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
Dealer: Lobel Modern, Inc
Tommi Parzinger Rare and Exquisite Pair of Lounge Chairs 1950s
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of lounge chairs model #224 with sculptural legs and exquisite backrest design in dark walnut with upholstered seats and backs by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, A...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Tommi Parzinger Superb Illuminated Bar Cabinet with Inlays 1950s (Signed)
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Superbly crafted bar cabinet in walnut with satinwood inlays, engraved bronze pulls, Chinese red lacquered interior and original automatic interior light by Tommi Parzinger for Parzi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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. Base refinished and newly reupholstered in a stunning blue and gold fabric...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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
Tommi Parzinger Pair of Rare and Important 3-Arm Sconces with Crystals 1950s
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Impressive pair of rare large 3-arm sconces in polished brass with iconic engraved elements and adorned with faceted crystals by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 195...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
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Crystal, Brass
Tommi Parzinger Pair of Rare and Important Large Four Arm Sconces 1950s
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare and important large sconces in polished brass with iconic engraved elements and adorned with faceted crystals by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
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Crystal, Brass
Tommi Parzinger Rare Chic King Size Headboard 1960s
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
King size headboard in white lacquered steel with stylized brass decorative elements by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's. Tommi Parzinger was celebrated for r...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Tommi Parzinger Set of 10 Elegant Dining Chairs with Decorative Backs 1950s
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Set of 10 elegant dining chairs models 109 & 109A in mahogany with signature fabric wrap around frame elements and upholstered seats and back cushions by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinge...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Velvet, 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 Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Tommi Parzinger Pair of Impressive 5 Arm Wall Sconces in Polished Brass, 1950s
By Dorlyn Silversmiths, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Pair of impressive 5 arm candelabra in polished brass by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, American 1950's. These are just exquisite in person.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Superb Desk in Walnut with Iconic Brass Hardware 1960s (Signed)
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in New York, NY
Fine desk in dark walnut with ebonized satinwood inlays on top and exquisite engraved brass hardware on drawers by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's (branded s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Six White Lacquer Bamboo Dining Chairs 1960s
By Willow and Reed, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 dining chairs in white lacquered bamboo with intricate woven criss cross backs and upholstered seats and backs by Henry Olko for Willow & Reed, American 1960's. Henry Olko ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
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Upholstery, Bamboo, Lacquer
Tommi Parzinger Elegant Chest Of Drawers with Brass Pulls 1940s (Signed)
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
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 Elegant Candelabrum in Brass 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger, Dorlyn Silversmiths
Located in New York, NY
Elegant engraved candelabrum in polished brass holding 3 candles by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, American 1950's.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Elegant Coffee Table with Polished Steel Base by Tommi Parzinger 1960s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Elegant coffee table with polished steel base and oval glass top by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American, 1960s.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
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 parchment lacquer with 4 doors, each with an exquisitely engraved chrome pull, and a beautifully outfitted interior lacquered Chinese red by Tomm...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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 Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Pair of Candelabra in Polished Nickel 1950s (Signed)
By Mueck-Cary, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Pair of elegant candelabra in polished nickel, each holding 1 candle, each engraved with radiating lines, by Tommi Parzinger for Mueck-Cary, American 1950’s (signed on bottom “Mueck-...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Tommi Parzinger Wall Mounted White Lacquer Console Table 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Wall mounted console table in white lacquer with iconic brass hardware and black glass top by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's. This console is incredibly chi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Elegant Center/Game Table, 1970s
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
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 Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Tommi Parzinger Torchere in Polished Nickel, 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco style torchere in polished nickel with open back to illuminate wall and removable cover by Tommi Parzinger, American 1950's.
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1950s North American Art Deco Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Tommi Parzinger Chest of Drawers in White Lacquer with Brass Pulls 1950s, Signed
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Long chest of drawers model #184 in white lacquer with iconic engraved brass flower hardware on a dark mahogany base by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's (sign...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Elegant 6 Arm Chandelier in Brass with Crystal Beads 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
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 Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Long Console Table in Mahogany by Tommi Parzinger 1960s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Long side or console table in mahogany with shelf, satinwood inlays and sabots by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American, 1960s. This table is a wonderful examples of Par...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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 Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Pair of Candelabra in Polished Brass, 1950s, 'Signed'
By Tommi Parzinger, Dorlyn Silversmiths
Located in New York, NY
Pair of candelabra, each holding 1 candle, in polished brass with engraved concentric circles, by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, American, 1950’s (signed on bottom “Dorlyn ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Henry Olko Dining Table with Criss-Cross Design 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger, Willow and Reed
Located in New York, NY
Elegant white lacquered dining table base with splaying legs, white laminate top and criss-cross design base by Henry Olko for Willow and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Laminate, Wood, Lacquer
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...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Tommi Parzinger Floor Lamp for Willow and Reed, 1950s
By Willow and Reed, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Elegant white lacquered floor lamp with incorporated white laminate table by Tommi Parzinger for Willow and Reed, American 1950’s. Willow and Reed designed furniture ideal for enclos...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Laminate, Wood, Lacquer
Tommi Parzinger Urn-Shaped Silver Plated Table Lamp, 1940s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical urn-shaped silver-plated table lamp with open back and top by Tommi Parzinger for Lightolier, Heritage Silver collection, American, 1940s.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Exceptional and Large Floor Lamp in Wrought Iron by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and large floor lamp #27 in wrought iron with four lights by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American, 1950s.
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1950s American Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tommi Parzinger Elegant 6 Arm Chandelier in Brass and Crystal 1950s
By 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. This chandelier is the epidemy of e...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
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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