Tommi Parzinger Armchairs

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 Originals Modern Armchair and Ottoman, Club Chair, 1958

$9,720Sale Price|60% Off

Tommi Parzinger Originals Modern Armchair and Ottoman, Club Chair, 1958

By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tommi Parzinger lounge chair and ottoman, ebonized frame, charcoal grey upholstery. Single owner. Authenticated with the original purchased receipt from Parzinger Originals Inc., dat...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Armchairs

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Textile

Tommi Parzinger Originals Modern Armchair and Ottoman, Club Chair, 1958

$16,800Sale Price|25% Off

Tommi Parzinger Originals Modern Armchair and Ottoman, Club Chair, 1958

By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Armchairs

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Textile

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Velvet Dining Chairs by Tommi Parzinger

$8,550 / set

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Velvet Dining Chairs by Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Stamford, CT

Set of 6 rare Tommi Parzinger dining chairs. Two arm chairs. Four side chairs. Original fabrics and finish. Arm height 24.5". Side chairs: 15.5" W 20.5" D 39.5" H 18.5" seat height...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of Armchairs by Tommi Parzinger

$4,800 / set

Pair of Armchairs by Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of armchairs designed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals.

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1950s Vintage Tommi Parzinger Armchairs

Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury

$78,400 / set

H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 26.97 in

Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in New York, NY

The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molded laminate wood structures and were part of the first line of furniture from L’atelier. Designed for the launch of the store, this collection still had the execution and details of artisanal woodwork but already introduced some techniques and materials considered innovative. Brasiliana armchairs...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Armchairs

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Rosewood, Fabric

Rare Set of Six Double x Dining Chairs by Tommi Parzinger

$6,560Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 34.5 in W 18.5 in D 23 in

Rare Set of Six Double x Dining Chairs by Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Wichita, KS

A classic and rare set of six black painted mahogany dining chairs designed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger originals, circa 1950. Two arm chairs and four side chairs included in th...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Armchairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, 1950s

$3,067Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 33.86 in

Pair of Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, 1950s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Lucenec, SK

Professionally restored and re-upholstered rmchairss, model No. 2, designed by Jindrich Halabala and produced in Czechoslovakia from the 1930s by UP Zavody Brno ( the same as the fam...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Tommi Parzinger Armchairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

Pair of Armchairs, France 70s

$5,096 / set

H 36 in W 29.1 in D 25.2 in

Pair of Armchairs, France 70s

Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR

Very elegant and rare paire of italian armchairs, you can use them either outdoor or indoor. They are confortable and very design.

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1970s Italian Vintage Tommi Parzinger Armchairs

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Chrome

Pair of Fine French Art Deco Armchairs by Jules Leleu

$7,500 / set

H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 22.84 in

Pair of Fine French Art Deco Armchairs by Jules Leleu

By Jules Leleu

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of fine French Art Deco stained beech "bridge" armchairs by Jules Leleu.

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Tommi Parzinger Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Art Deco Club Armchair .

$2,021

H 29.14 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in

Art Deco Club Armchair .

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

Art Deco club armchair from 1940 Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, s...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Tommi Parzinger Armchairs

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Upholstery

Italian Modern Carlo de Carli Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Walnut and Leather

$7,000 / set

H 31.5 in W 24 in D 30 in

Italian Modern Carlo de Carli Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Walnut and Leather

By M. Singer & Sons, Carlo di Carli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1950s Italian walnut lounge chair and ottoman designed by Carlo de Carli for M. Singer & Sons. Features a highly sculpted, ladder-back fra...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Armchairs

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Metal

Moleca Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

$33,200

H 29.14 in W 44.49 in D 34.26 in

Moleca Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

The "Moleca" lounge chair is a significant piece of Brazilian design history, created in 1957 by master designer Sergio Rodrigues. It is a beautiful example of Rodrigues's unique and...

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Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Armchairs

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Wood

Lounge Chair / Armchair and Ottoman, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

$7,764 / set

H 31.11 in W 32.29 in D 34.26 in

Lounge Chair / Armchair and Ottoman, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

By Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen, Viggo Boesen

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A modern lounge chair and ottoman. Beech frames and sprung seat. Upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Handmade in England. Pairs are also ...

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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Tommi Parzinger Armchairs

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Alpaca, Beech, Oak

Pair of Armchairs, Italy, 1960s

$7,189 / set

H 36.23 in W 29.14 in D 31.11 in

Pair of Armchairs, Italy, 1960s

By Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A shapely pair of armchairs, Italy, 1960s. Later fabric. Structurally sound. Can be used as are or suitable for reupholstery. Fast shipping worldwide.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Pair of Armchairs by Jacques Jarrige

$19,000 / set

H 35 in W 23.5 in D 31 in

Pair of Armchairs by Jacques Jarrige

Located in New York, NY

This early version of the Cloud armchair by Jacques Jarrige, created in 2012, marks the origin of a form that would go on to become one of the artist’s most emblematic and evolving s...

