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Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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
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 Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Fabric, Mahogany

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 Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Upholstery, Oak

Tommi Parzinger Elegant Sloped Back Chaise with Mahogany Base 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Elegant sloped back chaise model 201 with bolster and wrapped mahogany base by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950’s. This iconic Parzinger chaise is super chic. ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Hollyood Regency Brass Coffee Set by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silver
By Tommi Parzinger, Dorlyn Silversmiths
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish Hollyood Regency brass coffee set by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silver, circa 1970's. The set includes a coffee pot (including Sterno riser), creamer, lidded sugar bowl and s...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Brass

1950s Tommi Parzinger Brass Chandelier
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, 1950s Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, 6 arm brass and crystal chandelier. This chandelier has silk shades. Model No. 1 in brass with suspended crystal beads.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

Vintage Parzinger Wrought Iron Metal Candelabra
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Parzinger wrought iron candelabra. A lovely piece of lighting decor. This piece is freestanding, with a set of four legs in a square pattern. This candelabra has six candle nozzles...
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20th Century Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Tommi Parzinger, Mid-Century Modern, Candleholder Sconces, Brass, USA c. 1955
By Dorlyn Silversmiths, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Stamford, CT
Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, Mid-Century Modern, Candleholder Sconces, Brass, USA c. 1955 Pair of candleholder sconces designed by Tommi Parzinger and produced by Dorlyn...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Brass

Tommi Parzinger, Charak, Mid-Century Modern, Dining Table, Bleached Mahogany
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Tommi Parzinger, Charak Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Dining Table, Bleached Mahogany, Brass, 1954 Modern dining table designed by Tommi Parzinger (American, 1903-1981) and produced b...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Green Leather Occasional Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mid Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Green Leather Occasional Table
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Leather, Wood

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 Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Steel

Pair Tommi Parzinger of Floor Lamps
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant Vintage pair of floor lamps, designed by Tommi Parzinger, American, circa 1950s. They retains their original lightly gilded over black iron patinated painted finish with orig...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Iron

Tommi Parzinger Long Chest of Drawers with Bronze Flower Pulls 1950s (Signed)
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional 3 part long chest of drawers in white lacquer with bronze stylized flower pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950s (signed “Parzinger Ori...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger 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 Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Mahogany

Tommi Parzinger Brass Stud, Shell Pink Lacquer Credenza, Signed
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
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 Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Brass

Tommi Parzinger gilt mirror decorative finial hollywood regency mid century
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Tommi Parzinger rectangular mirror with crown finial. Labeled on back with D. Milch and Son Inc. approximately 28 x 40 inches plus 10 inch finial.
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Cut Glass

Stunning Tommi Parzinger Cabinet.
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Wave front cabinet by Tommi Parzinger. The two double door cabinet has been Newly restored with polished brass handles. The interior of the cabinet has four adjustable she...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Brass

Parzinger custom king headboard brass finials mid century hollywood regency
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Special custom Tommi Parzinger upholstered headboard with brass finials. Original upholstery. Approx 84 wide x 3 inches deep x 44 inches high (less 7-1/2 finial - is 36-1/2 inches high)
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Brass

Tommi Parzinger Candle Stick Holder with Original Hurricane Glass
By Tommi Parzinger, Dorlyn Silversmiths
Located in Chicago, IL
Tommi Parzinger Candle Stick Holder with Original Hurricane Glass These were handcrafted brass pieces by Dorlyn for Parzinger. The long brass bar looks to be slightly eschew to the...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Brass

Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Brass Samovar Coffee Hot Water Urn
By Dorlyn Silversmiths, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Hanover, MA
Tommi Parzinger designed for Dorlyn Silversmiths extra large coffee or hot water samovar urn with two faucets, round bunson warming stand and large round brass tray. Two ebonized woo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Brass

Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Brass Coffee & Tea Service
By Dorlyn Silversmiths, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Hanover, MA
Four piece coffee/tea service in solid brass designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths circa 1950, distributed by Vincent Lippe Co. This is the earliest version with the distinctively ornate thistle finials on the fitted lids. Set includes large and small lidded carafes, lidded sugar container and 12" diameter round tray. All marked: Made by Dorlyn Silversmiths and a conjoined "RP" in which the "R" is reversed. The 'R' here in the mark probably refers to Otto Rasmussen...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Brass

