Parzinger Originals Furniture
American
When in the 1930s Tommi Parzinger won a trip to the United States through a poster design competition for a German steamship company, it led to him to become one of the country’s most influential mid-century modern furniture designers with his company, Parzinger Originals.
Born in 1903 in Munich, Germany, into an artistic family, Parzinger studied ceramics, painting and design at the Kunstgewerbeschule. In 1932, he entered and won a poster design contest for the Norddeutscher Lloyd steamship company. The grand prize was a voyage to the United States. By the time Parzinger returned to Germany, unrest leading to World War II was emerging, and he was pressured to join the Nazi party. Parzinger fled back to the United States and settled in New York City, where he pursued a career in interior design.
His first job in the country was with Manhattan trendsetter Rena Rosenthal, who employed him to design household silverware for her famed Madison Avenue store. Later, he became the lead designer for the Charak Furniture Company. In the 1940s, with the help of business and life partner Donald Cameron, Parzinger opened his showroom, Parzinger Originals, on East 57th Street in Manhattan.
Throughout his career, Parzinger produced up to 30 pieces a year for his namesake company. They included refined, elegant and meticulously designed end tables, side tables, consoles, floor lamps, table lamps, seating and mirrors. His signature creations were commodes and credenzas featuring beautifully ornamented hardware and lacquer finishes. His clients included Marilyn Monroe, Billy Baldwin and some of New York’s wealthiest families, like the DuPonts and Rockefellers.
Parzinger also collaborated with other furniture companies, including Salterini, Hofstatter, Lightolier, Reed & Barton and Dorlyn. In the last 15 years of his life, he shifted his focus from furniture to Expressionist painting.
When Parzinger died in 1981, Parzinger Originals was left to Donald Cameron, who fought to protect Parzinger’s design legacy from copycats and reproductions. Nevertheless, Parzinger Originals soon closed.
In recent years, Parzinger Originals furniture has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity among interior designers and collectors of mid-century modern and modern furniture. Pieces from Parzinger Originals are in the collections of the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of Parzinger Originals case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, lighting and more.
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Creator: Parzinger Originals
Tommi Parzinger Elegant 6 Arm Chandelier in Brass with Crystal Beads 1950s
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted 6 arm chandelier model no 1 in brass with suspended crystal beads by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's. Includes original shades. Brass has...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Crystal, Brass
1950's Tommi Parzinger Dining Chairs in Brunschwig & Fils
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in Southampton, NJ
Set of 6 Mahogany dining chairs for Parzinger Originals newly upholstered in Brunschwig & Fils woven Chinoiserie fabric. Circa 1950's in excellent vintage condition; ready for use.
C...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Parzinger Originals Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger Chandelier for Parzinger Originals
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in Chicago, IL
Tommi Parzinger Chandelier for Parzinger Originals, Six-arm light source with individual shades
USA, c. 1955
zinc-plated brass, paper, glass
Dimensions:
40.75" high
20.50" diameter
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Elegant Upholstered Bench with Tapering Legs 1950s
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Rare elegant upholstered bench, model number 313, with base in mahogany and upholstered seat with signature elements that wrap around frame by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Fabric, Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger Iconic Studded Small Chest/Bedside Table 1981
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in New York, NY
Small cabinet/chest/bedside table model 223S with 2 drawers in white lacquered mahogany with chrome studs and exquisite pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 198...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Tommi Parzinger, Coffee Table, Steel, Glass, Wood, USA, 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in High Point, NC
A steel, glass and blue-lacquered wood coffee table designed by Tommi Parzinger and produced by Parzinger Originals, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Steel
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 Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Bronze
Tommi Parzinger Neoclassical Style Console Table in Mahogany 1960s
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical style console table model 534 in mahogany with drawer by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's. This has been newly refinished by Lobel Modern. The ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger Brass Stud, Shell Pink Lacquer Credenza, Signed
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite custom Botticelli Shell Pink hand gloss lacquered credenza featuring brass studs and signature Parzinger brass door knocker pull rings. The cabinet has adjustable shelves in each compartment and a divided felt lined drawer...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Parzinger Originals Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Originals 4-Drawer Lacquered Console Credenza
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Miami, FL
Tommi Parzinger Originals 4-Drawer Lacquered Console Credenza
Offered for sale is an original white lacquered four-drawer console credenda from Tommi Parzinger. This piece is part ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Parzinger Originals Furniture
Materials
Metal
Parzinger Originals Stainless & White Lacquer Wall Mounted Console
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Hanover, MA
Tommi Parzinger designed custom seven foot long wall mounted floating console sideboard fitted with with two drawers.
Wood case and supporting brackets finished in white lacquer and...