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2010s French Tommi Parzinger Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Italian Regency Armchairs

$4,000 / set

H 32 in W 23 in D 22 in

Pair of Italian Regency Armchairs

Located in Danville, CA

Regal pair of Italian Regency armchairs with caned seats and gilt decoration. Cane seats have been replaced. Seat cushions are included as form

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1940s Italian Vintage Tommi Parzinger Armchairs

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Cane

Previously Available Items

Pair of Tommi Parzinger for Willow and Reed Rattan Armchairs, 1950s

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H 40 in W 23 in D 23 in

Pair of Tommi Parzinger for Willow and Reed Rattan Armchairs, 1950s

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of armchairs designed by Tommi Parzinger for Willow and Reed in the 1950s. Woven rattan seat backs and wrapped rattan joints. In great vintage condition, no cushions.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Armchairs

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Rattan

Tommi Parzinger Originals Modern Armchair and Ottoman, Club Chair, 1958

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H 27.5 in W 28.5 in D 31 in

Tommi Parzinger Originals Modern Armchair and Ottoman, Club Chair, 1958

By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tommi Parzinger lounge chair and ottoman, ebonized frame, charcoal grey upholstery. Copy of the original purchased receipt included from Parzinger Originals Inc., dated January 15, 1...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Armchairs

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Textile

Tommi Parzinger Veronese Klismos Armchairs, a Pair, in White Boucle, 1950's

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H 29.5 in W 27 in D 27 in

Tommi Parzinger Veronese Klismos Armchairs, a Pair, in White Boucle, 1950's

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Culver City, CA

Available right now I have these stunning matched Tommi Parzinger lounge / armchairs. These Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs have been completely refinished, ebonized and expertly re...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Armchairs

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Bouclé, Wood

Tommi Parzinger Elegant Pair of Upholstered Arm Chairs, 1950s

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H 42 in W 24 in D 24 in

Tommi Parzinger Elegant Pair of Upholstered Arm Chairs, 1950s

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of winged upholstered arm chairs with tapering mahogany legs by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's. Chairs newly reupholstered in textured chenille and ref...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Armchairs

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Chenille, Mahogany

Tommi Parzinger Elegant Pair of Arm Chairs with Mohair Upholstery, 1950s

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H 41 in W 26 in D 26 in

Tommi Parzinger Elegant Pair of Arm Chairs with Mohair Upholstery, 1950s

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of elegant high back arm chairs, dark mahogany with new mohair upholstery and leather welting, by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American, 1950’s. The arms have a beau...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Armchairs

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Leather, Mohair, Mahogany

Tommi Parzinger Vibrant Batik Silk Velvet Plinth Tuxedo Armchair & Ottoman 1960s

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H 24 in W 35 in D 35 in

Tommi Parzinger Vibrant Batik Silk Velvet Plinth Tuxedo Armchair & Ottoman 1960s

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tommi Parzinger vibrant batik silk velvet plinth tuxedo armchair and ottoman 1960s custom Parzinger sectional mahogany plinth-base armchair and ottoman. ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Armchairs

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Velvet

Tommi Parzinger, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Webbing, Green Velvet Charak Modern 1957

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H 30 in W 27.25 in L 30 in

Tommi Parzinger, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Webbing, Green Velvet Charak Modern 1957

By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of lounge chairs designed by Tommi Parzinger in 1957. Produced by Charak Modern. Composed of stained walnut, original webbing, cushions reupholstered in brand new high-end vel...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Armchairs

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Velvet, Walnut

1950s Henry Olko Mid Century Rattan Throne Chairs for Willow and Reed

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H 43.75 in W 25 in D 25 in

1950s Henry Olko Mid Century Rattan Throne Chairs for Willow and Reed

By Tommi Parzinger, Willow and Reed

Located in Miami, FL

REDUCED FROM $5,850....From the Pavilion collection for Willow and Reed, Inc., a pair of Henry Olko armchairs. A 1950s design in rattan and cane with throne chair regal aspirations ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Armchairs

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Cane, Rattan

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Armchairs

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H 41 in W 22 in D 22 in

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Armchairs

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Elegant armchairs, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak, American, circa 1950s. These chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered. The price noted below include...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Armchairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Armchairs

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H 32 in W 23 in D 23.5 in

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Armchairs

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger armchairs with curved back and arms and tapered legs. Newly restored and reupholstered. Measures: Arm height 24.5" Seat width 19.75" Sea...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Armchairs

Tommi Parzinger Veronese Klismos Armchairs, Newly Upholstered, Set of Two

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H 29 in W 24 in D 25 in

Tommi Parzinger Veronese Klismos Armchairs, Newly Upholstered, Set of Two

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful pair of Veronese Klismos chairs by Tommi Parzinger which have been newly upholstered in a lush olive green hair-on-hide leather with color matching leather trim. The curvac...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Armchairs

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Pair of Tommi Parzinger Chairs

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H 35.75 in W 19 in D 21 in

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Chairs

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Tommi Parzinger chairs, American, circa 1950s. They are a versatile size and can be used as lounge or occasional chairs in a living area or bedroom, or as dining or game tabl...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Tommi Parzinger armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Tommi Parzinger armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Tommi Parzinger armchairs, although orange editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Tommi Parzinger were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Mel Smilow, Paul Laszlo, and Pace Collection. Prices for Tommi Parzinger armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,500 and can go as high as $13,464, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,400.