Tommi Parzinger Side Chairs

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

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Chairs/ Captains Dining Chairs Charek Modern

$4,800 / set

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Chairs/ Captains Dining Chairs Charek Modern

By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company

Located in Westport, CT

Pair of Tommi Parzinger for Charek modern side chairs/ captains dining chairs. Curved back and spring construction for comfort .

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Side Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Foam, Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Four Tommi Parzinger Dining Chairs

$9,800 / set

Set of Four Tommi Parzinger Dining Chairs

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in San Francisco, CA

Set of four elegant and timeless design X-back dining chairs by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. Perfectly refinished solid mahogany frames with new upholstered seats.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four Bertha Schaefer Dining Chairs Italian Mid Century

$3,900Sale Price / set|50% Off

H 31 in Dm 21 in

Set of Four Bertha Schaefer Dining Chairs Italian Mid Century

By Bertha Schaefer, M. Singer & Sons

Located in New York, NY

A set of sculptural light/medium walnut chairs by Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Son. Reupholstered in a golden cream/off white cotton/linen blend. Original Tag. Chairs were made in ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Cotton

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 Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Set of Four Rainer Daumiller Pine Wood Dining Chairs, 1970s

$2,883 / set

H 34.65 in W 21.66 in D 18.9 in

Set of Four Rainer Daumiller Pine Wood Dining Chairs, 1970s

By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Savvaerk

Located in Echt, NL

Set of four solid pine wood chairs in very good condition. Designed by Rainer Daumiller and manufactured by Hirtshals Savvaerk in the 1970s The chairs have a carved seat and backr...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Pine

Set of Four Carved Bent Lucite Dining Chairs

$3,800 / set

H 42 in W 16 in D 20 in

Set of Four Carved Bent Lucite Dining Chairs

By Neal Small

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice Mid-Century Modern set of carved beveled Lucite shield back style dining chairs.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Set of Four Chrome Dining Chairs by Bertoia for Knoll

$2,200 / set

H 29 in W 21 in D 19 in

Set of Four Chrome Dining Chairs by Bertoia for Knoll

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in New York, NY

Set of matching Bertoia side, or dining, chairs in chrome with original white pad seat covers. This nice set is in very fine, original, clean and ready to use condition, the only cav...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs -Deep Mahogany Finish

$1,700 / set

H 40.5 in W 18.5 in D 16.5 in

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs -Deep Mahogany Finish

Located in New York City, NY

Pair of original French Modernist dining or side chairs featuring an open airy "X" designed frame with curved top reminiscent of the pagoda roofs of Far Eastern temples. Tall backs ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Side Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Beech

Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman Dining Chair, Set of Four

$3,011 / set

H 33 in W 18 in D 21 in

Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman Dining Chair, Set of Four

By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Set of lattice-back dining chairs by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman group. The chairs upholstered in high quality blue cotton fabric. The set include...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Set of Six X Back Dining Chairs

$6,900 / set

H 35 in W 20 in D 18.5 in

Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Set of Six X Back Dining Chairs

By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Hanover, MA

Set of six original Tommi Parzinger X back mahogany dining chairs for Charak Modern. Four side chairs and two arm chairs. Arm height 26 inches. All chairs have been beautifully refinished by our expert restorer and are ready for the seats to be recovered. See our separate listings for the companion Parzinger dining table, china hutch and leather door cabinet...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Style Dining Chairs, Set of 6, customizable

$9,668 / set

H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 24.81 in

Mid-Century Modern Style Dining Chairs, Set of 6, customizable

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Mid-Century Modern dining chairs upholstered in black velvet. Crafted of solid wood frame stained in walnut finish. Curved back for greater support and comfort to enjoy long dinner...

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2010s European Modern Tommi Parzinger Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Set of Four Neoclassical Chairs

$4,060Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 37 in W 17.5 in D 18 in

Set of Four Neoclassical Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

located in NY

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Faux Leather

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern French Dining Chairs, 1940s

$1,600 / set

H 42 in W 19 in D 19 in

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern French Dining Chairs, 1940s

Located in Stamford, CT

Set of four high back French dining chairs upholstered in red oil cloth with medium wood colored frames. Wood frames are sturdy. Seat springs need to be retied.

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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Mid-Century Modernist X-Form Geometric Back Dining Chairs

$6,475 / set

H 39 in W 19 in D 16.5 in

Set of Four Mid-Century Modernist X-Form Geometric Back Dining Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Set of four Mid-Century dining chairs with striking X-form stylized geometric back design in ebonized Walnut with tapered legs. Newly upholstered in luxurious slate velvet. American...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Previously Available Items

Tommi Parzinger Blue Velvet Walnut High Back Dining Chairs Set of 8

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H 40.38 in W 17.5 in D 21 in

Tommi Parzinger Blue Velvet Walnut High Back Dining Chairs Set of 8

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Chattanooga, TN

These Tommi Parzinger chairs exude dignified glamour in this sultry blue velvet material. We purchased this set from a decorator who spent thousands on this Kravet fabric and re-uph...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Velvet

Tommi Parzinger Veronese Wood and Upholstered Side Chairs Mid-Century Modern

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H 31 in W 30.5 in D 22 in

Tommi Parzinger Veronese Wood and Upholstered Side Chairs Mid-Century Modern

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in North Miami, FL

This pair of elegant Tommi Parzinger Mid-Century Modern black wood and upholstered Veronese side chairs are stunning. They have been completely restored from top to bottom with eboni...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Ebony

Exceptional and Rare Side Chairs by Tommi Parzinger

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H 41.5 in W 17 in D 20 in

Exceptional and Rare Side Chairs by Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in North Miami, FL

All original vintage pair of chairs with bone detail finials to backrest. Newly upholstered woven wool houndstooth over dark mahogany. Just stunning! Note: These will ship from ou...

Category

1950s American Vintage Tommi Parzinger Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Wool, Bone

Single Mid Century Side Chair by Tommi Parzinger

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H 35 in W 18 in D 19 in

Single Mid Century Side Chair by Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage side chair by noted designer Tommi Parzinger with x-back and upholstered seat. Mahogany frame with ebonized finished and silk-blend upholstery.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Side Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Elegant Chair by Tommi Parzinger

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H 36 in W 20 in D 21 in

Elegant Chair by Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Elegant desk/side chair in mahogany with tapering legs by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's. Refinished and newly upholstered by Lobel Modern.

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1960s American Vintage Tommi Parzinger Side Chairs

Desk/Side Chair by Tommi Parzinger

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H 35.5 in W 20 in D 22 in

Desk/Side Chair by Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

Elegant vintage Parzinger side chair with dark wood frame and beautiful upholstery details.

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1950s American Vintage Tommi Parzinger Side Chairs

Tommi Parzinger side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Tommi Parzinger side chairs 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 side chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original side chairs 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 side chairs by George Nelson, Dunbar, and Paul Frankl. Prices for Tommi Parzinger side chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,800 and can go as high as $9,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,300.