Tommi Parzinger Sheffield and Silverplate

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

Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Brass Coffee & Tea Service

$3,600 / set

Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Brass Coffee & Tea Service

By Tommi Parzinger, Dorlyn Silversmiths

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 Sheffield and Silverplate

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Brass

1950s Tommi Parzinger Silver Plate Serving Bowl, Food Warmer for Mueck-Cary

$699

1950s Tommi Parzinger Silver Plate Serving Bowl, Food Warmer for Mueck-Cary

By Tommi Parzinger, Mueck-Cary

Located in Miami, FL

1950 Tommi Parzinger for Mueck Cary silver plate lidded bowl, food warmer, stand and fuel holder. Makers mark underneath, MUECK - CARY Silverplate. Dimensions: Bowl: Length 13.25 inc...

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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Tommi Parzinger Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal, Silver Plate

Silver Plated Pieces by Tommi Parzinger

$4,175 / set

Silver Plated Pieces by Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger, Dorlyn Silversmiths

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Two beautiful pieces featuring classic Parzinger details in lovely silver plate made by Dorlyn Silversmiths. They can be purchased individually. Dimensions given below are for the fl...

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1960s American Vintage Tommi Parzinger Sheffield and Silverplate

19th Century English Silver Plate Samovar / Tea Urn

$2,900

H 20 in Dm 9 in

19th Century English Silver Plate Samovar / Tea Urn

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Mid 19th century English silver plated samovar / tea or coffee urn with Ram detail side handles and finial lid on square footed base . The samova...

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1860s English Rococo Antique Tommi Parzinger Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Antique English Silver Plated Partitioned Serving Bowl or Condiment Dish

$499

H 6.75 in W 11 in D 10.5 in

Antique English Silver Plated Partitioned Serving Bowl or Condiment Dish

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique serving dish is hallmarked by an unknown English maker, and believed to date to approximately 1910-1920 and done in a Victorian style...

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Tommi Parzinger Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Serving Silver Plated Meat Food Turkey Dome Cover Victorian Cloche Large

$1,125

H 12 in W 19.5 in D 16 in

Antique Serving Silver Plated Meat Food Turkey Dome Cover Victorian Cloche Large

By Sheffield Mfg. Co 1

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful silver plated extra large antique serving meat food turkey dome / cover, in the Victorian style, finished with a wonderful fleur de lis crest o...

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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Tommi Parzinger Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Old English Silver Plated Tea Caddy / Biscuit Box

$1,900

H 7.5 in Dm 7 in

Old English Silver Plated Tea Caddy / Biscuit Box

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Old English sheffield silver plate covered biscuit box / tea caddy with exterior floral design details & finial top cover. The tea caddy / box is in good condition. Minor wear consis...

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1860s English Antique Tommi Parzinger Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Vintage Monumental Silver-Plate Serving Bowl, Punch Bowl Stylized Fruit RIm MCM

$721Sale Price|30% Off

H 8 in W 12.5 in D 13 in

Vintage Monumental Silver-Plate Serving Bowl, Punch Bowl Stylized Fruit RIm MCM

Located in North Miami, FL

This substantial and monumental vintage 1950's silver-plate serving bowl, punch bowl or large fruit bowl was manufactured in Portugal when the silver plate was of a high quality. The...

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1950s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Beautiful Antique Victorian Silver Plated Tea & Coffee Service

$566 / set

H 9.06 in W 8.67 in D 5.12 in

Beautiful Antique Victorian Silver Plated Tea & Coffee Service

Located in Ipswich, GB

Beautiful 19th Century Victorian antique silver plated tea and coffee service including a coffee pot, tea pot, cream jug and sugar bowl. Lovely engraved decoration. Good antique cond...

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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Tommi Parzinger Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Hand Wrought Silver-Plate Sculptural Serving Pieces, Acme Bates, Canada 1980's

$501

H 5 in W 10.5 in D 3 in

Hand Wrought Silver-Plate Sculptural Serving Pieces, Acme Bates, Canada 1980's

Located in North Miami, FL

These amazing and sculptural vintage hallmarked hand wrought silver plate serving pieces or salad utensils are like a work of art. These are perfect for...

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1980s Canadian Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Silver Plate Five Piece Tea / Coffee Service

$1,895 / set

H 11 in Dm 10.5 in

Silver Plate Five Piece Tea / Coffee Service

By Reed & Barton

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Silver plated five pieces tea and coffee service with exterior floral design details. Each piece is in great condition. Minor wear consistent with age / use. Maker's mark undersigned Reed & Barton "King Francis model number 1650-1654”. Set include Coffee pot 11-3/4 inches. Tea pot 10 inches. Covered sugar pot 7 inches. Creamer 6 inches & tea bag...

