, from the cross-cut glass panes, to the upper flared embellishments and the signature Parzinger door handles.
Let's not skip one more aspect of this table that is equally important - the collectors appeal. Furniture by Tommi Parzinger is one of the most sought-after and cherished items of sophisticated collectors. This isn't for your typical Eames and George Nelson collector, it is much more for a refined collector, perhaps a connoisseur of fine rarities. The quality of the materials and craftsmanship and design details are something to be admired. Parzinger and Charak Modern designed and crafted some of the highest quality furniture of the early and mid 20th Century. That was at a time when US manufacturing was at its best. And now in this day and age of cheap products not meant to last - this table is your daily reminder that 'they don't make them like they used to.'
We restored this incredible sideboard display cabinet with hand-applying a new French Polish lacquer. French Polish is the most laborious and expensive finish because it requires many repetitive coats and each one hand polished to a fine glass-like finish, and while it is very expensive, it is worth it for rare and valuable pieces like this Tommi Parzinger vitrine. The results are nothing short of spectacular - such a smooth, clear and deep finish - it looks almost like a sheet of glass (much more incredible in-person than you can see (or touch / feel) in the photos). And besides how incredible it looks - it will also protect your investment for the decades ahead. This Parzinger cabinet is an ideal example for the most discriminating interior designer client or collector.
This french polish cabinet...
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
Post Modernist Two-Piece Contemporary Sofa by Charak Furniture Co.
By Charak Furniture Company, Thayer Coggin
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning two piece sofa, Post Modernist design, Very reminiscent of designs by Vladimir Kagan, Milo Baughman, Noguchi etc, Extremely comfortable. Nice original condition, Coould use ...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Tommi Parzinger Rare Set of 3 Nesting Tables in White Lacquer 1940s, 'Signed'
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of 3 nesting tables model M111, beautifully made in white lacquer with etched nickel X accents on the tapering legs by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American 1940's (signed “Charak Modern” on label on bottom). These tables are exquisite and a beautiful example of Parzinger’s refined design aesthetic. Newly relacquered by Lobel Modern...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Nickel
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 attached inside drawer.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Set of Six X Back Dining Chairs
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of six original Tommi Parzinger X back mahogany dining chairs for Charak Modern.
Four side chairs and two arm chairs. Arm height 26 inches.
All chairs have been beautifully refinished by our expert restorer and are ready for the seats to be recovered.
See our separate listings for the companion Parzinger dining table, china hutch and leather door cabinet...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern China Breakfront
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Hanover, MA
Two piece mahogany breakfront and buffet designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern circa 1952. Signed Charak Modern.
Retains three original solid brass sculptural keys and all working locks.
The base cabinet has three doors with distinctive diamond pattern inlay in satinwood.
Each door has a custom Parzinger solid brass pull.
Behind the bottom left and right doors is an open white cabinet with three original number-stamped shelves which are adjustable and removable.
Behind the center door are five pull-out drawers.
The upper cabinet has three doors with astonishingly beautiful glass panels which have been deeply wheel cut repeating the diamond pattern as below.
The interior of the upper cabinet is painted white, backed by mirror and holds nine adjustable thick glass shelves each with plate grooves.
Top left and right have signature Parzinger 'wings' a design element frequently repeated in his career.
Beautifully restored by our expert refinisher.
See our separate listings for the companion Parzinger dining table, dining chairs and leather front cabinet...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Finely Crafted Pair of Mahogany Tables with Leather Tops 1940s
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of highly refined end tables model 210 in mahogany with shelves and custom original tortoishell leather tops by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, Ameri...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger Bleached Maple Nightstands
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Tommi Parzinger midcentury bleached maple side tables/ nigh stands with satin brass pulls, trimmed in 22-karat gold leaf detailing around legs a...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Charak Lacquered Mahogany Banded Round Dining Table w/ 2 Leaves Inlaid Legs Mint
By Charak Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern solid teak pull out roll top desk drawers chair mint.