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1960s North American Hollywood Regency Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tommi Parzinger 2-Door Cabinet with Illuminating Glass Top 1960s
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
2 Door cabinet with sculpted doors and sides with geometric motif with iconic etched brass pulls and hinges, and illuminating glass top by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, Am...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger One-of-a-Kind Bar Cabinet in White Ash Burl with Inlays 1960s
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind custom design raised 4 door bar cabinet with doors in white ash burl with satinwood inlays with etched polished brass pulls and ba...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Originals Modern Armchair and Ottoman, Club Chair, 1958
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tommi Parzinger lounge chair and ottoman, ebonized frame, charcoal grey upholstery. Copy of the original purchased receipt included from Parzinger Originals Inc., dated January 15, 1958
Dimensions: 27" H x 28 1/2" W x 31" D and 15" H x 28" L x 16"
Tommi Parzinger was born in Munich and received professional design training there at the school of art and craft, Kunstgewerbeschule. He began his career as a freelance designer of ceramics, wallpapers, lighting, textiles, furniture. He traveled and worked in Germany and Austria, becoming familiar with the modern movements of the day including the Wiener Werkstätte, the Jugendstijl, and the Bauhaus. As a professional designer in Germany he created porcelain for the German firm KPM, as well as posters, textiles, interiors and wallpapers. In 1932 he came to the United Stated as a prize for winning a poster contest for North German Lloyd...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Textile
Tommi Parzinger, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and blue fabric lounge chairs, designed by Tommi Parzinger and produced by Parzinger Originals, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Tommi Parzinger Rare and Impressive Illuminated Bar Cabinet 1950s 'Signed'
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Rare stunning bar cabinet in artisan faux parchment lacquer with 4 doors, each with an exquisitely etched chrome pull, and a beautifully outfitted interior lacquered Chinese red by T...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Tommi Parzinger Elegant Chest of Drawers with Etched Brass Pulls 1950s 'Signed'
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Superbly crafted high chest of drawers in mahogany with etched brass pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's (signed "Parzinger Originals” on inside of drawer). The restrained elegance of this piece is classic Parzinger. Refinished by Lobel Modern...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Dining Table, 2 Leaves, Mahogany, Inlaid
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Stamford, CT
Parzinger Originals, Mid Century Modern Dining Table, 2 Leaves, Mahogany, Inlaid
A stunning mahogany and satinwood inlaid dining or conference table. This large and impressive dining...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Tommi Parzinger Iconic Cabinet with Brass Studs 1950s, 'Signed'
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Iconic 2 door cabinet model 146 in white lacquer with brass studs, etched brass pulls, and inset milk glass top by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals 1950s (signed “Parzinger Originals” on inside of drawer). This beautiful cabinet exudes the refined elegance. It is beautifully made and very chic.
Reference:
Parzinger Originals Inc. catalog published in the 1950’s...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
Materials
Brass
Original Tommi Parzinger Sculpted Front Chest of Drawers 'Signed'
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in East Hampton, NY
This is an original condition, beautifully preserved 6-drawer chest by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals in a high lacquer mahogany, all original brass pulls. The front is a se...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Brass
Tommi Parzinger Wall-Mounted Console Table with Inset Marble Top 1960s 'Signed'
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Elegant wall-mounted console table in white lacquer with inset black marble top and iconic etched brass pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American, 1960's (signed). T...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Marble, Brass
Console Flip Top Dining Table by Parzinger with Brass String Inlay
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in New York, NY
Rare flip top dining table, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger originals, circa 1950s. Stunning diamond pattern veneer, with elegant arch...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Parzinger Originals Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Elegant Center/Game Table, 1970s
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Chic center / game table model 701 with tessellated birch wood top and polished chrome base by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1970's. The artisan tessellated top m...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals Floor Lamp with Side Table, 1955, Signed
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible floor lamp with built-in side table by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals is finished in a black lacquer with Parzinger's signature brass accents. Signed 'Parzinger Originals' under the base, making this 1950s authentic designer piece ultra-collectible.
The three lights comprise of a single up-light and two down-lights which can be turned on and off independently of one another or used in unison as demonstrated in the photos. A glass Stiffel branded glass cone shade sits on top of the lamp and a larger black fabric shade with golden insides is included. Can be used with or without the larger black shade.
Consider using in a Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Postmodern home...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Sofa for Parzinger Originals
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in Chicago, IL
Tommi Parzinger sofa for Parzinger Originals, ceruse oak solid legs, fully restored and reupholstered with great plains cotton-poly.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Tommi Parzinger Lamps, Chinese Qing Cloisonné, Cobalt Blue, Gilt, Brass, Signed
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Tommi Parzinger table lamps, Chinese cloisonné, enameled brass, signed. Parzinger selected these cobalt blue 19th Century Qing Dynasty cloisonné...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Rare and Elegant Set of 8 T-Back Dining Chairs 1979
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional set of 8 dining chairs model 314 with base in ivory lacquered mahogany with upholstered seats and backs in cream ultrasuede by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Orig...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
Materials
Ultrasuede, Wood, Lacquer
Tommi Parzinger Superb Desk in Walnut with Etched Brass Hardware 1960s 'Signed'
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Fine desk in dark walnut with ebonized satinwood inlays on top and exquisite etched brass hardware on drawers by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's (branded sig...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Large Scale End Tables
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare pair of large scale end tables designed by Tommi Parzinger. Tables feature elegant curved legs and a beautiful top. Model #209. Great styling cues reminiscent of T.H. Robsjohn-G...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals Studded Cabinet
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Parzinger Originals Furniture
Materials
Brass
Parzinger Originals furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Parzinger Originals 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 Parzinger Originals furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Parzinger Originals 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 H. Sacks & Sons, John Mascheroni, and Harold Schwartz. Prices for Parzinger Originals furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,400 and can go as high as $45,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $12,900.