Tommi Parzinger Credenzas
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 Poppy Lacquer Credenza
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Iconic mid-century sideboard in a stunning Poppy lacquer, accented with aged brass studs and pulls. Cabinet has 2 compartments each housing adjustable shelves and drawers. A true col...
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Originals 4-Drawer Lacquered Console Credenza
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Miami, FL
Tommi Parzinger Originals 4-Drawer Lacquered Console Credenza
Offered for sale is an original white lacquered four-drawer console credenda from Tommi Parzinger. This piece is part ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Credenzas
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Metal
Tommi Parzinger 3-Door Credenza with Iconic Brass Pulls 1950s (Signed)
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully tailored and finished 3-door credenza in high gloss black lacquer with engraved brass pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's (signed “Parzinger...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Credenzas
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Brass
Mid 20th Century Vintage Regency Tommi Parzinger - Parzinger Originals Credenza
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in west palm beach, FL
A vintage Regency Monumental credenza. Designed by the iconic Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger originals. Unmarked. A beautiful original White chocolate lacquered with heavy brass buckle hardware. Rests on a black lacquered plinth...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Tommi Parzinger Credenzas
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Brass
Tommi Parzinger Originals Console Table or Credenza
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tommi Parzinger Originals console table or small credenza. Sophisticated modernism executed in Spanish white lacquer on a dark mahogany stained base with polished brass hardware. Fea...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Credenzas
Materials
Milk Glass, Mahogany
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 Credenzas
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Brass
Tommi Parzinger Originals 1960 American Mid-Century Sideboard Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful original Tommi Parzinger 1960s ivory and mahogany cabinet restored. . Great storage and in excellent restored condition.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer, Paint
Walnut, Brass, and Black Glass Server by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This 1960s original Tommi Parzinger server is in wonderful condition. The walnut is richly stained, yet allows the grain to be visible. The base and legs are black lacquered. The cab...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Credenzas
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Brass
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1950's Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Mahogany & Brass Credenza or Lowboy Dresser
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Tommi Parzinger, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in West Chester, PA
1950's Mid-Century Modern Widdicomb Credenza or Lowboy Dresser with interesting large scale brass and black enamel drawer pulls and vertical brass ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Credenzas
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Brass, Enamel, Steel
H 31 in W 67.1 in D 19.5 in
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Display Cabinet, c 1955, Signed
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
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 Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Black Lacquered Wood Hand Painted / Mother of Pearl Credenza
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautifully hand painted and decorated black lacquered wood chinoiserie scene detail sideboard / credenza. The sideboard features four front pull top drawer r...
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1880s Chinoiserie Antique Tommi Parzinger Credenzas
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Black Lacquered Sideboard Credenza, Refinished
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century Swedish Modern black lacquered birch sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Edmond Spence
Sweden, 1950s
Measures: 72"W x 20"D x 31.63"H.
Newly ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Credenzas
Materials
Birch, Lacquer
H 31.63 in W 72 in D 20 in
Thomasville Horizon Moroccan Tommi Parzinger Style Stone Top Style Credenza
By Tommi Parzinger, Thomasville
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This Mid-Century Modern "Horizon" credenza by Thomasville would be perfect in a living room as an entertainment console, in the dining room as a traditional sideboard buffet...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Credenzas
Materials
Stone
H 30 in W 59.5 in D 19 in
Modern Black Lacquered Sideboard Credenza with Faux Parchment Fronts
Located in North York, ON
Modern black Lacquered sideboard credenza with Faux Parchment fronts. Featuring unique shaped design with ample storage options. Completed with a beautiful black lacquered finish and...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Tommi Parzinger Originals Brass Studded & White Lacquered Two Drawer Chest
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Hanover, MA
Tommy Parzinger for Parzinger Originals white lacquered two drawer cabinet.
Some call this a dresser but scale suggests nightstand or bedside chest.