Two table leaves measuring 18''.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Hepplewhite Revival Mixing Table Desk Charak Furniture Co.
By Charak Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare Hepplewhite Revival mixing table desk, Charak Furniture Co. Boston, Mass 1930. This fabulous piece has mahogany, flame and satinwood inlaid panels th...
Category
1930s American Hepplewhite Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Marble
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 portion consisting of three generous sized drawers. Above sits a cabinet with door...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern White Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern white lacquered nightstands
By Tommi Parzinger for Charak Furniture
USA, Circa 1950s
Mahogany, in white lacquered finish.
M...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer
Superb Restored Cerused Oak Commode by Tommi Parzinger for Charak, circa 1945
By Charak Furniture Company, 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.
A breathtaking commode by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, circa 1945. Exquisite cerused oak case construction atop a stylish Asian base...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
Mastercraft Burl and Brass Extendable Dining Table and Six Chairs SATURDAY SALE
By Mastercraft, Charak Furniture Company, William Doezema
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1960s dining table and six chairs designed by William Doezema for Mastercraft retailed by Charak of Boston. Briar root burl veneer although frequently identified as Amboyna. ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger, Green Leather Occasional Table, Model No. 3303
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tommi Parzinger green leather occasional table, model no. 3303, ca. 1955
Ebonized wood, embossed leather. Manufactured by Charak, USA.
Measures: 26" H ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Leather, Wood
Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Charak Modern Buffet
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Miami, FL
Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Charak Modern buffet
Tommi Parzinger five-drawer mahogany cabinet with two doors concealing shelves ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Teak and Marble Coffee Table
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Marble and Mahogany Coffee Table, 1950s. Featuring a sturdy, inlaid mahogany framework, circular surface divided quadrant area inset with Rosa Norve...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Marble
Rare Tommi Parzinger Parquetry Top Mahogany Dining Table
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare example of a fine dining table by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. This table was restored from very poor condition to the excellent condition...
Category
1950s American Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Metal
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, Two-Piece Tall Cabinet
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
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...
Category
1950s American Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Macassar
Walter Charak Macassar Ebony Desk
By Charak Furniture Company, Walter Charak
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sexy one-drawer desk with extravagantly grained Macassar ebony surface on mahogany legs with brass stretchers and corner decoration. Has a raised drawer front detail, mirrored-imaged...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Materials
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.
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Mahogany
Nightstand by Tommi Parzinger
By Charak Furniture Company
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A beautifully detailed nightstand with a single drawer and a silver plated ring pull.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Set of Nesting Tables by Charak Modern
By Charak Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Set of three nesting tables, amoebic black lacquered tops with brass legs, by Charak Modern, American, 1940s. Label on bottom. Largest table is a trapezoid; medium table is a rectang...
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1960s American Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Tommi Parzinger, Coffee Table, Mahogany Burl, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in High Point, NC
A freeform mahogany, mahogany burl veneer and brass coffee or cocktail table, designed by Tommi Parzinger and produced by Charak Modern, USA, 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Two Door Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Hanover, MA
Classic mahogany cabinet with tooled and gilt diamond pattern green leather door panels and distinctive polished brass door pulls.
Features a single adjustable interior shelf.
De...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
Rare Sideboard by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany, brass. A dark wood cabinet featuring 4 drawers with brass “ribbon” drawer-pulls. Single center drop-down door that opens to reveal more sto...
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
Pair of Tommi Parzinger Chairs/ Captains Dining Chairs Charek Modern
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Tommi Parzinger for Charek modern side chairs/ captains dining chairs. Curved back and spring construction for comfort .
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charak Furniture Company
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany, Chenille, Foam
Charak Furniture Company furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Charak Furniture Company furniture 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 Charak Furniture Company furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Charak Furniture Company 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 furniture by Monteverdi-Young, Leslie Diamond, and Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall. Prices for Charak Furniture Company furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £938 and can go as high as £22,270, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £5,987.
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