Tommi Parzinger Cabinets
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.
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Creator: Tommi Parzinger
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Display Cabinet, c 1955, Signed
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare collectors item, this fully restored Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern (c. 1955) display cabiinet / vitrine, features beautiful french polish with Parzinger's signature statement door handles. Signed with Charak Modern label on the backside of the upper cabinet.
This refined and sophisticated Parzinger credenza with glass display hutch is perfect for those high-end luxury pads looking for an incredible and collectible statement piece, which Parzinger was known to create. The gorgeous color is close to the Hermès orange, but perhaps a little bit deeper and bolder - perhaps somewhere between Hermès orange and blood orange. Beauty in every detail, from the cross-cut glass panes, to the upper flared embellishments and the signature Parzinger door handles.
Let's not skip one more aspect of this table that is equally important - the collectors appeal. Furniture by Tommi Parzinger is one of the most sought-after and cherished items of sophisticated collectors. This isn't for your typical Eames and George Nelson collector, it is much more for a refined collector, perhaps a connoisseur of fine rarities. The quality of the materials and craftsmanship and design details are something to be admired. Parzinger and Charak Modern designed and crafted some of the highest quality furniture of the early and mid 20th Century. That was at a time when US manufacturing was at its best. And now in this day and age of cheap products not meant to last - this table is your daily reminder that 'they don't make them like they used to.'
We restored this incredible sideboard display cabinet with hand-applying a new French Polish lacquer. French Polish is the most laborious and expensive finish because it requires many repetitive coats and each one hand polished to a fine glass-like finish, and while it is very expensive, it is worth it for rare and valuable pieces like this Tommi Parzinger vitrine. The results are nothing short of spectacular - such a smooth, clear and deep finish - it looks almost like a sheet of glass (much more incredible in-person than you can see (or touch / feel) in the photos). And besides how incredible it looks - it will also protect your investment for the decades ahead. This Parzinger cabinet is an ideal example for the most discriminating interior designer client or collector.
This french polish cabinet...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Tommi Parzinger Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Early Important Tall Cabinet/ Bookcase Limed Sawed Oak Cane Door
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Westport, CT
Highly important Tommi Parzinger tall Limed sawed oak and Cane front Bookcase /Cabinet . 1930's together with original photo and sketch fro catalog page ,one of three possibly made. ...
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Cabinets
Materials
Cane, Oak
Tommi Parzinger Tall Chest or Dresser for Charak Modern
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A tall chest of drawers designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. Two piece cabinet with lower portion consisting of three generous sized drawers. Above sits a cabinet with door...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Credenza/ Sideboard for Charak Modern
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare long credenza designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. Features three sections each revealed by a door. Left section containing a drawer and shelf, middle section housin...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Tommi Parzinger Sideboard Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern buffet. Ribbon grain mahogany with wonderful color, featuring 5 drawers centering two doors. Sculptural wood handles.
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger Leather Front Chest of Drawers for Charak Modern
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant chest of drawers designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. Drawer fronts feature hand tooled yellow/ parchment leather which perfectly compliments the dark wood case....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Two Door Cabinet
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Hanover, MA
Classic mahogany cabinet with tooled and gilt diamond pattern green leather door panels and distinctive polished brass door pulls.
Features a single adjustable interior shelf.
De...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Sliding Door Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tommi Parzinger Ceruse Finish credenza
A great early form on a sophisticated Plynth base.
Original lacquered interior.
The home this was in was featured in a 1956 House beautiful ...
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1950s Vintage Tommi Parzinger Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger Rare and Impressive Illuminated Bar Cabinet 1950s 'Signed'
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Rare stunning bar cabinet in artisan parchment lacquer with 4 doors, each with an exquisitely engraved chrome pull, and a beautifully outfitted interior lacquered Chinese red by Tomm...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Tommi Parzinger One-of-a-Kind Bar Cabinet in White Ash Burl with Inlays 1960s
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind custom design raised 4 door bar cabinet with doors in white ash burl with satinwood inlays with etched polished brass pulls and ba...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Midcentury Bar Cabinet, Pair
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Countryside, IL
Tommi Parzinger for Charak midcentury Bar Cabinet - Pair
Each bar cabinet measures: 34.25 wide x 18.25 deep x 42.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ca...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Tommi Parzinger Credenza for Parzinger Originals
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tommi Parzinger design Chinese red lacquer credenza with polished brass mounted hardware.
High quality construction and attention to details, newly lacquered in the original color ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Small Chest for Parzinger Originals
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Dallas, TX
A small chest / nightstand designed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals. Original blue lacquer with pull out file drawer on casters.
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1950s Vintage Tommi Parzinger Cabinets
Materials
Lacquer
Stunning Tommi Parzinger Cabinet.
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Wave front cabinet by Tommi Parzinger.
The two double door cabinet has been Newly restored with polished brass handles.
The interior of the cabinet has four adjustable she...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Tommi Parzinger cabinet.
Sleek sophisticated cabinet Newly restored in an ivory satin finish set on a rich Mahogany plinth base.
The cabinet has two sets of drawers with t...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Tommi Parzinger Weathered Oak, Mahogany Credenza
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern classically styled credenza, buffet featuring a custom weathered oak/driftwood finish with aged bronzed brass hardware. Credenza has 3...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Tommi Parzinger Cabinet
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Tommi Parzinger (American, 1903-1981); Charak Modern (USA)
Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent
Materials: ebonized wood, chromed metal, leather
D...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Two-Door Cabinet by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a rare example of Tommi Parzinger's work using fine veneers. This cabinet has absolutely stunning book matched veneers of Curley Maple inset with Mahogany inlays. Perfect fro...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals Bleached Elm Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals Bleached Elm Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet. Item features swing doors, five dovetail constructed drawers, c...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Tommi Parzinger, Mid-Century Modern, Rare Cabinet, Brown Lacquer, Brass, 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Manhasset, NY
One of a kind, showroom model, fabulous Parzinger Art Deco designed wardrobe/entertainment center. Carrying five pull-out drawers and one large open top shelf and six smaller opened ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Tommi Parzinger Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Tommi Parzinger Leather Covered Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Dallas, TX
A green leather clad cabinet with gold embossing and brass hardware. Designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern.
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1950s Vintage Tommi Parzinger Cabinets
Materials
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H 35.12 in W 62 in D 17.5 in
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Located in Round Rock, TX
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H 32.5 in W 33.5 in D 18 in
Tommi Parzinger cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Tommi Parzinger cabinets 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 cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original cabinets by Tommi Parzinger were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider cabinets by Herman Miller, George Nelson, and James Mont. Prices for Tommi Parzinger cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,200 and can go as high as $45,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $20,000.
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