Mid 20th Century Vintage Regency Tommi Parzinger - Parzinger Originals Credenza
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in west palm beach, FL
A vintage Regency Monumental credenza. Designed by the iconic Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger originals. Unmarked. A beautiful original White chocolate lacquered with heavy brass buckle hardware. Rests on a black lacquered plinth...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Brass

Tommi Parzinger Lacquered Dresser With Brass Hardware for Willow and Reed
By Tommi Parzinger, Willow and Reed
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare dresser designed by Tommi Parzinger. This example appears to be in original condition with white exterior and tan drawer fronts, complete with fashionable drawer pulls so char...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Reed, Lacquer

Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Candelabrum & Pair Serving Trays
By Dorlyn Silversmiths, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Hanover, MA
A three piece serving centerpiece grouping from among the least commonly seen items from the 1950's brass ware collection designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, consisting of an exceptionally large candelabrum for five tapers with two tiers of round bon bon trays, and a matching pair of two-tier serving trays...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Brass

Tommi Parzinger (1901 - 1981) Pair of Brass and Glass Candle Holders
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tommi Parzinger (1901 - 1981) Pair of Brass and Glass Candle holders. Parzinger's works were referred as "high-style modernism", which represented a "more idiosyncratic, rarefied m...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Brass

Tommi Parzinger Elegant Chest Of Drawers with Brass Pulls 1940s (Signed)
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Chest of drawers model TP104 in dark brown mahogany with brass pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American 1940's (signed "Charak Modern" in drawer). The dark brown grain c...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Brass

Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Tea Service/Chaffing Set, 1960
By Dorlyn Silversmiths, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Chicago, IL
Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Tea Service/Chaffing Set, 1960. Beautiful brass patina all original. Measurements: Tea pot 14.75" tall on burner, total height of tea pot 11.5...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Brass

Solid Brass Covered Bowl Designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Doraville, GA
A design by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, a vintage solid brass covered bowl. The bowl is embossed on the bottom with the Tommi Parzinger insignia and marked Dorlyn Silver...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Brass

Tommi Parzinger Bar Cabinet Model 159
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Figured birch cabinet on plinth with sexy mahogany inlay racing stripe. The interior is fitted with drawers and fixed shelves. From a Parzinger decorated Bergan County, NJ interior, ...
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1950s American Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Birch, Mahogany

Pair of Solid Brass Candlesticks Designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Doraville, GA
An obscure design by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths. A pair of vintage solid brass candlesticks with removable bobeche's list...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Brass

Parzinger for Willow & Reed Game Table, c.1955
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Savannah, GA
A hexagonal game table designed by Tommi Parzinger for Willow & Reed, Inc., circa 1955. Black formica top with inlaid brass in hexagonal maple fr...
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1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Rattan, Formica

Parzinger for Willow & Reed Dining Chairs, c.1955 - Set of 6
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Savannah, GA
A set of six restored bamboo dining chairs designed by Tommi Parzinger and Henry Olko for Willow & Reed, Inc., circa 1955. 23 inches wide by 24 ½ inches deep by 37 inches tall; sea...
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1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Rattan

Tommi Parzinger Originals Console Table or Credenza
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tommi Parzinger Originals console table or small credenza. Sophisticated modernism executed in Spanish white lacquer on a dark mahogany stained base with polished brass hardware. Fea...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Milk Glass, Mahogany

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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Lucite, Walnut

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 Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Polished Nickel Candlesticks
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Classic candlesticks in polished nickel designed by Tommi Parzinger.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Nickel

Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Solid Brass Champagne Cooler
By Dorlyn Silversmiths, Tommi Parzinger
Located in East Hampton, NY
Tommi Parzinger Champagne Cooler/ Ice Bucket for Dorlyn Silversmiths. Solid brass in original condition. The original patina has a gold plating with light signs of use, some light su...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century Tommi Parzinger Sideboard Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Tommi Parzinger studded sideboard cabinet, crafted for Parzinger Originals in the 1950s boasts a sleek and streamlined profile that is ch...
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1950s German Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Brass

