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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
Dealer: Modest Designs
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

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

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 ...
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1950s American Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Macassar

Tommi Parzinger Originals Lacquered Chest
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful lacquered Tommi Parzinger Originals chest, with sectioned felt-lined silverware drawer and two interior shelves.
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1940s American Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

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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...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Gold Leaf Console, c 1949, Signed
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
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...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Rosewood Model 21 Sideboard by Omann Jun
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In any room, you'll lose yourself in the spectacular rosewood grain of this truly impressive "Model 21" Sideboard designed by Andreas Omann for his own Omann Jun Møbelfabrik brand. W...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture

Materials

Felt, Wood, Rosewood

Rosewood Model 21 Sideboard by Omann Jun
Rosewood Model 21 Sideboard by Omann Jun
H 30.5 in W 83 in D 18.5 in
Wonderful Aldo Tura Bar Cabinet
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Behind the left door is a fully mirrored bar with a glass shelf. Behind the right door is a refrigerator.  
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

Materials

Goatskin

Wonderful Aldo Tura Bar Cabinet
Wonderful Aldo Tura Bar Cabinet
H 38.19 in W 52.76 in D 23.23 in
Tommi Parzinger, Mid-Century Modern, Rare Cabinet, Brown Lacquer, Brass, 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Stamford, CT
One of a kind, showroom model, fabulous Parzinger Art Deco designed wardrobe/entertainment center. Carrying five pull-out drawers and one large open top shelf and six smaller opened ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Tommi Parzinger Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Stunning Tommi Parzinger Cabinet.
Stunning Tommi Parzinger Cabinet.
H 32.5 in W 84 in D 19.5 in
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

Transitional Modern Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Stardust Transitional desk, for moments of reflection, this desk adds a note of glamour in our pearlescent Stardust finish. Platinum-striped beading ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture

Materials

Metal

Transitional Modern Desk
Transitional Modern Desk
H 30 in W 62 in D 26 in
Large Rosewood Sideboard
By Niels Vodder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Extra long Brazilian Rosewood sideboard credenza with five doors and pull out velvet lined drawers.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Large Rosewood Sideboard
Large Rosewood Sideboard
H 30.5 in W 102 in D 20 in
Antique Flemish Inlaid Sideboard
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Baroque style Flemish inlaid oak sideboard, early 19th century, possibly 18th century. With a rectangular two board top with a central trophy design inlay with bugle, drums a...
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Early 19th Century European Baroque Antique Tommi Parzinger Furniture

Materials

Oak

Antique Flemish Inlaid Sideboard
Antique Flemish Inlaid Sideboard
H 31.5 in W 66 in D 19 in
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Mirrored Wall-Mounted Sideboard
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, wall-mounted sideboard, polished aluminum, glass, lacquered ash, Italy, 1960s Exceptional cabinet designed by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti in the ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Aluminum

Stunning and Rare Tommi Parzinger Walnut and Brass Dry Bar / Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautiful two-door stunning fluted walnut cabinet by Tommi Parzinger with Classic cross-hatched brass escutcheons and pulls, with a stepped plinth three-sided base.Hand delivery avai...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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Brass

Previously Available Items
Tommi Parzinger Floor Lamp
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant wrought iron floor lamp by Tommi Parzinger.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Tommi Parzinger Nine-Drawer Dresser for Willow and Reed
By Tommi Parzinger, Willow and Reed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Breezy beach-house modern low chest with natural birch, brass-inlay top, rattan-wrapped feet, and Classic Parzinger brass pulls. Designed for Willow and Reed.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

Birch and Rattan Console Table by Tommi Parzinger
By Willow and Reed, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Breezy beach-house modern combining bent and rush-wrapped rattan, natural birch, white laminate top, and classic Parzinger brass pulls. Designed for Willow and Reed.
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1960s American Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

Materials

Birch

Tommi Parzinger Birch and Rattan Chest for Willow and Reed
By Tommi Parzinger, Willow and Reed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Casual yet elegant nine drawer chest, with incised brase handles and brass inlaid laminate top, with grass cloth sides, and rattan bass. Great beach house chic. Part of the Pavilio...
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1950s American Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

Tommi Parzinger Lacquered Coffee Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple geometric pedestal table in persimmon lacquer with brass detail. Table rolls on four brass casters. Branded "Parzinger Originals" on underside and date stamped 6808.
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1960s American Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

Materials

Brass

Parzinger Originals Cocktail Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple geometric pedestal table in persimmon lacquer with brass detail. Table rolls on four brass casters. Branded "Parzinger Originals" on underside and date stamped 6808.
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1960s American Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture

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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