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.
$4,500
Tommi Parzinger Stools
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A matched pair of Parzinger Originals stools. Re-upholstered in Boucle Fabric. Re-Lacquered in their original color. Diminutive and elegant.
Wood
$11,500 / set
Tommi Parzinger Brass and Embossed Leather Stools
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely rare pair of stools with their original embossed leather cushions and lacquered legs.
Brass, Steel
$6,500 / set
Oak Stools with Stitched Leather Tops
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Tommi Parzinger X base stools in white wash oak and stitched leather tops.
Leather, Oak
$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...
Fabric, Mahogany
Wood Soaped Oak Bar Stool with Natural Tanned Leather Seat
By Mater
Located in Chicago, IL
The Mater High stool is designed by the Danish architect duo Space Copenhagen and is regarded as a New Danish Classic. With its organic yet Minimalist...
Leather, Oak
Brutalist Leather and Carved Oak Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
beautiful stool with nice leather patina from the 1960's/ 1970's, missing one stud.
Leather, Oak
$2,450 / set
H 34.5 in W 18 in D 19 in
Pair of Modern American Oak Counter Stools with Leather & Fabric Upholstery
By Donghia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stylish pair of contemporary counter stools designed and manufactured in the United States, featuring a refined combination of natural oak, leather upholstery, and patterned textil...
Fabric, Wood
$4,370 / item
H 24 in W 17 in D 16 in
Limited Edition Contemporary Stool in Carved Walnut, Brass and Leather
By Vincent Pocsik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Limited edition custom Ombre finish stool 001 from Series 001 by Vincent Pocsik. Carved walnut stool with leather cushion top and brass accents. Shown here at counter height. Vincent Pocsik finds the balance between old and new fabrication techniques working in conjunction to find an anatomical form that creates its own presence. Series 001 is about finding that point in each piece, personifying it, letting it find itself in the scale and figure, then stopping it at the place where it seems most stabile. All furniture pieces are made inside his shop in Los Angeles. All glass, metal and upholstery work is done with local Los Angeles craftsmen. Dimension: 17” L x 16" W x 24” H - Custom sizing available for: counter stool, bar stool and floor stool...
Brass
Contemporary Stool in Carved Maple, Brass and Leather
By Vincent Pocsik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bone Stool001 from Series 001 by Vincent Pocsik. Carved maple stool with leather cushion top and brass accents. Shown here in a bone and natural vegetan leather top. Vincent Pocsik finds the balance between old and new fabrication techniques working in conjunction to find an anatomical form that creates its own presence. Series 001 is about finding that point in each piece, personifying it, letting it find itself in the scale and figure, then stopping it at the place where it seems most stabile. All furniture pieces are made inside his shop in Los Angeles. All glass, metal and upholstery work is done with local Los Angeles craftsmen. Dimension: 16" L x 16" W x 18” H - Custom sizing available for: counter stool, bar stool and floor stool.
Brass
$3,300 / set
H 34.5 in W 18 in D 19 in
Set of 3 Modern Oak Counter Stools with Leather Seats and Upholstered Backs
By Donghia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined set of three contemporary counter stools crafted in the United States, combining warm natural oak with leather seating and textured upholstered backs. The stools feature a ...
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$4,176 / item
H 37.8 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Alfred Stool Leather and Burnished Brass Structure, Made in Italy
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Feel like a movie star with these stools named after famous butlers. You can sit on Hillary, named after Lara Croft's butler in Tomb Raider, or Alfred, na...
Leather
Hillary Stool Leather and Burnished brass Structure, Made in Italy
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Feel like a movie star with these stools named after famous butlers. You can sit on Hillary, named after Lara Croft's butler in Tomb Raider, or Alfred, na...
Leather
$3,000Sale Price / item|21% Off
H 24 in W 17 in D 16 in
Contemporary Stool in Carved Walnut, Brass and Leather
By Vincent Pocsik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ebonized stool 001 from Series 001 by Vincent Pocsik. Carved walnut stool with leather cushion top and brass accents. Shown here in a ebonized finish at counter height. Vincent Pocsik finds the balance between old and new fabrication techniques working in conjunction to find an anatomical form that creates its own presence. Series 001 is about finding that point in each piece, personifying it, letting it find itself in the scale and figure, then stopping it at the place where it seems most stabile. All furniture pieces are made inside his shop in Los Angeles. All glass, metal and upholstery work is done with local Los Angeles craftsmen. Dimension: 17” L x 16" W x 24” H - Custom sizing available for: counter stool, bar stool and floor stool...
Brass
$6,158Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 44.49 in W 14.53 in D 17.72 in
Bar Stool Casablanca in Golded Polished Brass and Genuine Leather
Located in Paris, FR
Bar stool Casablanca with structure in golded polished brass. With upholstered seat covered with genuine leather.
Brass
Pair of 1950s Stitched Leather Stools by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950ss stitched leather pair of stools by Jacques Adnet, France.
Animal Skin
Tommi Parzinger Brass Fitted Leather Stool
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Ferndale, MI
Tommi Parzinger originals.
Brass, Steel
Tommi Parzinger Cocktail Table with Pull-Out Stools and Side Tables
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simply elegant and neatly proportioned cocktail table designed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, circa 1950. Stained walnut top features an inlaid dot motif in a contrast...
Upholstery, Walnut