1960s Tommi Parzinger Gold Gilt enameled Iron Floor Lamp
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Tommi Parzinger, American/German (1903-1981). Tommi Parzinger floor lamp with tapered gilt enameled iron frame, dual light sockets. Dimensions: Measures 56.5"H; 17” Diameter. ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Iron, Gold Leaf

Tommi Parzinger Elegant Chest of Drawers with Etched Brass Pulls 1950s (Signed)
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Superbly crafted tall chest of drawers model M603 in mahogany with tapering legs and etched brass pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American 1950's (signed "CHARAK MODERN” ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Brass

Dazzling Mahogany, Cane and Brass Commode by Tommi Parzinger, circa 1955
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. Thi...
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1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Brass

Inlaid Rosewood Wall-Mount Sideboard, by David Wider Associates
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant wall-mounted cabinet by influential but obscure New York furniture maker David Wider. With craftsmanship and design aesthetic aligned with contempo...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Brass

Set of Four Tommi Parzinger Dining Chairs, ca 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of four elegant and timeless design X-back dining chairs by Tommi Parzinger, circa 1950s for Charak Modern. Perfectly refinished solid mahogany frames with new upholstered seats.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Bouclé, Mahogany

1950's Tommi Parzinger Dining Chairs Set of Six
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in Southampton, NJ
Set of 6 Mahogany dining chairs for Parzinger Original newly upholstered in Brunschwig & Fils woven Chinoiserie fabric. Circa 1950's in excellent vintage condition; ready for use. Ca...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Tommi Parzinger Pair of Brass Lidded Blown Glass Jars, circa 1959
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exceptional and rare Tommi Parzinger design for Dorlyn Silversmiths. A pair of thick, mold-blown glass bowls or jars with lacquered brass lids exe...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Brass

Rare PAIR Tommi Parzinger Model 6362 Floor Lamps Original finish and shades
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Rare PAIR Tommi Parzinger Model 6362 Floor Lamps Original finish and shades. Signed on each base with model number and Parzinger Original. One is hard to find, a pair almost impossib...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Wood

Tommi Parzinger Solid Brass Pitcher For Dorlyn Silversmiths
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Doraville, GA
DESCRIPTION A lidded solid brass pitcher design by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths. The pitcher is embossed on the bottom “Made by Dorlyn - Silversmiths” with the Tommi Parzinger insignia. The pitcher stands approximately 10 7/8 inches tall and the base is 3 1/8 inches in diameter. BIOGRAPHY OF DESIGNER Tommi Anton Parzinger (1903–1981) was a German interior designer; a lighting, accessories and furniture designer and an artist. Born in Munich in 1903, Parzinger was raised in an artistic family, he studied at the Kunstgewebeschule, focusing his art studies on ceramic, glass, metal and wood crafts , as well as painting. Parzinger immigrated to New York City in 1932, his first job in America was as a designer for Rena Rosenthal, designing metalware and crystel to be sold at her trend setting Madison Avenue shop. During his tenure at Rena Rosenthal Parzinger began creating furniture and accessories to accompany his celebrated work in brass and crystal. His interest in these ancillary pieces grew steadily throughout the 1930’s and in 1938 he took a position designing furniture for Charak in Boston. In 1939 he opened Parzinger Originals, designing custom furnishings for clients and commissioned custom interiors. Parzinger's designs were labeled "high-style modernism", which represented a more idiosyncratic, rarefied midcentury design style. His cosmopolitan designs involved costly, craft-intensive materials and processes using brass accents and lacquer. As his business grew, Parzinger continued his work in graphic design, fashioning packaging, fabrics and wallpapers . He also continued to design furniture, lighting, and accessories for other companies, including Reed and Barton, Lightolier, Salterini Hofstatter, and Dorlyn. In the 1940’s Donald Cameron became his partner and expanded the company with locations at 32 East 57th Street, 601 Fifth Avenue, and 441 Madison Avenue. His designs were used by famous clients such as Billy Baldwin, Marilyn Monroe, members of the DuPont family...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Brass

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 Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Stainless Steel

