Tommi Parzinger Platters and Serveware

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.

Creator: Tommi Parzinger

1960s Tommi Parzinger Coffee Pot Brass & Walnut Dorlyn Silversmiths

$600Sale Price|20% Off

1960s Tommi Parzinger Coffee Pot Brass & Walnut 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 Platters and Serveware

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Brass

Mid Century Tommi Parzinger Brass Platter

$1,400

Mid Century Tommi Parzinger Brass Platter

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Modern large hand lathed/engraved brass serving platter designed by Tommi Parzinger. Sure to brighten any table.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Platters and Serveware

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Brass

Tommi Parzinger Brass Serving Set, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s USA

$1,950 / set

Tommi Parzinger Brass Serving Set, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s USA

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

Set of 2 brass serving pieces designed by Tommi Parzinger featuring a brass compote and a brass covered dish with a divided glass insert. Each stamped.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Platters and Serveware

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Brass

Coffee Service With Tray Tommi Parzinger Dorlyn Silversmith

$3,500

Coffee Service With Tray Tommi Parzinger Dorlyn Silversmith

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Atlanta, GA

A coffee or tea serving set designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmith. The set is made of heavy brass and newly rechromed in a nickle finish. It consists of a pitcher with w...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Platters and Serveware

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Steel, Chrome

Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Candelabrum & Pair Serving Trays

$4,995 / set

Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Candelabrum & Pair Serving Trays

By Tommi Parzinger, Dorlyn Silversmiths

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 Platters and Serveware

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Brass

Tommi Parzinger Polished Nickel Candlesticks, Tray Set

$1,400 / set

Tommi Parzinger Polished Nickel Candlesticks, Tray Set

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century three-piece table garniture set featuring a serving tray and a pair of candlesticks, all designed by Tommi Parzinger. Tray measures: 10.5 x ...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Platters and Serveware

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Nickel

Trays Mondrian Style Set of 5

$2,323 / set

H 0.95 in W 18.78 in D 16.62 in

Trays Mondrian Style Set of 5

Located in Paris, FR

Mondrian style set of 5 trays with structure and frame in solid wenge, each tray is covered with natural genuine leather, 2 trays in red, 1 tray in b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tommi Parzinger Platters and Serveware

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Leather, Wenge

Moroccan Moorish Polished Brass Decorative Tray Wall Hanging

$2,500

H 1.5 in Dm 22 in

Moroccan Moorish Polished Brass Decorative Tray Wall Hanging

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Fabulous Moroccan Moorish hand-hammered brass tray, intricate multi dimension artwork, very fine Islamic Metalwork brass repousse designs. Handcrafted wall hanging decorative brass tray with a copper...

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tommi Parzinger Platters and Serveware

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Brass

Mid-Century Decorative Platter by Albert Thiry 'circa 1960s'

$737Sale Price|40% Off

H 2.37 in Dm 12.6 in

Mid-Century Decorative Platter by Albert Thiry 'circa 1960s'

By Albert Thiry

Located in London, GB

Mid-century decorative platter (circa 1960s) by Albert Thiry. A milky-white glaze graces both the exterior and the hollow centre. The interior has small tracts of green and earthy cl...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic

Robert Picault Ceramic Vallauris France Ceramic Platter Mid Century

$430

H 1.38 in W 5.12 in D 6.3 in

Robert Picault Ceramic Vallauris France Ceramic Platter Mid Century

By Robert Picault

Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR

Robert Picault (1919 - 2000) French ceramist in Vallauris Robert Picault has contributed to the revival of culinary ceramics by updating traditional local forms decorated with li...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Wooden Tray, Brown Wood, Sweden, Modern Design, 1960s

$294

H 0.79 in Dm 17.72 in

Mid-Century Wooden Tray, Brown Wood, Sweden, Modern Design, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Wooden Tray, Sweden, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Wood Color: Brown Styles: Mid-Century Modern Country of Or...

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Platters and Serveware

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Wood

Marble Tray Reddish Color, with Leather Straps, Large

$2,676 / item

H 1.57 in W 23.62 in D 15.78 in

Marble Tray Reddish Color, with Leather Straps, Large

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Marble trays with leather straps and brass bottom reinforcement. Leather tips on the legs to avoid scratching surfaces. Marble is a non-foliated ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Tommi Parzinger Platters and Serveware

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Marble

Serving Tray Lucite Tortoiseshell & Chrome Christian Dior Style, Italy, 1970s

$608

H 0.99 in W 13.39 in D 9.45 in

Serving Tray Lucite Tortoiseshell & Chrome Christian Dior Style, Italy, 1970s

By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo

Located in Rome, IT

1970s Rectangular serving tray centerpiece in tortoiseshell-effect lucite and chrome borders in the style of Christian Dior Home, made in Italy 1970s.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Platters and Serveware

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Metal, Chrome

Monumental Moroccan Polished Metal Brass Tray Platter 39 inches

$4,500

H 1 in Dm 38.5 in

Monumental Moroccan Polished Metal Brass Tray Platter 39 inches

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Monumental Moroccan metal polished brass tray platter. Polished decorative metal brass tray with very fine intricate Moorish geometric designs. Hand-hammered and chiseled in geometri...