Solid brass round domed studs ev...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Credenzas
Materials
Brass
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 Credenzas
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Brass
Tommi Parzinger Mid Century Mahogany Dresser
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular mid-century Mahogany dresser designed by Tommi Parzinger. Dresser has 6 ample drawers with brushed brass engraved pulls and carved and gil...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany
1970s White Lacquered Credenza with Four Undulating Doors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This four-door credenza from the 1970s has been recently professionally re-lacquered in Parzinger white, giving it a fresh and modern look. The interior features shelves and a single...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Credenzas
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Wood
8 foot Lacquered Credenza Cabinet in Style of Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gorgeous black lacquered 8 foot cabinet in the manner of Tommi Parzinger, circa 1970s.
A commanding cabinet for a large room.
Large door knocker pul...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Knoll Four Door Walnut Credenza with Leather Pulls
By Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and classic Mid Century understated Knoll credenza has four sliding doors with original leather pulls and adjustable wood shelves. This seems to be an early piece with r...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Previously Available Items
Tommi Parzinger Brass Stud, Shell Pink Lacquer Credenza, Signed
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite custom Botticelli Shell Pink hand gloss lacquered credenza featuring brass studs and signature Parzinger brass door knocker pull rings. The cabinet has adjustable shelves in each compartment and a divided felt lined drawer...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Rare Hand-Tooled Black Leather Credenza 1940s (Signed)
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Iconic and rare 4 door credenza model TP 18 with hand-tooled black leather doors and iconic etched brass pulls on ebonized mahogany base by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, Americ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger 3 Door Credenza with Exquisite Nickel Pulls, 1960s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted 3 door credenza in high gloss mahogany with exquisite etched nickel pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960s. This piece exudes refinement...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Credenzas
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Espresso Credenza or Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant inlaid credenza, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak, American, circa 1950s. It offers a voluminous amount of storage, with the left and right doors opening to reveal larg...
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Tommi Parzinger Credenzas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Tommi Parzinger 6-Door Credenza in Walnut with Iconic Brass Hardware 1960s
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in New York, NY
Impressive and exceptional 6 door credenza in walnut, sculpted doors with iconic etched brass hardware, by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, Ame...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger 2 Door Lacquered and Bronze Studded Cabinet 1960s 'Signed'
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Iconic 2 door cabinet in red lacquer with bronze studs and etched brass hardware with mahogany base and inset milk glass top by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American, 196...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Credenzas
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 32.5 in W 33.5 in D 18 in
Tommi Parzinger Lacquered Cabinet/Console with Iconic Hardware 1940s 'Signed'
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Elegant console/cabinet in high gloss blue lacquer with iconic etched brass hardware and sculpted top edge by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, Americ...
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1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 60 in D 16 in
Tommi Parzinger 4 Door Credenza with Exquisite Hardware 1960s
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 4 Door credenza in beached ash burl with chrome base and exquisite chrome hardware by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's. The combination of materials ...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
Tommi Parzinger Lacquered Cabinet with Brass Studs 1950s 'Signed'
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Superb 4 door cabinet model 147 in mirror finish white lacquer with brass studs and iconic knocker pulls on a dark mahogany base by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Elegant 4 Door Credenza in Mahogany with Brass Hardware 1970s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 4 door credenza in dark mahogany with exquisite brass hardware with high gloss finish by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1970's. This credenza exemplifies t...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 32.5 in W 82.5 in D 18.5 in
Tommi Parzinger Rare 4 Door Hand-Tooled Leather Credenza, 1940s
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted 4 door commode model TP-18 covered in hand-tooled emerald green leather with solid bronze handles on a dark mahogany base by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Ame...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Credenzas
Materials
Bronze
Tommi Parzinger Credenza
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant inlaid credenza, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak, American, circa 1950s. It offers a voluminous amount of storage, with the left and right doors opening to reveal larg...
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Tommi Parzinger Credenzas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Tommi Parzinger credenzas for sale on 1stDibs.
Tommi Parzinger credenzas 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 credenzas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original credenzas by Tommi Parzinger were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider credenzas by Renzo Rutili, Glenn of California, and Johnson Furniture Company. Prices for Tommi Parzinger credenzas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $12,500 and can go as high as $45,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $23,900.
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