1960s Tommi Parzinger Brass and Walnut Coffee Pot Dorlyn Silversmiths
By Tommi Parzinger, Dorlyn Silversmiths
Located in Chula Vista, CA
By Designer Tommi Parzinger Modern Brass Coffee Tea Service Pot with silverplate. Sculptural Walnut Wood handle. Stamped Dorlyn Silversmiths. 12 tall x 8.5 d x 5.5 diameter Unrestore...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Brass

Pair Tommi Parzinger Solid Brass Candlesticks For Dorlyn Silversmiths
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Doraville, GA
DESCRIPTION A pair of solid brass candlesticks designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths. The candlesticks stand approximately 10 5/8 inches tall and the base is 5 1/2 inches at the top of the lip of the base. One candlesticks is embossed with the P*R Tommi Parzinger insignia. BIOGRAPHY OF DESIGNER Tommi Anton Parzinger (1903–1981) was a German interior designer; a lighting, accessories and furniture designer and an artist. Born in Munich in 1903, Parzinger was raised in an artistic family, he studied at the Kunstgewebeschule, focusing his art studies on ceramic, glass, metal and wood crafts , as well as painting. Parzinger immigrated to New York City in 1932, his first job in America was as a designer for Rena Rosenthal, designing metalware and crystel to be sold at her trend setting Madison Avenue shop. During his tenure at Rena Rosenthal Parzinger began creating furniture and accessories to accompany his celebrated work in brass and crystal. His interest in these ancillary pieces grew steadily throughout the 1930’s and in 1938 he took a position designing furniture for Charak in Boston. In 1939 he opened Parzinger Originals, designing custom furnishings for clients and commissioned custom interiors. Parzinger's designs were labeled "high-style modernism", which represented a more idiosyncratic, rarefied midcentury design style. His cosmopolitan designs involved costly, craft-intensive materials and processes using brass accents and lacquer. As his business grew, Parzinger continued his work in graphic design, fashioning packaging, fabrics and wallpapers . He also continued to design furniture, lighting, and accessories for other companies, including Reed and Barton, Lightolier, Salterini Hofstatter, and Dorlyn. In the 1940’s Donald Cameron became his partner and expanded the company with locations at 32 East 57th Street, 601 Fifth Avenue, and 441 Madison Avenue. His designs were used by famous clients such as Billy Baldwin, Marilyn Monroe, members of the DuPont family...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Brass

Tommi Parzinger, Dining Chairs, Mahogany, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
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
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Fabric, Mahogany

Tommi Parzinger Mid-Century American Brass and Leather King-Size Headboard
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century American (1960s) king-size headboard with a brass frame having 3 ball finials supporting a stitched white leather zig-zag woven design above a white leather panel (TOMMI ...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Brass

Tommi Parzinger Brass Candlesticks
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century brass candlesticks by Tommi Parzinger/Heirloom. Newly polished and lacquered.
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Brass

Set of 6 Tommy Parzinger Light Walnut Dining Chairs Lenor Larsen Upholstery MINT
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 6 Tommy Parzinger Light Walnut Dining Chairs Lenor Larsen Upholstery MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Bleached Mahogany Chest of Drawers
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Stamford, CT
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern bleached mahogany chest of drawers with brass hardware. Circa 1945. Partial label inside top drawer.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Mahogany

Tommi Parzinger, Coffee Table, Walnut, Travertine, USA, 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
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.  
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Travertine

Tommi Parzinger, Coffee Table, Mahogany Burl, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
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.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Brass

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.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Mahogany

Brass Taza by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths
By Dorlyn Silversmiths, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Hanover, MA
Gorgeous taza/candy dish in solid brass designed by Tommi Parzinger and produced by Dorlyn Silversmiths circa 1952. Marked underneath "made by Dorlyn-Silversmiths" with a reversed P and R cipher for Tommi Parzinger (1903-1981) and Otto Rasmussen...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Tommi Parzinger furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Tommi Parzinger 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 Tommi Parzinger furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture 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 furniture by Widdicomb Furniture Co., Paul Frankl, and John Widdicomb. Prices for Tommi Parzinger furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $585 and can go as high as $45,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,800.

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