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Mid-20th Century North American Tommi Parzinger Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

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 Sheffield and Silverplate

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Brass

1950s SG Hall Mark England Large Silver Plate Serving Spoon and Fork Set

$195

H 0.5 in W 13 in D 2.25 in

1950s SG Hall Mark England Large Silver Plate Serving Spoon and Fork Set

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

1950s Two Pieces Salad Serving Set Silver Plate Hallmark England 4915. SG Hall Mark England Large Silver Plate Serving Spoon and Fork Set. Engla...

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Mid-20th Century British Georgian Tommi Parzinger Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

English Silver Plate Tableware Serving Piece

$1,500

H 6 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in

English Silver Plate Tableware Serving Piece

By Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in Tarry Town, NY

English silver plate tableware/ barware serving piece with squirrel handle resting on a round base with interior swirl design details. The centerpiece is in great condition. Maker's ...

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1930s English Vintage Tommi Parzinger Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

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 Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal

Previously Available Items

Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Coffee/Tea Service in Brass and Walnut

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H 14 in W 6.25 in D 9 in

Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Coffee/Tea Service in Brass and Walnut

By Tommi Parzinger, Dorlyn Silversmiths

Located in New York, NY

This gorgeous coffee or tea service set was designed by Tommi Parzinger, among the most celebrated Mid-Century Modernist designers, for Dorlyn Silversmiths. The set includes one larg...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Sheffield and Silverplate

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Brass

Pair of Tommi Parzinger for Mueck-Cary Silver Plate Candlesticks

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H 4.5 in Dm 4.63 in

Pair of Tommi Parzinger for Mueck-Cary Silver Plate Candlesticks

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Pair of Tommi Parzinger for Mueck-Cary silver plate candlesticks.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Mid-Century Modernist Footed Bowl by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths

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H 3.5 in Dm 13.5 in

Mid-Century Modernist Footed Bowl by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths

By Tommi Parzinger, Dorlyn Silversmiths

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Modernist streamlined footed silver plate bowl designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths. This exquisite shallow designed bowl sits atop a circular footed base ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Sheffield and Silverplate

Selection of Modernist Silver Plated Candlesticks and Tableware

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Selection of Modernist Silver Plated Candlesticks and Tableware

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Atlanta, GA

Selection of Modernist Silver Plated Candlesticks, circa 1930's-1950's. From left to right, they are: 1) Pair of elegant silver plated candlesticks, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Heirloom 800, American, circa 1950's, they measure 7"H x 4 1/8" x 4 1/8", and are priced at $650 for the pair. 2) Danish Modern six arm circular candelabra, it measures 4.75"H x 4.75" in diameter, and is priced at $650. 3) Pair of Art Deco "Skyscraper" silver plated candlesticks, hand made by Merle F. Faber, American, circa 1930's, they measure 4.5"H x 2.25"W x 2"D, and are priced at $1200 for the pair. 4) Pair of Art Deco silver plated creamer...

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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Tommi Parzinger Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Square Serving Plate by Tommi Parzinger

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H 1.5 in W 13 in D 10.5 in

Square Serving Plate by Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger, Dorlyn Silversmiths

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A striking square footed serving plate by Tommi Parzinger in beautiful silver plate made by Dorlyn Silversmiths.

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1960s American Vintage Tommi Parzinger Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Silver Plated Serving Pieces by Tommi Parzinger

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H 9 in Dm 10.5 in

Silver Plated Serving Pieces by Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger, Dorlyn Silversmiths

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Three beautiful serving pieces featuring classic Parzinger details in lovely silver plate made by Dorlyn Silversmiths. All three pieces can be purchased individually. Dimensions give...

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1960s American Vintage Tommi Parzinger Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Silver Plated Candlesticks by Tommi Parzinger

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H 7 in Dm 4 in

Silver Plated Candlesticks by Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Palm Desert, CA

One pair of lovely silver plated candlesticks featuring classic Parzinger details in beautiful silver plate made by Dorlyn Silversmiths. The taller pair has been SOLD. The shorter p...

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1960s American Vintage Tommi Parzinger Sheffield and Silverplate

Tommi Parzinger sheffield and silverplate for sale on 1stDibs.

Tommi Parzinger sheffield and silverplate are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of silver and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Tommi Parzinger sheffield and silverplate, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sheffield and silverplate by Tommi Parzinger were created in the Hollywood Regency style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sheffield and silverplate by and Wallace Silversmiths. Prices for Tommi Parzinger sheffield and silverplate can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $675 and can go as high as $4,175, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,425.

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