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tommi Parzinger Platters and Serveware

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Brass

Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Nickel-Plated Coffee or Tea Set

$1,800

H 15 in Dm 14.5 in

Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Nickel-Plated Coffee or Tea Set

By Dorlyn Silversmiths, Tommi Parzinger

Located in St. Louis, MO

A coffee or tea serving set designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths. This set is made of heavy brass, and has been newly plated in a nickel finish. It consists of a pitch...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Platters and Serveware

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Serving Tray with Brass Frame & Smoky Glass, Italy

$713

H 0.99 in W 23.23 in D 14.57 in

Mid-Century Modern Serving Tray with Brass Frame & Smoky Glass, Italy

Located in Catania, IT

Elegant mid century tray, brass frame and smoky glass. Excellent vintage condition

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Platters and Serveware

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Brass

Round Centerpiece Serving Tray Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell and Brass, Italy 1970s

$1,053

H 1.58 in Dm 19.69 in

Round Centerpiece Serving Tray Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell and Brass, Italy 1970s

By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo

Located in Rome, IT

Amazing round serving tray / centerpiece in tortoiseshell effect lucite with and border brass in the style of Christian Dior. Made in Italy in the 1970s.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Platters and Serveware

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Metal, Brass

Tommi Parzinger Mid Century Chaffing Serving Dish for Dorlyn Silversmiths

$485

H 11 in Dm 11.5 in

Tommi Parzinger Mid Century Chaffing Serving Dish for Dorlyn Silversmiths

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A complete Parzinger serving dish or chaffing dish set including bottom tray, stand, burner, pot with lid and wood handles and the Pyrex glass insert. A ...

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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Tommi Parzinger Platters and Serveware

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Metal

Previously Available Items

Tommi Parzinger Brass 3 Tier Canape Server

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H 9 in W 8 in D 6 in

Tommi Parzinger Brass 3 Tier Canape Server

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

Tommi Parzinger brass 3 tier canapé/bon bon swivel server. Signed, professionally polished and lacquered.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Platters and Serveware

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Brass

Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Brass Tray Mid-Century Modern Barware

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H 1 in W 15 in

Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Brass Tray Mid-Century Modern Barware

By Dorlyn Silversmiths, Tommi Parzinger

Located in North Miami, FL

This hallmarked brass tray by Dorlyn silversmiths for Tommi Parzinger is Mid-Century Modern. The tray has 4 ball feet and curved handles at either end. It is from the 1950s and has b...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Platters and Serveware

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Brass

Tommi Parzinger Brass Champagne Cooler or Ice Bucket

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H 12.5 in Dm 9.5 in

Tommi Parzinger Brass Champagne Cooler or Ice Bucket

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A fine lacquered brass lidded ice bucket or champagne cooler designed by Tommi Parzinger, including ice tongs. The ice bucket is in original almost new untouched condition. Stamped "...

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1950s Italian Vintage Tommi Parzinger Platters and Serveware

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Brass

Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Brass Tray

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H 1.75 in W 18 in D 11 in

Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Brass Tray

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A fine lacquered brass oblong tray designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, New York. This distinctive tray features clean line handles with simple and elegant criss cros...

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1950s American Vintage Tommi Parzinger Platters and Serveware

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Brass

Set of Three Graduated Serving Trays in Brass by Tommi Parzinger

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H 2.63 in W 17 in D 6.25 in

Set of Three Graduated Serving Trays in Brass by Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A set of three graduated trays in lacquered brass by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths with signature concentric rings motif to each foot. All original condition with normal...

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1950s American Vintage Tommi Parzinger Platters and Serveware

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Brass

Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Long Brass Footed Tray

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H 3.5 in W 14.25 in D 5.13 in

Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Long Brass Footed Tray

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Hanover, MA

Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths long brass tray with detailed handles and four feet. Professionally polished and re-lacquered.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Platters and Serveware

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Brass

Set of 3 Tommi Parzinger Serving Pieces

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H 3 in W 12 in D 6.5 in

Set of 3 Tommi Parzinger Serving Pieces

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional set of 3 polished brass serving dishes designed by Tommi Parzinger.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Platters and Serveware

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Brass

Double Chafing Dish Set in Brass by Tommi Parzinger

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H 11.5 in W 21 in D 12 in

Double Chafing Dish Set in Brass by Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Double Chafing Dish Set in Brass by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Siversmiths, American 1950's (marked on bottom with Dorlyn insignia)

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1950s American Vintage Tommi Parzinger Platters and Serveware

Tommi Parzinger platters and serveware for sale on 1stDibs.

Tommi Parzinger platters and serveware are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Tommi Parzinger platters and serveware, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original platters and serveware by Tommi Parzinger were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider platters and serveware by Russel Wright, Georges Briard, and The Couroc Company. Prices for Tommi Parzinger platters and serveware can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,195 and can go as high as $5,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,338.